Flying from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know
Chennai is five hours 30 minutes ahead of Edinburgh and observes the UTC+5:30 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Show up at the airport on time to board your EDI to MAA flight.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Edinburgh Airport to Chennai Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between EDI and MAA include:
London Heathrow Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Chennai Airport (MAA)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Chennai Airport flight is ₹ 20,628. A round-trip fare right now is ₹ 40,651. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap tickets from EDI to MAA, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Edinburgh Airport to Chennai Airport is easy if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices across the month and score a great deal.
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Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
When it comes to Edinburgh Airport's on-time performance, 67.94% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central Edinburgh to Edinburgh Airport is approximately 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Have an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Chennai Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to EDI:
Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)
Consider staying in a hotel close to MAA if you're on a late Edinburgh Airport to Chennai Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Hit the road running by picking up a Chennai Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Avis, Europcar or North Car Hire to explore Chennai and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Chennai Airport about three weeks before your travel date.
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 taking public transport, expect a journey of roughly 50 minutes.
When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Edinburgh 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.
Book your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Chennai Airport for May if you want to visit Chennai during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 28ºC and 37ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from EDI to MAA in January. Average temperatures are between 21ºC and 28ºC then.
Explore more of India
You've visited Chennai, now it's time to discover other parts of India. Travel about 290 kilometres west to Bengaluru to tick off its top sights. From Bangalore Palace to Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 434 kilometres south-west of Chennai, Coimbatore is another favourite stop in India. Start your sightseeing at Marudamalai Temple, Perur Pateeswarar Temple and Vellingiri Hill Temple.