Flying from Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know
Chennai's timezone is UTC+5:30, which makes Chennai ten hours 30 minutes ahead of Washington DC.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your BWI to MAA flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Travelling during a peak time like July? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Choose a stopover if you'd love to break up your flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options for tickets from Baltimore Washington International Airport to Chennai Airport. London Heathrow Airport is a popular stopover on the BWI to MAA route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI) to Chennai Airport (MAA)
455 € is the lowest price for a one-way Baltimore Washington International Airport to Chennai Airport flight. Return flights start at 902 €. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from BWI to MAA if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird deals.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price across each month when looking for your flight from Baltimore Washington International Airport to Chennai Airport.
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Handy information about Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)
Of the flights that depart from Baltimore Washington International Airport, 77% land on time at their destination.
Central Washington DC to Baltimore Washington International Airport is approximately 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 40 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Expect a trip time of roughly 50 minutes on public transport.
Taking an early flight from Baltimore Washington International Airport to Chennai Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to BWI:
Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)
Reserve a hotel near MAA if you're catching a late Baltimore Washington International Airport to Chennai Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Chennai Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Avis, Europcar or North Car Rental and experience more of Chennai and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Chennai Airport about three weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)
January is the busiest month for flights from Baltimore Washington International Airport to Chennai Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Chennai in September.
Lock in your flight from Baltimore Washington International Airport to Chennai Airport for May if you'd like to explore Chennai during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 28ºC (82ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Look for cheap tickets from BWI to MAA sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
Chennai has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of India you'll want to see. About 290 kilometres west of Chennai, a visit to Bengaluru will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Meenakshi Temple, Museum of Art & Photography (MAP) and Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwara Temple.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in India, consider Coimbatore, about 434 kilometres south-west of Chennai. Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park, Siruvani Falls and Dam and Sri Ranganathar Temple are the start of reasons to visit.