Travelling from Hanoi Airport (HAN) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know
Chennai is one hour 30 minutes behind Hanoi and follows the UTC+5:30 timezone.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your HAN to MAA flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Hanoi Airport to Chennai Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Stopovers between HAN and MAA include:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
Kolkata Airport
Handy information about Hanoi Airport (HAN)
72% of flights that take off from Hanoi Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
To reach Hanoi Airport from central Hanoi, it'll take around 40 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 31 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport usually takes 1 hour.
Looking for a handy hotel close to HAN? If you've booked an early flight from Hanoi Airport to Chennai Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Hanoi Airport to Chennai Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MAA instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Chennai Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Avis, Europcar or North Car Rental and experience the lesser-explored corners of Chennai and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Chennai Airport around three weeks ahead.
When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)
The quietest month for a flight from Hanoi Airport to Chennai Airport is September, while January is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Chennai based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Lock in your flight from Hanoi Airport to Chennai Airport for May if you'd like to go to Chennai during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 28ºC (82ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from HAN to MAA in January. Average temperatures are between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) then.
Explore more of India
You've visited Chennai, now it's time to explore more of India. Travel about 290 kilometres west to Bengaluru to tick off its leading attractions. From Meenakshi Temple to Museum of Art & Photography (MAP) and Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwara Temple, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Coimbatore is another favourite destination in India and is around 434 kilometres south-west of Chennai. No trip is complete without visiting Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park, Siruvani Falls and Dam and Sri Ranganathar Temple.