Flying from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport (ABJ) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know
The timezone in Chennai is UTC+5:30, which is five hours 30 minutes ahead of Abidjan.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your ABJ to MAA flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Pick a stopover if you'd like to break up your flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to look at your options for tickets from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Chennai Airport. Addis Ababa Bole International Airport is a top stopover on the ABJ to MAA route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport (ABJ) to Chennai Airport (MAA)
Right now, ج.م. 30,996 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Chennai Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ج.م. 44,661. Remember that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's often best to book early if you want to get cheap tickets from ABJ to MAA. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the lowest price across the month when looking for a flight from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Chennai Airport.
Snapping up cheap flights from ABJ to MAA is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as a lower fare pops up.
Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Chennai Airport.
Handy information about Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport (ABJ)
Of the flights that depart from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport, 58.4% land on time at their destination.
Central Abidjan to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport is around 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Taking an early flight from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Chennai Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to ABJ:
Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)
Book a hotel near MAA if you're on a late Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Chennai Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Chennai Airport rental car and discover Chennai and beyond with your own wheels. Avis, Europcar and North Car Hire are leading providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from Chennai Airport about three weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai
Chennai Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from the centre of Chennai. The drive time takes around 45 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 50 minutes.
When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)
The quietest month for a flight from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Chennai Airport is April, while July is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Chennai based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book your flight from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Chennai Airport for May if you want to go to Chennai during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 28ºC and 37ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from ABJ to MAA in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 21ºC and 28ºC on average.
Explore more of India
You've done Chennai, now it's time to discover more of India. Journey around 290 kilometres west to Bengaluru to check off its leading attractions. From Bangalore Palace to Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Coimbatore is another favourite destination in India and is around 434 kilometres south-west of Chennai. No journey is complete without visiting Marudamalai Temple, Perur Pateeswarar Temple and Vellingiri Hill Temple.
