Traveling from Lisbon Airport (LIS) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know
Chennai is five hours 30 minutes ahead of Lisbon and follows the UTC+5:30 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your LIS 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? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Lisbon Airport to Chennai Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between LIS and MAA include:
Dubai Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Zayed International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lisbon Airport (LIS) to Chennai Airport (MAA)
Currently, $322 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Lisbon Airport to Chennai Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $601. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's a good idea to book as early as possible if you're looking for cheap tickets from LIS to MAA. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Finding cheap flights from Lisbon Airport to Chennai Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices across the month and land a great deal.
Save time searching for cheap flights from LIS to MAA by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Lisbon Airport to Chennai Airport.
Handy information about Lisbon Airport (LIS)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Lisbon Airport, data shows 56% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Lisbon Airport is around 8 kilometers from central Lisbon. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the center, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of about 25 minutes when using public transport.
Get your travels off to a stress-free start by staying near LIS. Whether you've booked an early flight from Lisbon Airport to Chennai Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)
If you're landing on a late Lisbon Airport to Chennai Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these accommodation options near MAA:
Follow your own route with a Chennai Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Avis, Europcar or North Car Rental and see more of Chennai and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Chennai Airport around three weeks before you set off.
Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai
Chennai Airport is roughly 21 kilometers from central Chennai. The drive time takes around 35 minutes.
Getting to the center on public transport typically takes 1 hour.
When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)
January is the busiest month for flights from Lisbon Airport to Chennai Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Chennai in September.
Lock in your flight from Lisbon Airport to Chennai Airport for May if you want to visit Chennai during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 28ºC (82ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LIS to MAA in January. Temperatures average between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) then.
Explore more of India
Chennai has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of India waiting to be discovered. About 290 kilometers west of Chennai, a visit to Bengaluru will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like Meenakshi Temple, Museum of Art & Photography (MAP) and Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwara Temple.
If you want to check out another great destination in India, head for Coimbatore, about 434 kilometers south-west of Chennai. Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park, Siruvani Falls and Dam and Sri Ranganathar Temple are among its highlights.