Flying from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG): what you need to know
The timezone in Paris is UTC+1, which is four hours 30 minutes behind Chennai.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your MAA to CDG flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Chennai Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between MAA and CDG include:
Frankfurt Airport
Abu Dhabi International Airport
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
₹ 21,821 is the best price for a one-way Chennai Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport flight. A return flight starts at ₹ 43,848. These fares can change depending on demand.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from MAA to CDG if you book early. Airlines often offer some great early bird discounts.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price across the month when searching for a flight from Chennai Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from MAA to CDG by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
Pick your ideal 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 Chennai Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport.
Handy information about Chennai Airport (MAA)
Of all flights departing from Chennai Airport, 76.04% arrive on time at their destination.
Chennai Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Chennai. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 50 minutes on public transport.
Catching an early flight from Chennai Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels near MAA:
Arriving at Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Chennai Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near CDG instead:
Grab a Charles de Gaulle Airport rental car and discover Paris and beyond with your own set of wheels. Alamo, Keddy By Europcar and Europcar are top outlets to choose from here.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Charles de Gaulle Airport about two weeks before you set off.
Getting from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to central Paris
CDG is located at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Charles de Gaulle Airport is approximately 27 kilometres from the centre of Paris. Driving there takes about 45 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes about 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
June is the most popular month for flights from Chennai Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Paris in January.
When reserving your flight from Chennai Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport, think about the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Paris, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC to 29ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from MAA to CDG in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -2ºC and 9ºC on average.
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