Flying from Glasgow to Chennai International Airport (MAA): What you need to know
The timezone in Chennai is UTC+5:30, which is five hours 30 minutes ahead of Glasgow. Chennai International Airport is located in Chennai.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport on time to catch your flight from Glasgow to MAA.
During popular months like October, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during high season in general.
Airports in Glasgow
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
We make it a piece of cake to book cheap flights from Glasgow to MAA with a stopover. To explore your options departing from Glasgow Airport (GLA), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between GLA and MAA include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Travelling from central Glasgow to GLA takes about 30 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a taxi, you'll cover the 13 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a relaxed start to your journey? Stay near Glasgow Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Glasgow to Chennai International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
70% of flights leaving from Glasgow Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Glasgow to PIK in about 55 minutes. The terminal is roughly 48 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 50 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Glasgow to MAA flight, stay in one of these hotels near Glasgow Prestwick Airport:
Glasgow Prestwick Airport has an on-time performance of 77%. This figure provides insight into how often flights departing from this airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
About Chennai International Airport (MAA)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Glasgow to Chennai International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MAA instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Chennai International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Avis, Europcar or North Car Hire and explore beyond Chennai's usual tourist stops.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your Glasgow to Chennai International Airport flight.
Getting from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to central Chennai
Central Chennai is around 16 kilometres from Chennai International Airport. Journey times by car hire or taxi will vary based on time of day and traffic conditions, so do some research ahead of your trip.
It'll take around 1 hour if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Glasgow to Chennai International Airport (MAA)
At the moment, $448 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Glasgow to Chennai International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $921. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Glasgow to MAA. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more expensive your ticket may be.
If you have some flexibility with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price in each month when searching for your Glasgow to Chennai International Airport ticket.
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Bag the best deal on a flight from Glasgow to Chennai International Airport with the help of the filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best.'
The best time to fly from Glasgow to Chennai International Airport (MAA)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when picking your flight dates. September is the quietest month to visit Chennai. January is when most people book flights from Glasgow to Chennai International Airport (MAA), which may be perfect if you're chasing more excitement.
Book a Glasgow to MAA plane ticket departing in May if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Chennai to range from 28ºC (82ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
January sees temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Glasgow to Chennai International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Chennai
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Chennai right here. Browse these options once you've booked your flight from Glasgow to Chennai International Airport:
Every great adventure has to include some sightseeing. Meenakshi Temple, Marina beach and Wildlife photography tours -Naturographers are must-do's during your Chennai adventure.
Explore more of India
You've done Chennai, now it's time to explore more of India. Travel about 274 kilometres west to Bengaluru to check off its leading attractions. From Meenakshi Temple to Museum of Art & Photography (MAP) and Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwara Temple, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 257 kilometres southwest of Chennai, Salem is another essential stop in India. Start your sightseeing at Meenakshi Amman Kovil, ISKCON and Eco Trekking (Starting Point).
