Travelling from Hirasar Airport (HSR) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know
Chennai's timezone is UTC+5:30, which is the same as Hirasar.
Leave plenty of time to make your HSR to MAA flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Hirasar Airport to Chennai Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between HSR and MAA:
Mopa Airport
Kempegowda International Airport
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Hirasar Airport (HSR) to Chennai Airport (MAA)
Currently, £47 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Hirasar Airport to Chennai Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is £93. Remember that fares may change due to availability when booking.
It's usually smart to book ahead of time if you're looking for cheap tickets from HSR to MAA. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when searching for a flight from Hirasar Airport to Chennai Airport.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from HSR to MAA.
Discover the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Hirasar Airport to Chennai Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Hirasar Airport (HSR)
When it comes to Hirasar Airport's on-time performance, 63.41% of flights complete their journey on time.
Hirasar Airport is about 5 miles from central Hirasar. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Have an early flight from Hirasar Airport to Chennai Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to HSR:
Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)
Consider booking a hotel near MAA if you're on a late Hirasar Airport to Chennai Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Chennai Airport rental car and explore Chennai and beyond with your own wheels. Avis, Europcar and North Car Hire are top outlets you can book with 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. The drive time takes around 45 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)
The quietest month for a flight from Hirasar Airport to Chennai Airport is April, while July is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Chennai based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Book your flight from Hirasar Airport to Chennai Airport for May if you'd like to explore Chennai during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 28ºC (82ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from HSR to MAA in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) on average.
Explore more of India
Bengaluru is just one of the many cities in India waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Chennai. Around 180 miles away to the west, check out popular attractions including Bangalore Palace, Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore.
Coimbatore is another must-experience destination in India and is around 270 miles south-west of Chennai. No trip is complete without dropping by Marudamalai Temple, Perur Pateeswarar Temple and Vellingiri Hill Temple.