Travelling from Milan to Chennai Airport (MAA): What you need to know
Planning your flight from Milan to Chennai Airport (MAA) begins with finding the best airport to make your exit from. Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) and Milano Linate Airport (LIN) are your main options in Milan.
Chennai Airport is located in Chennai. The city operates on the UTC+5:30 timezone and is four hours 30 minutes ahead of Milan.
To ensure you catch your flight from Milan to MAA, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Peak season means busier airports, so plan to arrive even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stay on schedule.
Airports in Milan
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling and maybe even visit a new city. When browsing cheap flights from Milan to MAA departing from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to discover where you can stop along the way. Top options include:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
Located around 48 kilometres from central Milan, MXP can be reached in about 45 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near Milano Malpensa Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Milan to Chennai Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping conveniently close to check-in:
68.23% of flights leaving from Milano Malpensa Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
Maximise your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Milan to Chennai Airport. Dubai Airport (DXB) is a popular option between Orio al Serio International Airport and MAA.
Using public transport, you can travel from central Milan to BGY in about 2 hours 20 minutes. The terminal is roughly 64 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 1 hour.
Kick off your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before your Milan to MAA flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Orio al Serio International Airport:
67.49% of flights departing Orio al Serio International Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Milano Linate Airport (LIN)
When looking for a flight ticket from Milan to Chennai Airport (MAA) out of Milano Linate Airport (LIN), you can choose from a few stopover options. Make a detour to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), one of the most popular connection points on this route.
The journey to LIN from central Milan is around 45 minutes on public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 30 minutes to cover the 11 kilometres or so.
Make catching an early Milan to Chennai Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Stay at one of these hotels near Milano Linate Airport and get to your departure gate feeling relaxed and unhurried:
The on-time performance record of LIN is 79.56%. In other words, that's how frequently flights from this airport arrive at their final stop as planned.
About Chennai Airport (MAA)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Milan to Chennai Airport. Stay at 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 you can book with here.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your Milan to Chennai Airport flight.
Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai
Central Chennai is about 16 kilometres from Chennai Airport. Travel times by cab or car hire will vary based on traffic conditions and time of day, so do a little research ahead of your trip.
It typically takes 50 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Milan to Chennai Airport (MAA)
At the moment, ج.م. 8,420 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Milan to Chennai Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ج.م. 20,688. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Milan to MAA if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird rates.
If you have some flexibility with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when searching for your Milan to Chennai Airport ticket.
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Find an affordable flight from Milan to Chennai Airport by using filters. Choose your ideal duration, departure time and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Milan to Chennai Airport (MAA)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when planning the timing of your trip. April is the quietest month to go to Chennai. July is when most people book flights from Milan to Chennai Airport (MAA), which may be ideal if you're chasing more excitement.
Before locking in your Milan to MAA flight ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. May is the warmest month in Chennai, with temperatures ranging from 28ºC to 37ºC.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Milan to Chennai Airport in January when temperatures are between 21ºC and 28ºC.
More about Chennai
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Chennai right here. Browse these options after you've booked your flight from Milan to Chennai Airport:
There are loads of fantastic things to do in Chennai when you're ready to see the sights. Kick off your exploring at Meenakshi Temple followed by Marina beach and Wildlife photography tours -Naturographers.
Explore more of India
Chennai is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of India waiting to be explored. Around 274 kilometres west of Chennai, a trip to Bengaluru will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Meenakshi Temple, Museum of Art & Photography and Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwara Temple.
If there's time to check out another corner of India, consider Salem, roughly 257 kilometres south-west of Chennai. Meenakshi Amman Kovil, ISKCON and Eco Trekking (Starting Point) are key highlights.
