Travelling from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Frankfurt: what you need to know
Approximately 9 hours 23 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Chennai Airport to Frankfurt.
Chennai Airport is located in Chennai. Operating on the UTC+1 timezone, Frankfurt is 4 hours 30 minutes behind Chennai.
The most popular route is from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA). Choose from 8 services every week between these two airports. If you'd like to get on your way as soon as you can, the earliest flight from MAA to FRA is the 01:40 Lufthansa service. If you'd rather travel later, the last departure is at 01:50 with Lufthansa.
To ensure you get on your flight from MAA to Frankfurt, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Nonstop flights from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Frankfurt are available for booking. Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is where you'll step off the plane.
Book your ticket with Lufthansa. This well-known airline operates direct flights from Chennai Airport to Frankfurt.
Think about adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from MAA to Frankfurt. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing the departures. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these airports:
Muscat International Airport (MCT)
Bahrain International Airport (BAH)
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
You will need an embassy visa for Germany if you have a passport from India and are visiting for tourism purposes. Visa and travel documentation requirements can be subject to change. So before booking your cheap ticket from Chennai Airport to Frankfurt, check with your airline as well as the destination country's local embassy or consulate for up-to-date information.
MAA is around 19 kilometres from central Chennai. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 47 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be approximately 49 minutes.
After an easy start to your break? Stay near MAA. Whether you've booked an early flight from Chennai Airport to Frankfurt or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Frankfurt
$471 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Chennai Airport to Frankfurt. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $1,168. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Get cheap tickets from MAA to Frankfurt by booking 9 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
The cheapest month for tickets from Chennai Airport to Frankfurt is May. You can easily compare prices using the 'Whole month' tool and choose the date that offers the lowest fare.
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Airports in Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is around 14 kilometres from central Frankfurt. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 21 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 37 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Chennai Airport to Frankfurt, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these accommodation options near FRA:
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
Central Frankfurt is located around 121 kilometres from Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN). As soon as your flight from Chennai Airport to Frankfurt has hit the runway and you've made your way through the terminal, the drive should take about 1 hour and 32 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take approximately 2 hours and 40 minutes.
After your flight from MAA to Frankfurt, kick back at a hotel near HHN. These are some comfortable options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:
Best time to go to Frankfurt
July is the most popular month to catch a flight from Chennai Airport to Frankfurt while February is the quietest. To work out the best time to go to Frankfurt, consider whether you prefer a lively vibe or a quieter pace.
Book your flight from Chennai Airport to Frankfurt for July to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 12ºC to 28ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from MAA to Frankfurt in January when temperatures average between -4ºC and 7ºC.
More about Frankfurt
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Frankfurt right here. Check out these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Chennai Airport to Frankfurt:
Palmengarten and Goethe House are just two of the major attractions to put on your Frankfurt to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Frankfurt Cathedral.
Complete your Frankfurt trip with a car rental
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