Travelling from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know
Chennai is nine hours 30 minutes ahead of Richmond and follows the UTC+5:30 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to make your RIC to MAA flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month such as August? Public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC) to Chennai Airport (MAA)
At the moment, ر.ق. 1,813 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Chennai Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ر.ق. 3,285. Remember that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from RIC to MAA if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Chennai Airport throughout the entire month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
Save time searching for cheap flights from RIC to MAA by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Chennai Airport.
Handy information about Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC)
The address for RIC is 1 Richard E. Byrd Terminal Drive.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field), data shows 77.63% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) is around 21 kilometres from central Richmond. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of about 2 hours 50 minutes on public transport.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near RIC. Whether you're taking an early flight from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Chennai Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)
Consider staying in a hotel near MAA if you're on a late Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Chennai Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Hit the road running by picking up a Chennai Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Avis, Europcar or North Car Hire and experience the lesser-explored corners of Chennai and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Chennai Airport about three weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai
From Chennai Airport, Chennai is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 45 minutes to drive to the centre.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Chennai Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Chennai. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Chennai is May, with temperatures ranging between 28ºC and 37ºC. Lock in your flights from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Chennai Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from RIC to MAA in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 21ºC and 28ºC on average.
Explore more of India
Chennai is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of India you should also see. Around 290 kilometres west of Chennai, a trip to Bengaluru will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Bangalore Palace, Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore.
Coimbatore is another well-known destination in India and is around 434 kilometres south-west of Chennai. No trip is complete without seeing Marudamalai Temple, Perur Pateeswarar Temple and Vellingiri Hill Temple.
