Flying from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know
Chennai's timezone is UTC+5:30, making Chennai five hours behind Adelaide.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your ADL to MAA flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as December? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Adelaide Airport to Chennai Airport. These are the top stopovers between ADL and MAA:
Dubai Airport
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Singapore Changi Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Chennai Airport (MAA)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Adelaide Airport to Chennai Airport flight is £231. A return ticket is currently £503. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap tickets from ADL to MAA, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Adelaide Airport to Chennai Airport across each month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
Save time searching for cheap flights from ADL to MAA by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a special offer becomes available.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Adelaide Airport to Chennai Airport.
Handy information about Adelaide Airport (ADL)
Of all flights leaving Adelaide Airport, 72% land on time at their destination.
Adelaide Airport is around 6 kms (4 miles) from central Adelaide. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 35 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near ADL? If you're catching an early flight from Adelaide Airport to Chennai Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)
If you're landing on a late Adelaide Airport to Chennai Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these accommodation 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 to choose from here.
Booking your ride from Chennai Airport around three weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai
Chennai Airport is approximately 21 kms (13 miles) from central Chennai. The drive time takes around 35 minutes.
It takes around 1 hour if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)
January is the busiest month for flights from Adelaide Airport to Chennai Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Chennai in September.
Before locking in your flight from Adelaide Airport to Chennai Airport, think about the type of weather you like. May is the warmest month in Chennai, with the temperature ranging from 28ºC to 37ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ADL to MAA in January. Temperatures average between 21ºC and 28ºC then.
Explore more of India
Bengaluru is just one of the many places in India waiting to be explored after you've seen Chennai. Around 290 kms (180 miles) away to the west, its best attractions include Meenakshi Temple, Museum of Art & Photography (MAP) and Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwara Temple.
Coimbatore is another favourite destination in India and is around 434 kms (270 miles) south-west of Chennai. No journey is complete without experiencing Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park, Siruvani Falls and Dam and Sri Ranganathar Temple.
