Travelling from RG Mugabe International Airport (HRE) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know
The timezone in Chennai is UTC+5:30, which is three hours 30 minutes ahead of Harare.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your HRE to MAA flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month such as June? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you want to check out another city along the way, look for a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from RG Mugabe International Airport to Chennai Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Addis Ababa Bole International Airport is a sought-after stop between HRE and MAA.
How to find the cheapest flights from RG Mugabe International Airport (HRE) to Chennai Airport (MAA)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way RG Mugabe International Airport to Chennai Airport flight is ج.م. 15,109. A return plane ticket is currently ج.م. 35,793. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from HRE to MAA, book ahead. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from RG Mugabe International Airport to Chennai Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices across every month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about RG Mugabe International Airport (HRE)
When it comes to the on-time performance of RG Mugabe International Airport, 78.56% of flights complete their journey on time.
To get to RG Mugabe International Airport from central Harare, it takes about 20 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Get your travels off to a stress-free start by staying near HRE. Whether you're catching an early flight from RG Mugabe International Airport to Chennai Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a RG Mugabe International Airport to Chennai Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MAA instead:
Pick up a Chennai Airport rental car and explore Chennai and beyond with your own wheels. Avis, Europcar and North Car Hire are well-known companies to choose from here.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Chennai Airport around three weeks ahead.
Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai
Chennai Airport to central Chennai has a drive time of about 45 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.
It'll take around 50 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)
July is the busiest month for flights from RG Mugabe International Airport to Chennai Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Chennai in April.
The warmest month in Chennai is May, with the temperature ranging between 28ºC and 37ºC. Lock in your flights from RG Mugabe International Airport to Chennai Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between 21ºC and 28ºC. Search for cheap tickets from HRE to MAA sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of India
Bengaluru is just one of the many cities in India waiting to be explored after you've seen Chennai. Around 290 kilometres away to the west, check out popular attractions including Bangalore Palace, Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore.
If you're looking to explore another major stop in India, consider Coimbatore, roughly 434 kilometres south-west of Chennai. Marudamalai Temple, Perur Pateeswarar Temple and Vellingiri Hill Temple are among the biggest draws.
