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If you're traveling to MAA with your kids, you should visit IAD's kid's play area. Situated in Concourse B, near Gate B70, this kid's play area features superb interactive games, a slide through Tommy Tower, and aviation-inspired crossword puzzles. While here, you'll be able to comfortably sit and charge your phone, as it has a seating area and numerous charging outlets.

Travelers with limited mobility can rest assured of getting special assistance services, as IAD has outstanding TSA Care professionals whose sole duty is to cater to disabled travelers. To get these services, you should contact the airport's customer service team and inform them of your situation and the help you'll require 72h before your flight.

MAA is an international airport that primarily serves Chennai. However, this is not the only city it serves. From this airport, you can comfortably head to Tiruvottiyur, Avadi, Meenambakkam, Oggiyamduraipakkam, and Tirusulam.

No airline offers direct flights from IAD to MAA. This being the case, if you'd like to travel to MAA without having many layovers, you'll have to settle for the numerous one-stop flights that operate this route. Some notable airlines that offer one-stop flights from IAD to MAA include Emirates, Qatar Airways, Lufthansa, and British Airways.

Flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Chennai usually depart from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) and arrive at Chennai (MAA).

Only Economy class is available on flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Chennai.

One-stop flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Chennai most commonly connect through:

• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) – 40% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 29% of one-stop connections
• Dubai Intl (DXB) – 17% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 9% of one-stop connections

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

On the Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Chennai route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 15%. Sunday is the cheapest day at ₹ 93,778 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at ₹ 109,136 – a ₹ 15,358 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 8% above the route average of ₹ 98,424. Book 15 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Chennai takes 0h 00m, covering 22,177 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Chennai are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about ₹ 40,688, which is 36% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 20h 38m, compared to 21h 14m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) and 21h 35m via London Heathrow (LHR).

Chennai is 9 hours ahead of Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (India Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Return flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Chennai range from ₹ 81,706 to ₹ 129,353, with an average of ₹ 98,424 over the past 12 months. Anything below ₹ 81,706 counts as a good deal.