Flying from Yanbu Airport (YNB) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know
Chennai's timezone is UTC+5:30, which makes Chennai two hours 30 minutes ahead of Yanbu.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your YNB to MAA flight.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Yanbu Airport (YNB) to Chennai Airport (MAA)
£88 is the lowest price for a one-way Yanbu Airport to Chennai Airport flight. Return flights start from £249. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from YNB to MAA, book early. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across the month when looking for a flight from Yanbu Airport to Chennai Airport.
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Handy information about Yanbu Airport (YNB)
Yanbu Airport maintains a strong on-time record, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from YNB arrive on schedule 90.34% of the time.
To get to Yanbu Airport from central Yanbu, it'll take about 15 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 8 miles from the airport to the city centre.
Want a hotel to stay in before your flight from Yanbu Airport to Chennai Airport? Consider Novotel Yanbu. Get a good night's sleep here before making your way to YNB.
Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)
Consider booking a hotel near MAA if you're catching a late Yanbu Airport to Chennai Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Chennai Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Avis, Europcar or North Car Hire and explore beyond Chennai's main sights.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Chennai Airport about three weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai
Chennai Airport to the centre of Chennai has a drive time of about 45 minutes. It's approximately 12 miles away.
It'll take around 50 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)
July is the busiest month for flights from Yanbu Airport to Chennai Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Chennai in April.
Book your flight from Yanbu Airport to Chennai Airport for May if you want to go to Chennai during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 28ºC (82ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from YNB to MAA in January. Temperatures average between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) then.
Explore more of India
You've done Chennai, now it's time to discover other corners of India. Journey about 180 miles west to Bengaluru to tick off its top sights. From Bangalore Palace to Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Coimbatore is another well-known destination in India and is around 270 miles south-west of Chennai. No journey is complete without experiencing Marudamalai Temple, Perur Pateeswarar Temple and Vellingiri Hill Temple.
