Travelling from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know
Chennai's timezone is UTC+5:30, which makes Chennai three hours 30 minutes ahead of Bucharest.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your OTP to MAA flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month like July? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Chennai Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here are some options between OTP and MAA:
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) to Chennai Airport (MAA)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Chennai Airport flight is RM917. A round-trip fare is currently RM2,199. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To find cheap tickets from OTP to MAA, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across every month when looking for a flight from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Chennai Airport.
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Handy information about Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport, 71.27% of flights complete their journey on time.
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport is about 21 kilometres from central Bucharest. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport will take about 1 hour 35 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to OTP? If you're boarding an early flight from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Chennai Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)
If you're arriving on a late Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Chennai Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these options near MAA:
Go where the road takes you with a Chennai Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Avis, Europcar or North Car Hire and see more of Chennai and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Chennai Airport about three weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai
From Chennai Airport, Chennai is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 45 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Chennai Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Chennai. If you want a quieter vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Chennai Airport for May if you want to visit 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). Look for cheap tickets from OTP to MAA sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
You've visited Chennai, now it's time to discover more of India. Journey about 290 kilometres west to Bengaluru to tick off its leading sights. From Bangalore Palace to Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you're ready to explore another great destination in India, head for Coimbatore, roughly 434 kilometres south-west of Chennai. Marudamalai Temple, Perur Pateeswarar Temple and Vellingiri Hill Temple are among the biggest draws.