Flying from Vancouver to Chennai Airport (MAA): What you need to know
Planning your flight from Vancouver to Chennai Airport (MAA) begins with finding the right airport to start your journey from. Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH) and Abbotsford Airport (YXX) are your main options in Vancouver.
The timezone in Chennai is UTC+5:30, which is 12 hours 30 minutes ahead of Vancouver. Chennai Airport is located in Chennai.
To ensure you get on your flight from Vancouver to MAA, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During high season, expect longer queues and arrive earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
YVR is about 14 kilometers from central Vancouver. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the center, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Vancouver to Chennai Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by staying at one of these hotels close to Vancouver International Airport:
71.77% of flights departing from Vancouver International Airport reach their destination on time.
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
On public transport, you can travel from central Vancouver to CXH in around 15 minutes. The terminal is roughly 2 kilometers away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 5 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your Vancouver to MAA flight? Unwind in a hotel near Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport before your vacation officially begins. These stays are calling your name:
Abbotsford Airport (YXX)
The trip to YXX from the center of Vancouver is around 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport. If you're in a car, it'll take you about 1 hour to cover the 64 kilometers or so.
Set yourself up for a smooth departure — stay close to Abbotsford Airport and know you'll be at the terminal with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early Vancouver to Chennai Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights land as expected. At YXX, that rate is 67.97%.
About Chennai Airport (MAA)
Have a late flight from Vancouver to Chennai Airport? Don't let it hijack your sleep schedule. Check in to one of these hotels near MAA and shut your eyes sooner:
Travel at your own speed with a Chennai Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Avis, Europcar or North Car Rental and discover more of Chennai and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your Vancouver to Chennai Airport flight.
Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai
The center of Chennai is around 16 kilometers from Chennai Airport. Travel times by car rental or cab will vary depending on time of day, so do some research before you go.
Traveling on public transport typically takes 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Chennai Airport (MAA)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Chennai Airport is AED 1,452. For a return flight on this route, the best price is AED 3,450. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Vancouver to MAA. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest Vancouver to Chennai Airport tickets throughout the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
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The best time to fly from Vancouver to Chennai Airport (MAA)
July is the most popular month for flights from Vancouver to Chennai Airport (MAA). Plan your visit to Chennai in April for a more laid-back experience.
Lock in a Vancouver to MAA flight ticket departing in May if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Chennai to range from 28ºC (82ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Vancouver to Chennai Airport in January when temperatures are between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
More about Chennai
After booking your flight from Vancouver to Chennai Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Chennai:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to start. Meenakshi Temple, Marina beach and Wildlife photography tours -Naturographers are top attractions which should feature on every Chennai itinerary.
Explore more of India
You've seen Chennai, now it's time to discover other parts of India. Journey about 274 kilometers west to Bengaluru to check off its leading sights. From Meenakshi Temple to Museum of Art & Photography and Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwara Temple, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Salem is another well-known destination in India and is around 257 kilometers south-west of Chennai. No journey is complete without dropping by Meenakshi Amman Kovil, ISKCON and Eco Trekking (Starting Point).
