Flying from Philadelphia to Chennai Airport (MAA): What you need to know
Philadelphia's main base, Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), is where many great holidays begin. Explore the options for leaving from here when booking your flight from Philadelphia to Chennai Airport (MAA).
Chennai is nine hours 30 minutes ahead of Philadelphia. Chennai Airport is located in Chennai, which operates on the UTC+5:30 timezone.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your flight from Philadelphia to MAA.
With more travellers during peak seasons, you'll want to get to your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will allow extra time for delays.
Airports in Philadelphia
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
We make it a breeze to book cheap flights from Philadelphia to MAA that include a stopover. To explore your options departing from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between PHL and MAA include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Located around 19 kilometres from the centre of Philadelphia, PHL can be reached in about 15 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
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78.93% of flights that leave from Philadelphia International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
PHL's address is 8500 Essington Ave.
Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN)
With public transport, you can travel from central Philadelphia to TTN in about 1 hour 45 minutes. The terminal is roughly 56 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 40 minutes.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Trenton-Mercer Airport the day before your Philadelphia to MAA flight:
Most flights that leave Trenton-Mercer Airport touch down at their destination right on cue. It boasts a strong on-time performance rate of 82.45%.
You'll find TTN at Scotch Road, Terminal Building.
About Chennai Airport (MAA)
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Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride around three weeks before your Philadelphia to Chennai Airport flight.
Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai
Central Chennai is roughly 16 kilometres from Chennai Airport. Journey times by car hire or cab will vary depending on traffic conditions and time of day, so do a little research ahead of your trip.
Travelling by public transport takes around 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Chennai Airport (MAA)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Philadelphia to Chennai Airport is 383 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 682 €. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares could change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Philadelphia to MAA. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest Philadelphia to Chennai Airport tickets across every month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
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Filters make it easier to land a deal on your flight from Philadelphia to Chennai Airport. Choose the departure times, airlines and number of stops that match your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to bring up the lowest fares right away.
The best time to fly from Philadelphia to Chennai Airport (MAA)
July is when most people book flights from Philadelphia to Chennai Airport (MAA). Plan your visit to Chennai in April for a quieter experience.
Lock in a Philadelphia to MAA plane ticket departing in May if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Chennai to range from 28ºC (82ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Philadelphia to Chennai Airport in January when temperatures are between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
More about Chennai
Start your Chennai trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Philadelphia to Chennai Airport, explore our range of hotels including:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. Meenakshi Temple, Marina beach and Wildlife photography tours -Naturographers are attractions you won't want to skip in Chennai.
Explore more of India
You've visited Chennai, now it's time to explore more of India. Journey about 274 kilometres west to Bengaluru to check off its popular sights. From Meenakshi Temple to Museum of Art & Photography and Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwara Temple, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Salem is another must-experience destination in India and is around 257 kilometres south-west of Chennai. No journey is complete without dropping by Meenakshi Amman Kovil, ISKCON and Eco Trekking (Starting Point).
