Travelling from Da Nang International Airport (DAD) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know
Chennai's timezone is UTC+5:30, which makes Chennai one hour 30 minutes behind Da Nang.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your DAD to MAA flight.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Da Nang International Airport to Chennai Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Check out these options between DAD and MAA:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Changi International Airport
Hong Kong International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Da Nang International Airport (DAD) to Chennai Airport (MAA)
ج.م. 5,313 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Da Nang International Airport to Chennai Airport flight. Return flights start at ج.م. 14,303. These fares may change depending on availability.
It's usually best to book early if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from DAD to MAA. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Finding cheap flights from Da Nang International Airport to Chennai Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices across each month and bag a great deal.
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Handy information about Da Nang International Airport (DAD)
62.32% of flights departing from Da Nang International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Da Nang International Airport is about 3 kilometres from central Da Nang. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 5 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 50 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel close to DAD? If you're boarding an early flight from Da Nang International Airport to Chennai Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)
Consider booking a hotel near MAA if you have a late Da Nang International Airport to Chennai Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Chennai Airport rental car and discover Chennai and beyond with your own set of wheels. Avis, Europcar and North Car Hire are popular providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from Chennai Airport about three weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai
Chennai Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from central Chennai. The drive time takes around 45 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of about 50 minutes.
When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)
July is the busiest month for flights from Da Nang International Airport to Chennai Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Chennai in April.
Lock in your flight from Da Nang International Airport to Chennai Airport for May if you'd like to go to Chennai during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 28ºC and 37ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from DAD 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 other parts of India. Journey about 290 kilometres west to Bengaluru to check off its top attractions. From Bangalore Palace to Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Coimbatore is another favourite destination in India and is around 434 kilometres south-west of Chennai. No trip is complete without visiting Marudamalai Temple, Perur Pateeswarar Temple and Vellingiri Hill Temple.