Travelling from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know
The timezone in Chennai is UTC+5:30, which is four hours 30 minutes behind Brisbane.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your BNE to MAA flight.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as January. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Brisbane Airport to Chennai Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Stopovers between BNE and MAA include:
Changi International Airport
Dubai Airport
Hong Kong International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Chennai Airport (MAA)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Brisbane Airport to Chennai Airport flight is 237 €. A return ticket is currently 466 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To score cheap tickets from BNE to MAA, book in advance. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Brisbane Airport to Chennai Airport is easy if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares throughout the month and bag a great deal.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from BNE to MAA by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Find the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Brisbane Airport to Chennai Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Brisbane Airport (BNE)
Of the flights that depart from Brisbane Airport, 66.16% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Brisbane to Brisbane Airport is approximately 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 30 minutes.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near BNE. Whether you have an early flight from Brisbane Airport to Chennai Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)
If you have a late Brisbane Airport to Chennai Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these accommodation options near MAA:
Hit the road running by picking up a Chennai Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Avis, Europcar or North Car Hire to explore Chennai and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Chennai Airport about three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai
Chennai Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from central Chennai. The drive time takes around 45 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 50 minutes.
When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Brisbane Airport to Chennai Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Chennai. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Chennai is May, with the temperature ranging between 28ºC (82ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Book your flights from Brisbane Airport to Chennai Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BNE to MAA in January. Temperatures average between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) then.
Explore more of India
You've done Chennai, now it's time to explore more of India. Travel about 290 kilometres west to Bengaluru to tick off its must-visit sights. From Bangalore Palace to Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 434 kilometres south-west of Chennai, Coimbatore is another essential stop in India. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Marudamalai Temple, Perur Pateeswarar Temple and Vellingiri Hill Temple.