Flying from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know
Around 5 hours 25 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Hong Kong International Airport to Chennai Airport.
Chennai's timezone is UTC+5:30, which makes Chennai two hours 30 minutes behind Hong Kong.
Flights from HKG to MAA start from 21:25 — the earliest with Cathay Pacific. The last departure is at 21:50 with Cathay Pacific. In total, you can take your pick of eight weekly Hong Kong International Airport to Chennai Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport on time to catch your HKG to MAA flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as April? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Cathay Pacific has direct flights from Hong Kong International Airport to Chennai Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Chennai — and maybe even more of India if your schedule allows.
Most passengers choose to travel with Cathay Pacific on this route.
Cathay Pacific is the most punctual carrier offering HKG to MAA flights, with 77.94% of its services reaching their destination on time.
If you want to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Hong Kong International Airport to Chennai Airport. Here are the top stopovers between HKG and MAA:
Suvarnabhumi Airport
Bandaranaike International Airport
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Chennai Airport (MAA)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Hong Kong International Airport to Chennai Airport flight is $190. A return ticket right now is $380. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap tickets from HKG to MAA, reserve your trip six months ahead of your departure date.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Hong Kong International Airport to Chennai Airport. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from HKG to MAA.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Hong Kong International Airport to Chennai Airport.
Handy information about Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
You'll find HKG at 1 Cheong Hong Rd.
73.04% of flights that depart Hong Kong International Airport reach their destination on time.
Hong Kong International Airport is about 32 kilometres from central Hong Kong. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport usually takes 45 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Hong Kong International Airport to Chennai Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays near HKG:
Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)
If you're coming in on a late Hong Kong International Airport to Chennai Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these options near MAA:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Chennai Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Avis, Europcar or North Car Hire and explore beyond Chennai's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Chennai Airport about three weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai
Chennai Airport is roughly 19 kilometres from central Chennai. Driving there takes about 45 minutes.
It typically takes 50 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)
July is the busiest month for flights from Hong Kong International Airport to Chennai Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Chennai in April.
Lock in your flight from Hong Kong International Airport to Chennai Airport for May if you'd like to go to Chennai during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 28ºC (82ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from HKG 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
Bengaluru is just one of the many cities in India waiting to be explored after you've seen Chennai. Around 290 kilometres away to the west, its best attractions include Bangalore Palace, Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore.
Coimbatore is another standout destination in India and is around 434 kilometres south-west of Chennai. No trip is complete without experiencing Marudamalai Temple, Perur Pateeswarar Temple and Vellingiri Hill Temple.
