Travelling from Brussels to Chennai Airport (MAA): What you need to know
There are two main airports to choose from in Brussels. Check out your options departing from Brussels Airport (BRU) or Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL) when organising your flight from Brussels to Chennai Airport (MAA).
Chennai is four hours 30 minutes ahead of Brussels. Chennai Airport is located in Chennai, which runs on the UTC+5:30 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your flight from Brussels to MAA. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
High season means busier airports, so aim to get there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stick to your schedule.
Airports in Brussels
Brussels Airport (BRU)
We make it a breeze to book cheap flights from Brussels to MAA with a stopover. To explore all your options departing from Brussels Airport (BRU), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Major stopovers between BRU and MAA include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
Located around 14 kms (9 miles) from the centre of Brussels, BRU can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 40 minutes.
Looking for a comfortable hotel near Brussels Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Brussels to Chennai Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
When it comes to Brussels Airport's on-time performance, 71.97% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
On public transport, you can travel from central Brussels to CRL in around 1 hour 35 minutes. The airport is roughly 56 kms (35 miles) away, and getting there by car will take approximately 55 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before your Brussels to MAA flight, kick back in one of these hotels near Brussels S. Charleroi Airport:
When it comes to keeping flights punctual, Brussels S. Charleroi Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 71.71%.
About Chennai Airport (MAA)
Have a late flight from Brussels to Chennai Airport? Don't let it hijack your sleep schedule. Check in to one of these hotels near MAA and get cosy, quick:
Pick up a Chennai Airport rental car and discover Chennai and beyond with your own wheels. Avis, Europcar and North Car Hire are top providers you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle around three weeks in advance of your Brussels to Chennai Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai
Chennai Airport is about 10 miles from central Chennai. How long it'll take to get there by car hire or cab will depend on the time of day. Do some research before your trip.
It'll take around 50 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Brussels to Chennai Airport (MAA)
£191 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Brussels to Chennai Airport. A return flight starts from £417. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Brussels to MAA. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
Cheap Brussels to Chennai Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across each month and then pick the cheapest day.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a better deal is available on plane tickets from Brussels to MAA.
Lock in a cheap flight from Brussels to Chennai Airport by using the search filters. Select your preferred duration, departure time and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Brussels to Chennai Airport (MAA)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Brussels to Chennai Airport (MAA). July is the busiest month to visit Chennai. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, go in April.
The warmest month in Chennai is May, with temperatures ranging between 28ºC (82ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Lock in your Brussels to MAA plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Brussels to Chennai Airport in January when temperatures are between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
More about Chennai
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Chennai right here. Check out these hotels once you've booked your flight from Brussels to Chennai Airport:
There are loads of things to do in Chennai when you're ready to go sightseeing. Start exploring at Meenakshi Temple followed by Marina beach and Wildlife photography tours -Naturographers.
Explore more of India
Bengaluru is just one of the many places in India waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Chennai. Around 274 kms (170 miles) away to the west, its top attractions include Meenakshi Temple, Museum of Art & Photography and Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwara Temple.
Around 257 kms (160 miles) south-west of Chennai, Salem is another favourite stop in India. Start your sightseeing at Meenakshi Amman Kovil, ISKCON and Eco Trekking (Starting Point).