Flying from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know
Chennai's timezone is UTC+5:30, which makes Chennai five hours 30 minutes ahead of Accra.
Leave plenty of time to make your ACC to MAA flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer lines during popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Kotoka International Airport to Chennai Airport. These are the top stopovers between ACC and MAA:
Hamad International Airport
Dubai Airport
London Heathrow Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) to Chennai Airport (MAA)
At the moment, Rs164,349 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Kotoka International Airport to Chennai Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs240,305. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap tickets from ACC to MAA, book early. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Kotoka International Airport to Chennai Airport throughout the entire month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from ACC to MAA.
Secure the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Kotoka International Airport to Chennai Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Kotoka International Airport (ACC)
Of all flights departing from Kotoka International Airport, 70.37% land on schedule at their destination.
Kotoka International Airport is about 6 kilometres from central Accra. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Looking for a handy hotel close to ACC? If you're boarding an early flight from Kotoka International Airport to Chennai Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)
If you're coming in on a late Kotoka International Airport to Chennai Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these options near MAA:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Chennai Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Avis, Europcar or North Car Hire and explore beyond Chennai's main sights.
Reserving your ride from Chennai Airport around three weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai
From Chennai Airport, Chennai is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 45 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It takes around 50 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)
July is the most popular month for flights from Kotoka International Airport to Chennai Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Chennai in April.
When reserving your flight from Kotoka International Airport to Chennai Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. May is the warmest month in Chennai, with the temperature ranging from 28ºC to 37ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ACC to MAA in January. Average temperatures are between 21ºC and 28ºC then.
Explore more of India
Bengaluru is just one of the many places in India waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Chennai. Around 290 kilometres away to the west, well-known attractions include Bangalore Palace, Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore.
If you're eager to discover another well-known destination in India, head for Coimbatore, about 434 kilometres south-west of Chennai. Marudamalai Temple, Perur Pateeswarar Temple and Vellingiri Hill Temple are highlights.
