Flying from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport (IAH) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know
The timezone in Chennai is UTC+5:30, which is 11 hours 30 minutes ahead of Houston.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your IAH to MAA flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport to Chennai Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Stopovers between IAH and MAA include:
London Heathrow Airport
Dubai Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport (IAH) to Chennai Airport (MAA)
At the moment, $1,060 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport to Chennai Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $1,769. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's usually smart to book as early as possible if you want to find cheap tickets from IAH to MAA. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Finding cheap flights from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport to Chennai Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares throughout the month and bag a great deal.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from IAH to MAA.
Discover the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport to Chennai Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport (IAH)
IAH is located at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
Of all flights leaving Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport, 79% touch down on time at their destination.
To get to Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport from central Houston, it'll take about 30 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel near IAH? If you're boarding an early flight from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport to Chennai Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport to Chennai Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MAA instead:
Pick up a Chennai Airport rental car and explore Chennai and beyond with your own wheels. Avis, Europcar and North Car Rental are popular providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Chennai Airport around three weeks before your travel date.
When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)
The quietest month for a flight from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport to Chennai Airport is September, while January is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Chennai based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Lock in your flight from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport to Chennai Airport for May if you'd like to explore Chennai during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 28ºC and 37ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 21ºC and 28ºC. Search for cheap tickets from IAH to MAA sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of India
You've visited Chennai, now it's time to discover other parts of India. Journey around 290 kilometres west to Bengaluru to check off its leading sights. From Meenakshi Temple to Museum of Art & Photography (MAP) and Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwara Temple, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you're ready to explore another well-known destination in 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 highlights.