Flying from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know
The timezone in Chennai is UTC+5:30, which is eight hours 30 minutes ahead of Santiago.
Your SCL to MAA flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Explore another city along the way or simply break up your flight with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Chennai Airport. Many passengers pass through London Heathrow Airport when flying between SCL and MAA.
How to find the cheapest flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to Chennai Airport (MAA)
Currently, Rs167,408 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Chennai Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs429,273. Remember that fares can change due to availability when booking.
To score cheap tickets from SCL to MAA, book in advance. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Chennai Airport throughout the month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from SCL to MAA.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Chennai Airport.
Handy information about Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
82.58% of flights leaving Arturo Merino Benitez Airport arrive at their destination on time. With its impressive on-time stats, you're unlikely to face delays when setting off from SCL.
Central Santiago to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport is around 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
The journey on public transport usually takes 1 hour 15 minutes.
Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near SCL. Whether you have an early flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Chennai Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)
If you have a late Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Chennai Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these options near MAA:
Explore without limits with a Chennai Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Avis, Europcar or North Car Hire and venture far and wide through Chennai and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Chennai Airport about three weeks in advance.
Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai
Chennai Airport to the centre of Chennai has a drive time of about 45 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)
July is the most popular month for flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Chennai Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Chennai in April.
Book your flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Chennai Airport for May if you want to visit Chennai during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 28ºC and 37ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 21ºC and 28ºC. Search for cheap tickets from SCL to MAA sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
Bengaluru is just one of the many cities in India waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Chennai. Around 290 kilometres away to the west, its best attractions include Bangalore Palace, Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore.
Coimbatore is another must-experience destination in India and is around 434 kilometres south-west of Chennai. No journey is complete without a visit to Marudamalai Temple, Perur Pateeswarar Temple and Vellingiri Hill Temple.
