Flying from Glasgow to Chennai Airport (MAA): What you need to know
Start your travel planning by working out where you'll take off for your flight from Glasgow to Chennai Airport (MAA). Glasgow International Airport (GLA) and Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) are Glasgow's main airports.
Chennai Airport is located in Chennai. The city is in the UTC+5:30 timezone and is five hours 30 minutes ahead of Glasgow.
Your flight from Glasgow to MAA won't wait if you're running 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.
With more people on the move during high season, plan to be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will help you stay ahead of the crowds.
Airports in Glasgow
Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling and perhaps even explore another city. When searching for cheap flights from Glasgow to MAA leaving from Glasgow International Airport (GLA), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find all potential stops. Some popular options include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Located around 14 kilometres from the centre of Glasgow, GLA can be reached in about 15 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Glasgow to Chennai Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays near Glasgow International Airport:
Of the departures from Glasgow International Airport, 70.07% touch down on time at their destination.
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
PIK is about 48 kilometres from central Glasgow. It'll take 40 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an additional night away from home. Before your Glasgow to MAA flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Glasgow Prestwick Airport:
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Glasgow Prestwick Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 76.7%.
About Chennai Airport (MAA)
Have a late flight from Glasgow to Chennai Airport? Don't let it steal your sleep. Stay at one of these hotels near MAA and shut your eyes sooner:
Go where the road takes you with a Chennai Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Avis, Europcar or North Car Hire and experience more of Chennai and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your ride around three weeks before your Glasgow to Chennai Airport flight.
Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai
Chennai Airport is around 16 kilometres from central Chennai. How long it'll take to get to the centre by cab or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do a little research before you go.
It takes around 50 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Glasgow to Chennai Airport (MAA)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Glasgow to Chennai Airport is RM992. For a return flight on this route, the best price is RM2,260. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To find cheap flights from Glasgow to MAA, book early. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights first go on sale.
If you have some flexibility with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when searching for your Glasgow to Chennai Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Glasgow to Chennai Airport (MAA)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Glasgow to Chennai Airport (MAA). July is when most people visit Chennai. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, think about going in April.
Before locking in your Glasgow to MAA plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. May is the warmest month in Chennai, with temperatures ranging from 28ºC (82ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Glasgow to Chennai Airport in January when temperatures are between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
More about Chennai
Start your Chennai trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Glasgow to Chennai Airport, check out our range of accommodation options including:
There are loads of awesome things to do in Chennai when you're ready to see the sights. Head straight for Meenakshi Temple followed by Marina beach and Wildlife photography tours -Naturographers.
Explore more of India
Bengaluru is just one of the many places in India waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Chennai. Around 274 kilometres away to the west, its best attractions include Meenakshi Temple, Museum of Art & Photography and Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwara Temple.
Salem is another must-experience destination in India and is around 257 kilometres south-west of Chennai. No trip is complete without dropping by Meenakshi Amman Kovil, ISKCON and Eco Trekking (Starting Point).