Flying from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Stansted Airport (STN): what you need to know
London's timezone is UTC+0, which makes London five hours 30 minutes behind Chennai.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your MAA to STN flight.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Explore another city along the way or simply break up your flight with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Chennai Airport to Stansted Airport. Many passengers pass through Dubai Airport on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Stansted Airport (STN)
Currently, ₹ 22,572 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Chennai Airport to Stansted Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ₹ 42,994. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from MAA to STN if you book in advance. Airlines often have some excellent early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport to Stansted Airport across every month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
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Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Chennai Airport to Stansted Airport.
Handy information about Chennai Airport (MAA)
When it comes to Chennai Airport's on-time performance, 76.04% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To get to Chennai Airport from central Chennai, it'll take around 45 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Chennai Airport to Stansted Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to MAA:
Arriving at Stansted Airport (STN)
Consider booking a hotel near STN if you're taking a late Chennai Airport to Stansted Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Pick up a Stansted Airport rental car and discover London and beyond with your own wheels. Green Motion, Drivalia and Europcar are well-known companies you can book with here.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from Stansted Airport around four weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Stansted Airport (STN) to central London
Stansted Airport is approximately 64 kilometres from the centre of London. The drive time takes about 1 hour.
It typically takes 1 hour 25 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Stansted Airport (STN)
August is the busiest month for flights from Chennai Airport to Stansted Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to London in April.
Lock in your flight from Chennai Airport to Stansted Airport for July if you'd like to visit London during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 11ºC and 26ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from MAA to STN in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC and 9ºC on average.
Explore more of United Kingdom
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