Travelling from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport (PKU): what you need to know
Pekanbaru is one hour 30 minutes ahead of Chennai and observes the UTC+7 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your MAA to PKU flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Break up your flight or explore another city along the way with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Chennai Airport to Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport. Many passengers pass through Kuala Lumpur International Airport on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport (PKU)
Currently, Rs42,497 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Chennai Airport to Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs80,315. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from MAA to PKU if you book in advance. Airlines often have some amazing early bird discounts.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price in every month when searching for a flight from Chennai Airport to Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport.
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Handy information about Chennai Airport (MAA)
Of all flights departing from Chennai Airport, 76.04% land on time at their destination.
To get to Chennai Airport from central Chennai, it'll take about 45 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 50 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to MAA? If you've booked an early flight from Chennai Airport to Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport (PKU)
If you're getting in on a late Chennai Airport to Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these accommodation options near PKU:
Travel where the road takes you with a Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from TRAC Astra Rent A Car to explore Pekanbaru and beyond.
Give yourself a better shot at scoring the best possible rate by booking early. Reserving your vehicle from Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport several weeks in advance is a smart idea.
Getting from Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport (PKU) to central Pekanbaru
From Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport, Pekanbaru is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to drive to the centre.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 40 minutes.
When to fly to Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport (PKU)
July is the most popular month for flights from Chennai Airport to Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Pekanbaru in February.
Before locking in your flight from Chennai Airport to Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. May is the warmest month in Pekanbaru, with the temperature ranging from 23ºC to 32ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 22ºC and 31ºC. Search for cheap tickets from MAA to PKU sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Indonesia
Medan is just one of the many cities in Indonesia waiting to be discovered once you've seen Pekanbaru. Around 467 kilometres away to the north-west, top sights here include Sipiso Piso Waterfall, Medan Grand Mosque and Sri Mariamman Temple Sunggal.
Around 306 kilometres east of Pekanbaru, Batam is another essential stop in Indonesia. No visit is complete without checking out Tua Pek Kong Temple, KEBUN BATAM and PENDOPO PAWADEM BODEM BATAM.
