Travelling from Salalah International Airport (SLL) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know
Chennai is one hour 30 minutes ahead of Salalah and observes the UTC+5:30 timezone.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your SLL to MAA flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Salalah International Airport to Chennai Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Stopovers between SLL and MAA include:
Muscat International Airport
Sharjah International Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Salalah International Airport (SLL) to Chennai Airport (MAA)
Right now, RM597 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Salalah International Airport to Chennai Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is RM1,480. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from SLL to MAA if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird deals.
Finding cheap flights from Salalah International Airport to Chennai Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across every month and bag a great deal.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from SLL to MAA.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Salalah International Airport to Chennai Airport.
Handy information about Salalah International Airport (SLL)
Salalah International Airport has a strong on-time record, making delays less likely. Departures from SLL land on schedule 83.38% of the time.
Central Salalah to Salalah International Airport is approximately 16 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
The journey on public transport usually takes 1 hour 15 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Salalah International Airport to Chennai Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near SLL:
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 Salalah International Airport to Chennai Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MAA instead:
Grab a Chennai Airport rental car and discover Chennai and beyond with your own set of wheels. Avis, Europcar and North Car Hire are top outlets to choose from here.
Booking your ride from Chennai Airport about three weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai
Chennai Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from central Chennai. The drive time takes around 45 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)
July is the most popular month for flights from Salalah International Airport to Chennai Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Chennai in April.
When reserving your flight from Salalah International Airport to Chennai Airport, think about the type of weather you like. May is the warmest month in Chennai, with the temperature ranging from 28ºC (82ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SLL to MAA sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
Chennai is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of India just waiting to be explored. Around 290 kilometres west of Chennai, a trip to Bengaluru will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like Bangalore Palace, Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore.
If you're eager to discover another well-known destination in India, consider Coimbatore, about 434 kilometres south-west of Chennai. Marudamalai Temple, Perur Pateeswarar Temple and Vellingiri Hill Temple are key reasons to visit.