Flying from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know
Chennai is four hours 30 minutes ahead of Budapest and observes the UTC+5:30 timezone.
To ensure you get on your BUD to MAA flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a peak month like July? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Chennai Airport. These are the top stopovers between BUD and MAA:
Abu Dhabi International Airport
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Chennai Airport (MAA)
Right now, ج.م. 8,439 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Chennai Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ج.م. 22,569. Remember that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap tickets from BUD to MAA, book ahead. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Chennai Airport across every month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your plans are flexible.
Save time looking for cheap flights from BUD to MAA by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Chennai Airport.
Handy information about Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
Of the departures from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, 71.48% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Budapest to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport is around 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
The trip on public transport will take about 1 hour.
Have an early flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Chennai Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near BUD:
Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)
If you have a late Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Chennai Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these hotels near MAA:
Go where the road takes you with a Chennai Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Avis, Europcar or North Car Hire and venture far and wide through Chennai and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Chennai Airport around three weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai
Chennai Airport to central Chennai has a drive time of around 45 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.
Getting there on public transport will take you around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Chennai Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Chennai. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
Before locking in your flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Chennai Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. May is the warmest month in Chennai, with the temperature ranging from 28ºC to 37ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from BUD to MAA in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 21ºC and 28ºC on average.
Explore more of India
You've done Chennai, now it's time to explore more of India. Journey around 290 kilometres west to Bengaluru to check off its top attractions. From Bangalore Palace to Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in India, consider Coimbatore, about 434 kilometres south-west of Chennai. Marudamalai Temple, Perur Pateeswarar Temple and Vellingiri Hill Temple are among the biggest draws.
