Travelling from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know
Chennai is three hours 30 minutes ahead of Athens and observes the UTC+5:30 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to catch your ATH to MAA flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Chennai Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between ATH and MAA:
Dubai Airport
Abu Dhabi International Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Chennai Airport (MAA)
Currently, ₹ 17,983 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Chennai Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ₹ 42,100. Remember that fares can change due to demand when booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from ATH to MAA if you book early. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird discounts.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the lowest price across every month when searching for your flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Chennai Airport.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from ATH to MAA.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Chennai Airport.
Handy information about Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Of the flights that depart from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, 77.19% touch down on time at their destination.
To get to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport from central Athens, it'll take about 35 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Need a convenient hotel close to ATH? If you've booked an early flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Chennai Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)
Consider booking a hotel close to MAA if you're on a late Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Chennai Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Chennai Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Avis, Europcar or North Car Hire and explore beyond Chennai's main sights.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Chennai Airport around three weeks in advance of your trip.
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 19 kilometres away.
It typically takes 50 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Chennai Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Chennai. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in April.
When booking your flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Chennai Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. May is the warmest month in Chennai, with temperatures ranging from 28ºC to 37ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from ATH to MAA in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 21ºC and 28ºC on average.
Explore more of India
You've seen Chennai, now it's time to discover other corners of India. Journey about 290 kilometres west to Bengaluru to check off its must-visit sights. From Bangalore Palace to Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you want to check out another major destination in India, consider Coimbatore, roughly 434 kilometres south-west of Chennai. Marudamalai Temple, Perur Pateeswarar Temple and Vellingiri Hill Temple are the start of reasons to visit.
