What airport do you fly into for flights to Chennai?

Booking a flight to Chennai (MAA) is your only option if you intend on flying to Chennai. It is only a 16.5 km journey from Chennai to Chennai’s city centre. Chennai is the only Chennai airport and it handles 7 daily flights from Kuala Lumpur. 6 airlines have flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai on a regular basis.

Can I find cheaper flights to Chennai if I am willing to have stopovers?

Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Chennai on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

What is the best airline to fly to Chennai?

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Malaysia Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Chennai.

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Chennai?

Chennai is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Chennai. One-way flights to Chennai typically cost RM 170, while return flights cost around RM 1,000.

How much is a return flight to Chennai?

A return flight to Chennai will typically cost around RM 1,384, however they can be found for as little as RM 1,000.

Where does the fastest flight to Chennai depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to Chennai, Penang Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (3 hours 35 minutes).

Does Chennai have rental cars?

Yes. Those touching down at Chennai can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Are there hotels close to Chennai?

Yes. Chennai has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Laurent & Benon Premium Service Apartment - Gst Road is the closest property to Chennai (0.0 km away from Chennai).

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How long is the flight to Chennai?

On average, a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai takes 7 hours 5 minutes. Flights to Chennai from other popular cities in Malaysia will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Weekly flight availability to Chennai

The most flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai are scheduled on a Wednesday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Chennai?

The most popular airlines flying from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai are AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines and IndiGo.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Chennai?

The cheapest airlines flying from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai are Scoot, Air India and SriLankan Airlines.

Rainfall in Chennai by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chennai ranges from 10.0 - 330.0 mm per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 330.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Chennai when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

Temperature in Chennai by month

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?

Booking 83 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing 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

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321 reviews

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6.0

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Sandeep,Dec 2025

SYD - KUL

Food was really good. My entertainment screen wasn’t working and the crew couldn’t help despite repeated restarts. I would have appreciated a voucher to use for next time or inflight shopping.

Malaysia Airlines

7.3

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6.0

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Sandeep,Dec 2025

SYD - KUL

Food was really good. My entertainment screen wasn’t working and the crew couldn’t help despite repeated restarts. I would have appreciated a voucher to use for next time or inflight shopping.

SriLankan Airlines

6.8

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Malaysia Airlines

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321 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

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Sandeep,Dec 2025

SYD - KUL

Food was really good. My entertainment screen wasn’t working and the crew couldn’t help despite repeated restarts. I would have appreciated a voucher to use for next time or inflight shopping.

AirAsia

6.8

Okay

236 reviews

Malaysia Airlines

7.3

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321 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Sandeep,Dec 2025

SYD - KUL

Food was really good. My entertainment screen wasn’t working and the crew couldn’t help despite repeated restarts. I would have appreciated a voucher to use for next time or inflight shopping.

IndiGo

6.8

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580 reviews

Malaysia Airlines

7.3

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321 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Sandeep,Dec 2025

SYD - KUL

Food was really good. My entertainment screen wasn’t working and the crew couldn’t help despite repeated restarts. I would have appreciated a voucher to use for next time or inflight shopping.

Scoot

6.7

Okay

338 reviews

Malaysia Airlines

7.3

Good

321 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Sandeep,Dec 2025

SYD - KUL

Food was really good. My entertainment screen wasn’t working and the crew couldn’t help despite repeated restarts. I would have appreciated a voucher to use for next time or inflight shopping.

FAQs about flying to Chennai

What airport do you fly into for flights to Chennai?
Booking a flight to Chennai (MAA) is your only option if you intend on flying to Chennai. It is only a 16.5 km journey from Chennai to Chennai’s city centre. Chennai is the only Chennai airport and it handles 7 daily flights from Kuala Lumpur. 6 airlines have flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai on a regular basis.
Can I find cheaper flights to Chennai if I am willing to have stopovers?
Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Chennai on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.
What is the best airline to fly to Chennai?
Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Malaysia Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Chennai.
What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Chennai?
Chennai is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Chennai. One-way flights to Chennai typically cost RM 170, while return flights cost around RM 1,000.
How much is a return flight to Chennai?
A return flight to Chennai will typically cost around RM 1,384, however they can be found for as little as RM 1,000.
Where does the fastest flight to Chennai depart from?
For those looking to save time traveling to Chennai, Penang Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (3 hours 35 minutes).
Does Chennai have rental cars?
Yes. Those touching down at Chennai can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.
Are there hotels close to Chennai?
Yes. Chennai has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Laurent & Benon Premium Service Apartment - Gst Road is the closest property to Chennai (0.0 km away from Chennai).

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How long is the flight to Chennai?

On average, a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai takes 7 hours 5 minutes. Flights to Chennai from other popular cities in Malaysia will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Weekly flight availability to Chennai

The most flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai are scheduled on a Wednesday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Chennai?

The most popular airlines flying from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai are AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines and IndiGo.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Chennai?

The cheapest airlines flying from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai are Scoot, Air India and SriLankan Airlines.

Rainfall in Chennai by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chennai ranges from 10.0 - 330.0 mm per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 330.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Chennai when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

Temperature in Chennai by month

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

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

Booking 83 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing 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.

FAQs about flying to Chennai

What airport do you fly into for flights to Chennai?

Can I find cheaper flights to Chennai if I am willing to have stopovers?

What is the best airline to fly to Chennai?

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Chennai?

How much is a return flight to Chennai?

Where does the fastest flight to Chennai depart from?

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