Flying from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Sendai Airport (SDJ): what you need to know
Sendai's timezone is UTC+9, making Sendai three hours 30 minutes ahead of Chennai.
Your MAA to SDJ flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Flying during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Sendai Airport (SDJ)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Chennai Airport to Sendai Airport flight is RM1,501. A return ticket is currently RM2,975. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To score cheap tickets from MAA to SDJ, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when looking for your flight from Chennai Airport to Sendai Airport.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from MAA to SDJ.
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Handy information about Chennai Airport (MAA)
Of the departures from Chennai Airport, 76.04% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Chennai to Chennai Airport is around 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 45 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Chennai Airport to Sendai Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to MAA:
Arriving at Sendai Airport (SDJ)
If you have a late Chennai Airport to Sendai Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near SDJ:
Follow your own route with a Sendai Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Europcar, Times or Nissan Rent a Car and venture far and wide through Sendai and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Sendai Airport about three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Sendai Airport (SDJ) to central Sendai
The address for SDJ is 28 Konuma, Shimomasuda, Natori.
Sendai Airport to central Sendai has a drive time of about 35 minutes. It's approximately 23 kilometres away.
When to fly to Sendai Airport (SDJ)
June is the most popular month for flights from Chennai Airport to Sendai Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Sendai in April.
Lock in your flight from Chennai Airport to Sendai Airport for August if you'd like to visit Sendai during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MAA to SDJ in January. Temperatures average between -6ºC (21ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) then.
Explore more of Japan
You've seen Sendai, now it's time to explore other parts of Japan. Journey about 338 kilometres south to Yokohama to check off its popular sights. From Teishoin to Seya Christian Church and Banfukuji, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're interested in discovering another major stop in Japan, head for Nagoya, roughly 499 kilometres south-west of Sendai. Nagoya Castle, Atsuta Shrine and Osu Kannon Temple are the start of reasons to visit.
