Flying from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Seoul: what you need to know
The timezone in Seoul is UTC+9. The city is three hours 30 minutes ahead of Chennai, where Chennai International Airport is located.
Leave enough time to catch your MAA to Seoul flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like November. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
We make it a breeze to book plane tickets from MAA to Seoul with a stopover. To see the options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Top stopovers include:
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK)
Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Travelling from central Chennai to MAA takes around 1 hour on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a taxi, you'll cover the 16 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Planning to catch an early flight from Chennai International Airport to Seoul? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near MAA:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Chennai International Airport, 76% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Seoul
The best price we've found for a one-way Chennai International Airport to Seoul flight is Rs52,817. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs102,461. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from MAA to Seoul, book as early as possible. Airlines usually offer lower prices when tickets are first released.
Scoring cheap tickets from Chennai International Airport to Seoul is easier if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to get the lowest fares across the month and score a sweet deal.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's an extra saving on cheap flights from MAA to Seoul.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from Chennai International Airport to Seoul by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest.'
Airports in Seoul
Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN)
The distance from Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) to central Seoul is roughly 48 kilometres. It takes about 1 hour 5 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It'll take around 50 minutes if you're using public transport.
Book a hotel near ICN if you have a late flight from Chennai International Airport to Seoul. Select one of these options and make your first night all about catching up on rest:
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Seoul Incheon International Airport about four weeks in advance of your flight from MAA to Seoul.
Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP) is roughly 16 kilometres from the centre of Seoul. Once you've hopped off your flight from Chennai International Airport to Seoul, it'll take you around 30 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or taxi.
If you travel by public transport, the ride to the centre will take you 35 minutes or so.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel close to GMP. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your MAA to Seoul flight:
Get what you want, not just what's left over. Securing your ride from GMP one week ahead of time often means more savings and a wider choice of vehicles.
Best time to go to Seoul
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Chennai International Airport to Seoul. January is the busiest month for a trip to Seoul. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in December.
The warmest month in Seoul is August, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC and 32ºC. Lock in your Chennai International Airport to Seoul plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
January sees average temperatures of between -12ºC and 4ºC. Search for a cheap ticket from MAA to Seoul around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Seoul
After booking your flight from Chennai International Airport to Seoul, find a hotel that offers both comfort and a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Seoul:
Bukchon Hanok Village and Gyeongbokgung Palace are a couple of big attractions to put on your Seoul to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out N Seoul Tower.
Explore more of South Korea
You've done Seoul, now it's time to explore more of South Korea. Travel about 322 kilometres southeast to Busan to check off its popular sights. From Gamcheon Culture Village to Haeundae Beach and Beautiful View Busan - Diamond Bridge, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 241 kilometres southeast of Seoul, Daegu is another favourite stop in South Korea. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Alive Aquarium Daegu, Nature Park and Seonsa Historical Park.