Flying from Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know
The timezone in Chennai is UTC+5:30, which is one hour 30 minutes behind Ho Chi Minh City.
Leave plenty of time to catch your SGN to MAA flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as June, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Chennai Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Stopovers between SGN and MAA include:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
Singapore Changi Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN) to Chennai Airport (MAA)
At the moment, Rs37,277 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Chennai Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs73,290. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from SGN to MAA, book in advance. Airlines usually offer their best fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Chennai Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest prices across the month and land a great deal.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from SGN to MAA by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Chennai Airport.
Handy information about Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN)
Of all flights leaving Ho Chi Minh City Airport, 61% arrive on time at their destination.
Central Ho Chi Minh City to Ho Chi Minh City Airport is approximately 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
The trip when using public transport will take about 1 hour.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to SGN? If you've booked an early flight from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Chennai Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Chennai Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MAA instead:
Pick up a Chennai Airport rental car and discover Chennai and beyond with your own wheels. Avis, Europcar and North Car Rental are top outlets you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from Chennai Airport about three weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai
Chennai Airport is approximately 21 kilometres from central Chennai. The drive time takes around 35 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour.
When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)
January is the most popular month for flights from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Chennai Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Chennai in September.
When reserving your flight from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Chennai Airport, consider the type of weather you like. May is the warmest month in Chennai, with temperatures ranging from 28ºC to 37ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from SGN to MAA in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 21ºC and 28ºC on average.
Explore more of India
You've done Chennai, now it's time to discover more of India. Travel around 290 kilometres west to Bengaluru to tick off its must-visit sights. From Meenakshi Temple to Museum of Art & Photography (MAP) and Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwara Temple, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 434 kilometres south-west of Chennai, Coimbatore is another essential stop in India. No visit is complete without checking out Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park, Siruvani Falls and Dam and Sri Ranganathar Temple.