Travelling from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Rio De Janeiro: what you need to know
Rio De Janeiro is 8 hours 30 minutes behind Chennai, where Chennai Airport is located. Rio De Janeiro operates on the UTC-3 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your flight from MAA to Rio De Janeiro.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months such as July and other peak periods. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your journey — and perhaps even explore another city. When browsing flights from MAA to Rio De Janeiro, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Popular options include:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
To enter Brazil for tourism purposes, you will require an embassy visa if you hold a passport from India. However, visa rules are subject to change and you may need other documents depending on the purpose and length of your stay. Always check the latest guidelines before reserving your cheap ticket from Chennai Airport to Rio De Janeiro.
MAA is about 19 kilometres from central Chennai. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 47 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be approximately 49 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to MAA? If you've booked an early flight from Chennai Airport to Rio De Janeiro, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Rio De Janeiro
ج.م. 40,048 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Chennai Airport to Rio De Janeiro. Return flights start from ج.م. 85,464. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
It's a good idea to book as early as possible if you want to find cheap tickets from MAA to Rio De Janeiro. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the departure date.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest tickets from Chennai Airport to Rio De Janeiro throughout the month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
Log into your online account or use the app to set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you right away if there's a better deal on this route. It doesn't take long, and it'll save you time looking for cheap flight tickets from MAA to Rio De Janeiro every day.
Make the most of the filters to find your ideal journey. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Chennai Airport to Rio De Janeiro, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Airports in Rio De Janeiro
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) is around 18 kilometres from central Rio De Janeiro. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is about 21 minutes.
It takes roughly 1 hour and 3 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
If you have a late flight from Chennai Airport to Rio De Janeiro, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near GIG:
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
Once your flight from Chennai Airport to Rio De Janeiro has hit the runway, you can reach the city centre in about 3 minutes by car. Central Rio De Janeiro is roughly 2 kilometres from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU).
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take approximately 16 minutes.
After your flight from MAA to Rio De Janeiro, settle in at a hotel near SDU. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
Best time to go to Rio De Janeiro
July is the most popular month to board a flight from Chennai Airport to Rio De Janeiro while May is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to go to Rio De Janeiro, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
Book your flight from Chennai Airport to Rio De Janeiro for February to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 22ºC to 33ºC.
For cooler conditions, lock in a cheap flight from MAA to Rio De Janeiro in July when temperatures average between 17ºC and 27ºC.
More about Rio De Janeiro
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Rio De Janeiro right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Chennai Airport to Rio De Janeiro:
All great holidays should include some sightseeing. Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain and Copacabana Beach are attractions you won't want to skip in Rio De Janeiro.
Complete your Rio De Janeiro trip with a car rental
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