Flying from Guangzhou Airport (CAN) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know
The timezone in Chennai is UTC+5:30, which is two hours 30 minutes behind Guangzhou.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your CAN to MAA flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time like August? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Guangzhou Airport to Chennai Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between CAN and MAA include:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport
Colombo Bandaranayake Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Guangzhou Airport (CAN) to Chennai Airport (MAA)
Currently, £122 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Guangzhou Airport to Chennai Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is £290. Remember that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's a good idea to book in advance if you're looking for cheap tickets from CAN to MAA. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price in each month when searching for your flight from Guangzhou Airport to Chennai Airport.
Save time searching for cheap flights from CAN to MAA by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Discover the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Guangzhou Airport to Chennai Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Guangzhou Airport (CAN)
You'll find CAN at Airport W Ave.
85% of flights departing from Guangzhou Airport touch down at their destination on schedule. With its strong on-time stats, you're unlikely to face delays when flying out of CAN.
Central Guangzhou to Guangzhou Airport is approximately 27 kms (17 miles). Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a trip time of around 35 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel close to CAN? If you're catching an early flight from Guangzhou Airport to Chennai Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Guangzhou Airport to Chennai Airport flight. Check in to 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 Rental are top outlets to choose from here.
Booking your ride from Chennai Airport around three weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai
Chennai Airport is approximately 21 kms (13 miles) from the centre of Chennai. The drive time takes about 35 minutes.
It takes around 1 hour to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Guangzhou Airport to Chennai Airport. January is the busiest month to head to Chennai. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in September.
Book your flight from Guangzhou Airport to Chennai Airport for May if you'd like to go to Chennai during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 28ºC and 37ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CAN to MAA in January. Temperatures average between 21ºC and 28ºC then.
Explore more of India
Bengaluru is just one of the many cities in India waiting to be explored after you've seen Chennai. Around 290 kms (180 miles) away to the west, well-known attractions include Meenakshi Temple, Museum of Art & Photography (MAP) and Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwara Temple.
Coimbatore is another standout destination in India and is around 434 kms (270 miles) south-west of Chennai. No trip is complete without visiting Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park, Siruvani Falls and Dam and Sri Ranganathar Temple.
