Flying from Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know
The timezone in Chennai is UTC+5:30, which is ten hours 30 minutes ahead of Detroit.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your DTW to MAA flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a high season in general.
If you'd like to visit another city along the way, look for a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Chennai Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' London Heathrow Airport is a sought-after stop between DTW and MAA.
How to find the cheapest flights from Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Chennai Airport (MAA)
ر.ق. 1,744 is currently the best price for a one-way Detroit Wayne County Airport to Chennai Airport flight. Return flights start from ر.ق. 3,623. These fares can change depending on availability.
It's usually smart to book as early as possible if you want to find cheap tickets from DTW to MAA. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Chennai Airport across the entire month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from DTW to MAA.
Select your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Chennai Airport.
Handy information about Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW)
You'll find DTW at 1 Detroit Metro Airport.
74% of flights that take off from Detroit Wayne County Airport touch down at their destination on time.
To get to Detroit Wayne County Airport from central Detroit, it takes around 30 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour.
Need a handy hotel close to DTW? If you're boarding an early flight from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Chennai Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)
Consider staying in a hotel near MAA if you're catching a late Detroit Wayne County Airport to Chennai Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Follow your own route with a Chennai Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Avis, Europcar or North Car Rental and venture far and wide through Chennai and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Chennai Airport about three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai
Chennai Airport to central Chennai has a drive time of around 35 minutes. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour.
When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)
January is the most popular month for flights from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Chennai Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Chennai in September.
When booking your flight from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Chennai Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. May is the warmest month in Chennai, with the temperature ranging from 28ºC to 37ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from DTW to MAA in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 21ºC and 28ºC on average.
Explore more of India
Bengaluru is just one of the many places in India waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Chennai. Around 290 kilometres away to the west, its best attractions include Meenakshi Temple, Museum of Art & Photography (MAP) and Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwara Temple.
Coimbatore is another favourite destination in India and is around 434 kilometres south-west of Chennai. No trip is complete without seeing Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park, Siruvani Falls and Dam and Sri Ranganathar Temple.
