Flying from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA): what you need to know
Shantou is two hours 30 minutes ahead of Chennai and observes the UTC+8 timezone.
To ensure you get on your MAA to SWA flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Chennai Airport to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Check out these options between MAA and SWA:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Suvarnabhumi Airport
Changi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA)
RM785 is currently the best price for a one-way Chennai Airport to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport flight. A return flight starts from RM2,694. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from MAA to SWA, book ahead. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap flights from Chennai Airport to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best prices across the month and score a great deal.
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Handy information about Chennai Airport (MAA)
Of all flights leaving Chennai Airport, 76.04% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To get to Chennai Airport from central Chennai, it takes about 45 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 50 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to MAA? If you've booked an early flight from Chennai Airport to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA)
If you have a late Chennai Airport to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these accommodation options near SWA:
Getting from Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA) to central Shantou
Jieyang Chaoshan Airport is roughly 16 kilometres from central Shantou. The drive time takes about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA)
July is the most popular month for flights from Chennai Airport to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Shantou in February.
Before locking in your flight from Chennai Airport to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Shantou, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MAA to SWA around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of China
Shantou has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of China just waiting to be explored. About 354 kilometres west of Shantou, a visit to Guangzhou will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Canton Tower, Yuexiu Park and Chen Clan Ancestral Hall.
Around 290 kilometres west of Shantou, Shenzhen is another essential stop in China. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Window of the World, Dafen Oil Painting Village and Shenzhen Museum of Contemporary Art and Urban Planning.
