Travelling from Vancouver to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know
Organising your flight from Vancouver to Chennai Airport (MAA) begins with finding the most convenient airport to start your journey. Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base (CXH) and Abbotsford Airport (YXX) are the main departure points in Vancouver.
Chennai Airport is located in Chennai. The city operates in the UTC+5:30 timezone and is 12 hours 30 minutes ahead of Vancouver.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Vancouver to MAA. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Head to the airport even earlier during popular months like August. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and up to four hours for international journeys. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to relax or find something to eat.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Located around 9 miles from central Vancouver, YVR can be reached in approximately 26 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The same journey by public transport takes roughly 33 minutes.
Have an early flight from Vancouver to Chennai Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near Vancouver International Airport:
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base (CXH)
Make the most of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Vancouver to Chennai Airport. Visit family or friends or tick another city off your list. Whatever you'd like to do, check out these options between Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base and MAA:
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
CXH is about 1 mile from central Vancouver. It'll take you 5 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 16 minutes.
It's your holiday, so why not enjoy an extra night away? Consider staying at one of these hotels near Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base the day before your flight from Vancouver to MAA:
About Chennai Airport (MAA)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Vancouver to Chennai Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near MAA:
Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai
Chennai Airport is approximately 12 miles from the centre of Chennai. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 47 minutes.
It'll take around 49 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Chennai Airport (MAA)
For a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Chennai Airport, £378 is the cheapest price. You can also book a return flight starting from £678. These are the lowest fares right now but are subject to change based on availability.
It's a good idea to book ahead of time if you're looking for cheap tickets from Vancouver to MAA. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the departure date.
Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare the prices of tickets from Vancouver to Chennai Airport across the month. The lowest fares are marked in green, so you can easily choose a flight your budget will love.
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The best time to fly from Vancouver to Chennai Airport (MAA)
July is the busiest month for flights from Vancouver to Chennai Airport. To avoid the crowds, head for Chennai in April when it's quieter.
Think about the type of weather that'll suit your plans for Chennai. The warmest month is May. Book your flights from Vancouver to MAA during then and you can expect temperatures of between 28ºC and 37ºC.
Search for cheap flights from Vancouver to Chennai Airport in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 21ºC and 28ºC on average.
More about Chennai
After locking in your flight from Vancouver to Chennai Airport, think about where to rest your head in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Chennai:
Every great holiday has to include a little sightseeing. Marina Beach, Fort St. George and Government Museum are must-do's during your Chennai adventure.
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