Travelling from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) 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 Paris.
Your CDG to MAA flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months such as June, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Chennai Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Check out these options between CDG and MAA:
Dubai Airport
Kuwait International Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Chennai Airport (MAA)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Charles de Gaulle Airport to Chennai Airport flight is Rs76,696. A return fare is currently Rs150,085. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To score cheap tickets from CDG to MAA, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across the month when looking for a flight from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Chennai Airport.
Save time searching for cheap flights from CDG to MAA by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a special offer becomes available.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Chennai Airport.
Handy information about Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
You'll find CDG at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
61.46% of flights that depart Charles de Gaulle Airport touch down at their destination on time.
To reach Charles de Gaulle Airport from central Paris, it'll take around 45 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 27 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport typically takes 1 hour 15 minutes.
Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near CDG. Whether you have an early flight from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Chennai Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)
Book a hotel near MAA if you have a late Charles de Gaulle Airport to Chennai Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Travel at your own pace with a Chennai Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Avis, Europcar or North Car Hire and experience more of Chennai and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Chennai Airport about three weeks ahead.
Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai
Chennai Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from central Chennai. The drive time takes around 45 minutes.
Getting there on public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)
The quietest month for a flight from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Chennai Airport is April, while July is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Chennai based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Lock in your flight from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Chennai Airport for May if you'd like to visit Chennai during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 28ºC and 37ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CDG to MAA in January. Temperatures average between 21ºC and 28ºC then.
Explore more of India
Chennai is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of India just waiting to be explored. About 290 kilometres west of Chennai, a visit to Bengaluru will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like Bangalore Palace, Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore.
Coimbatore is another essential stop in India and is around 434 kilometres south-west of Chennai. No trip is complete without experiencing Marudamalai Temple, Perur Pateeswarar Temple and Vellingiri Hill Temple.