Flying from Dresden International Airport (DRS) 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 Dresden.
Give yourself enough time to catch your DRS to MAA flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as April, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
If you want to discover a different city along the way, search for a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Dresden International Airport to Chennai Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Frankfurt Airport is a sought-after stop between DRS and MAA.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dresden International Airport (DRS) to Chennai Airport (MAA)
$1,168 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Dresden International Airport to Chennai Airport flight. A return flight starts at $1,003. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from DRS to MAA if you book early. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird rates.
Getting cheap flights from Dresden International Airport to Chennai Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices across every month and bag a great deal.
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Handy information about Dresden International Airport (DRS)
Dresden International Airport scores high marks for on-time performance. 84.36% of flights that depart DRS land on time.
Dresden International Airport is about 13 kilometres from central Dresden. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Dresden International Airport to Chennai Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to DRS:
Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)
Consider booking a hotel near MAA if you're taking a late Dresden International Airport to Chennai Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Chennai Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Avis, Europcar or North Car Hire and see more of Chennai and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from Chennai Airport about three weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai
Chennai Airport to central Chennai has a drive time of about 45 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)
July is the busiest month for flights from Dresden International Airport to Chennai Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Chennai in April.
Before locking in your flight from Dresden International Airport to Chennai Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. May is the warmest month in Chennai, with temperatures ranging from 28ºC (82ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from DRS to MAA in January. Average temperatures are between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) then.
Explore more of India
Chennai is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of India you'll want to see. Around 290 kilometres west of Chennai, a trip to Bengaluru will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like Bangalore Palace, Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore.
If you're interested in discovering another side of India, head for Coimbatore, about 434 kilometres south-west of Chennai. Marudamalai Temple, Perur Pateeswarar Temple and Vellingiri Hill Temple are key highlights.