Travelling from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Incheon International Airport (ICN): what you need to know
Seoul's timezone is UTC+9, which makes Seoul three hours 30 minutes ahead of Chennai.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your MAA to ICN flight.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
If you want to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Chennai Airport to Incheon International Airport. These are the top stopovers between MAA and ICN:
Suvarnabhumi Airport
Hong Kong International Airport
Changi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Right now, ₹ 14,248 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Chennai Airport to Incheon International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ₹ 25,528. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
To score cheap tickets from MAA to ICN, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer their best fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport to Incheon International Airport across the entire month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
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Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Chennai Airport to Incheon International Airport.
Handy information about Chennai Airport (MAA)
When it comes to Chennai Airport's on-time performance, 76.04% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central Chennai to Chennai Airport is around 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 45 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 50 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Chennai Airport to Incheon International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to MAA:
Arriving at Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Consider staying in a hotel near ICN if you're catching a late Chennai Airport to Incheon International Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up an Incheon International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from WECAR, Hi Rent A Car or Alamo and explore beyond Seoul's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Incheon International Airport about four weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to central Seoul
Incheon International Airport to central Seoul is roughly 48 kilometres. Journey times may vary depending on the time of day and traffic conditions, so checking a navigation app for real-time estimates is always a smart move.
Getting there by public transport will take you around 1 hour 45 minutes.
When to fly to Incheon International Airport (ICN)
July is the busiest month for flights from Chennai Airport to Incheon International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Seoul in April.
Book your flight from Chennai Airport to Incheon International Airport for August if you'd like to go to Seoul during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 19ºC and 32ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -12ºC and 4ºC. Search for cheap tickets from MAA to ICN sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of South Korea
Busan is just one of the many cities in South Korea waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Seoul. Around 322 kilometres away to the south-east, check out popular attractions including Haeundae Beach, Gamcheon Culture Village and Beomeosa Temple.
If you're interested in discovering another corner of South Korea, consider Incheon, about 56 kilometres west of Seoul. Lawn Square of Incheon International Airport, Yeongjong Sky City No.23 Park and 스카이72 GC 바다코스 are among its highlights.
