Travelling from Gimhae International Airport (PUS) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know
The timezone in Chennai is UTC+5:30, which is three hours 30 minutes behind Busan.
To ensure you catch your PUS to MAA flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak month such as August? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Gimhae International Airport to Chennai Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here are some options between PUS and MAA:
Changi International Airport
Suvarnabhumi Airport
Hong Kong International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Gimhae International Airport (PUS) to Chennai Airport (MAA)
$281 is the lowest price for a one-way Gimhae International Airport to Chennai Airport flight. A return flight starts at $584. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
It's often best to book in advance if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from PUS to MAA. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across the month when searching for a flight from Gimhae International Airport to Chennai Airport.
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Handy information about Gimhae International Airport (PUS)
78.19% of flights that take off from Gimhae International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Gimhae International Airport is around 11 kilometres from the centre of Busan. To help you work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This handy traveller tool will give you the fastest route and public transport alternatives.
Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes on public transport.
Booked an early flight from Gimhae International Airport to Chennai Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to PUS:
Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)
If you're landing on a late Gimhae International Airport to Chennai Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these hotels near MAA:
Pick up a Chennai Airport rental car and discover Chennai and beyond with your own set of wheels. Avis, Europcar and North Car Hire are top providers you can book with here.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Chennai Airport around three weeks before you set off.
Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai
Chennai Airport to central Chennai has a drive time of around 45 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Gimhae International Airport to Chennai Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Chennai. If you're after a quieter vibe, go in April.
When reserving your flight from Gimhae International Airport to Chennai Airport, think about the type of weather you like. May is the warmest month in Chennai, with temperatures ranging from 28ºC (82ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Look for cheap tickets from PUS to MAA sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
Chennai is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of India waiting to be explored. Around 290 kilometres west of Chennai, a trip to Bengaluru will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Bangalore Palace, Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore.
Coimbatore is another sought-after destination in India and is around 434 kilometres south-west of Chennai. No trip is complete without seeing Marudamalai Temple, Perur Pateeswarar Temple and Vellingiri Hill Temple.