Travelling from Perth Airport (PER) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know
Chennai is two hours 30 minutes behind Perth and follows the UTC+5:30 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Show up at the airport on time to catch your PER to MAA flight.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Perth Airport to Chennai Airport. These are the top stopovers between PER and MAA:
Changi International Airport
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Suvarnabhumi Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Perth Airport (PER) to Chennai Airport (MAA)
$234 is the lowest price for a one-way Perth Airport to Chennai Airport flight. A return flight starts from $463. These fares can change depending on demand.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from PER to MAA, book in advance. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the lowest price across every month when searching for a flight from Perth Airport to Chennai Airport.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from PER to MAA.
Select your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Perth Airport to Chennai Airport.
Handy information about Perth Airport (PER)
Of the flights that depart from Perth Airport, 73.04% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Perth to Perth Airport is around 16 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The journey on public transport typically takes 30 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Perth Airport to Chennai Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to PER:
Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)
If you're coming in on a late Perth Airport to Chennai Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these hotels near MAA:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Chennai Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Avis, Europcar or North Car Hire and explore beyond Chennai's main sights.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Chennai Airport about three weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai
From Chennai Airport, Chennai is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 45 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It takes around 50 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)
July is the busiest month for flights from Perth Airport to Chennai Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Chennai in April.
Lock in your flight from Perth Airport to Chennai Airport for May if you'd like to explore Chennai during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 28ºC and 37ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 21ºC and 28ºC. Look for cheap tickets from PER to MAA around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
Chennai has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of India you'll want to see. About 290 kilometres west of Chennai, a visit to Bengaluru will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Bangalore Palace, Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore.
Around 434 kilometres south-west of Chennai, Coimbatore is another essential stop in India. No visit is complete without checking out Marudamalai Temple, Perur Pateeswarar Temple and Vellingiri Hill Temple.