Traveling from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know
The timezone in Chennai is UTC+5:30, which is four hours 30 minutes ahead of Milan.
To ensure you get on your MXP to MAA flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Traveling during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Milano Malpensa Airport to Chennai Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Stopovers between MXP and MAA include:
Dubai Airport
Abu Dhabi International Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Chennai Airport (MAA)
Currently, AED 905 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Milano Malpensa Airport to Chennai Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is AED 1,737. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
To score cheap tickets from MXP to MAA, book in advance. Airlines generally offer their best fares when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the lowest price in every month when looking for a flight from Milano Malpensa Airport to Chennai Airport.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Select your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Chennai Airport.
Handy information about Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Milano Malpensa Airport, 68.23% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To get to Milano Malpensa Airport from central Milan, it'll take around 45 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 48 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to MXP? If you're boarding an early flight from Milano Malpensa Airport to Chennai Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)
If you're getting in on a late Milano Malpensa Airport to Chennai Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near MAA:
Grab a Chennai Airport rental car and discover Chennai and beyond with your own set of wheels. Avis, Europcar and North Car Rental are popular providers you can book with here.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Chennai Airport around three weeks ahead.
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 kilometers away.
If you're traveling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 50 minutes.
When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Milano Malpensa Airport to Chennai Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Chennai. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Milano Malpensa Airport to Chennai Airport for May if you want to visit Chennai during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 28ºC (82ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from MXP to MAA in January if you like traveling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) on average.
Explore more of India
Chennai is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of India just waiting to be explored. About 290 kilometers west of Chennai, a visit to Bengaluru will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Bangalore Palace, Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore.
Around 434 kilometers south-west of Chennai, Coimbatore is another essential stop in India. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Marudamalai Temple, Perur Pateeswarar Temple and Vellingiri Hill Temple.