Flying from Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Sharjah International Airport to Chennai Airport is 4 hours.
The timezone in Chennai is UTC+5:30, which is one hour 30 minutes ahead of Sharjah.
You can choose from 18 weekly Sharjah International Airport to Chennai Airport flights. The 21:40 departure with Air Arabia is the earliest flight available. Air Arabia operates the last service of the day at 22:00.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport on time to board your SHJ to MAA flight.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Travelling to Chennai (and then discovering more of India!) is easy with Air Arabia. This popular airline offers direct flights from Sharjah International Airport to Chennai Airport.
Air Arabia is the top choice for travellers on this route.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival performance for SHJ to MAA flights is Air Arabia.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Sharjah International Airport to Chennai Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between SHJ and MAA:
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
Kempegowda International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) to Chennai Airport (MAA)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Sharjah International Airport to Chennai Airport flight is $128. A round-trip ticket right now is $265. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Book 11 months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from SHJ to MAA.
The cheapest month for flights from Sharjah International Airport to Chennai Airport is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
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 update you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from SHJ to MAA.
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Handy information about Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)
Of the flights that depart from Sharjah International Airport, 76.09% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Sharjah to Sharjah International Airport is around 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 10 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Get your trip off to a relaxed start by staying near SHJ. Whether you're catching an early flight from Sharjah International Airport to Chennai Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)
If you're getting in on a late Sharjah International Airport to Chennai Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near MAA:
Explore without limits with a Chennai Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Avis, Europcar or North Car Hire and venture far and wide through Chennai and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Chennai Airport around three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai
Chennai Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from the centre of Chennai. The drive time takes about 45 minutes.
Getting there by public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)
July is the most popular month for flights from Sharjah International Airport to Chennai Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Chennai in April.
When reserving your flight from Sharjah International Airport to Chennai Airport, think about the type of weather you like. May is the warmest month in Chennai, with temperatures ranging from 28ºC (82ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SHJ to MAA in January. Average temperatures are between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) then.
Explore more of India
Chennai has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of India just waiting to be discovered. About 290 kilometres west of Chennai, a trip to Bengaluru will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like Bangalore Palace, Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore.
Coimbatore is another sought-after 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.