Travelling from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST): what you need to know
Istanbul is two hours 30 minutes behind Chennai and follows the UTC+3 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to catch your MAA to IST flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Chennai Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. These are the top stopovers between MAA and IST:
Hamad International Airport
Dubai Airport
Bahrain International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Chennai Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight is $369. A return plane ticket right now is $649. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from MAA to IST, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport across the month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Chennai Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport.
Handy information about Chennai Airport (MAA)
Of all flights departing from Chennai Airport, 76.04% touch down on time at their destination.
To reach Chennai Airport from central Chennai, it takes around 45 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel near MAA? If you're boarding an early flight from Chennai Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
If you're arriving on a late Chennai Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these options near IST:
Travel at your own pace with an Istanbul Ataturk Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Hit, Avec car rentals or Eren Rent a Car and find adventure across Istanbul and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Istanbul Ataturk Airport about two weeks before travelling.
Getting from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to central Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport is roughly 48 kilometres from the centre of Istanbul. The drive time takes around 50 minutes.
Getting there on public transport takes about 1 hour 45 minutes.
When to fly to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
April is the busiest month for flights from Chennai Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Istanbul in February.
Book your flight from Chennai Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport for August if you'd like to explore Istanbul during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC and 30ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from MAA to IST in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 2ºC and 11ºC on average.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Ankara is just one of the many places in Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be discovered after you've seen Istanbul. Around 354 kilometres away to the east, well-known attractions include Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Genclik Park.
Around 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul, Izmir is another favourite stop in Türkiye (Turkey). Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Kordonboyu, Kadifekale Castle and Konak Square.
