Travelling from Houston to Chennai Airport (MAA): What you need to know
Houston has a couple of airports where you can set off on your adventure. Check out your options for booking a flight from Houston to Chennai Airport (MAA) leaving from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) or William P. Hobby Airport (HOU).
Chennai Airport is located in Chennai. The city runs on the UTC+5:30 timezone and is ten hours 30 minutes ahead of Houston.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Houston to MAA. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the mad dash to your gate.
Longer lines at security and check-in are likely if you're flying during high season, so give yourself a little extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Houston
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Houston to MAA. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). Make a stop (and maybe make your fare cheaper) by passing through one of these popular options:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
The journey from central Houston to IAH takes about 50 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 27 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a relaxed start to your journey? Stay near George Bush Intercontinental Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Houston to Chennai Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are just what you're after:
When it comes to the on-time performance of George Bush Intercontinental Airport, data shows 78.42% of flights complete their journey on time.
IAH's address is 16930 JFK Boulevard.
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
HOU is about 19 kilometres from central Houston. It'll take 20 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 40 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your Houston to MAA flight? Unwind in a hotel near William P. Hobby Airport before your adventure officially begins. These stays have your key waiting:
The majority of flights that depart William P. Hobby Airport land at their destination within the expected time frame. It maintains a strong on-time performance rate of 81.06%.
You'll find HOU at 7800 Airport Boulevard.
About Chennai Airport (MAA)
Have a late flight from Houston to Chennai Airport? Don't let it hijack your sleep schedule. Check in to one of these hotels near MAA and be in snooze mode sooner:
Grab a Chennai Airport rental car and explore Chennai and beyond with your own set of wheels. Avis, Europcar and North Car Hire are popular outlets you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your Houston to Chennai Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai
Chennai Airport is around 16 kilometres from central Chennai. How long it takes to get to the centre by cab or car hire depends on the time of day. Do some research before you go.
Travelling by public transport typically takes 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to Chennai Airport (MAA)
$670 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Houston to Chennai Airport. A return flight starts from $1,456. These fares can change based on demand.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Houston to MAA if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some great early bird discounts.
Cheap Houston to Chennai Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across each month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Houston to Chennai Airport (MAA)
Think about the pace you're looking for when deciding the best time to fly. April is the quietest month to visit Chennai. July is when most people book flights from Houston to Chennai Airport (MAA), which may be perfect if you're after more excitement.
Lock in a Houston to MAA flight ticket departing in May if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Chennai to range from 28ºC (82ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Houston to Chennai Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
More about Chennai
Once you've booked your flight from Houston to Chennai Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Chennai:
You'll find loads of exciting things to do in Chennai when you're ready to go sightseeing. Kick off your itinerary at Meenakshi Temple followed by Marina beach and Wildlife photography tours -Naturographers.
Explore more of India
You've seen Chennai, now it's time to explore other parts of India. Travel around 274 kilometres west to Bengaluru to check off its top sights. From Meenakshi Temple to Museum of Art & Photography and Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwara Temple, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 257 kilometres south-west of Chennai, Salem is another favourite stop in India. Start your sightseeing at Meenakshi Amman Kovil, ISKCON and Eco Trekking (Starting Point).
