Flying from Larnaca International Airport (LCA) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know
Chennai is three hours 30 minutes ahead of Larnaca and follows the UTC+5:30 timezone.
To ensure you catch your LCA to MAA flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Larnaca International Airport to Chennai Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between LCA and MAA:
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
London Heathrow Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Larnaca International Airport (LCA) to Chennai Airport (MAA)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Larnaca International Airport to Chennai Airport flight is Rs51,537. A return ticket right now is Rs113,930. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
It's usually best to book early if you're looking for cheap tickets from LCA to MAA. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Finding cheap flights from Larnaca International Airport to Chennai Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the best prices throughout the month and snap up a great deal.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from LCA to MAA.
Discover the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Larnaca International Airport to Chennai Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Larnaca International Airport (LCA)
78.93% of flights that take off from Larnaca International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
To reach Larnaca International Airport from central Larnaca, it'll take about 15 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Booked an early flight from Larnaca International Airport to Chennai Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near LCA:
Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)
If you're getting in on a late Larnaca International Airport to Chennai Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these options near MAA:
Follow your own route with a Chennai Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Avis, Europcar or North Car Hire and experience more of Chennai and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Chennai Airport about three weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai
From Chennai Airport, Chennai is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 45 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)
July is the busiest month for flights from Larnaca International Airport to Chennai Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Chennai in April.
Lock in your flight from Larnaca International Airport to Chennai Airport for May if you'd like to visit Chennai during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 28ºC and 37ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 21ºC and 28ºC. Search for cheap tickets from LCA to MAA around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
You've visited Chennai, now it's time to discover more of India. Journey about 290 kilometres west to Bengaluru to tick off its must-visit sights. From Bangalore Palace to Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If there's time to check out another major destination in India, consider Coimbatore, about 434 kilometres south-west of Chennai. Marudamalai Temple, Perur Pateeswarar Temple and Vellingiri Hill Temple are highlights.
