Flying from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know
Chennai's timezone is UTC+5:30, making Chennai five hours 30 minutes ahead of Lisbon.
Your LIS to MAA flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months such as June, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Lisbon Portela Airport to Chennai Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between LIS and MAA include:
Abu Dhabi International Airport
Dubai Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to Chennai Airport (MAA)
At the moment, $532 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Lisbon Portela Airport to Chennai Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $1,021. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
To score cheap tickets from LIS to MAA, book in advance. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price in each month when searching for your flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Chennai Airport.
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Secure the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Chennai Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
64.1% of flights departing from Lisbon Portela Airport reach their destination on time.
To get to Lisbon Portela Airport from central Lisbon, it takes around 20 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Chennai Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to LIS:
Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Lisbon Portela Airport to Chennai Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MAA instead:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Chennai Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Avis, Europcar or North Car Hire to explore Chennai and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Chennai Airport about three weeks before your travel date.
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.
It takes roughly 50 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Chennai Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Chennai. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Chennai is May, with the temperature ranging between 28ºC and 37ºC. Lock in your flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Chennai Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 21ºC and 28ºC. Look for cheap tickets from LIS to MAA sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
Chennai has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of India just waiting to be discovered. About 290 kilometres west of Chennai, a visit to Bengaluru will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like Bangalore Palace, Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore.
Coimbatore is another standout destination in India and is around 434 kilometres south-west of Chennai. No journey is complete without a visit to Marudamalai Temple, Perur Pateeswarar Temple and Vellingiri Hill Temple.