Travelling from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Manchester Airport (MAN): what you need to know
Manchester is five hours 30 minutes behind Chennai and follows the UTC+0 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to make your MAA to MAN flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Chennai Airport to Manchester Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here's where you can stop between MAA and MAN:
Frankfurt Airport
Hamad International Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Chennai Airport to Manchester Airport flight is $508. A round-trip fare is currently $1,019. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To score cheap tickets from MAA to MAN, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport to Manchester Airport across each month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your plans are flexible.
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Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Chennai Airport to Manchester Airport.
Handy information about Chennai Airport (MAA)
Of the flights that depart from Chennai Airport, 76.04% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Chennai to Chennai Airport is approximately 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 45 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Get your break off to a stress-free start by staying near MAA. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Chennai Airport to Manchester Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Manchester Airport (MAN)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Chennai Airport to Manchester Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MAN instead:
Pick up a Manchester Airport rental car and discover Manchester and beyond with your own wheels. Green Motion, Drivalia and Surprice are popular providers you can book with here.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Manchester Airport about four weeks in advance.
Getting from Manchester Airport (MAN) to central Manchester
Manchester Airport is roughly 18 kilometres from central Manchester. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you around 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Manchester Airport (MAN)
August is the most popular month for flights from Chennai Airport to Manchester Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Manchester in January.
Lock in your flight from Chennai Airport to Manchester Airport for July if you'd like to go to Manchester during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 9ºC and 23ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -1ºC and 7ºC. Search for cheap tickets from MAA to MAN sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United Kingdom
You've done Manchester, now it's time to discover other parts of United Kingdom. Journey around 257 kilometres south-east to London to tick off its top attractions. From Big Ben to The British Museum and Buckingham Palace, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Birmingham is another standout destination in United Kingdom and is around 113 kilometres south of Manchester. No journey is complete without experiencing Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.