Travelling from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know
Chennai's timezone is UTC+5:30, which makes Chennai two hours 30 minutes behind Kunming.
To ensure you catch your KMG to MAA flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months such as April, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Chennai Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between KMG and MAA:
Suvarnabhumi Airport
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Chennai Airport (MAA)
P9,642 is the best price for a one-way Kunming Changshui International Airport to Chennai Airport flight. A return flight starts at P27,767. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
It's often best to book as early as possible if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from KMG to MAA. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the cheapest price in each month when looking for a flight from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Chennai Airport.
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Handy information about Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)
You'll find KMG at 004 County Rd.
Kunming Changshui International Airport gets high marks for its on-time performance. 85.44% of flights that take off from KMG arrive at their destination as scheduled.
Central Kunming to Kunming Changshui International Airport is around 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 40 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Have an early flight from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Chennai Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near KMG:
Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)
Book a hotel close to MAA if you're on a late Kunming Changshui International Airport to Chennai Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
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Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Chennai Airport around three weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai
Chennai Airport is roughly 19 kilometres from the centre of Chennai. The drive time takes around 45 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 50 minutes.
When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)
July is the most popular month for flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Chennai Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Chennai in April.
The warmest month in Chennai is May, with the temperature ranging between 28ºC (82ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Book your flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Chennai Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from KMG to MAA in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) on average.
Explore more of India
You've visited Chennai, now it's time to explore other corners of India. Travel around 290 kilometres west to Bengaluru to tick off its top sights. From Bangalore Palace to Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Coimbatore is another standout destination in India and is around 434 kilometres south-west of Chennai. No journey is complete without a visit to Marudamalai Temple, Perur Pateeswarar Temple and Vellingiri Hill Temple.
