Travelling from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know
Chennai is four hours 30 minutes ahead of Rome and is in the UTC+5:30 timezone.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your FCO to MAA flight.
During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Chennai Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between FCO and MAA:
Indira Gandhi International Airport
Abu Dhabi International Airport
Kuwait International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Chennai Airport (MAA)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Chennai Airport flight is Rs57,818. A round-trip plane ticket is currently Rs130,884. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from FCO to MAA if you book early. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird rates.
Finding cheap flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Chennai Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares across the month and score a great deal.
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Handy information about Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
When it comes to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport's on-time performance, 70.57% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To get to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport from central Rome, it takes around 40 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 50 minutes on public transport.
Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near FCO. Whether you've booked an early flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Chennai Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Chennai Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near MAA instead:
Pick up 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.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Chennai Airport around three weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai
Chennai Airport to the centre of Chennai has a drive time of about 45 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 50 minutes.
When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Chennai Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Chennai. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
When reserving your flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Chennai Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. May is the warmest month in Chennai, with temperatures ranging from 28ºC to 37ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from FCO to MAA in January. Temperatures average between 21ºC and 28ºC then.
Explore more of India
Bengaluru is just one of the many places in India waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Chennai. Around 290 kilometres away to the west, well-known attractions include Bangalore Palace, Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore.
If there's time to check out another major stop in India, consider Coimbatore, about 434 kilometres south-west of Chennai. Marudamalai Temple, Perur Pateeswarar Temple and Vellingiri Hill Temple are key highlights.