Travelling from Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know
The timezone in Chennai is UTC+5:30, which is four hours 30 minutes ahead of Bologna.
To ensure you catch your BLQ to MAA flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Chennai Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between BLQ and MAA:
Dubai Airport
Frankfurt Airport
London Heathrow Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Chennai Airport (MAA)
At the moment, Rs79,881 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Chennai Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs166,101. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from BLQ to MAA if you book early. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird discounts.
Getting cheap flights from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Chennai Airport is easier if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices across every month and bag a great deal.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from BLQ to MAA.
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Handy information about Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
74.23% of flights that leave from Guglielmo Marconi Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
To get to Guglielmo Marconi Airport from central Bologna, it takes around 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 30 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to BLQ? If you're catching an early flight from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Chennai Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Chennai Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MAA instead:
Grab a Chennai Airport rental car and discover Chennai and beyond with your own set of wheels. Avis, Europcar and North Car Hire are popular providers to choose from here.
Booking your ride from Chennai Airport about three weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai
Chennai Airport to central Chennai has a drive time of around 45 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Chennai Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Chennai. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
Before locking in your flight from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Chennai Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. May is the warmest month in Chennai, with temperatures ranging from 28ºC to 37ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 21ºC and 28ºC. Look for cheap tickets from BLQ to MAA sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
You've done Chennai, now it's time to discover other corners of India. Journey around 290 kilometres west to Bengaluru to check off its top sights. From Bangalore Palace to Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If there's time to check out another major destination in India, head for Coimbatore, about 434 kilometres south-west of Chennai. Marudamalai Temple, Perur Pateeswarar Temple and Vellingiri Hill Temple are the start of reasons to visit.
