Travelling from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Before organising your cheap ticket from YOW to MAA, check if you need a visa to enter India. Visa and travel document requirements can vary and are updated frequently. To get the latest information, contact the nearest embassy or consulate of the country you're going to.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Chennai Airport (MAA)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Chennai Airport is £509. For a return flight on this route, the best price is £974. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To find cheap tickets from YOW to MAA, book as early as possible. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the lowest price across each month when looking for your ticket from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Chennai Airport.
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Handy information about Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
Located around 8 miles from central Ottawa, Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport can be reached in approximately 19 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 43 minutes.
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Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Chennai Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MAA instead:
Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai
Chennai Airport is approximately 12 miles from central Chennai. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 47 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 49 minutes.
When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)
July is the most popular month for flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Chennai Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Chennai in April.
When booking your flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Chennai Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. May is the warmest month in Chennai, with the temperature ranging from 28ºC to 37ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from YOW to MAA in January. Average temperatures are between 21ºC and 28ºC then.
More about Chennai
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you can find the best stays in Chennai right here. Browse these options as soon as you've booked your flight from YOW to MAA:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. Marina Beach, Fort St. George and Government Museum are popular attractions which should feature on every Chennai itinerary.
Complete your Chennai trip with hotels and a car rental
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