Travelling from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know
Chennai is ten hours 30 minutes ahead of Lima and follows 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 LIM to MAA flight.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) to Chennai Airport (MAA)
Rs196,296 is currently the best price for a one-way Jorge Chavez International Airport to Chennai Airport flight. Return flights start from Rs709,691. These prices may change based on availability.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from LIM to MAA, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
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Handy information about Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM)
Jorge Chavez International Airport scores top marks for its on-time performance. 81.53% of flights that take off from LIM arrive at their destination as scheduled.
To reach Jorge Chavez International Airport from central Lima, it'll take about 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes when using public transport.
Taking an early flight from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Chennai Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels near LIM:
Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)
Consider booking a hotel near MAA if you're catching a late Jorge Chavez International Airport to Chennai Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab a Chennai Airport rental car and discover Chennai and beyond with your own wheels. Avis, Europcar and North Car Hire are top providers to choose from here.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Chennai Airport around three weeks before you set off.
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.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)
The quietest month for a flight from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Chennai Airport is April, while July is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Chennai based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Chennai is May, with temperatures ranging between 28ºC and 37ºC. Book your flights from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Chennai Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between 21ºC and 28ºC. Look for cheap tickets from LIM to MAA sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
Bengaluru is just one of the many places in India waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Chennai. Around 290 kilometres away to the west, well-known attractions include Bangalore Palace, Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore.
Around 434 kilometres south-west of Chennai, Coimbatore is another essential stop in India. No visit is complete without checking out Marudamalai Temple, Perur Pateeswarar Temple and Vellingiri Hill Temple.
