Travelling from Hamburg Airport (HAM) 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 Hamburg.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your HAM to MAA flight.
During popular months such as June, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a high season in general.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Hamburg Airport to Chennai Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between HAM and MAA:
Frankfurt Airport
London Heathrow Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Chennai Airport (MAA)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Hamburg Airport to Chennai Airport flight is 188 €. A round-trip fare right now is 405 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from HAM to MAA if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Hamburg Airport to Chennai Airport across the entire month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from HAM to MAA.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Hamburg Airport to Chennai Airport.
Handy information about Hamburg Airport (HAM)
When it comes to Hamburg Airport's on-time performance, 75.01% of flights complete their journey on time.
To get to Hamburg Airport from central Hamburg, it'll take around 30 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near HAM? If you've booked an early flight from Hamburg Airport to Chennai Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)
If you have a late Hamburg Airport to Chennai Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these options near MAA:
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 Hire and discover more of Chennai and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Chennai Airport about three weeks ahead.
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 taking public transport, expect a journey of about 50 minutes.
When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Hamburg Airport to Chennai Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Chennai. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Chennai is May, with temperatures ranging between 28ºC (82ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Lock in your flights from Hamburg Airport to Chennai Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Search for cheap tickets from HAM to MAA around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
Bengaluru is just one of the many places in India waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Chennai. Around 290 kilometres away to the west, well-known attractions include Bangalore Palace, Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore.
Around 434 kilometres south-west of Chennai, Coimbatore is another essential stop in India. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Marudamalai Temple, Perur Pateeswarar Temple and Vellingiri Hill Temple.