Flying from Alice Springs Airport (ASP) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know
The timezone in Chennai is UTC+5:30, which is four hours behind Alice Springs.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport with enough time to board your ASP to MAA flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Alice Springs Airport (ASP) to Chennai Airport (MAA)
Currently, $2,181 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Alice Springs Airport to Chennai Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $3,077. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
It's a good idea to book as early as possible if you want to find cheap tickets from ASP to MAA. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Alice Springs Airport to Chennai Airport across every month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from ASP to MAA.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Alice Springs Airport to Chennai Airport.
Handy information about Alice Springs Airport (ASP)
Of the departures from Alice Springs Airport, 72.7% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Alice Springs Airport is about 14 kilometres from central Alice Springs. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Get your flight from Alice Springs Airport to Chennai Airport off to a stress-free start. Only a quick drive from ASP, book a night at Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters, an IHG Hotel and be well-rested for the journey ahead.
Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)
If you have a late Alice Springs Airport to Chennai Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near MAA:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Chennai Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Avis, Europcar or North Car Hire and see more of Chennai and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Chennai Airport about three weeks before travelling.
Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai
Chennai Airport is roughly 19 kilometres from the centre of Chennai. The drive time takes about 45 minutes.
Travelling on public transport will take you roughly 50 minutes.
When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)
July is the busiest month for flights from Alice Springs Airport to Chennai Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Chennai in April.
The warmest month in Chennai is May, with temperatures ranging between 28ºC and 37ºC. Lock in your flights from Alice Springs Airport to Chennai Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ASP to MAA in January. Temperatures average between 21ºC and 28ºC then.
Explore more of India
Chennai is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of India waiting to be explored. Around 290 kilometres west of Chennai, a visit to Bengaluru will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Bangalore Palace, Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore.
Around 434 kilometres south-west of Chennai, Coimbatore is another essential stop in India. No visit is complete without checking out Marudamalai Temple, Perur Pateeswarar Temple and Vellingiri Hill Temple.
