Travelling from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know
Chennai's timezone is UTC+5:30, which makes Chennai five hours 30 minutes ahead of Southampton.
Your SOU to MAA flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Chennai Airport (MAA)
£289 is the lowest price for a one-way Southampton Airport to Chennai Airport flight. Return flights start at £522. These fares may change depending on availability.
It's usually smart to book early if you want to find cheap tickets from SOU to MAA. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
Getting cheap flights from Southampton 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.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from SOU to MAA.
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Handy information about Southampton Airport (SOU)
When it comes to Southampton Airport's on-time performance, data shows 55.7% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central Southampton to Southampton Airport is around 5 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
Get your break off to a stress-free start by staying near SOU. Whether you're catching an early flight from Southampton Airport to Chennai Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)
Reserve a hotel near MAA if you're catching a late Southampton Airport to Chennai Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Chennai Airport rental car and explore Chennai and beyond with your own set of wheels. Avis, Europcar and North Car Hire are top providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Chennai Airport about three weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai
Chennai Airport is roughly 12 miles from the centre of Chennai. The drive time takes about 45 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Southampton Airport to Chennai Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Chennai. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Southampton Airport to Chennai Airport for May if you want 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 SOU to MAA sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
Chennai is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of India waiting to be discovered. About 180 miles west of Chennai, a visit to Bengaluru will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Bangalore Palace, Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore.
Around 270 miles south-west of Chennai, Coimbatore is another favourite stop in India. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Marudamalai Temple, Perur Pateeswarar Temple and Vellingiri Hill Temple.
