Flying from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know
Chennai is three hours 30 minutes ahead of Kigali and is in the UTC+5:30 timezone.
To ensure you get on your KGL to MAA flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months such as January, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.
If you want to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Kigali International Airport to Chennai Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between KGL and MAA:
Hamad International Airport
Dubai Airport
London Heathrow Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Chennai Airport (MAA)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Kigali International Airport to Chennai Airport flight is RM1,484. A return fare is currently RM2,668. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from KGL to MAA, book in advance. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the cheapest price in each month when searching for a flight from Kigali International Airport to Chennai Airport.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from KGL to MAA.
Lock in the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Kigali International Airport to Chennai Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Kigali International Airport (KGL)
When it comes to Kigali International Airport's on-time performance, 71.6% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Kigali International Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Kigali. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport usually takes 1 hour 55 minutes.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near KGL. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Kigali International Airport to Chennai Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Kigali International Airport to Chennai Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near MAA instead:
Follow your own route with a Chennai Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Avis, Europcar or North Car Hire and find adventure across Chennai and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Chennai Airport around three weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai
From Chennai Airport, Chennai is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 45 minutes to drive to the centre.
It takes roughly 50 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Kigali International Airport to Chennai Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Chennai. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Kigali International Airport to Chennai Airport for May if you'd like to explore Chennai during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 28ºC (82ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Search for cheap tickets from KGL to MAA around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
Bengaluru is just one of the many places in India waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Chennai. Around 290 kilometres away to the west, well-known attractions include Bangalore Palace, Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore.
Coimbatore is another favourite destination in India and is around 434 kilometres south-west of Chennai. No journey is complete without experiencing Marudamalai Temple, Perur Pateeswarar Temple and Vellingiri Hill Temple.