Flying from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Gan Island Airport (GAN): what you need to know
Gan Island's timezone is UTC+5, making Gan Island 30 minutes behind Chennai.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Get to the airport on time to catch your MAA to GAN flight.
During popular months like January, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Opt for a stopover if you want to break up your flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options for tickets from Chennai Airport to Gan Island Airport. Colombo Bandaranayake Airport is a popular stopover on the MAA to GAN route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Gan Island Airport (GAN)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Chennai Airport to Gan Island Airport flight is 145 €. A return ticket is currently 201 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from MAA to GAN if you book ahead. Airlines often have some amazing early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport to Gan Island Airport across each month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment the price changes on cheap flights from MAA to GAN.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Chennai Airport to Gan Island Airport.
Handy information about Chennai Airport (MAA)
When it comes to Chennai Airport's on-time performance, 76% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Chennai Airport from central Chennai, it takes around 35 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of about 1 hour when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from Chennai Airport to Gan Island Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels near MAA:
Arriving at Gan Island Airport (GAN)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Chennai Airport to Gan Island Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near GAN instead:
Getting from Gan Island Airport (GAN) to central Gan Island
Gan Island Airport is roughly 2 kilometres from the centre of Gan Island. Driving there takes about 10 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you around 20 minutes.
When to fly to Gan Island Airport (GAN)
December is the busiest month for flights from Chennai Airport to Gan Island Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Gan Island in March.
The warmest month in Gan Island is April, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your flights from Chennai Airport to Gan Island Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MAA to GAN in January. Temperatures average between 25ºC (77ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) then.
Explore more of the Maldives
Hithadhoo is just one of the many places in the Maldives waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Gan Island. Around 13 kilometres away to the north-west, well-known attractions include Fourland beach, Eidigali Kilhi and Eedhigali Kilhi.