Travelling from Bahrain International Airport (BAH) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Bahrain International Airport to Chennai Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 4 hours 40 minutes.
The timezone in Chennai is UTC+5:30, which is two hours 30 minutes ahead of Manama.
Choose from 14 weekly Bahrain International Airport to Chennai Airport flights. The 13:30 departure with Gulf Air is the earliest available. Gulf Air operates the last service of the day at 22:00.
To ensure you catch your BAH to MAA flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Gulf Air has direct flights from Bahrain International Airport to Chennai Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Chennai — and maybe even more of India if you have time.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Gulf Air.
Gulf Air is the most punctual carrier operating BAH to MAA flights. An impressive 93.88% of its departures on this route land on time.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Bahrain International Airport to Chennai Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between BAH and MAA include:
Dubai Airport
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
Abu Dhabi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bahrain International Airport (BAH) to Chennai Airport (MAA)
At the moment, 97 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Bahrain International Airport to Chennai Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 219 €. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
Get cheap tickets from BAH to MAA by booking five months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
Plan your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Bahrain International Airport to Chennai Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from BAH to MAA by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
Find the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Bahrain International Airport to Chennai Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Bahrain International Airport (BAH)
Bahrain International Airport scores top marks for its on-time performance. 85.53% of flights that take off from BAH land on time.
Bahrain International Airport is around 8 kilometres from central Manama. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of about 45 minutes when using public transport.
Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near BAH. Whether you're taking an early flight from Bahrain International Airport to Chennai Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Bahrain International Airport to Chennai Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near MAA instead:
Pick up a Chennai Airport rental car and explore Chennai and beyond with your own set of wheels. Avis, Europcar and North Car Hire are top providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Chennai Airport around three weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai
Chennai Airport is roughly 19 kilometres from central Chennai. Driving there takes about 45 minutes.
Travelling by public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Bahrain International Airport to Chennai Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Chennai. If you're after a quieter vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Bahrain International Airport to Chennai Airport for May if you'd like to go to Chennai during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 28ºC (82ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from BAH to MAA in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) on average.
Explore more of India
Chennai has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of India waiting to be discovered. Around 290 kilometres west of Chennai, a trip to Bengaluru will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Bangalore Palace, Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore.
Around 434 kilometres south-west of Chennai, Coimbatore is another favourite stop in India. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Marudamalai Temple, Perur Pateeswarar Temple and Vellingiri Hill Temple.