Flying from Tokyo to Chennai Airport (MAA): What you need to know
There are two main airports to jet off from in Tokyo. Explore your options leaving from Haneda Airport (HND) or Narita International Airport (NRT) when organising your flight from Tokyo to Chennai Airport (MAA).
Chennai Airport is located in Chennai. The city operates on the UTC+5:30 timezone and is three hours 30 minutes behind Tokyo.
To ensure you catch your flight from Tokyo to MAA, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Longer lines at check-in and security are likely if you're flying during high season, so give yourself even more breathing space. The recommendation for peak times? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Tokyo
Haneda Airport (HND)
We make it easy to find cheap flights from Tokyo to MAA with a stopover. To explore your options leaving from Haneda Airport (HND), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between HND and MAA include:
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
The distance from central Tokyo to HND is around 16 kms (10 miles). Depending on traffic conditions, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Want a stress-free start to your trip? Stay near Haneda Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Tokyo to Chennai Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Of all flights leaving Haneda Airport, 73.52% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
HND's address is 3丁目 Hanedakuko, Ota.
Narita International Airport (NRT)
Add another location to your travels or just take some time to unwind with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Tokyo to Chennai Airport, here's where you can stop when taking off from Narita International Airport:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC)
NRT is approximately 64 kms (40 miles) from central Tokyo. It takes 1 hour or so to reach the terminal driving from the city centre.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Narita International Airport the day before your Tokyo to MAA flight:
70.53% of flights departing Narita International Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
NRT is located at 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
About Chennai Airport (MAA)
Have a late flight from Tokyo to Chennai Airport? Don't let it rob you of real rest. Stay at one of these hotels near MAA and turn in quicker:
Hit the road running by picking up a Chennai Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Avis, Europcar or North Car Hire to explore Chennai and beyond.
Booking your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your Tokyo to Chennai Airport flight can help you get a cheaper deal.
Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai
The centre of Chennai is around 10 miles from Chennai Airport. Travel times by car hire or cab will vary depending on traffic conditions, so do a little research before you go.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tokyo to Chennai Airport (MAA)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Tokyo to Chennai Airport is £124. For a return flight on this route, the best price is £254. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares could change.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Tokyo to MAA. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer you get to departure, the more expensive your ticket may be.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across every month when searching for your Tokyo to Chennai Airport ticket.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a lower fare pops up on plane tickets from Tokyo to MAA.
Hunt down a great price on a flight from Tokyo to Chennai Airport with the help of the filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest.'
The best time to fly from Tokyo to Chennai Airport (MAA)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Tokyo to Chennai Airport (MAA). July is the busiest month to travel to Chennai. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in April.
Book a Tokyo to MAA plane ticket departing in May if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Chennai to range from 28ºC (82ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Tokyo to Chennai Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
More about Chennai
After booking your flight from Tokyo to Chennai Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these options your base for exploring Chennai:
There are plenty of terrific things to do in Chennai when you're ready to sightsee. Kick things off at Meenakshi Temple followed by Marina beach and Wildlife photography tours -Naturographers.
Explore more of India
Chennai has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of India waiting to be explored. About 274 kms (170 miles) west of Chennai, a visit to Bengaluru will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Meenakshi Temple, Museum of Art & Photography and Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwara Temple.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in India, consider Salem, about 257 kms (160 miles) south-west of Chennai. Meenakshi Amman Kovil, ISKCON and Eco Trekking (Starting Point) are highlights.
