Travelling from Cork Airport (ORK) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know
Chennai is five hours 30 minutes ahead of Cork and follows the UTC+5:30 timezone.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your ORK to MAA flight.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Choose a stopover if you want to break up your flight. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to see the options for tickets from Cork Airport to Chennai Airport. London Heathrow Airport is a top stopover on the ORK to MAA route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Cork Airport (ORK) to Chennai Airport (MAA)
At the moment, ج.م. 32,190 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Cork Airport to Chennai Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ج.م. 26,588. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from ORK to MAA, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer their best fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Cork Airport to Chennai Airport across the month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from ORK to MAA.
Pick 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 Cork Airport to Chennai Airport.
Handy information about Cork Airport (ORK)
Of the departures from Cork Airport, 70.51% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Cork to Cork Airport is approximately 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Cork Airport to Chennai Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near ORK:
Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)
Consider booking a hotel near MAA if you're on a late Cork Airport to Chennai Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Grab a Chennai Airport rental car and discover Chennai and beyond with your own wheels. Avis, Europcar and North Car Hire are top outlets you can book with here.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Chennai Airport around three weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai
Chennai Airport to the centre of Chennai has a drive time of around 45 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.
It typically takes 50 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)
July is the busiest month for flights from Cork Airport to Chennai Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Chennai in April.
When booking your flight from Cork Airport to Chennai Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. May is the warmest month in Chennai, with temperatures ranging from 28ºC to 37ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ORK to MAA in January. Average temperatures are between 21ºC and 28ºC then.
Explore more of India
You've done Chennai, now it's time to discover other corners of India. Journey about 290 kilometres west to Bengaluru to check off its leading sights. From Bangalore Palace to Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you're interested in discovering another major stop in India, head for Coimbatore, about 434 kilometres south-west of Chennai. Marudamalai Temple, Perur Pateeswarar Temple and Vellingiri Hill Temple are key highlights.
