Flying from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know
The timezone in Chennai is UTC+5:30, which is three hours 30 minutes ahead of Helsinki.
Your HEL to MAA flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Chennai Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between HEL and MAA include:
Indira Gandhi International Airport
Hamad International Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Chennai Airport (MAA)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Chennai Airport flight is 329 €. A return fare right now is 658 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from HEL to MAA if you book in advance. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird deals.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in every month when looking for your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Chennai Airport.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from HEL to MAA by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Chennai Airport.
Handy information about Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, data shows 60.23% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central Helsinki to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is around 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 45 minutes when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Chennai Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near HEL:
Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)
If you're getting in on a late Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Chennai Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels 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 chase adventure across Chennai and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Chennai Airport around three weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai
From Chennai Airport, Chennai is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 45 minutes to drive to the centre.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes about 50 minutes.
When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Chennai Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Chennai. If you're after a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Chennai is May, with the temperature ranging between 28ºC (82ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Lock in your flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Chennai Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from HEL to MAA in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) on average.
Explore more of India
You've seen Chennai, now it's time to discover more of India. Journey about 290 kilometres west to Bengaluru to check off its top sights. From Bangalore Palace to Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you're looking to explore another great destination in India, consider Coimbatore, roughly 434 kilometres south-west of Chennai. Marudamalai Temple, Perur Pateeswarar Temple and Vellingiri Hill Temple are key highlights.