Flying from Keflavik International Airport (KEF) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know
Chennai is five hours 30 minutes ahead of Reykjavik and is in the UTC+5:30 timezone.
Your KEF to MAA flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
If you'd like to visit a new city along the way, consider a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Keflavik International Airport to Chennai Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' London Heathrow Airport is a sought-after stop between KEF and MAA.
How to find the cheapest flights from Keflavik International Airport (KEF) to Chennai Airport (MAA)
₹ 48,190 is currently the best price for a one-way Keflavik International Airport to Chennai Airport flight. Return flights start from ₹ 80,556. These fares can change depending on demand.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from KEF to MAA if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some great early bird rates.
Getting cheap flights from Keflavik International Airport to Chennai Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares across the month and bag a great deal.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from KEF to MAA.
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Handy information about Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
Of all flights leaving Keflavik International Airport, 66.96% touch down on time at their destination.
Central Reykjavik to Keflavik International Airport is approximately 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 50 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to KEF? If you're boarding an early flight from Keflavik International Airport to Chennai Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)
If you have a late Keflavik International Airport to Chennai Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near MAA:
Say yes to new adventures 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.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Chennai Airport around three weeks before you set off.
Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai
From Chennai Airport, Chennai is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 45 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 50 minutes.
When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)
July is the busiest month for flights from Keflavik International Airport to Chennai Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Chennai in April.
The warmest month in Chennai is May, with temperatures ranging between 28ºC and 37ºC. Book your flights from Keflavik International Airport to Chennai Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 21ºC and 28ºC. Search for cheap tickets from KEF to MAA sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of India
Chennai is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of India waiting to be discovered. Around 290 kilometres west of Chennai, a trip to Bengaluru will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Bangalore Palace, Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore.
Coimbatore is another must-experience destination in India and is around 434 kilometres south-west of Chennai. No trip is complete without seeing Marudamalai Temple, Perur Pateeswarar Temple and Vellingiri Hill Temple.
