Travelling from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know
Around 6 hours 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Chennai Airport.
Chennai is two hours 30 minutes ahead of Addis Ababa and observes the UTC+5:30 timezone.
Choose from four weekly Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Chennai Airport flights. The 22:50 departure with Ethiopian Airlines is the earliest available. Ethiopian Airlines operates the last service of the day at 23:30.
Your ADD to MAA flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
You can expect longer lines during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Jetting into Chennai (and then exploring more of India!) is a breeze with Ethiopian Airlines. This popular airline offers direct flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Chennai Airport.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is Ethiopian Airlines.
Ethiopian Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating ADD to MAA flights, with 72.5% of its services arriving as scheduled.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Chennai Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between ADD and MAA include:
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
Dubai Airport
Indira Gandhi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Chennai Airport (MAA)
RM1,056 is currently the best price for a one-way Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Chennai Airport flight. Return flights start at RM2,207. These fares can change based on demand.
Score cheap tickets from ADD to MAA by booking at least five months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Chennai Airport. If you need to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
Picking up cheap flights from ADD to MAA is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when fares go down.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Chennai Airport.
Handy information about Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
When it comes to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 67.14% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central Addis Ababa to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport is around 6 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Searching for a handy hotel close to ADD? If you've booked an early flight from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Chennai Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on an Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Chennai Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MAA instead:
Pick up a Chennai Airport rental car and explore Chennai and beyond with your own wheels. Avis, Europcar and North Car Hire are popular outlets you can book with here.
Booking your ride from Chennai Airport around three weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai
Chennai Airport to central Chennai has a drive time of about 45 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 50 minutes.
When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)
July is the most popular month for flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Chennai Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Chennai in April.
Before locking in your flight from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Chennai Airport, think about the type of weather you like. May is the warmest month in Chennai, with the temperature ranging from 28ºC (82ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ADD to MAA in January. Temperatures average between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) then.
Explore more of India
You've visited Chennai, now it's time to explore other corners of India. Journey around 290 kilometres west to Bengaluru to check off its popular sights. From Bangalore Palace to Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Coimbatore is another favourite destination in India and is around 434 kilometres south-west of Chennai. No journey is complete without visiting Marudamalai Temple, Perur Pateeswarar Temple and Vellingiri Hill Temple.