Travelling from Jakarta to Chennai Airport (MAA): What you need to know
Planning your trip starts with working out where you'll leave from in Jakarta. Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) is the city's main base, so explore your options for reserving a flight from Jakarta to Chennai Airport (MAA) taking off from here.
The timezone in Chennai is UTC+5:30, which is one hour 30 minutes behind Jakarta. Chennai Airport is located in Chennai.
For hassle-free travel, 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 flight from Jakarta to MAA.
During peak travel periods, allow for longer queues and show up earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international trips.
Airports in Jakarta
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Jakarta to MAA. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK). Make a stop (and maybe make your fare cheaper) by passing through one of these airports:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Travelling from central Jakarta to CGK takes about 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Have an early flight from Jakarta to Chennai Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by staying at one of these stays close to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport:
73.0% of flights that take off from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport land at their destination on time.
Halim Perdanakusuma Airport (HLP)
On public transport, you can travel from central Jakarta to HLP in about 1 hour 30 minutes. The terminal is roughly 14 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 25 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your Jakarta to MAA flight? Kick back in a hotel near Halim Perdanakusuma Airport before your holiday officially begins. These stays are expecting you:
About Chennai Airport (MAA)
Have a late flight from Jakarta to Chennai Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near MAA and be in snooze mode sooner:
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To get the best deal, book your ride around three weeks ahead of your Jakarta to Chennai Airport flight.
Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai
Central Chennai is roughly 16 kilometres from Chennai Airport. Travel times by car hire or cab will vary depending on traffic conditions, so do a little research before you go.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Jakarta to Chennai Airport (MAA)
Rs19,633 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Jakarta to Chennai Airport. Return flights start at Rs47,206. These fares can change depending on demand.
To find cheap flights from Jakarta to MAA, book early. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets are first released.
Affordable Jakarta to Chennai Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across every month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Jakarta to Chennai Airport (MAA)
July is the busiest month for flights from Jakarta to Chennai Airport (MAA). Plan your visit to Chennai in April for a more low-key escape.
The warmest month in Chennai is May, with temperatures ranging between 28ºC and 37ºC. Lock in your Jakarta to MAA flight ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
January has temperatures of between 21ºC and 28ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Jakarta to Chennai Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Chennai
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Chennai right here. Check out these options after locking in your flight from Jakarta to Chennai Airport:
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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 274 kilometres away to the west, check out popular attractions including Meenakshi Temple, Museum of Art & Photography and Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwara Temple.
Salem is another sought-after destination in India and is around 257 kilometres south-west of Chennai. No trip is complete without experiencing Meenakshi Amman Kovil, ISKCON and Eco Trekking (Starting Point).
