Flying from Washington DC to Chennai Airport (MAA): What you need to know
Planning your flight from Washington DC to Chennai Airport (MAA) begins with finding the best airport to kick off your journey from. Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) are the main departure points in Washington DC.
Chennai Airport is located in Chennai. The city runs on the UTC+5:30 timezone and is nine hours 30 minutes ahead of Washington DC.
Your flight from Washington DC to MAA won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Heading off during a peak period like school or public holidays? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. For peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
Travelling from central Washington DC to DCA takes about 45 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 8 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
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When it comes to Ronald Reagan National Airport's on-time performance, data shows 76.44% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
You'll find DCA at 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Cross another spot off your travel list or just take a moment to stretch your legs with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from Washington DC to Chennai Airport, here's where you can stop when setting off from Washington Dulles International Airport:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
On public transport, you can travel from central Washington DC to IAD in about 1 hour 10 minutes. The airport is roughly 56 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 50 minutes.
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74.39% of flights leaving Washington Dulles International Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.
The street address for IAD is 1 Saarinen Circle.
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
When booking your plane ticket from Washington DC to Chennai Airport (MAA) out of Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI), you can choose from a few stopover options. Make a pit stop at London Heathrow Airport (LHR), one of the most popular transit hubs on this route.
The trip to BWI from central Washington DC is around 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you roughly 50 minutes to cover the 48 kilometres or so.
Take the 'what ifs' out of departure day — stay near Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport and know you'll get to your boarding gate with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you have an early Washington DC to Chennai Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights touch down when they should. At BWI, that figure is 77.13%.
About Chennai Airport (MAA)
Have a late flight from Washington DC to Chennai Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Stay at one of these hotels near MAA and fast-forward to bedtime:
Pick up a Chennai Airport rental car and explore Chennai and beyond with your own wheels. Avis, Europcar and North Car Hire are well-known companies you can book with here.
Booking your ride around three weeks ahead of your Washington DC to Chennai Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai
Central Chennai is around 16 kilometres from Chennai Airport. Journey times by car hire or cab will vary depending on traffic conditions and time of day, so do some research before you go.
It'll take around 50 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Chennai Airport (MAA)
279 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Chennai Airport. Return flights start at 632 €. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Washington DC to MAA. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer you get to departure, the more expensive your ticket may be.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Chennai Airport (MAA)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Washington DC to Chennai Airport (MAA). July is the busiest month to visit Chennai. If you like your getaways a little more chill, think about going in April.
The warmest month in Chennai is May, with temperatures ranging between 28ºC (82ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Book your Washington DC to MAA plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Washington DC to Chennai Airport in January when temperatures are between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
More about Chennai
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All great journeys should include some sightseeing. Meenakshi Temple, Marina beach and Wildlife photography tours -Naturographers are essential stops on your Chennai itinerary.
Explore more of India
You've done Chennai, now it's time to explore more of India. Travel around 274 kilometres west to Bengaluru to tick off its must-visit sights. From Meenakshi Temple to Museum of Art & Photography and Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwara Temple, your itinerary will be busy.
Salem is another favourite destination in India and is around 257 kilometres south-west of Chennai. No trip is complete without a visit to Meenakshi Amman Kovil, ISKCON and Eco Trekking (Starting Point).