Travelling from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Seychelles Airport (SEZ): what you need to know
The timezone in Victoria is UTC+4, which is one hour 30 minutes behind Chennai.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your MAA to SEZ flight.
Flying during a peak time such as January? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Chennai Airport to Seychelles Airport. Here are the top stopovers between MAA and SEZ:
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
Zayed International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Seychelles Airport (SEZ)
Currently, $424 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Chennai Airport to Seychelles Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $848. Remember that fares can change due to demand when booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from MAA to SEZ if you book ahead. Airlines often have some amazing early bird rates.
Getting cheap flights from Chennai Airport to Seychelles Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices throughout the month and score a great deal.
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Tailor your flights with filters. Select your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Chennai Airport to Seychelles Airport.
Handy information about Chennai Airport (MAA)
When it comes to Chennai Airport's on-time performance, 76% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central Chennai to Chennai Airport is around 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour.
Get your holiday off to a relaxed start by staying near MAA. Whether you're catching an early flight from Chennai Airport to Seychelles Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Seychelles Airport (SEZ)
If you're landing on a late Chennai Airport to Seychelles Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these accommodation options near SEZ:
Travel at your own pace with a Seychelles Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Thrifty, Absolute Cars or Sixt and venture far and wide through Victoria and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Seychelles Airport around two weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Seychelles Airport (SEZ) to central Victoria
From Seychelles Airport, Victoria is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Seychelles Airport (SEZ)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Chennai Airport to Seychelles Airport. January is the most popular month to head to Victoria. If you want a quieter vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Victoria is April, with the temperature ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your flights from Chennai Airport to Seychelles Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MAA to SEZ in July. Temperatures average between 23ºC (73ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) then.