Flying from James M. Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know
The timezone in Chennai is UTC+5:30, which is nine hours 30 minutes ahead of Dayton.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your DAY to MAA flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
How to find the cheapest flights from James M. Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY) to Chennai Airport (MAA)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way James M. Cox Dayton International Airport to Chennai Airport flight is Rs215,457. A return plane ticket is currently Rs486,268. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from DAY to MAA if you book early. Airlines often have some great early bird rates.
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Handy information about James M. Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY)
You'll find DAY at Terminal Building.
Of the flights that depart from James M. Cox Dayton International Airport, 77.52% arrive on time at their destination.
To get to James M. Cox Dayton International Airport from central Dayton, it'll take about 15 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
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Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)
If you're coming in on a late James M. Cox Dayton International Airport to Chennai Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these accommodation options near MAA:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Chennai Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Avis, Europcar or North Car Hire and explore beyond Chennai's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Chennai Airport about three weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai
Chennai Airport to the centre of Chennai has a drive time of around 45 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 50 minutes.
When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from James M. Cox Dayton International Airport to Chennai Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Chennai. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from James M. Cox Dayton International Airport to Chennai Airport for May if you want to go to Chennai during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 28ºC and 37ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 21ºC and 28ºC. Look for cheap tickets from DAY to MAA sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
Chennai has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of India just waiting to be explored. Around 290 kilometres west of Chennai, a trip to Bengaluru will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like Bangalore Palace, Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore.
Coimbatore is another sought-after destination in India and is around 434 kilometres south-west of Chennai. No journey is complete without experiencing Marudamalai Temple, Perur Pateeswarar Temple and Vellingiri Hill Temple.
