Travelling from Fort Lauderdale to Chennai Airport (MAA): What you need to know
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) is Fort Lauderdale's main airport. Check out your options for booking a flight from Fort Lauderdale to Chennai Airport (MAA) taking off from here.
Chennai is nine hours 30 minutes ahead of Fort Lauderdale. Chennai Airport is located in Chennai, which runs on the UTC+5:30 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport with enough time to board your flight from Fort Lauderdale to MAA.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so be there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stick to your schedule.
Airports in Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
The journey from central Fort Lauderdale to FLL takes about 25 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 8 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
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73.74% of flights departing from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
You'll find FLL at 320 Terminal Drive.
About Chennai Airport (MAA)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Fort Lauderdale to Chennai Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near MAA:
Follow your own route with a Chennai Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Avis, Europcar or North Car Hire and see more of Chennai and beyond.
Booking your ride around three weeks in advance of your Fort Lauderdale to Chennai Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai
Chennai Airport is about 16 kilometres from central Chennai. How long it'll take to get there by cab or car hire depends on the time of day. Do a little research before you go.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Fort Lauderdale to Chennai Airport (MAA)
RM2,783 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Fort Lauderdale to Chennai Airport. A return flight starts from RM4,795. These prices can change based on availability.
To pick up cheap flights from Fort Lauderdale to MAA, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first released.
Affordable Fort Lauderdale to Chennai Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across each month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Chennai Airport (MAA)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Fort Lauderdale to Chennai Airport (MAA). July is the busiest month to visit Chennai. If you prefer a quieter vibe, head there in April.
Book a Fort Lauderdale to MAA plane ticket departing in May if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Chennai to range from 28ºC (82ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Fort Lauderdale to Chennai Airport in January when temperatures are between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
More about Chennai
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Chennai right here. Browse these options once you've locked in your flight from Fort Lauderdale to Chennai Airport:
Meenakshi Temple and Marina beach are just two of the popular attractions to add to your Chennai itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Wildlife photography tours -Naturographers.
Explore more of India
You've visited Chennai, now it's time to discover more of India. Journey about 274 kilometres west to Bengaluru to tick off its top attractions. From Meenakshi Temple to Museum of Art & Photography and Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwara Temple, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 257 kilometres south-west of Chennai, Salem is another essential stop in India. Start your sightseeing at Meenakshi Amman Kovil, ISKCON and Eco Trekking (Starting Point).
