Travelling from Tokyo to Chennai International Airport (MAA): What you need to know
The timezone in Chennai is UTC+5:30, which is three hours 30 minutes behind Tokyo. Chennai International Airport is located in Chennai.
To ensure you get on your flight from Tokyo to MAA, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak time like March? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Tokyo
Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Tokyo to MAA. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND). Pause your trip (and maybe pocket some savings) with a stop at one of these popular options:
Delhi Indira Gandhi International (DEL)
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK)
Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)
Located around 19 kilometres from central Tokyo, HND can be reached in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 30 minutes.
Want a relaxed start to your journey? Stay near Tokyo Haneda International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Tokyo to Chennai International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are just what you're after:
78% of flights that take off from Tokyo Haneda International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
HND is located at 3丁目 Hanedakuko, Ota.
Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT)
Check a new destination off your list or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Tokyo to Chennai International Airport, here's where you can stop when departing from Tokyo Narita International Airport:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)
Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Tokyo to NRT in about 1 hour. The terminal is roughly 56 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
Taking off bright and early? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Tokyo Narita International Airport the day before your Tokyo to MAA flight:
73% of flights taking off from Tokyo Narita International Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
You'll find NRT at 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
About Chennai International Airport (MAA)
Have a late flight from Tokyo to Chennai International Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Stay at one of these hotels near MAA and fast-forward to bedtime:
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Getting from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to central Chennai
Central Chennai is roughly 16 kilometres from Chennai International Airport. Journey times by car hire or taxi will vary based on traffic conditions and time of day, so do some research ahead of time.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tokyo to Chennai International Airport (MAA)
RM617 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Tokyo to Chennai International Airport. A return flight starts at RM1,301. These fares may change depending on demand.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Tokyo to MAA. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
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The best time to fly from Tokyo to Chennai International Airport (MAA)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Tokyo to Chennai International Airport (MAA). November is the busiest month to visit Chennai. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, head there in January.
Book a Tokyo to MAA plane ticket departing in May if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Chennai to range from 28ºC (82ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Tokyo to Chennai International Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
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Explore more of India
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Around 257 kilometres southwest of Chennai, Salem is another favourite stop in India. No visit is complete without checking out ISKCON, Paravasa Ulagam Water Theme Park and Kailasanathar Temple.