Flying from Port Columbus Airport (CMH) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know
Chennai's timezone is UTC+5:30, which makes Chennai ten hours 30 minutes ahead of Columbus.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport with enough time to board your CMH to MAA flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
How to find the cheapest flights from Port Columbus Airport (CMH) to Chennai Airport (MAA)
Right now, Rs169,605 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Port Columbus Airport to Chennai Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs337,488. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from CMH to MAA if you book ahead. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird discounts.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price across the month when looking for your flight from Port Columbus Airport to Chennai Airport.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from CMH to MAA by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Discover the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Port Columbus 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 Port Columbus Airport (CMH)
CMH's address is 4600 International Gateway.
77% of flights taking off from Port Columbus Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
To reach Port Columbus Airport from central Columbus, it takes around 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 40 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a leisurely start by staying near CMH. Whether you've booked an early flight from Port Columbus Airport to Chennai Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)
Consider staying in a hotel close to MAA if you have a late Port Columbus Airport to Chennai Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Travel at your own pace with a Chennai Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Avis, Europcar or North Car Rental and see more of Chennai and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Chennai Airport about three weeks before you travel.
Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai
Chennai Airport is approximately 21 kilometres from central Chennai. The drive time takes about 35 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour.
When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Port Columbus Airport to Chennai Airport. January is the most popular month to visit Chennai. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in September.
The warmest month in Chennai is May, with temperatures ranging between 28ºC and 37ºC. Book your flights from Port Columbus Airport to Chennai Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 21ºC and 28ºC. Search for cheap tickets from CMH to MAA around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
Chennai is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of India just waiting to be explored. About 290 kilometres west of Chennai, a trip to Bengaluru will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Meenakshi Temple, Museum of Art & Photography (MAP) and Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwara Temple.
If you want to check out another major destination in India, consider Coimbatore, about 434 kilometres south-west of Chennai. Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park, Siruvani Falls and Dam and Sri Ranganathar Temple are key highlights.
