Travelling from Albuquerque Airport (ABQ) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know
Chennai is 12 hours 30 minutes ahead of Albuquerque and observes the UTC+5:30 timezone.
Your ABQ to MAA flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months such as October, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Albuquerque Airport (ABQ) to Chennai Airport (MAA)
Right now, $1,241 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Albuquerque Airport to Chennai Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $3,271. Remember that fares could change due to availability when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from ABQ to MAA, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the lowest price across the month when looking for a flight from Albuquerque Airport to Chennai Airport.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from ABQ to MAA by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.
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Handy information about Albuquerque Airport (ABQ)
ABQ's address is 2200 Sunport Blvd. SE.
85% of flights departing from Albuquerque Airport touch down at their destination according to schedule. With its strong performance rating, you're unlikely to face delays when flying out of ABQ.
Albuquerque Airport is about 13 kilometres from central Albuquerque. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes when using public transport.
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Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)
If you're getting in on a late Albuquerque Airport to Chennai Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near MAA:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Chennai Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Avis, Europcar or North Car Rental and discover more of Chennai and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Chennai Airport around three weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai
Chennai Airport is roughly 21 kilometres from central Chennai. The drive time takes about 35 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour.
When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)
January is the most popular month for flights from Albuquerque Airport to Chennai Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Chennai in September.
Before locking in your flight from Albuquerque Airport to Chennai Airport, think about the type of weather you like. May is the warmest month in Chennai, with temperatures ranging from 28ºC to 37ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 21ºC and 28ºC. Look for cheap tickets from ABQ to MAA around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
You've visited Chennai, now it's time to discover other corners of India. Journey about 290 kilometres west to Bengaluru to check off its top sights. From Meenakshi Temple to Museum of Art & Photography (MAP) and Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwara Temple, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you want to check out another corner of India, head for Coimbatore, about 434 kilometres south-west of Chennai. Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park, Siruvani Falls and Dam and Sri Ranganathar Temple are key highlights.