Flying from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know
The timezone in Chennai is UTC+5:30, which is four hours 30 minutes ahead of Berlin.
To ensure you catch your BER to MAA flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Flying during a peak month like June? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Chennai Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between BER and MAA:
Frankfurt Airport
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Chennai Airport (MAA)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Chennai Airport flight is 163 €. A round-trip fare right now is 344 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from BER to MAA, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Chennai Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares across every month and land a great deal.
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Find the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Chennai Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
Of the departures from Berlin Brandenburg Airport, 74.2% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Berlin to Berlin Brandenburg Airport is approximately 27 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Expect a journey time of about 35 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel near BER? If you're catching an early flight from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Chennai Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)
Reserve a hotel close to MAA if you're on a late Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Chennai Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Hit the road running by picking up a Chennai Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Avis, Europcar or North Car Hire and explore beyond Chennai's main sights.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Chennai Airport around three weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai
From Chennai Airport, Chennai is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 45 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 50 minutes.
When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)
The quietest month for a flight from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Chennai Airport is April, while July is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Chennai based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Before locking in your flight from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Chennai Airport, consider the type of weather you like. May is the warmest month in Chennai, with temperatures ranging from 28ºC (82ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Look for cheap tickets from BER to MAA sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
Bengaluru is just one of the many cities in India waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Chennai. Around 290 kilometres away to the west, well-known attractions include Bangalore Palace, Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore.
If you're ready to explore another well-known destination in India, consider Coimbatore, roughly 434 kilometres south-west of Chennai. Marudamalai Temple, Perur Pateeswarar Temple and Vellingiri Hill Temple are among its highlights.
