Flying from Perth Airport (PER) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know
Chennai is two hours 30 minutes behind Perth and is in the UTC+5:30 timezone.
Your PER to MAA flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Flying during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Perth Airport to Chennai Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Top stopovers between PER and MAA include:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
Singapore Changi Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Perth Airport (PER) to Chennai Airport (MAA)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Perth Airport to Chennai Airport flight is $190. A return ticket right now is $354. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from PER to MAA, book in advance. Airlines typically offer their best fares when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price in each month when looking for your flight from Perth Airport to Chennai Airport.
There's no 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 there's a change in price on cheap flights from PER to MAA.
Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Perth Airport to Chennai Airport.
Handy information about Perth Airport (PER)
74% of flights that leave from Perth Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Perth Airport is about 7 miles from central Perth. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the center, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport takes about 25 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to PER? If you've booked an early flight from Perth Airport to Chennai Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Perth Airport to Chennai Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MAA instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Chennai Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Avis, Europcar or North Car Rental and explore beyond Chennai's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Chennai Airport around three weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai
Chennai Airport is approximately 13 miles from the center of Chennai. Driving there takes about 35 minutes.
It typically takes 1 hour if you're traveling by public transport.
When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)
January is the busiest month for flights from Perth Airport to Chennai Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Chennai in September.
The warmest month in Chennai is May, with temperatures ranging between 82ºF and 99ºF. Lock in your flights from Perth Airport to Chennai Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 70ºF and 82ºF. Search for cheap tickets from PER to MAA sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
You've done Chennai, now it's time to explore other parts of India. Journey around 180 miles west to Bengaluru to check off its leading attractions. From Meenakshi Temple to Museum of Art & Photography (MAP) and Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwara Temple, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Coimbatore is another must-experience destination in India and is around 270 miles south-west of Chennai. No journey is complete without visiting Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park, Siruvani Falls and Dam and Sri Ranganathar Temple.