Flying from Montreal to Chennai Airport (MAA): What you need to know
Planning your trip begins with figuring out where you'll leave from in Montreal. Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is the city's main base, so check out your options for booking a flight from Montreal to Chennai Airport (MAA) taking off from here.
The timezone in Chennai is UTC+5:30, which is nine hours 30 minutes ahead of Montreal. Chennai Airport is located in Chennai.
Leave enough time to catch your flight from Montreal to MAA. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Longer lines at security and check-in are likely if you're jetting off during high season, so give yourself some extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak times? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Montreal
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
YUL is about 26 kilometres from central Montreal. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 45 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Montreal to Chennai Airport, these stays will have you sleeping just around the corner from the terminal:
Of the flights that depart from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, 64.89% land on schedule at their destination.
YUL's address is 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
St. Hubert Airport (YHU)
You can reach YHU from the centre of Montreal in about 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 45 minutes to cover the 40 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your Montreal to MAA flight? Kick back in a hotel near St. Hubert Airport before your adventure officially starts. These stays are calling your name:
About Chennai Airport (MAA)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Montreal to Chennai Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MAA instead:
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Booking your ride around three weeks in advance of your Montreal to Chennai Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai
Chennai Airport to central Chennai is about 16 kilometres. If you're getting a cab or renting a car, do a little research to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times will vary depending on traffic and the time of day.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal to Chennai Airport (MAA)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Montreal to Chennai Airport is 452 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 874 €. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap flights from Montreal to MAA, book ahead. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Montreal to Chennai Airport (MAA)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Montreal to Chennai Airport (MAA). July is the busiest month to travel to Chennai. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, head there in April.
The warmest month in Chennai is May, with temperatures ranging between 28ºC (82ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Lock in your Montreal to MAA plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from Montreal 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
Once you've booked your flight from Montreal to Chennai Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Chennai:
Meenakshi Temple and Marina beach are a couple of big attractions to add to your Chennai to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Wildlife photography tours -Naturographers.
Explore more of India
Chennai has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of India just waiting to be explored. About 274 kilometres west of Chennai, a trip to Bengaluru will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like Meenakshi Temple, Museum of Art & Photography and Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwara Temple.
If you're interested in discovering another corner of India, head for Salem, about 257 kilometres south-west of Chennai. Meenakshi Amman Kovil, ISKCON and Eco Trekking (Starting Point) are among its highlights.
