Traveling from Tehran to Chennai Airport (MAA): What you need to know
Planning your getaway begins with figuring out where you'll fly out of in Tehran. Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for reserving a flight from Tehran to Chennai Airport (MAA) taking off from here.
Chennai Airport is located in Chennai. The city is in the UTC+5:30 timezone and is two hours ahead of Tehran.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your flight from Tehran to MAA.
Longer lines at security and check-in are more likely if you're heading away during high season, so give yourself a little extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak times? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Tehran
Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA)
We make it a piece of cake to find cheap flights from Tehran to MAA with a stopover. To explore your options departing from Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between IKA and MAA include:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Muscat International Airport (MCT)
The distance from central Tehran to IKA is around 35 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 1 hour to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
If you have an early flight from Tehran to Chennai Airport, why not stay somewhere nice and close? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra sleep) at Remis Hotel. Rexan Hotel is another convenient option near Imam Khomeini International Airport.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Imam Khomeini International Airport, 69.19% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
About Chennai Airport (MAA)
Have a late flight from Tehran to Chennai Airport? Don't let it end in exhaustion. Stay at one of these hotels near MAA and give yourself a well-earned lights-out:
Grab a Chennai Airport rental car and discover Chennai and beyond with your own wheels. Avis, Europcar and North Car Rental are top outlets to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle around three weeks in advance of your Tehran to Chennai Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai
Chennai Airport to central Chennai is roughly 10 miles. If you're renting a car or getting a cab, do a little research to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times will vary based on the time of day and traffic conditions.
It takes roughly 50 minutes if you're traveling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tehran to Chennai Airport (MAA)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Tehran to Chennai Airport is $882. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $1,275. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Tehran to MAA if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird deals.
Cheap Tehran to Chennai Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares throughout the month and then choose the cheapest day.
Spend less time searching for cheap plane tickets from Tehran to MAA by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Save money on your flight from Tehran to Chennai Airport by using filters. Choose your preferred times, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Tehran to Chennai Airport (MAA)
Think about your travel style when deciding the best time to fly. April is the quietest month to visit Chennai. July is when most people book flights from Tehran to Chennai Airport (MAA), which may be perfect if you're after more action.
Before locking in your Tehran to MAA plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. May is the warmest month in Chennai, with temperatures ranging from 82ºF to 99ºF.
January has temperatures of between 70ºF and 82ºF. Search for cheap tickets from Tehran to Chennai Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Chennai
After booking your flight from Tehran to Chennai Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Chennai:
You'll find loads of awesome things to do in Chennai when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Head straight for Meenakshi Temple followed by Marina beach and Wildlife photography tours -Naturographers.
Explore more of India
Chennai has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of India just waiting to be discovered. Around 170 miles west of Chennai, a visit to Bengaluru will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Meenakshi Temple, Museum of Art & Photography and Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwara Temple.
If you're ready to explore another corner of India, consider Salem, about 160 miles south-west of Chennai. Meenakshi Amman Kovil, ISKCON and Eco Trekking (Starting Point) are the start of reasons to visit.
