Travelling from Atlanta to Chennai Airport (MAA): What you need to know
Atlanta's main base, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), is where new adventures begin. Explore the options for leaving from here when booking your flight from Atlanta to Chennai Airport (MAA).
The timezone in Chennai is UTC+5:30, which is nine hours 30 minutes ahead of Atlanta. Chennai Airport is located in Chennai.
Give yourself enough time to get on your flight from Atlanta to MAA. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Heading off during a peak time like a bank holiday? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. For peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Atlanta
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
We make it a breeze to book cheap flights from Atlanta to MAA with a stopover. To explore all your options departing from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some popular stopovers between ATL and MAA include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
ATL is about 18 kilometres from central Atlanta. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 10 minutes.
In search of a convenient hotel close to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Atlanta to Chennai Airport, these stays will have you sleeping just around the corner from the terminal:
Of all flights departing from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, 76.64% touch down on time at their destination.
ATL is located at 6000 N Terminal Parkway.
About Chennai Airport (MAA)
Reserve a hotel near MAA if you have a late flight from Atlanta to Chennai Airport. Pick one of these accommodation options and say goodnight sooner:
Go where the road takes you with a Chennai Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Avis, Europcar or North Car Hire and chase adventure across Chennai and beyond.
Booking your vehicle around three weeks in advance of your Atlanta to Chennai Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai
Chennai Airport is roughly 16 kilometres from central Chennai. The time it takes to get there in a cab or car hire depends on the time of day. Do a little research before you go.
It'll take around 50 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Atlanta to Chennai Airport (MAA)
306 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Atlanta to Chennai Airport. A return flight starts from 752 €. These fares may change based on demand and availability.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Atlanta to MAA if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird deals.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when searching for your Atlanta to Chennai Airport ticket.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a better deal is available on plane tickets from Atlanta to MAA.
Filters make it easier to find a bargain for your flight from Atlanta to Chennai Airport. Pick the departure times, airlines and number of stops that line up with your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the lowest price right away.
The best time to fly from Atlanta to Chennai Airport (MAA)
July is the most popular month for flights from Atlanta to Chennai Airport (MAA). Visit Chennai in April for a more low-key escape.
Book an Atlanta to MAA plane ticket departing in May if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Chennai to range from 28ºC (82ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
January sees temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Atlanta to Chennai Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Chennai
Start your Chennai trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Atlanta to Chennai Airport, check out our range of hotels including:
Your Chennai visit wouldn't be complete without a bit of sightseeing. Top attractions that belong on your itinerary include Meenakshi Temple, Marina beach and Wildlife photography tours -Naturographers.
Explore more of India
Bengaluru is just one of the many cities in India waiting to be discovered once you've seen Chennai. Around 274 kilometres away to the west, well-known attractions include Meenakshi Temple, Museum of Art & Photography and Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwara Temple.
Salem is another essential stop in India and is around 257 kilometres south-west of Chennai. No trip is complete without a visit to Meenakshi Amman Kovil, ISKCON and Eco Trekking (Starting Point).