Travelling from Rome to Chennai International Airport (MAA): What you need to know
Chennai International Airport is located in Chennai. The city operates on the UTC+5:30 timezone and is four hours 30 minutes ahead of Rome.
For a smooth 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 Rome to MAA.
Head to the airport even earlier during popular months like June. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and up to four hours for international journeys. After checking in, you can use any extra time to finalize your plans or simply relax.
Airports in Rome
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your journey and perhaps even explore another city. When browsing cheap flights from Rome to MAA leaving from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Some popular options include:
Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH)
Kuwait International Airport (KWI)
Travelling from central Rome to FCO takes around 30 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a taxi, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 40 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want an easy start to your trip? Stay near Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Rome to Chennai International Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels offer the perfect solution:
71% of flights departing from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Rome Ciampino Airport (CIA)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Rome to CIA in about 20 minutes. The airport is roughly 14 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 20 minutes.
Taking off bright and early? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Rome Ciampino Airport the day before your Rome to MAA flight:
Rome Ciampino Airport has an on-time performance rate of 73%. This figure reflects how often flights departing from this airport reach their destination on time.
About Chennai International Airport (MAA)
Have a late flight from Rome to Chennai International Airport? Don't let it end in exhaustion. Check in to one of these hotels near MAA and fast-forward to bedtime:
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Booking your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your Rome to Chennai International Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to central Chennai
The centre of Chennai is roughly 16 kilometres from Chennai International Airport. Travel times by taxi or car hire will vary depending on time of day and traffic conditions, so do some research before you go.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rome to Chennai International Airport (MAA)
Currently, $389 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Rome to Chennai International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $589. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Rome to MAA if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird deals.
Affordable Rome to Chennai International Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across every month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Rome to Chennai International Airport (MAA)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when deciding the best time to fly. September is the quietest month to visit Chennai. January is when most people book flights from Rome to Chennai International Airport (MAA), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
Book a Rome to MAA plane ticket departing in May if you're eager to explore 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). Search for cheap tickets from Rome to Chennai International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Chennai
Start your Chennai trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Rome to Chennai International Airport, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be hard to work out where to start. Meenakshi Temple, Marina beach and Wildlife photography tours -Naturographers are leading attractions which should feature on any well-planned Chennai itinerary.
Explore more of India
Bengaluru is just one of the many places in India waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Chennai. Around 274 kilometres away to the west, its top attractions include Meenakshi Temple, Museum of Art & Photography (MAP) and Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwara Temple.
Around 257 kilometres southwest of Chennai, Salem is another favourite stop in India. Experience major highlights starting with Meenakshi Amman Kovil, ISKCON and Eco Trekking (Starting Point).
