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24 Mar — 31 Mar1
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Flights to Chennai in 2024

Find the latest flights to Chennai in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 203,602 searches and data was last updated on 19 March 2024.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

S$ 357

Return from

S$ 221

One-way from

S$ 123
High demand for flights, 11% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
Average for return flights in March 2024
From Singapore Changi to Chennai
One-way flight from Singapore Changi (SIN) to Chennai (MAA)

Average price of flights to Chennai by month

Plan your trip to Chennai by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to Chennai is currently S$ 0 while a return flight costs S$ 0. Price data was last updated on 17 March 2024.

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Chennai (average of S$ 184). Flying to Chennai in June will prove the most costly (average of S$ 315). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

S$ 277

February

S$ 246

March

S$ 257

April

S$ 364

May

S$ 395

June

S$ 422

July

S$ 363

August

S$ 372

September

S$ 357

October

S$ 372

November

S$ 416

December

S$ 387

Temperature and rainfall in Chennai by month

Plan your trip to Chennai by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

MAA

Temperature

25 - 33 °C

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chennai, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, May is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 33.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 25.0 C).

When is the best time to book a flight to Chennai?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight to Chennai. Price data was last updated on 28 January 2024.
Booking 5 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Chennai. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
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When is the cheapest time to fly to Chennai?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return to Chennai. Price data was last updated on 10 March 2024.
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Users looking for the lowest fares to Chennai should consider flying on Sunday at midday, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Friday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.
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Reviews of airlines servicing Chennai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chennai. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Chennai. Reviews last updated 19 March 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines servicing Chennai, such as Scoot, Air India Express and Vistara. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.3
Very Good
1,520 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

The flight was on time which is great. The flight attendants are super friendly and helpful with your needs, questions & so on. We enjoyed the food and drinks provided. The fold flat seat was very comfortable with the extra pillows and a light comforter. The 14.5 hours flight was easy.

8.3
Very Good
1,520 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,520 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

The flight was on time which is great. The flight attendants are super friendly and helpful with your needs, questions & so on. We enjoyed the food and drinks provided. The fold flat seat was very comfortable with the extra pillows and a light comforter. The 14.5 hours flight was easy.

7.8
Good
1,262 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,520 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

The flight was on time which is great. The flight attendants are super friendly and helpful with your needs, questions & so on. We enjoyed the food and drinks provided. The fold flat seat was very comfortable with the extra pillows and a light comforter. The 14.5 hours flight was easy.

7.8
Good
239 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,520 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

The flight was on time which is great. The flight attendants are super friendly and helpful with your needs, questions & so on. We enjoyed the food and drinks provided. The fold flat seat was very comfortable with the extra pillows and a light comforter. The 14.5 hours flight was easy.

7.5
Good
432 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,520 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

The flight was on time which is great. The flight attendants are super friendly and helpful with your needs, questions & so on. We enjoyed the food and drinks provided. The fold flat seat was very comfortable with the extra pillows and a light comforter. The 14.5 hours flight was easy.

7.3
Good
143 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,520 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

The flight was on time which is great. The flight attendants are super friendly and helpful with your needs, questions & so on. We enjoyed the food and drinks provided. The fold flat seat was very comfortable with the extra pillows and a light comforter. The 14.5 hours flight was easy.

Direct flights from the UK to Chennai International Airport (MAA) are available from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) with British Airways. On all other flights from UK airports, your journey to Chennai will include at least one stopover. If you’re setting off from London, one quick, cheap way to get to Chennai is to fly with Lufthansa from Heathrow. This journey includes one stopover in Frankfurt (FRA). You can also fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) with Lufthansa, or fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) with Etihad and change planes in Abu Dhabi (AUH).

If you’re looking for somewhere to sleep after your international flights to Chennai, you will find several hotel options located conveniently close to the terminals. Passengers can stay at the Collection O Grace Residency, which is just a 5-minute walk or a 2-minute taxi ride from the airport. You could also stay at SaiBala Hotel Residency, which is situated around a 10-minute taxi ride from Chennai International. To travel this distance from the airport by taxi, will usually cost around INR 400 (GBP 4).

You must have a British passport and a visa to fly to India from the UK. Passengers can check visa requirements, and apply for an e-visa online through the Indian Bureau of Immigration. You must also make sure that your passport is valid for at least six months when you enter India, and that it has two blank pages for your visa stamps. Tourists are not permitted to bring Indian rupees across the border with them, so don’t change money from pounds before you travel. Instead, you should bring your debit card to exchange currency after your arrival.

  • What should I pack for a flight to Chennai?

    Chennai has a tropical climate, with generally hot, dry weather from January to May, and a warm rainy season from July to December. This means that travellers should pack loose, cool clothing that will help them feel comfortable in the heat. It is also a good idea to take a sunhat, sandals or light shoes, and a pair of sunglasses for when you go exploring in Chennai. If you’re travelling during the wet season, you should take clothes that are lightweight and waterproof, or that will dry quickly. This will help you stay comfortable when the weather is humid or if you get caught in the rain.

  • What are some things to do in Chennai?

    Chennai has many incredible cultural landmarks and fun attractions that are perfect for a family day out. If you enjoy visiting heritage sites and learning about Indian culture, you can visit Chennai temples like the Vadapalani Murugan Temple, the Shirdi Sai Baba Temple, or the Kapaleeshwarar Temple. You could also visit the Mylapore Old Town, which has a traditional market and a man-made lake close to its temples. Kids will love a trip to the VGP Marine Kingdom Aquarium. Meanwhile, the Express Avenue Mall and the T Nagar district are perfect places to shop or to try some local street food.

  • Can I take public transit from Chennai Madras International Airport to Chennai?

    There are excellent public transit links between Chennai International Airport and Chennai. Passengers arriving at Chennai Airport can take metro lines 70C, 70V, S69FS, 111, and S100FS to reach the city centre in around 15 to 20 minutes. Taking the metro to Chennai from the terminals is highly affordable, and will usually cost around 100 INR (less than 1 GBP). If you don't want to take local buses to the city, you can also take a taxi from the airport. Taxis can take around 20 to 50 minutes, depending on traffic, and cost around 900 INR (9 GBP). There are also numerous car hire branches located close to Chennai Airport, but you will have to take a short taxi ride to reach them.

  • What does MAA mean?

    This is just an IATA (International Air Transport Association) code. IATA codes are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a Chennai Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a MAA flight.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Chennai?

    Most people fly into Chennai (MAA) if they book a flight to Chennai. Chennai is conveniently located just 16.5 km from Chennai’s city centre. Chennai is the only Chennai airport and it handles 10 daily flights from Singapore. 12 airlines have flights from Singapore to Chennai on a regular basis.

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