Flying from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know
Helsinki's timezone is UTC+2, making Helsinki three hours 30 minutes behind Chennai.
Give yourself enough time to make your MAA to HEL flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Chennai Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between MAA and HEL:
Hamad International Airport
Indira Gandhi International Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
At the moment, RM1,238 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Chennai Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is RM2,551. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from MAA to HEL, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport throughout the entire month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from MAA to HEL by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Chennai Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport.
Handy information about Chennai Airport (MAA)
Of all flights departing from Chennai Airport, 76.04% land on time at their destination.
Central Chennai to Chennai Airport is around 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 45 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
You can expect a journey time of about 50 minutes on public transport.
Catching an early flight from Chennai Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near MAA:
Arriving at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Consider staying in a hotel near HEL if you're taking a late Chennai Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Travel at your own speed with a Helsinki-Vantaa Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Green Motion, Alamo or addCar and experience more of Helsinki and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport around two weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to central Helsinki
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to central Helsinki has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes about 45 minutes.
When to fly to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Chennai Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. June is the busiest month to head to Helsinki. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Helsinki is July, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Lock in your flights from Chennai Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has average temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MAA to HEL sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Finland
Espoo is just one of the many cities in Finland waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Helsinki. Around 16 kilometres away to the west, check out popular attractions including Kannusilta riverside walk, Leijonapuisto and Olarsängen.
Tampere is another standout destination in Finland and is around 161 kilometres north-west of Helsinki. No journey is complete without seeing Tampere Cathedral, Pyynikki Observation Tower and Moomin Museum.