Travelling from Geneve Airport (GVA) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know
Chennai's timezone is UTC+5:30, making Chennai four hours 30 minutes ahead of Geneva.
To ensure you get on your GVA to MAA flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like March. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Geneve Airport to Chennai Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between GVA and MAA include:
Kuwait International Airport
Abu Dhabi International Airport
London Heathrow Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Geneve Airport (GVA) to Chennai Airport (MAA)
Currently, £202 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Geneve Airport to Chennai Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is £433. Remember that fares could change due to availability when booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from GVA to MAA, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Geneve Airport to Chennai Airport across each month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
Landing cheap flights from GVA to MAA is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as a new discounted fare appears.
Find the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Geneve Airport to Chennai Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Geneve Airport (GVA)
When it comes to Geneve Airport's on-time performance, data shows 65.81% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central Geneva to Geneve Airport is around 6 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 1 hour 30 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Geneve Airport to Chennai Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near GVA:
Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Geneve Airport to Chennai Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near MAA instead:
Say yes to new adventures 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.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from Chennai Airport about three weeks in advance of your trip.
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.
It takes around 50 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)
July is the most popular month for flights from Geneve Airport to Chennai Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel 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 Geneve Airport to Chennai Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from GVA to MAA in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) on average.
Explore more of India
Chennai has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of India you should also see. Around 180 miles west of Chennai, a visit to Bengaluru will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Bangalore Palace, Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore.
If you're interested in discovering another side of India, head for Coimbatore, roughly 270 miles south-west of Chennai. Marudamalai Temple, Perur Pateeswarar Temple and Vellingiri Hill Temple are among its highlights.