Flying from Kannur International Airport (CNN) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Kannur International Airport to Chennai Airport is 1 hour 30 minutes.
Chennai's timezone is UTC+5:30, which is the same as Kannur.
Flights from CNN to MAA start from 09:40 — the earliest with IndiGo. The latest departure is at 20:45 with IndiGo. Overall, you can take your pick of 39 weekly Kannur International Airport to Chennai Airport flights.
Leave plenty of time to catch your CNN to MAA flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
Getting to Chennai (and then seeing more of India!) is a snap with IndiGo. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Kannur International Airport to Chennai Airport.
IndiGo has the highest passenger demand on this route.
IndiGo is the most punctual carrier that offers CNN to MAA flights. A reliable 95.0% of its services on this route arrive on time.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Kannur International Airport to Chennai Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Stopovers between CNN and MAA include:
Cochin International Airport
Kempegowda International Airport
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kannur International Airport (CNN) to Chennai Airport (MAA)
ر.ق. 163 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Kannur International Airport to Chennai Airport flight. Return flights start from ر.ق. 290. These prices may change based on availability.
Score cheap tickets from CNN to MAA by booking at least six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Kannur International Airport to Chennai Airport. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
Landing cheap flights from CNN to MAA is a cinch with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when fares go down.
Lock in the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Kannur International Airport to Chennai Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Kannur International Airport (CNN)
Kannur International Airport maintains a solid on-time record, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from CNN touch down on schedule 84.6% of the time.
Central Kannur to Kannur International Airport is approximately 27 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 45 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Searching for a handy hotel close to CNN? If you've booked an early flight from Kannur International Airport to Chennai Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)
If you have a late Kannur International Airport to Chennai Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these accommodation options near MAA:
Travel at your own pace with a Chennai Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Avis, Europcar or North Car Hire and discover more of Chennai and beyond.
Booking your ride from Chennai Airport around three weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai
Chennai Airport to the centre of Chennai has a drive time of about 45 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.
It'll take around 50 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)
July is the busiest month for flights from Kannur International Airport to Chennai Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Chennai in April.
The warmest month in Chennai is May, with temperatures ranging between 28ºC and 37ºC. Lock in your flights from Kannur International Airport to Chennai Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CNN to MAA in January. Average temperatures are between 21ºC and 28ºC then.
Explore more of India
Bengaluru is just one of the many cities in India waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Chennai. Around 290 kilometres away to the west, top sights here include Bangalore Palace, Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore.
If you're looking to explore another corner of India, consider Coimbatore, roughly 434 kilometres south-west of Chennai. Marudamalai Temple, Perur Pateeswarar Temple and Vellingiri Hill Temple are the start of reasons to visit.
