Flying from Salt Lake City Airport (SLC) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know
Chennai is 12 hours 30 minutes ahead of Salt Lake City and observes the UTC+5:30 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport on time to catch your SLC to MAA flight.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Choose a stopover if you'd love to break up your flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to look at all your options for tickets from Salt Lake City Airport to Chennai Airport. London Heathrow Airport is a popular stopover on the SLC to MAA route.
Handy information about Salt Lake City Airport (SLC)
SLC's address is 776 North Terminal Drive.
85% of flights leaving Salt Lake City Airport touch down at their destination according to schedule. Given its solid on-time performance, disruptions are unlikely when taking off from SLC.
To get to Salt Lake City Airport from central Salt Lake City, it'll take about 10 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of roughly 20 minutes on public transport.
Catching an early flight from Salt Lake City Airport to Chennai Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near SLC:
Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Salt Lake City Airport to Chennai Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near MAA instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Chennai Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Avis, Europcar or North Car Rental and explore beyond Chennai's main sights.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Chennai Airport around three weeks ahead of your trip.
When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Salt Lake City Airport to Chennai Airport. January is the busiest month to head to Chennai. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in September.
Before locking in your flight from Salt Lake City Airport to Chennai Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. May is the warmest month in Chennai, with temperatures ranging from 28ºC to 37ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 21ºC and 28ºC. Look for cheap tickets from SLC to MAA around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
You've seen Chennai, now it's time to discover other corners of India. Travel around 290 kilometres west to Bengaluru to check off its top attractions. From Meenakshi Temple to Museum of Art & Photography (MAP) and Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwara Temple, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Coimbatore is another sought-after destination in India and is around 434 kilometres south-west of Chennai. No trip is complete without dropping by Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park, Siruvani Falls and Dam and Sri Ranganathar Temple.