Travelling from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know
The timezone in Chennai is UTC+5:30, which is two hours 30 minutes behind Xiamen.
Your XMN to MAA flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months such as April, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) to Chennai Airport (MAA)
At the moment, Rs64,696 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport to Chennai Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs169,274. Remember that fares may change due to availability when booking.
It's often best to book early if you're looking for cheap tickets from XMN to MAA. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price in every month when looking for your flight from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport to Chennai Airport.
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Handy information about Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN)
You'll find XMN at 117 Xiangyun 1st Rd.
84.03% of flights leaving Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport land at their destination on schedule. Given its solid on-time performance, you're unlikely to experience delays when jetting out of XMN.
Central Xiamen to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport is around 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Need a convenient hotel close to XMN? If you're catching an early flight from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport to Chennai Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport to Chennai Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MAA instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Chennai Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Avis, Europcar or North Car Hire and explore beyond Chennai's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Chennai Airport about three weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai
Chennai Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from central Chennai. Driving there takes about 45 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport to Chennai Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Chennai. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport to Chennai Airport for May if you want to go to Chennai during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 28ºC and 37ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 21ºC and 28ºC. Search for cheap tickets from XMN to MAA around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
Bengaluru is just one of the many places in India waiting to be explored after you've experienced Chennai. Around 290 kilometres away to the west, popular attractions include Bangalore Palace, Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore.
If you're ready to explore another great destination in India, head for Coimbatore, roughly 434 kilometres south-west of Chennai. Marudamalai Temple, Perur Pateeswarar Temple and Vellingiri Hill Temple are among its highlights.
