Flying from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU): what you need to know
Chengdu's timezone is UTC+8, which makes Chengdu two hours 30 minutes ahead of Chennai.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your MAA to CTU flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Chennai Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport flight is 232 €. A round-trip fare is currently 827 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
It's often best to book early if you want to get cheap tickets from MAA to CTU. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the lowest price in every month when looking for your flight from Chennai Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.
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Handy information about Chennai Airport (MAA)
76.04% of flights that leave from Chennai Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Central Chennai to Chennai Airport is around 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 45 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The journey on public transport will take about 50 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near MAA? If you're boarding an early flight from Chennai Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Chennai Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near CTU instead:
Getting from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to central Chengdu
CTU is located at Airport Expressway Entrance.
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to the centre of Chengdu has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.
When to fly to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)
The quietest month for a flight from Chennai Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport is February, while April is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Chengdu based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Lock in your flight from Chennai Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport for August if you'd like to explore Chengdu during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MAA to CTU sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of China
Nanchong is just one of the many places in China waiting to be explored once you've seen Chengdu. Around 193 kilometres away to the east, top sights here include 小西街, 六合丝博园 and Yinxiang Jialingjiang Wetland Park.
If you're eager to discover another major destination in China, head for Tianshui, about 467 kilometres north of Chengdu. 伏羲祭祀广场, 成纪儿童公园 and 天水古城 are among its highlights.
