Flying from Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know
Chennai is three hours 30 minutes ahead of Cluj-Napoca and is in the UTC+5:30 timezone.
Your CLJ to MAA flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Choose a stopover if you want to break up your flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see the options for tickets from Cluj-Napoca International Airport to Chennai Airport. Frankfurt Airport is a top stopover on the CLJ to MAA route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ) to Chennai Airport (MAA)
Right now, $257 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Cluj-Napoca International Airport to Chennai Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $587. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from CLJ to MAA if you book ahead. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Cluj-Napoca International Airport to Chennai Airport across each month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
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Tailor your trip with filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Cluj-Napoca International Airport to Chennai Airport.
Handy information about Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ)
Of all flights leaving Cluj-Napoca International Airport, 72.0% land on time at their destination.
Central Cluj-Napoca to Cluj-Napoca International Airport is approximately 6 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 10 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
You can expect a trip time of about 35 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel close to CLJ? If you're catching an early flight from Cluj-Napoca International Airport to Chennai Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Cluj-Napoca International Airport to Chennai Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near MAA instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Chennai Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Avis, Europcar or North Car Rental and venture far and wide through Chennai and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Chennai Airport about three weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai
Chennai Airport is approximately 19 kilometers from central Chennai. Driving there takes about 45 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)
July is the most popular month for flights from Cluj-Napoca International Airport to Chennai Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Chennai in April.
Lock in your flight from Cluj-Napoca International Airport to Chennai Airport for May if you want to go to Chennai during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 28ºC (82ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Search for cheap tickets from CLJ to MAA sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
You've visited Chennai, now it's time to explore other parts of India. Journey around 290 kilometers west to Bengaluru to check off its leading attractions. From Bangalore Palace to Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Coimbatore is another well-known destination in India and is around 434 kilometers south-west of Chennai. No trip is complete without dropping by Marudamalai Temple, Perur Pateeswarar Temple and Vellingiri Hill Temple.
