Flying from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Birmingham International Airport (BHX): what you need to know
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like July and other peak periods. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
If you'd like to break up your flight from Chennai Airport to Birmingham International Airport, think about adding a stopover. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to find a city that interests you. The top stopovers on the MAA - BHX route are:
Indira Gandhi International Airport
Dubai Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Don't forget, you may need a visa to enter United Kingdom. Visa requirements can differ and travel documentation requirements change frequently. Before booking your cheap ticket from MAA to BHX, check with your airline and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for current information.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Chennai Airport to Birmingham International Airport is $223. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $607. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To score cheap tickets from MAA to BHX, book in advance. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the lowest price in every month when searching for your ticket from Chennai Airport to Birmingham International Airport.
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Handy information about Chennai Airport (MAA)
Chennai Airport is about 19 kilometers from central Chennai. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the center, it'll take 47 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be approximately 49 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to MAA? If you've booked an early flight from Chennai Airport to Birmingham International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Chennai Airport to Birmingham International Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near BHX instead:
Getting from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to central Birmingham
From Birmingham International Airport, Birmingham is approximately 24 kilometers away. It takes around 23 minutes to reach the center driving.
It'll take around 48 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
June is the busiest month for flights from Chennai Airport to Birmingham International Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Birmingham in February.
Lock in your flight from Chennai Airport to Birmingham International Airport for July if you want to visit Birmingham during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 10ºC and 24ºC.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MAA to BHX in January. Temperatures average between 0ºC and 8ºC then.
More about Birmingham
Once you've locked in your flights from MAA to BHX, you'll need to find a place to stay in Birmingham. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring this exciting destination:
Cadbury World and The Library of Birmingham are just the start of the big attractions to put on your Birmingham to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to National Sea Life Centre.
Complete your Birmingham trip with hotels and a car rental
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