Traveling from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG): what you need to know
The timezone in Rio De Janeiro is UTC-3, which is eight hours 30 minutes behind Chennai.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport with enough time to board your MAA to GIG flight.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Chennai Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here's where you can stop between MAA and GIG:
Dubai Airport
Frankfurt Airport
London Heathrow Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
At the moment, AED 3,725 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Chennai Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is AED 5,257. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from MAA to GIG if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird rates.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price in each month when searching for a flight from Chennai Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.
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Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Chennai Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.
Handy information about Chennai Airport (MAA)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Chennai Airport, data shows 76.04% of flights complete their journey on time.
Chennai Airport is around 19 kilometers from central Chennai. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the center, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of about 50 minutes when using public transport.
Need a convenient hotel near MAA? If you're catching an early flight from Chennai Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
If you're arriving on a late Chennai Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near GIG:
Pick up a Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport rental car and explore Rio De Janeiro and beyond with your own set of wheels. Foco, Localiza and Movida are leading providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport around four weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) to central Rio De Janeiro
From Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport, Rio De Janeiro is approximately 18 kilometers away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the center driving.
If you're traveling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Chennai Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Rio De Janeiro. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in May.
Lock in your flight from Chennai Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport for February if you'd like to go to Rio De Janeiro during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
July has average temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MAA to GIG sometime around then if you like traveling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Brazil
Sao Paulo is just one of the many places in Brazil waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Rio De Janeiro. Around 354 kilometers away to the west, well-known attractions include Sao Paulo Museum of Art, Ibirapuera Park and Paulista Avenue.
Around 338 kilometers north of Rio De Janeiro, Belo Horizonte is another favorite stop in Brazil. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Abilio Barreto Historical Museum, Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro.
