Travelling from Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport (ELQ) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know
The timezone in Chennai is UTC+5:30, which is two hours 30 minutes ahead of Gassim.
To ensure you get on your ELQ to MAA flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak month like January? Public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport to Chennai Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between ELQ and MAA:
Sharjah International Airport
Abu Dhabi International Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport (ELQ) to Chennai Airport (MAA)
At the moment, $174 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport to Chennai Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $514. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's a good idea to book in advance if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from ELQ to MAA. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport to Chennai Airport across each month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from ELQ to MAA.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport to Chennai Airport.
Handy information about Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport (ELQ)
Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport maintains a strong on-time record, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from ELQ land at their destination as scheduled 91.0% of the time.
Central Gassim to Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport is approximately 31 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport to Chennai Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near MAA instead:
Grab a Chennai Airport rental car and explore Chennai and beyond with your own wheels. Avis, Europcar and North Car Hire are popular outlets you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle from Chennai Airport around three weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
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.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport to Chennai Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Chennai. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
Before locking in your flight from Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport to Chennai Airport, think about the type of weather you like. May is the warmest month in Chennai, with the temperature ranging from 28ºC (82ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ELQ to MAA in January. Temperatures average between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) then.
Explore more of India
Bengaluru is just one of the many places in India waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Chennai. Around 290 kilometres away to the west, its best attractions include Bangalore Palace, Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore.
Coimbatore is another essential stop in India and is around 434 kilometres south-west of Chennai. No journey is complete without a visit to Marudamalai Temple, Perur Pateeswarar Temple and Vellingiri Hill Temple.