Travelling from Kanpur Airport (KNU) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know
Kanpur and Chennai are in the UTC+5:30 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your KNU to MAA flight.
During popular months like January, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Kanpur Airport to Chennai Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between KNU and MAA:
Kempegowda International Airport
Indira Gandhi International Airport
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kanpur Airport (KNU) to Chennai Airport (MAA)
₹ 6,765 is the best price for a one-way Kanpur Airport to Chennai Airport flight. A return flight starts at ₹ 13,196. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from KNU to MAA if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird deals.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when looking for your flight from Kanpur Airport to Chennai Airport.
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Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Kanpur Airport to Chennai Airport.
Handy information about Kanpur Airport (KNU)
61.9% of flights taking off from Kanpur Airport reach their destination on time.
Kanpur Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Kanpur. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking an early flight from Kanpur Airport to Chennai Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to KNU:
Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)
If you're coming in on a late Kanpur Airport to Chennai Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these options near MAA:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Chennai Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Avis, Europcar or North Car Hire and explore beyond Chennai's main sights.
Reserving your vehicle from Chennai Airport about three weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai
From Chennai Airport, Chennai is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 45 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It typically takes 50 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)
July is the busiest month for flights from Kanpur Airport to Chennai Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Chennai in April.
Lock in your flight from Kanpur Airport to Chennai Airport for May if you want to visit Chennai during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 28ºC and 37ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 21ºC and 28ºC. Look for cheap tickets from KNU to MAA sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
You've seen Chennai, now it's time to discover more of India. Journey around 290 kilometres west to Bengaluru to tick off its leading attractions. From Bangalore Palace to Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Coimbatore is another well-known destination in India and is around 434 kilometres south-west of Chennai. No trip is complete without a visit to Marudamalai Temple, Perur Pateeswarar Temple and Vellingiri Hill Temple.
