Travelling from Yangon International Airport (RGN) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Yangon International Airport to Chennai Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 15 minutes.
The timezone in Chennai is UTC+5:30, which is one hour behind Yangon.
Each week, there are four Yangon International Airport to Chennai Airport flights. To take off as early as possible, take the 06:30 Myanmar Airways International flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the last departure is at 06:30 with Myanmar Airways International.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your RGN to MAA flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
During popular months like June, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Myanmar Airways International offers direct flights from Yangon International Airport to Chennai Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Chennai — and maybe even more of India if you have time.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with Myanmar Airways International on this route.
With 75.0% of its services landing as planned, Myanmar Airways International is the most punctual carrier operating RGN to MAA flights.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Yangon International Airport to Chennai Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between RGN and MAA include:
Suvarnabhumi Airport
Indira Gandhi International Airport
Changi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Yangon International Airport (RGN) to Chennai Airport (MAA)
£111 is the best price for a one-way Yangon International Airport to Chennai Airport flight. Return flights start from £247. These prices may change based on availability.
Book seven months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from RGN to MAA.
The cheapest month for flights from Yangon International Airport to Chennai Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
Picking up cheap flights from RGN 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 when there's a better deal.
Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Yangon International Airport to Chennai Airport.
Handy information about Yangon International Airport (RGN)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Yangon International Airport, data shows 70.6% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To reach Yangon International Airport from central Yangon, it takes around 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 6 miles from the airport to the city centre.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near RGN. Whether you have an early flight from Yangon International Airport to Chennai Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)
If you're landing on a late Yangon International Airport to Chennai Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near MAA:
Explore without limits with a Chennai Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Avis, Europcar or North Car Hire and experience more of Chennai and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Chennai Airport about three weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai
Chennai Airport to central Chennai has a drive time of around 45 minutes. It's approximately 12 miles away.
Getting there on public transport takes about 50 minutes.
When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)
The quietest month for a flight from Yangon International Airport to Chennai Airport is April, while July is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Chennai based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Before locking in your flight from Yangon International Airport to Chennai Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. May is the warmest month in Chennai, with the temperature ranging from 28ºC (82ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Search for cheap tickets from RGN to MAA around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
Chennai has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of India waiting to be explored. Around 180 miles west of Chennai, a visit to Bengaluru will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Bangalore Palace, Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore.
If you're ready to explore another corner of India, consider Coimbatore, roughly 270 miles south-west of Chennai. Marudamalai Temple, Perur Pateeswarar Temple and Vellingiri Hill Temple are the start of reasons to visit.