Flying from Toronto to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know
You can choose from a range of airports when organising your flight from Toronto to Chennai Airport (MAA). Check out your options for departing Pearson International Airport (YYZ), Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) and Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF).
Chennai Airport is located in Chennai. The city operates in the UTC+5:30 timezone and is 9 hours 30 minutes ahead of Toronto.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your flight from Toronto to MAA.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like August and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Airports in Toronto
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Travelling from central Toronto to YYZ takes approximately 49 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 27 kilometres in 26 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from Toronto to Chennai Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near Pearson International Airport:
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
Maximise your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Toronto to Chennai Airport. Visit friends or family or tick another city off your bucket list. Whatever you choose to do, check out these stops between Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport and MAA:
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
YTZ is about 3 kilometres from central Toronto. It'll take you 35 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 39 minutes.
You're going on holiday, so why not enjoy an additional night away? Consider kicking back in one of these hotels near Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport the day before your flight from Toronto to MAA:
About Chennai Airport (MAA)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Toronto to Chennai Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near MAA:
Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai
Chennai Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from the centre of Chennai. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 47 minutes.
Travelling by public transport will take you around 49 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Chennai Airport (MAA)
Pick up a one-way ticket from Toronto to Chennai Airport from ₹ 39,526 or travel return from just ₹ 68,219. Fares listed are subject to change and may differ when you make your booking.
It's often best to book as early as possible if you want to find flight tickets from Toronto to MAA. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
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The best time to fly from Toronto to Chennai Airport (MAA)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Toronto to Chennai Airport. July is the busiest month for a trip to Chennai. If you prefer a more peaceful vibe, go in April.
Think about the kind of weather that'll suit your plans for Chennai. The warmest month is May. Book your flights from Toronto to MAA sometime then and you can expect temperatures of between 28ºC and 37ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 21ºC and 28ºC. Look for cheap flights from Toronto to Chennai Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Chennai
Start your Chennai trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Toronto to Chennai Airport, check out our range of hotels including:
One of the best ways to experience Chennai is to explore its top sights. Some highlights include Marina Beach, Fort St. George and Government Museum.
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