Flying from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Labuan Airport (LBU): what you need to know
Give yourself enough time to catch your MAA to LBU flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you want to visit a different city along the way, consider a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Chennai Airport to Labuan Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Kuala Lumpur International Airport is a popular stop between MAA and LBU.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Labuan Airport (LBU)
Currently, ر.ق. 596 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Chennai Airport to Labuan Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ر.ق. 1,340. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from MAA to LBU, book early. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport to Labuan Airport across the month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from MAA to LBU by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Lock in the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Chennai Airport to Labuan Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Chennai Airport (MAA)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Chennai Airport, 76.04% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central Chennai to Chennai Airport is around 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 45 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Expect a journey time of about 50 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to MAA? If you're catching an early flight from Chennai Airport to Labuan Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Labuan Airport (LBU)
If you're coming in on a late Chennai Airport to Labuan Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these options near LBU:
Pick up a Labuan Airport rental car and explore parts of Labuan that aren't in every guidebook. Find your ideal set of wheels with Hertz.
Reserve your vehicle from Labuan Airport several weeks before your departure to get the best deal. If you're travelling during a peak period, it's wise to book even earlier.
Getting from Labuan Airport (LBU) to central Labuan
Labuan Airport is roughly 3 kilometres from central Labuan. Driving there takes about 5 minutes.
When to fly to Labuan Airport (LBU)
The quietest month for a flight from Chennai Airport to Labuan Airport is February, while April is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Labuan based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Book your flight from Chennai Airport to Labuan Airport for May if you'd like to visit Labuan during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 22ºC and 32ºC.
February has average temperatures of between 21ºC and 32ºC. Search for cheap tickets from MAA to LBU sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Malaysia
Labuan has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Malaysia just waiting to be discovered. About 121 kilometres north-east of Labuan, a visit to Kota Kinabalu will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like DREAM, Bukit Kopungit Peak and Auditorium Galeri Azman Hashim UMS/Auditorium Sekafi.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in Malaysia, head for Sandakan, about 322 kilometres east of Labuan. Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, Sandakan Memorial Park and Sandakan Rainforest Discovery Centre (RDC) are key reasons to visit.
