Flying from Paris to Chennai International Airport (MAA): What you need to know
Chennai International Airport is located in Chennai. The city is in the UTC+5:30 timezone and is four hours 30 minutes ahead of Paris.
To ensure you catch your flight from Paris to MAA, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months such as July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Airports in Paris
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Paris to MAA. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). Break up the journey at one of these popular airports:
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Kuwait International Airport (KWI)
CDG is about 26 kilometres from central Paris. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 35 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your journey? Stay near Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Paris to Chennai International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
65% of flights that take off from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport land at their destination on time.
CDG is located at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
You can get to ORY from the centre of Paris in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey on public transport takes roughly 40 minutes to cover the 14 kilometres or so.
Start your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before your Paris to MAA flight, stay in one of these hotels near Paris Orly Airport:
Most flights that leave Paris Orly Airport make it to their destination as planned. It boasts an on-time performance rate of 80%.
The address for ORY is 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
BVA is around 88 kilometres from central Paris. Driving from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour 15 minutes. If you're planning to use public transport, you can expect a journey of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Take the 'what ifs' out of departure day — stay near Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport and know you'll reach the terminal with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early Paris to Chennai International Airport flight:
Flights that leave from BVA reach their destination within the expected time frame 71% of the time.
You'll find Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport at Tille 60000, Beauvais.
About Chennai International Airport (MAA)
Reserve a hotel close to MAA if you're catching a late flight from Paris to Chennai International Airport. Settle into one of these options and get some sleep sooner:
To get the best deal, reserve your ride around three weeks ahead of your Paris to Chennai International Airport flight.
Getting from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to central Chennai
Chennai International Airport to the centre of Chennai is about 16 kilometres. If you're getting a taxi or renting a car, do some research to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times vary depending on traffic and the time of day.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris to Chennai International Airport (MAA)
Currently, ر.ق. 1,142 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Paris to Chennai International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ر.ق. 2,137. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Paris to MAA, book early. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
Affordable Paris to Chennai International Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares throughout the month and then choose the cheapest day.
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Filters make it easier to land a deal on your flight from Paris to Chennai International Airport. Choose the airlines, flight times and number of stops that work for you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the best price quickly.
The best time to fly from Paris to Chennai International Airport (MAA)
Picture the kind of break you want when picking your flight dates. January is the quietest month to visit Chennai. November is when most people book flights from Paris to Chennai International Airport (MAA), which may be ideal if you're chasing more excitement.
Lock in a Paris to MAA plane ticket departing in May if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Chennai to range from 28ºC to 37ºC.
January sees temperatures of between 21ºC and 28ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Paris to Chennai International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Chennai
After booking your flight from Paris to Chennai International Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these options your base for exploring Chennai:
Every great adventure has to include some sightseeing. Meenakshi Temple, Marina beach and Marina Beach are attractions you won't want to skip in Chennai.
Explore more of India
Chennai is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of India just waiting to be discovered. Around 274 kilometres west of Chennai, a trip to Bengaluru will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Meenakshi Temple, Museum of Art & Photography (MAP) and Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwara Temple.
Salem is another favourite destination in India and is around 257 kilometres southwest of Chennai. No trip is complete without a visit to ISKCON, Paravasa Ulagam Water Theme Park and Kailasanathar Temple.
