Flying from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know
The timezone in Chennai is UTC+5:30, which is five hours 30 minutes ahead of Birmingham.
Your BHX to MAA flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're traveling internationally.
During popular months such as June, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're traveling during peak periods in general.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Birmingham International Airport to Chennai Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between BHX and MAA:
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Chennai Airport (MAA)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Birmingham International Airport to Chennai Airport flight is AED 1,026. A round-trip fare is currently AED 2,717. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To find cheap tickets from BHX to MAA, book ahead. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Birmingham International Airport to Chennai Airport is easy if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across the month and snap up a great deal.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from BHX to MAA by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Birmingham International Airport to Chennai Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
65.48% of flights that take off from Birmingham International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Birmingham International Airport is around 24 kilometers from central Birmingham. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the center, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to BHX? If you're boarding an early flight from Birmingham International Airport to Chennai Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)
Reserve a hotel near MAA if you're catching a late Birmingham International Airport to Chennai Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Chennai Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Avis, Europcar or North Car Rental to explore Chennai and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Chennai Airport about three weeks in advance.
Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai
From Chennai Airport, Chennai is approximately 19 kilometers away. It takes around 45 minutes to reach the center by car.
It typically takes 50 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Birmingham International Airport to Chennai Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Chennai. If you like a quieter vibe, go in April.
When reserving your flight from Birmingham International Airport to Chennai Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. May is the warmest month in Chennai, with temperatures ranging from 28ºC (82ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from BHX to MAA in January if you like traveling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) on average.
Explore more of India
Bengaluru is just one of the many cities in India waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Chennai. Around 290 kilometers away to the west, its top attractions include Bangalore Palace, Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore.
If you're interested in discovering another major stop in India, consider Coimbatore, about 434 kilometers south-west of Chennai. Marudamalai Temple, Perur Pateeswarar Temple and Vellingiri Hill Temple are the start of reasons to visit.
