Travelling from Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know
Chennai is four hours 30 minutes ahead of Zagreb and follows the UTC+5:30 timezone.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your ZAG to MAA flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Flying during a peak time such as August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG) to Chennai Airport (MAA)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Franjo Tudman Airport to Chennai Airport flight is $648. A round-trip plane ticket is currently $1,124. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from ZAG to MAA if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird rates.
Finding cheap flights from Franjo Tudman Airport to Chennai Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best prices across each month and score a great deal.
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Handy information about Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
67.18% of flights that take off from Franjo Tudman Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Franjo Tudman Airport is about 16 kilometres from central Zagreb. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Taking an early flight from Franjo Tudman Airport to Chennai Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to ZAG:
Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)
Consider staying in a hotel near MAA if you have a late Franjo Tudman Airport to Chennai Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab a Chennai Airport rental car and explore Chennai and beyond with your own set of wheels. Avis, Europcar and North Car Hire are well-known companies to choose from here.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Chennai Airport around three weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai
Chennai Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from central Chennai. Driving there takes about 45 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 50 minutes.
When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Franjo Tudman Airport to Chennai Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Chennai. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Franjo Tudman Airport to Chennai Airport for May if you'd like to visit Chennai during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 28ºC and 37ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 21ºC and 28ºC. Look for cheap tickets from ZAG to MAA sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
Bengaluru is just one of the many places in India waiting to be explored after you've seen Chennai. Around 290 kilometres away to the west, well-known attractions include Bangalore Palace, Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore.
Coimbatore is another essential stop in India and is around 434 kilometres south-west of Chennai. No journey is complete without visiting Marudamalai Temple, Perur Pateeswarar Temple and Vellingiri Hill Temple.