Flying from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know
Chennai's timezone is UTC+5:30, which makes Chennai two hours 30 minutes behind Guangzhou.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport on time to board your CAN to MAA flight.
During popular months such as April, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a high season in general.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Chennai Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between CAN and MAA include:
Bandaranaike International Airport
Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Chennai Airport (MAA)
Rs35,329 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Chennai Airport flight. Return flights start at Rs83,719. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from CAN to MAA, book early. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in each month when looking for your flight from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Chennai Airport.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from CAN to MAA.
Find the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Chennai Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
You'll find CAN at Airport W Ave.
86.05% of flights leaving Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule. Given its strong on-time stats, you're unlikely to face delays when flying out of CAN.
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is around 32 kilometres from central Guangzhou. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Get your travels off to a hassle-free start by staying near CAN. Whether you're catching an early flight from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Chennai Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)
Reserve a hotel near MAA if you're on a late Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Chennai Airport flight. Select one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Grab a Chennai Airport rental car and explore Chennai and beyond with your own set of wheels. Avis, Europcar and North Car Hire are leading providers you can book with here.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Chennai Airport about three weeks ahead.
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.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes about 50 minutes.
When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)
July is the most popular month for flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Chennai Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Chennai in April.
When reserving your flight from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Chennai Airport, think about the type of weather you like. May is the warmest month in Chennai, with the temperature ranging from 28ºC to 37ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CAN 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 after you've seen Chennai. Around 290 kilometres away to the west, top sights here include Bangalore Palace, Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore.
If you're looking to explore another major stop in India, consider Coimbatore, about 434 kilometres south-west of Chennai. Marudamalai Temple, Perur Pateeswarar Temple and Vellingiri Hill Temple are among its highlights.