Travelling from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know
The timezone in Chennai is UTC+5:30, which is two hours 30 minutes behind Beijing.
Give yourself enough time to catch your PEK to MAA flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time such as April? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Beijing Capital International Airport to Chennai Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here are some options between PEK and MAA:
Bandaranaike International Airport
Suvarnabhumi Airport
Changi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Chennai Airport (MAA)
At the moment, $570 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Beijing Capital International Airport to Chennai Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $990. Remember that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from PEK to MAA, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Beijing Capital International Airport to Chennai Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices throughout the month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
PEK is located at Capital Airport Rd.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Beijing Capital International Airport, 79.67% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central Beijing to Beijing Capital International Airport is around 31 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 40 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near PEK. Whether you're catching an early flight from Beijing Capital International Airport to Chennai Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Beijing Capital International Airport to Chennai Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near MAA instead:
Pick up a Chennai Airport rental car and discover Chennai and beyond with your own set of wheels. Avis, Europcar and North Car Hire are popular outlets to choose from here.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Chennai Airport about three weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai
From Chennai Airport, Chennai is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 45 minutes to drive to the centre.
Travelling by public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Beijing Capital International Airport to Chennai Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Chennai. If you're after a more low-key vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Chennai is May, with temperatures ranging between 28ºC and 37ºC. Lock in your flights from Beijing Capital International Airport to Chennai Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from PEK to MAA in January. Average temperatures are between 21ºC and 28ºC then.
Explore more of India
You've done Chennai, now it's time to discover other parts of India. Journey around 290 kilometres west to Bengaluru to check off its must-visit sights. From Bangalore Palace to Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Coimbatore is another must-experience destination in India and is around 434 kilometres south-west of Chennai. No trip is complete without seeing Marudamalai Temple, Perur Pateeswarar Temple and Vellingiri Hill Temple.