Question 1

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

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Booking 77 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.

Question 2

What airport do you fly into for flights to Chennai?

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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.

Question 3

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

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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.

Question 4

What is the best airline to fly to Chennai?

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

Question 5

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Chennai?

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Chennai is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Chennai. One-way flights to Chennai typically cost RM 145, while return flights cost around RM 393.

Question 6

How much is a return flight to Chennai?

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A return flight to Chennai will typically cost around RM 2,232, however they can be found for as little as RM 393.

Question 7

Where does the fastest flight to Chennai depart from?

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For those looking to save time traveling to Chennai, Kuala Lumpur offers the quickest one-way flight (3 hours 45 minutes).

Question 8

Does Chennai have rental cars?

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

Question 9

Are there hotels close to Chennai?

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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).

Question 10

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Chennai?

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

Question 11

How long is the flight to Chennai?

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On average, a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai takes 6 hours 32 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.

Question 12

Weekly flight availability to Chennai

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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).

Question 13

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Chennai?

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

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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.

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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).

Return from	RM 806
One-way from	RM 383
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	July
Average price	RM 871

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