Flying from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT): what you need to know
The timezone in Tokyo is UTC+9, which is three hours 30 minutes ahead of Chennai.
Your MAA to NRT flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like January. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Chennai Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Top stopovers between MAA and NRT include:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
Hong Kong Intl Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Chennai Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport flight is $371. A round-trip fare is currently $685. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from MAA to NRT, book early. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap flights from Chennai Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares across each month and land a great deal.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from MAA to NRT.
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Handy information about Chennai Airport (MAA)
Of the departures from Chennai Airport, 76% arrive on time at their destination.
To reach Chennai Airport from central Chennai, it takes around 35 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport usually takes 1 hour.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to MAA? If you're boarding an early flight from Chennai Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT)
If you're coming in on a late Chennai Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these accommodation options near NRT:
Grab a Tokyo Narita Airport rental car and discover Tokyo and beyond with your own wheels. Airport Car Rental, JDM Rent a car and Miki Car Rental are top outlets you can book with here.
Reserving your ride from Tokyo Narita Airport around four weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT) to central Tokyo
You'll find NRT at 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
Tokyo Narita Airport to central Tokyo has a drive time of about 1 hour 5 minutes. It's approximately 56 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 1 hour.
When to fly to Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT)
The quietest month for a flight from Chennai Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport is March, while May is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Tokyo based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Tokyo is August, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your flights from Chennai Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MAA to NRT around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Japan
You've done Tokyo, now it's time to explore other corners of Japan. Journey about 402 kilometres west to Osaka to tick off its popular sights. From Dotonbori to Osaka Castle and Universal Studios Japan, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Nagoya is another favourite destination in Japan and is around 257 kilometres west of Tokyo. No trip is complete without seeing Nagoya Castle, Ninomaru Garden and Sky Promenade.