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Reviews of airlines flying non-stop to Chennai

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Malaysia Airlines,SriLankan Airlines, andAirAsia to India by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Malaysia Airlines

7.3

Good

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Paul,Sept 2026

SYD - KUL

All good. Except I found the the economy seats were pretty hard. Minimal padding. A330-900 neo

Malaysia Airlines

7.3

Good

Malaysia Airlines

7.3

Good

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Paul,Sept 2026

SYD - KUL

All good. Except I found the the economy seats were pretty hard. Minimal padding. A330-900 neo

SriLankan Airlines

6.8

Okay

Malaysia Airlines

7.3

Good

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Paul,Sept 2026

SYD - KUL

All good. Except I found the the economy seats were pretty hard. Minimal padding. A330-900 neo

6.8

Okay

Malaysia Airlines

7.3

Good

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Paul,Sept 2026

SYD - KUL

All good. Except I found the the economy seats were pretty hard. Minimal padding. A330-900 neo

6.8

Okay

Malaysia Airlines

7.3

Good

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Paul,Sept 2026

SYD - KUL

All good. Except I found the the economy seats were pretty hard. Minimal padding. A330-900 neo

6.7

Okay

Malaysia Airlines

7.3

Good

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Paul,Sept 2026

SYD - KUL

All good. Except I found the the economy seats were pretty hard. Minimal padding. A330-900 neo

FAQ about direct flights to Chennai

How much are direct flights to Chennai?
On average, a one-way direct flight to Chennai will cost users approximately RM 751. If you're looking for a direct return flight to Chennai, you can expect to pay around RM 1,922.
Which airlines fly direct to Chennai?
At the moment, AirAsia, IndiGo, Malaysia Airlines offer direct flights to Chennai. AirAsia is currently the most popular airline that flies direct to Chennai.
How long is a direct flight to Chennai?
While the flight duration depends heavily on the origin, travellers can expect non-stop flights to Chennai to last approximately 3h 35m on average. The quickest direct flight to Chennai at this time departs from Penang (3h 25m), while the longest leaves from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport (3h 45m).
What is the best time of year to fly direct to Chennai?
If you're seeking the lowest price on a direct flight to Chennai, April is worth consideration, as prices are usually at their lowest, on average. April may be most appealing to users looking for the quietest time to visit Chennai, when demand is typically at its lowest.
What is the most popular direct flight origin to Chennai?
Currently, the most popular direct flight origin to Chennai is Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport. A return direct flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Chennai typically costs around RM 1,698.

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