Flying from Kuwait Airport (KWI) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Kuwait Airport to Chennai Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 5 hours 10 minutes.
Chennai is two hours 30 minutes ahead of Kuwait and is in the UTC+5:30 timezone.
You can choose from 18 weekly Kuwait Airport to Chennai Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Get to the airport on time to catch your KWI to MAA flight.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
You can fly nonstop to Chennai, India. Book a ticket with one of these carriers offering direct flights from Kuwait Airport to Chennai Airport:
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Kuwait Airways.
With an impressive 81.82% of services arriving as scheduled, IndiGo has the best on-time performance for KWI to MAA flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Kuwait Airport to Chennai Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between KWI and MAA:
Dubai Airport
Bengaluru Airport
Zayed International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kuwait Airport (KWI) to Chennai Airport (MAA)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Kuwait Airport to Chennai Airport flight is $162. A round-trip ticket is currently $300. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Book 11 months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from KWI to MAA.
The cheapest month for flights from Kuwait Airport to Chennai Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
Save time searching for cheap flights from KWI to MAA by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Discover the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Kuwait Airport to Chennai Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Kuwait Airport (KWI)
When it comes to Kuwait Airport's on-time performance, 65% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Kuwait Airport is around 16 kilometers from central Kuwait. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the center, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Kuwait Airport to Chennai Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels near KWI:
Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)
Book a hotel close to MAA if you're catching a late Kuwait Airport to Chennai Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab a Chennai Airport rental car and discover Chennai and beyond with your own wheels. Avis, Europcar and North Car Rental are well-known companies you can book with here.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Chennai Airport about three weeks ahead of your departure.
When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)
January is the most popular month for flights from Kuwait Airport to Chennai Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Chennai in September.
Before locking in your flight from Kuwait Airport to Chennai Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. May is the warmest month in Chennai, with temperatures ranging from 28ºC (82ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from KWI to MAA in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) on average.
Explore more of India
Bengaluru is just one of the many places in India waiting to be discovered once you've seen Chennai. Around 290 kilometers away to the west, check out popular attractions including Meenakshi Temple, Museum of Art & Photography (MAP) and Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwara Temple.
If there's time to check out another great destination in India, consider Coimbatore, about 434 kilometers south-west of Chennai. Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park, Siruvani Falls and Dam and Sri Ranganathar Temple are the start of reasons to visit.