Travelling from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know
The timezone in Chennai is UTC+5:30, which is four hours 30 minutes ahead of Lyon.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your LYS to MAA flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month such as September? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Chennai Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here's where you can stop between LYS and MAA:
London Heathrow Airport
Hamad International Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) to Chennai Airport (MAA)
RM885 is currently the best price for a one-way Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Chennai Airport flight. A return flight starts from RM2,331. These prices may change depending on demand.
It's usually smart to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from LYS to MAA. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the lowest price across every month when searching for a flight from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Chennai Airport.
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Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Chennai Airport.
Handy information about Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
Of all flights leaving Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport, 69.6% arrive on time at their destination.
Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport is about 31 kilometres from central Lyon. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 45 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to LYS? If you've booked an early flight from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Chennai Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Chennai Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near MAA instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Chennai Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Avis, Europcar or North Car Hire to explore Chennai and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Chennai Airport around three weeks ahead.
Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai
Chennai Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from the centre of Chennai. The drive time takes around 45 minutes.
Getting there by public transport will take you roughly 50 minutes.
When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)
The quietest month for a flight from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Chennai Airport is April, while July is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Chennai based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Chennai is May, with the temperature ranging between 28ºC (82ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Book your flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Chennai Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from LYS to MAA in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) on average.
Explore more of India
Chennai has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of India waiting to be explored. Around 290 kilometres west of Chennai, a visit to Bengaluru will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like 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 visiting Marudamalai Temple, Perur Pateeswarar Temple and Vellingiri Hill Temple.
