Flying from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Jacksons International Airport (POM): what you need to know
Port Moresby's timezone is UTC+10, which makes Port Moresby four hours 30 minutes ahead of Chennai.
Leave plenty of time to make your MAA to POM flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Opt for a stopover if you'd love to break up your flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to look at all your options for tickets from Chennai Airport to Jacksons International Airport. Changi International Airport is a popular stopover on the MAA to POM route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Jacksons International Airport (POM)
Currently, Rs249,216 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Chennai Airport to Jacksons International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs443,980. Remember that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's usually smart to book in advance if you're looking for cheap tickets from MAA to POM. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price across every month when searching for your flight from Chennai Airport to Jacksons International Airport.
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Discover the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Chennai Airport to Jacksons International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Chennai Airport (MAA)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Chennai Airport, 76.04% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Chennai Airport is around 19 kilometres from central Chennai. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of roughly 50 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel near MAA? If you're boarding an early flight from Chennai Airport to Jacksons International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Jacksons International Airport (POM)
Consider staying in a hotel close to POM if you're catching a late Chennai Airport to Jacksons International Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Getting from Jacksons International Airport (POM) to central Port Moresby
Jacksons International Airport to the centre of Port Moresby has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 10 kilometres away.
When to fly to Jacksons International Airport (POM)
The quietest month for a flight from Chennai Airport to Jacksons International Airport is February, while June is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Port Moresby based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Port Moresby is December, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC and 31ºC. Lock in your flights from Chennai Airport to Jacksons International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MAA to POM in August. Temperatures average between 20ºC and 29ºC then.
Explore more of Papua New Guinea
Lae is just one of the many cities in Papua New Guinea waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Port Moresby. Around 306 kilometres away to the north, its best attractions include Lae War Cemetery, Lae Botanic Gardens and Amelia Earhart Memorial Lae PNG.
Another worthwhile stop in Papua New Guinea, Popondetta is around 145 kilometres north-east of Port Moresby. Make room in your schedule for highlights including Doreen Park.
