Travelling from Bucharest to Chennai Airport (MAA): What you need to know
Planning your trip begins with working out where you'll leave from in Bucharest. Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for booking a flight from Bucharest to Chennai Airport (MAA) taking off from here.
The timezone in Chennai is UTC+5:30, which is three hours 30 minutes ahead of Bucharest. Chennai Airport is located in Chennai.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Bucharest to MAA. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Longer lines at check-in and security are likely if you're travelling during high season, so allow some extra wiggle room. The recommendation for peak times? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Bucharest
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your trip and possibly even explore another city. When browsing cheap flights from Bucharest to MAA leaving from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Here's where you could connect through:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Located around 21 kilometres from the centre of Bucharest, OTP can be reached in about 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Bucharest to Chennai Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport:
When it comes to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 71.27% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
About Chennai Airport (MAA)
Have a late flight from Bucharest to Chennai Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Check in to one of these hotels near MAA and turn out the lights sooner:
Grab a Chennai Airport rental car and discover Chennai and beyond with your own set of wheels. Avis, Europcar and North Car Hire are top outlets you can book with here.
For the best deal, book your ride around three weeks ahead of your Bucharest to Chennai Airport flight.
Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai
The centre of Chennai is about 16 kilometres from Chennai Airport. Travel times by car hire or cab will vary depending on traffic conditions, so do some research before your trip.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bucharest to Chennai Airport (MAA)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Bucharest to Chennai Airport is ₹ 22,895. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ₹ 49,797. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares could change.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Bucharest to MAA. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest Bucharest to Chennai Airport tickets across each month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
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Hunt down a great price on a flight from Bucharest to Chennai Airport with the help of the filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest.'
The best time to fly from Bucharest to Chennai Airport (MAA)
Think about the pace you're looking for when picking your flight dates. April is the quietest month to go to Chennai. July is when most people book flights from Bucharest to Chennai Airport (MAA), which may be perfect if you're after more excitement.
The warmest month in Chennai is May, with temperatures ranging between 28ºC and 37ºC. Book your Bucharest to MAA flight ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has temperatures of between 21ºC and 28ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Bucharest to Chennai Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Chennai
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Chennai right here. Check out these hotels after you've booked your flight from Bucharest to Chennai Airport:
There are loads of exciting things to do in Chennai when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Start exploring at Meenakshi Temple followed by Marina beach and Wildlife photography tours -Naturographers.
Explore more of India
Chennai has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of India you'll want to see. About 274 kilometres west of Chennai, a visit to Bengaluru will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like Meenakshi Temple, Museum of Art & Photography and Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwara Temple.
If there's time to check out another corner of India, consider Salem, roughly 257 kilometres south-west of Chennai. Meenakshi Amman Kovil, ISKCON and Eco Trekking (Starting Point) are the start of reasons to visit.
