Travelling from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know
Chennai is one hour 30 minutes behind Ho Chi Minh City and follows the UTC+5:30 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your SGN to MAA flight.
Flying during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Chennai Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between SGN and MAA include:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Changi International Airport
Suvarnabhumi Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Chennai Airport (MAA)
$171 is the best price for a one-way Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Chennai Airport flight. A return flight starts from $360. These fares can change based on availability and demand.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from SGN to MAA if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird deals.
Getting cheap flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Chennai Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares throughout the month and bag a great deal.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from SGN to MAA.
Discover the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Chennai Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
66.42% of flights that take off from Tan Son Nhat International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
To get to Tan Son Nhat International Airport from central Ho Chi Minh City, it'll take about 15 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 5 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of roughly 45 minutes when using public transport.
Have an early flight from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Chennai Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to SGN:
Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)
Reserve a hotel close to MAA if you're catching a late Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Chennai Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Get your adventure underway 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.
Reserving your ride from Chennai Airport around three weeks in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai
Chennai Airport to the centre of Chennai has a drive time of about 45 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Chennai Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Chennai. If you want a quieter vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Chennai Airport for May if you'd like to explore Chennai during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 28ºC (82ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from SGN to MAA in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) on average.
Explore more of India
Bengaluru is just one of the many cities in India waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Chennai. Around 290 kilometres away to the west, popular attractions include Bangalore Palace, Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore.
If you're eager to discover another major destination in India, head for Coimbatore, about 434 kilometres south-west of Chennai. Marudamalai Temple, Perur Pateeswarar Temple and Vellingiri Hill Temple are highlights.
