Travelling from Antalya Airport (AYT) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know
The timezone in Chennai is UTC+5:30, which is two hours 30 minutes ahead of Antalya.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your AYT to MAA flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Antalya Airport to Chennai Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Top stopovers between AYT and MAA include:
Abu Dhabi International Airport
Hamad International Airport
Kuwait International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Antalya Airport (AYT) to Chennai Airport (MAA)
₹ 30,466 is the best price for a one-way Antalya Airport to Chennai Airport flight. A return flight starts from ₹ 75,377. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
It's a good idea to book early if you want to find cheap tickets from AYT to MAA. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price across each month when searching for a flight from Antalya Airport to Chennai Airport.
Save time searching for cheap flights from AYT to MAA by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Antalya Airport to Chennai Airport.
Handy information about Antalya Airport (AYT)
When it comes to Antalya Airport's on-time performance, data shows 79.67% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central Antalya to Antalya Airport is around 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The trip when using public transport will take about 40 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Antalya Airport to Chennai Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near AYT:
Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on an Antalya Airport to Chennai Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near MAA instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Chennai Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Avis, Europcar or North Car Hire to explore Chennai and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Chennai Airport around three weeks ahead.
Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai
Chennai Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from central Chennai. The drive time takes around 45 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Antalya Airport to Chennai Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Chennai. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Antalya Airport to Chennai Airport for May if you want to go to Chennai during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 28ºC and 37ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 21ºC and 28ºC. Look for cheap tickets from AYT to MAA sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
Bengaluru is just one of the many places in India waiting to be explored after you've seen Chennai. Around 290 kilometres away to the west, its top attractions include Bangalore Palace, Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore.
If you want to check out another side of India, head for Coimbatore, about 434 kilometres south-west of Chennai. Marudamalai Temple, Perur Pateeswarar Temple and Vellingiri Hill Temple are the start of reasons to visit.