Travelling from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Dublin Airport (DUB): what you need to know
Dublin is five hours 30 minutes behind Chennai and follows the UTC+0 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your MAA to DUB flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Chennai Airport to Dublin Airport. Here are the top stopovers between MAA and DUB:
London Heathrow Airport
Hamad International Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)
₹ 22,221 is the best price for a one-way Chennai Airport to Dublin Airport flight. A return flight starts at ₹ 44,808. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
It's usually best to book ahead of time if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from MAA to DUB. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport to Dublin Airport across each month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from MAA to DUB by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Chennai Airport to Dublin Airport.
Handy information about Chennai Airport (MAA)
When it comes to Chennai Airport's on-time performance, data shows 76.04% of flights complete their journey on time.
Chennai Airport is around 19 kilometres from central Chennai. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of about 50 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel close to MAA? If you're boarding an early flight from Chennai Airport to Dublin Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Dublin Airport (DUB)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Chennai Airport to Dublin Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near DUB instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Dublin Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Easirent, Budget or Carhire and find adventure across Dublin and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Dublin Airport about two weeks before you set off.
Getting from Dublin Airport (DUB) to central Dublin
From Dublin Airport, Dublin is approximately 21 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of about 2 hours 10 minutes.
When to fly to Dublin Airport (DUB)
August is the most popular month for flights from Chennai Airport to Dublin Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Dublin in January.
Before locking in your flight from Chennai Airport to Dublin Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Dublin, with temperatures ranging from 10ºC to 20ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MAA to DUB in January. Temperatures average between 1ºC and 9ºC then.
Explore more of Ireland
You've seen Dublin, now it's time to discover other parts of Ireland. Journey about 225 kilometres south-west to Cork to tick off its top attractions. From Blarney Castle to Fota Wildlife Park and Titanic Experience Cobh, your itinerary will be busy.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in Ireland, consider Tallaght, about 10 kilometres south-west of Dublin. Church of the Incarnation, Fettercairn, 3 stuffed bears and Johnson & Perrott Fleet are the start of reasons to visit.
