Travelling from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Lien Khuong Airport (DLI): what you need to know
The timezone in Dalat is UTC+7, which is one hour 30 minutes ahead of Chennai.
Your MAA to DLI flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Lien Khuong Airport (DLI)
At the moment, $633 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Chennai Airport to Lien Khuong Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $1,141. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
To score cheap tickets from MAA to DLI, book ahead. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport to Lien Khuong Airport across every month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
Save time searching for cheap flights from MAA to DLI by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Secure the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Chennai Airport to Lien Khuong Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Chennai Airport (MAA)
76.04% of flights that depart Chennai Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Chennai Airport is around 19 kilometres from central Chennai. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 50 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near MAA? If you've booked an early flight from Chennai Airport to Lien Khuong Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Lien Khuong Airport (DLI)
Consider booking a hotel near DLI if you're on a late Chennai Airport to Lien Khuong Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Lien Khuong Airport (DLI) to central Dalat
From Lien Khuong Airport, Dalat is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 40 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to Lien Khuong Airport (DLI)
July is the most popular month for flights from Chennai Airport to Lien Khuong Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Dalat in April.
When reserving your flight from Chennai Airport to Lien Khuong Airport, consider the type of weather you like. March is the warmest month in Dalat, with the temperature ranging from 14ºC to 32ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MAA to DLI in January. Temperatures average between 12ºC and 26ºC then.
Explore more of Vietnam
Dalat is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Vietnam you'll want to see. Around 209 kilometres south-west of Dalat, a visit to Biên Hòa will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Tú Phong Lan, Vinh Dư and mieu binh da.
Can Tho is another sought-after destination in Vietnam and is around 370 kilometres south-west of Dalat. No trip is complete without a visit to Cai Rang Floating Market, Ong Temple and Can Tho Museum.