Flying from Mexico City to Chennai Airport (MAA): What you need to know
There are a couple of airports you can fly out of in Mexico City. Check out your options leaving from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) or Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU) when booking your flight from Mexico City to Chennai Airport (MAA).
Chennai is 11 hours 30 minutes ahead of Mexico City. Chennai Airport is located in Chennai, which follows the UTC+5:30 timezone.
Leave enough time to catch your flight from Mexico City to MAA. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're taking off during a major holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. Get there two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
Airports in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Stopovers are a great opportunity to visit a new place or just have a break during your trip. When searching for a cheap flight from Mexico City to MAA, deselect 'Direct flights only' to check out all potential stops. London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is an option when leaving from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX).
Travelling from central Mexico City to MEX takes about 55 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 8 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Looking for a convenient hotel near Benito Juarez International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Mexico City to Chennai Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping a quick hop from check-in:
Benito Juarez International Airport gets top marks for its on-time performance. 80.91% of flights that depart MEX arrive at their destination on time.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
You can arrive at NLU from central Mexico City in approximately 55 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 45 minutes to cover the 40 kilometres or so.
Getting everyone to the airport on time before your Mexico City to MAA flight is a lot easier when you stay close to Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport. If you have an early departure, Verticca Hotel will put you a short ride from the airport.
When it comes to keeping flights punctual, Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 67.58%.
About Chennai Airport (MAA)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Mexico City to Chennai Airport. Get comfy at one of these accommodation options near MAA instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Chennai Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Avis, Europcar or North Car Hire and explore beyond Chennai's usual tourist stops.
Booking your ride around three weeks ahead of your Mexico City to Chennai Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai
Chennai Airport is around 16 kilometres from central Chennai. How long it'll take to get there by cab or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do a little research beforehand.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Chennai Airport (MAA)
Right now, 516 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Mexico City to Chennai Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 997 €. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Mexico City to MAA. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer you get to departure, the more expensive your ticket may be.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when searching for your Mexico City to Chennai Airport ticket.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a lower fare pops up on plane tickets from Mexico City to MAA.
Filters make it easier to land a deal on your flight from Mexico City to Chennai Airport. Pick the airlines, flight times and number of stops that work for you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the best price quickly.
The best time to fly from Mexico City to Chennai Airport (MAA)
July is the busiest month for flights from Mexico City to Chennai Airport (MAA). Visit Chennai in April for a more laid-back experience.
The warmest month in Chennai is May, with temperatures ranging between 28ºC (82ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Book your Mexico City to MAA plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from Mexico City to Chennai Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
More about Chennai
Start your Chennai trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Mexico City to Chennai Airport, browse our selection of hotels including:
There are loads of things to do in Chennai when you're in the mood to sightsee. Kick things off at Meenakshi Temple followed by Marina beach and Wildlife photography tours -Naturographers.
Explore more of India
Bengaluru is just one of the many cities in India waiting to be discovered once you've seen Chennai. Around 274 kilometres away to the west, its best attractions include Meenakshi Temple, Museum of Art & Photography and Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwara Temple.
Around 257 kilometres south-west of Chennai, Salem is another favourite stop in India. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Meenakshi Amman Kovil, ISKCON and Eco Trekking (Starting Point).
