Flying from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Yanbu Airport (YNB): what you need to know
Yanbu is two hours 30 minutes behind Chennai and is in the UTC+3 timezone.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your MAA to YNB flight.
Flying during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Enjoy a quick visit to another city or simply break up your journey with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Chennai Airport to Yanbu Airport. Many travellers pass through Hamad International Airport on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Yanbu Airport (YNB)
Currently, ₹ 16,991 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Chennai Airport to Yanbu Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ₹ 61,183. Remember that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's a good idea to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from MAA to YNB. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Getting cheap flights from Chennai Airport to Yanbu Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices across every month and land a great deal.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from MAA to YNB.
Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Chennai Airport to Yanbu Airport.
Handy information about Chennai Airport (MAA)
Of all flights leaving Chennai Airport, 76.04% touch down on time at their destination.
Chennai Airport is around 19 kilometres from central Chennai. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 50 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Chennai Airport to Yanbu Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near MAA:
Arriving at Yanbu Airport (YNB)
Consider staying at Novotel Yanbu after your Chennai Airport to Yanbu Airport flight. It's a short drive from YNB and a comfortable option if you'd like to get some rest right away.
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Yanbu Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Alamo, HANCO or Enterprise and chase adventure across Yanbu and beyond.
Book your ride from Yanbu Airport at least a few weeks before your trip to get the lowest price possible. If you're travelling during peak season, you may want to book even earlier.
Getting from Yanbu Airport (YNB) to central Yanbu
From Yanbu Airport, Yanbu is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to Yanbu Airport (YNB)
July is the busiest month for flights from Chennai Airport to Yanbu Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Yanbu in May.
When booking your flight from Chennai Airport to Yanbu Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. June is the warmest month in Yanbu, with the temperature ranging from 26ºC to 40ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MAA to YNB in January. Temperatures average between 14ºC and 27ºC then.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
Jeddah is just one of the many cities in Saudi Arabia waiting to be explored once you've seen Yanbu. Around 306 kilometres away to the south, popular attractions include Faisal Sports Park, Athr Gallery and Jeddah Park Fountain.
Around 354 kilometres south-east of Yanbu, Mecca is another favourite stop in Saudi Arabia. Start your sightseeing at View point, Pelontaran Jumrah Mina and Al Arak Park.
