Flying from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know
Chennai is 11 hours 30 minutes ahead of Edmonton and follows the UTC+5:30 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your YEG to MAA flight.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Chennai Airport (MAA)
At the moment, Rs159,415 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Edmonton International Airport to Chennai Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs322,128. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from YEG to MAA if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Edmonton International Airport to Chennai Airport across each month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from YEG to MAA.
Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Edmonton International Airport to Chennai Airport.
Handy information about Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
69.55% of flights departing from Edmonton International Airport make it to their destination on time.
Edmonton International Airport is around 32 kilometres from central Edmonton. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport.
Booked an early flight from Edmonton International Airport to Chennai Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to YEG:
Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)
Reserve a hotel close to MAA if you have a late Edmonton International Airport to Chennai Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Explore without limits with a Chennai Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Avis, Europcar or North Car Hire and chase adventure across Chennai and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Chennai Airport about three weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai
Chennai Airport to central Chennai has a drive time of around 45 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 50 minutes.
When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)
July is the busiest month for flights from Edmonton International Airport to Chennai Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Chennai in April.
Lock in your flight from Edmonton International Airport to Chennai Airport for May if you'd like to explore Chennai during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 28ºC and 37ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from YEG 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
You've done Chennai, now it's time to explore other parts of India. Journey about 290 kilometres west to Bengaluru to check off its leading attractions. From Bangalore Palace to Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 434 kilometres south-west of Chennai, Coimbatore is another favourite stop in India. No visit is complete without checking out Marudamalai Temple, Perur Pateeswarar Temple and Vellingiri Hill Temple.
