Flying from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know
The timezone in Chennai is UTC+5:30, which is five hours 30 minutes ahead of Belfast.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your BHD to MAA flight.
Travelling during a peak time like July? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you want to explore another city along the way, consider a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from George Best Belfast City Airport to Chennai Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' London Heathrow Airport is a sought-after stop between BHD and MAA.
How to find the cheapest flights from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Chennai Airport (MAA)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way George Best Belfast City Airport to Chennai Airport flight is Rs97,028. A return plane ticket is currently Rs240,715. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from BHD to MAA if you book in advance. Airlines often have some excellent early bird discounts.
Finding cheap flights from George Best Belfast City Airport to Chennai Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares across every month and score a great deal.
There's no 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 a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from BHD to MAA.
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Handy information about George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
68.3% of flights taking off from George Best Belfast City Airport land at their destination on time.
George Best Belfast City Airport is around 8 kilometres from central Belfast. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of about 20 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to BHD? If you've booked an early flight from George Best Belfast City Airport to Chennai Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a George Best Belfast City Airport to Chennai Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near MAA instead:
Pick up a Chennai Airport rental car and explore Chennai and beyond with your own set of wheels. Avis, Europcar and North Car Hire are top outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Chennai Airport around three weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai
From Chennai Airport, Chennai is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 45 minutes to drive to the centre.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 50 minutes.
When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)
July is the most popular month for flights from George Best Belfast City Airport to Chennai Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Chennai in April.
Book your flight from George Best Belfast City Airport to Chennai Airport for May if you'd like to go to Chennai during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 28ºC and 37ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BHD to MAA in January. Average temperatures are between 21ºC and 28ºC then.
Explore more of India
Chennai is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of India just waiting to be discovered. Around 290 kilometres west of Chennai, a visit to Bengaluru will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Bangalore Palace, Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in India, head for Coimbatore, about 434 kilometres south-west of Chennai. Marudamalai Temple, Perur Pateeswarar Temple and Vellingiri Hill Temple are key reasons to visit.
