Flying from Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know
The timezone in Chennai is UTC+5:30, which is two hours 30 minutes behind Wuhan.
To ensure you catch your WUH to MAA flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH) to Chennai Airport (MAA)
Rs80,027 is the lowest price for a one-way Wuhan Tianhe International Airport to Chennai Airport flight. Return flights start from Rs181,236. These fares may change based on availability.
It's usually best to book as early as possible if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from WUH to MAA. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price across every month when searching for a flight from Wuhan Tianhe International Airport to Chennai Airport.
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Handy information about Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH)
WUH is located at Tianhe St.
84.35% of flights departing from Wuhan Tianhe International Airport land at their destination according to schedule. With its strong on-time stats, you're unlikely to experience delays when setting off from WUH.
To reach Wuhan Tianhe International Airport from central Wuhan, it takes around 45 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking an early flight from Wuhan Tianhe International Airport to Chennai Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near WUH:
Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Wuhan Tianhe International Airport to Chennai Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MAA instead:
Pick up a Chennai Airport rental car and explore Chennai and beyond with your own wheels. Avis, Europcar and North Car Hire are popular outlets to choose from here.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Chennai Airport about three weeks before travelling.
Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai
From Chennai Airport, Chennai is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 45 minutes to drive to the centre.
Travelling on public transport takes about 50 minutes.
When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Wuhan Tianhe International Airport to Chennai Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Chennai. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Chennai is May, with temperatures ranging between 28ºC and 37ºC. Lock in your flights from Wuhan Tianhe International Airport to Chennai Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from WUH to MAA in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 21ºC and 28ºC on average.
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, popular attractions include Bangalore Palace, Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore.
If you're interested in discovering another corner of India, consider Coimbatore, roughly 434 kilometres south-west of Chennai. Marudamalai Temple, Perur Pateeswarar Temple and Vellingiri Hill Temple are among the biggest draws.
