Flying from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO): what you need to know
The timezone in Rome is UTC+1, which is four hours 30 minutes behind Chennai.
Your MAA to FCO flight won't wait if you're 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 flying internationally.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Chennai Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between MAA and FCO:
Bahrain International Airport
Indira Gandhi International Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Chennai Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport flight is AED 836. A round-trip fare right now is AED 1,798. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
It's usually smart to book in advance if you want to get cheap tickets from MAA to FCO. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price across every month when searching for your flight from Chennai Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport.
Save time looking for cheap flights from MAA to FCO by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
Lock in the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Chennai Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Chennai Airport (MAA)
Of all flights leaving Chennai Airport, 76.04% touch down on time at their destination.
Central Chennai to Chennai Airport is approximately 19 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 45 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
You can expect a journey time of about 50 minutes when using public transport.
Need a convenient hotel near MAA? If you've booked an early flight from Chennai Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Consider staying in a hotel near FCO if you're on a late Chennai Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Surprice, RentSmart24 or Noleggiare and venture far and wide through Rome and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport around three weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to central Rome
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport is approximately 32 kilometers from the center of Rome. Driving there takes about 40 minutes.
When traveling on public transport, expect a journey of around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
August is the busiest month for flights from Chennai Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Rome in January.
When booking your flight from Chennai Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Rome, with the temperature ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MAA to FCO sometime around then if you like traveling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Italy
Milan is just one of the many places in Italy waiting to be explored once you've seen Rome. Around 483 kilometers away to the north-west, check out popular attractions including Grande Museo del Duomo di Milano, Milan Cathedral and The Last Supper Museum.
If you're ready to explore another major stop in Italy, consider Naples, about 193 kilometers south-east of Rome. National Archaeological Museum, Castel dell'Ovo and Royal Palace of Naples are among its highlights.