Flying from Osaka to Chennai International Airport (MAA): What you need to know
Chennai International Airport is located in Chennai. The city runs on the UTC+5:30 timezone and is three hours 30 minutes behind Osaka.
Leave enough time to get on your flight from Osaka to MAA. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like April and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Airports in Osaka
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
We make it a breeze to book cheap flights from Osaka to MAA that include a stopover. To explore the options leaving from Kansai International Airport (KIX), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between KIX and MAA include:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK)
Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)
KIX is about 48 kilometres from central Osaka. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 45 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Osaka to Chennai International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to Kansai International Airport:
Of the flights that depart from Kansai International Airport, 73% land on schedule at their destination.
KIX's address is 1 Senshukukokita, Izumisano.
Osaka Itami International Airport (ITM)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Osaka to ITM in about 35 minutes. The terminal is roughly 18 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 30 minutes.
Catching the earliest flight? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Osaka Itami International Airport the day before your Osaka to MAA flight:
The majority of flights that depart Osaka Itami International Airport touch down at their destination as expected. It maintains a high on-time performance rate of 83%.
You'll find ITM at 3丁目555 Nishimachi, Hotarugaike, Toyonaka.
Kobe Airport (UKB)
From central Osaka, UKB is around 32 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 40 minutes to reach the airport by car and 50 minutes or so on public transport.
Stay in bed a little longer and still make your Osaka to Chennai International Airport flight without having to rush. These accommodation options near Kobe Airport make it a breeze to get to the terminal if you're flying out first thing:
With 82% of its departing flights arriving on time, UKB is a dependable starting point for any adventure.
You'll find Kobe Airport at 1 Kobekuko, Chuo Ward.
About Chennai International Airport (MAA)
Have a late flight from Osaka to Chennai International Airport? Don't let it rob you of real rest. Check in to one of these hotels near MAA and get cosy, quick:
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle around three weeks before your Osaka to Chennai International Airport flight.
Getting from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to central Chennai
Chennai International Airport to the centre of Chennai is around 16 kilometres. If you're renting a car or getting a taxi, do a little research to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times will vary depending on the time of day and traffic conditions.
Travelling by public transport will take you around 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from Osaka to Chennai International Airport (MAA)
Rs51,831 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Osaka to Chennai International Airport. A return flight starts from Rs145,486. These prices may change depending on demand.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Osaka to MAA. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely pay.
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The best time to fly from Osaka to Chennai International Airport (MAA)
November is the busiest month for flights from Osaka to Chennai International Airport (MAA). Plan your visit to Chennai in January for a more low-key escape.
Before locking in your Osaka to MAA plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. May is the warmest month in Chennai, with temperatures ranging from 28ºC to 37ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from Osaka to Chennai International Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 21ºC and 28ºC.
More about Chennai
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Chennai right here. Browse these options once you've booked your flight from Osaka to Chennai International Airport:
There are loads of awesome things to do in Chennai when you're in the mood to sightsee. Kick things off at Meenakshi Temple followed by Marina beach and Marina Beach.
Explore more of India
Bengaluru is just one of the many places in India waiting to be explored after you've experienced Chennai. Around 274 kilometres away to the west, popular attractions include Meenakshi Temple, Museum of Art & Photography (MAP) and Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwara Temple.
Salem is another sought-after destination in India and is around 257 kilometres southwest of Chennai. No trip is complete without seeing ISKCON, Paravasa Ulagam Water Theme Park and Kailasanathar Temple.