Flying from Frankfurt to Chennai Airport (MAA): What you need to know
Frankfurt has two main airports that set the stage for your next getaway. Explore your options for booking a flight from Frankfurt to Chennai Airport (MAA) taking off from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) or Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN).
Expect to be in the air for 9 hours 25 minutes. On average, that's the duration of a direct Frankfurt to Chennai Airport flight.
Chennai Airport is located in Chennai. The city operates on the UTC+5:30 timezone and is four hours 30 minutes ahead of Frankfurt.
Choose from 5 direct flights every week between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Chennai Airport (MAA). This is the busiest route, with Lufthansa offering a 10:10am departure from FRA to MAA.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Frankfurt to MAA. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to skip the mad dash to your gate.
Peak season means busier airports, so show up even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stick to your schedule.
Airports in Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
You can find a direct flight from Frankfurt to Chennai Airport (MAA) out of Frankfurt Airport (FRA).
You can book a direct flight from Frankfurt to Chennai Airport with Lufthansa. This well-known airline offers services from FRA.
The majority of travellers prefer to fly with Lufthansa between FRA and MAA.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrival rate on this route is Lufthansa.
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Frankfurt to MAA. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Frankfurt Airport (FRA). Break up your trip (and maybe get a better deal) by stopping at one of these popular options:
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
Located around 14 kilometres from the centre of Frankfurt, FRA can be reached in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 35 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your travels? Stay near Frankfurt Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Frankfurt to Chennai Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Of all flights leaving Frankfurt Airport, 67.47% arrive on time at their destination.
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
You can reach HHN from the centre of Frankfurt in about 1 hour 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride on public transport will take roughly 2 hours 40 minutes to travel the 121 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your Frankfurt to MAA flight? Unwind in a hotel near Frankfurt - Hahn Airport before your holiday officially begins. These stays are expecting you:
Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, Frankfurt - Hahn Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 53.13%.
About Chennai Airport (MAA)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Frankfurt to Chennai Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near MAA:
Grab a Chennai Airport rental car and explore Chennai and beyond with your own wheels. Avis, Europcar and North Car Hire are top outlets you can book with here.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle around three weeks in advance of your Frankfurt to Chennai Airport flight.
Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai
Chennai Airport to central Chennai is roughly 16 kilometres. If you're taking a cab or renting a car, do a little research to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times may vary depending on traffic and the time of day.
Travelling on public transport will take you roughly 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt to Chennai Airport (MAA)
Rs60,577 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Frankfurt to Chennai Airport. A return flight starts at Rs121,306. These prices can change based on availability.
Book 11 months before travelling. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Frankfurt to MAA.
Schedule your trip for April. That's the best month for scoring a great bargain on Frankfurt to Chennai Airport tickets. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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The best time to fly from Frankfurt to Chennai Airport (MAA)
July is the most popular month for flights from Frankfurt to Chennai Airport (MAA). Plan your visit to Chennai in April if you'd rather avoid peak season.
When booking your Frankfurt to MAA flight ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. May is the warmest month in Chennai, with temperatures ranging from 28ºC to 37ºC.
January sees temperatures of between 21ºC and 28ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Frankfurt to Chennai Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Chennai
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Chennai right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Frankfurt to Chennai Airport:
All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. Meenakshi Temple, Marina beach and Wildlife photography tours -Naturographers are essential stops on your Chennai itinerary.
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 274 kilometres away to the west, top sights here include Meenakshi Temple, Museum of Art & Photography and Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwara Temple.
Salem is another essential stop in India and is around 257 kilometres south-west of Chennai. No journey is complete without dropping by Meenakshi Amman Kovil, ISKCON and Eco Trekking (Starting Point).
