Flying from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know
Chennai is nine hours 30 minutes ahead of Buffalo and is in the UTC+5:30 timezone.
To ensure you catch your BUF to MAA flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You can expect longer queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
How to find the cheapest flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chennai Airport (MAA)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chennai Airport flight is £540. A return ticket is currently £745. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To find cheap tickets from BUF to MAA, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chennai Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices throughout the month and score a great deal.
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Handy information about Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)
BUF is located at Genesee Street.
75.46% of flights that depart Buffalo Niagara International Airport make it to their destination on time.
Central Buffalo to Buffalo Niagara International Airport is around 11 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 15 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel near BUF? If you've booked an early flight from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chennai Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chennai Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MAA instead:
Grab a Chennai Airport rental car and discover Chennai and beyond with your own wheels. Avis, Europcar and North Car Hire are popular providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Chennai Airport around three weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai
Chennai Airport is approximately 12 miles from the centre of Chennai. Driving there takes about 45 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)
July is the busiest month for flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chennai Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Chennai in April.
Lock in your flight from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chennai Airport for May if you'd like to go to Chennai during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 28ºC (82ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Search for cheap tickets from BUF to MAA sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
Chennai is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of India waiting to be discovered. Around 180 miles west of Chennai, a visit to Bengaluru will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Bangalore Palace, Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore.
If you're looking to explore another well-known destination in India, head for Coimbatore, roughly 270 miles south-west of Chennai. Marudamalai Temple, Perur Pateeswarar Temple and Vellingiri Hill Temple are key reasons to visit.
