Flying from Bournemouth Airport (BOH) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know
The timezone in Chennai is UTC+5:30, which is five hours 30 minutes ahead of Bournemouth.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your BOH to MAA flight.
You can expect longer lines in popular months such as May. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bournemouth Airport (BOH) to Chennai Airport (MAA)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Bournemouth Airport to Chennai Airport flight is £359. A return plane ticket is currently £1,064. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To score cheap tickets from BOH to MAA, book ahead. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
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Handy information about Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
76.27% of flights that depart Bournemouth Airport reach their destination on schedule.
To reach Bournemouth Airport from central Bournemouth, it'll take about 15 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 8 miles from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near BOH? If you're boarding an early flight from Bournemouth Airport to Chennai Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)
Book a hotel close to MAA if you're on a late Bournemouth Airport to Chennai Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Chennai Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Avis, Europcar or North Car Hire and explore beyond Chennai's main sights.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Chennai Airport around three weeks before you set off.
Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai
From Chennai Airport, Chennai is approximately 12 miles away. It takes around 45 minutes to drive to the centre.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 50 minutes.
When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)
July is the most popular month for flights from Bournemouth Airport to Chennai Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Chennai in April.
The warmest month in Chennai is May, with the temperature ranging between 28ºC (82ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Book your flights from Bournemouth Airport to Chennai Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Look for cheap tickets from BOH to MAA around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
You've done Chennai, now it's time to explore other parts of India. Travel about 180 miles west to Bengaluru to tick off its leading sights. From Bangalore Palace to Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore, your itinerary will be busy.
If you want to check out another major destination in India, head for Coimbatore, about 270 miles south-west of Chennai. Marudamalai Temple, Perur Pateeswarar Temple and Vellingiri Hill Temple are among the biggest draws.
