Flying from EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know
Chennai's timezone is UTC+5:30, which makes Chennai four hours 30 minutes ahead of Basel.
To ensure you get on your BSL to MAA flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from EuroAirport Swiss to Chennai Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Stopovers between BSL and MAA include:
Dubai Airport
Frankfurt Airport
London Heathrow Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) to Chennai Airport (MAA)
Currently, $197 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way EuroAirport Swiss to Chennai Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $514. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from BSL to MAA, book ahead. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price in each month when looking for your flight from EuroAirport Swiss to Chennai Airport.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from BSL to MAA by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
Find the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from EuroAirport Swiss to Chennai Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
When it comes to the on-time performance of EuroAirport Swiss, data shows 76.48% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central Basel to EuroAirport Swiss is around 6 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 30 minutes.
Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near BSL. Whether you have an early flight from EuroAirport Swiss to Chennai Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)
If you have a late EuroAirport Swiss to Chennai Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these options near MAA:
Pick up a Chennai Airport rental car and discover Chennai and beyond with your own wheels. Avis, Europcar and North Car Rental are top outlets you can book with here.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Chennai Airport around three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai
Chennai Airport to central Chennai has a drive time of around 45 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometers away.
When traveling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 50 minutes.
When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from EuroAirport Swiss to Chennai Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Chennai. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Chennai is May, with temperatures ranging between 28ºC (82ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Lock in your flights from EuroAirport Swiss to Chennai Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Look for cheap tickets from BSL to MAA around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
Chennai has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of India waiting to be discovered. Around 290 kilometers west of Chennai, a trip to Bengaluru will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Bangalore Palace, Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore.
Around 434 kilometers south-west of Chennai, Coimbatore is another essential stop in India. Experience major highlights starting with Marudamalai Temple, Perur Pateeswarar Temple and Vellingiri Hill Temple.
