Flights from Washington, D.C. (IAD) to Chennai (MAA)

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Fly from Washington to Chennai with Etihad Airways

Book flights from Washington D.C. to Chennai and alight in one very special city.

Alight in the capital of India’s Tamil Nadu state, where beaches beckon and temples tower on the skyline. This city was formerly known as Madras, and it’s teeming with cultural attractions.

Book flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Chennai International Airport with Etihad Airways to experience the wonder.

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Your flight from Washington D.C. to Chennai

Taking off from Washington D.C.’s Dulles International Airport, flights from Washington (IAD) to Chennai (MAA) journey above Canada’s eastern coast before crossing the Atlantic Ocean.

You’ll soar over Germany, Poland, Romania and the Black Sea headed for a connection in Abu Dhabi – and the final leg of your journey to Chennai.

This flight takes you above the Arabian Sea and across southern India.

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Flying from Washington to Chennai: FAQs

What can I eat in Chennai?

Chennai has great international food outlets but also sensational southern Indian cuisine. Banana leaf meals are a real treat, with a large range of dishes served on a giant leaf. Also try the nethili fry – local anchovies friend in a masala spice.

How do I get from Chennai International Airport to the city centre?

Book a private transfer with Etihad Airways and we’ll pick you up when you arrive.

Alternatively, suburban trains are a convenient option for new arrivals, with services operating regularly from Tirusulam station, which is close to the airport’s domestic terminal parking zones.

Top tips for Washington D.C. to Chennai

Sample authentic local cuisine

Like the famous American diners of Washington D.C., Chennai prides itself on its culinary scene. Visitors will find no shortage of informal restaurants serving homemade food called messes.

Local dishes to look out for include idli, fermented rice cakes, and dosas, savoury crepes. If you’ve got a taste for spicy meals, head to the Triplicane High Road to taste a delicious range of biryanis.

sunrise with beautiful orange sky on marina beach chennai

Soak up the sun at Marina Beach

In Washington D.C. you can escape the city’s bustle between the memorials of National Mall. Marina Beach provides a similar break from Chennai’s energetic streets. Stretching between the harbour at George Town and the San Thome Church district, it’s one of the world’s longest urban beaches. Gaze out at the blue waters of the Bay of Bengal or shop for souvenirs at the daily beach market.

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