Travelling from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know
The timezone in Chennai is UTC+5:30, which is four hours 30 minutes ahead of Berlin.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your BER to MAA flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Travelling during a peak month such as September? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Chennai Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between BER and MAA:
Dubai Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Chennai Airport (MAA)
At the moment, $394 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Chennai Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $777. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from BER to MAA, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across every month when looking for your flight from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Chennai Airport.
Snapping up cheap flights from BER to MAA is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as fares go down.
Secure the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Chennai Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
77% of flights departing from Berlin Brandenburg Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
To get to Berlin Brandenburg Airport from central Berlin, it'll take around 35 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 27 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Chennai Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to BER:
Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)
If you're arriving on a late Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Chennai Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these options near MAA:
Grab a Chennai Airport rental car and explore Chennai and beyond with your own set of wheels. Avis, Europcar and North Car Rental are popular providers you can book with here.
For the best deal, book your ride from Chennai Airport around three weeks before travelling.
Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai
Chennai Airport is roughly 21 kilometres from the centre of Chennai. The drive time takes around 35 minutes.
Getting there on public transport takes about 1 hour.
When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Chennai Airport. January is the most popular month to head to Chennai. If you want a quieter vibe, go in September.
When booking your flight from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Chennai Airport, consider the type of weather you like. May is the warmest month in Chennai, with temperatures ranging from 28ºC (82ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Search for cheap tickets from BER to MAA sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
Chennai is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of India you'll want to see. Around 290 kilometres west of Chennai, a trip to Bengaluru will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like Meenakshi Temple, Museum of Art & Photography (MAP) and Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwara Temple.
Coimbatore is another must-experience destination in India and is around 434 kilometres south-west of Chennai. No trip is complete without dropping by Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park, Siruvani Falls and Dam and Sri Ranganathar Temple.
