Flying from Victoria to Chennai Airport (MAA): What you need to know
Victoria International Airport (YYJ) is Victoria's main airport. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Victoria to Chennai Airport (MAA) jetting off from here.
Chennai Airport is located in Chennai. The city is in the UTC+5:30 timezone and is 13 hours 30 minutes ahead of Victoria.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your flight from Victoria to MAA.
High season means busier airports, so plan to arrive even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stay on schedule.
Airports in Victoria
Victoria International Airport (YYJ)
The journey from central Victoria to YYJ takes around 1 hour 25 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 27 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
In search of a convenient hotel close to Victoria International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Victoria to Chennai Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Of the departures from Victoria International Airport, 67.45% touch down on time at their destination.
Victoria Inner Harbour Airport (YWH)
On public transport, you can travel from central Victoria to YWH in about 10 minutes. The airport is roughly 2 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 5 minutes.
Catching the earliest flight? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Victoria Inner Harbour Airport the day before your Victoria to MAA flight:
About Chennai Airport (MAA)
If you have a late flight from Victoria to Chennai Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these options near MAA:
Begin your adventure 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 vehicle around three weeks in advance of your Victoria to Chennai Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai
Chennai Airport to the centre of Chennai is about 16 kilometres. If you're getting a cab or renting a car, plan ahead to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times may vary depending on traffic and the time of day.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Victoria to Chennai Airport (MAA)
At the moment, 499 € is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Victoria to Chennai Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 1.199 €. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Victoria to MAA. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.
If you have some flexibility with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when searching for your Victoria to Chennai Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Victoria to Chennai Airport (MAA)
Think about the kind of experience you want when planning your trip dates. April is the quietest month to go to Chennai. July is when most people book flights from Victoria to Chennai Airport (MAA), which may be perfect if you're after more action.
Book a Victoria to MAA plane ticket departing in May if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Chennai to range from 28ºC (82ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Victoria to Chennai Airport in January if you like travelling 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 Victoria to Chennai Airport, browse our selection of hotels including:
There are plenty of exciting things to do in Chennai when you're ready to sightsee. Make your way to Meenakshi Temple followed by Marina beach and Wildlife photography tours -Naturographers.
Explore more of India
Bengaluru is just one of the many places in India waiting to be explored after you've seen Chennai. Around 274 kilometres away to the west, check out popular attractions including 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. No visit is complete without checking out Meenakshi Amman Kovil, ISKCON and Eco Trekking (Starting Point).
