What’s the fastest stopover option from Chennai to Penang?

Flights via Singapore (SIN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 7h 45m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Chennai to Penang?

Flights via Singapore (SIN) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 08m.

How often are flights from Chennai to Penang delayed?

About 2% of weekly flights between Chennai and Penang have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 73 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Chennai to Penang flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Chennai to Penang?

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 74% of one-stop itineraries from Chennai to Penang on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Chennai to Penang?

Singapore (SIN) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of RM 894.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Chennai to Penang flights?

Over the past year, IndiGo have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 2% of flights being delayed.

How popular is this Chennai to Penang flight route?

This flight path from Chennai to Penang Intl was viewed by 69 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

How long is the flight from Chennai to Penang?

Departing from Chennai to Penang will take you 3h 35m. The distance between Chennai and Penang is about 2364 km. All flights are typically direct.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Chennai to Penang round-trip?

Currently priced at RM 685, IndiGo will fly you from Chennai to Penang and back. In addition to IndiGo, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Users have found that IndiGo is 41% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chennai to Penang one-way?

One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as RM 269 on AirAsia. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Scoot from RM 367 and IndiGo from RM 435 one-way.

Weekly flight availability from Chennai to Penang

The most flights from MAA to PEN are scheduled on a Monday (1 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Penang ranges from 76.0 - 386.0 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 386.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Penang when rainfall is around 76.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Penang, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of August, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 26.0 C).

What are the cheapest flights from Chennai to Penang?

While on average a flight from Chennai to Penang is generally RM 602, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is RM 507. When looking at the most popular route, (Chennai - Penang Intl), you can expect to pay RM 1,063 for that flight.

What airports do I use to fly from Chennai to Penang?

If you wish to fly to Penang from Chennai, then you need to book flights from Chennai to Penang Intl. There is 1 flight from Chennai (MAA) to Penang Intl (PEN) per day to choose from. Flights to Penang from Chennai are available from 1 airline, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 6h 55m is how long a nonstop flight from Chennai to Penang Intl typically takes.

Can I find deals for flights from Chennai to Penang that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Chennai to Penang flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Chennai to Penang?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Chennai to Penang.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Chennai to Penang?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chennai to Penang by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chennai to Penang Intl are usually found in March or July, booked 49 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Saturday and return on a Thursday

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Average price	RM 1,091
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Booking 48 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Chennai to Penang. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chennai to Penang?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to Penang (average of RM 974). Flying from Chennai to Penang in August is currently the most expensive (average of RM 1,570). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MAA to PEN?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Chennai to Penang as you normally would.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Chennai to Penang?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Chennai to Penang flights typically cost between RM 986 and RM 1,250 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was RM 953 on Multiple Airlines (16 Nov–19 Nov).

Reviews of airlines servicing Penang

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with IndiGo from Chennai to Penang. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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Boarding got delayed due to server down but the flight departure timing didn’t change they hurried us though no fault of ours

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Boarding got delayed due to server down but the flight departure timing didn’t change they hurried us though no fault of ours

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What airports do I use to fly from Chennai to Penang?
If you wish to fly to Penang from Chennai, then you need to book flights from Chennai to Penang Intl. There is 1 flight from Chennai (MAA) to Penang Intl (PEN) per day to choose from. Flights to Penang from Chennai are available from 1 airline, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 6h 55m is how long a nonstop flight from Chennai to Penang Intl typically takes.
How popular is this Chennai to Penang flight route?
This flight path from Chennai to Penang Intl was viewed by 69 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.
How long is the flight from Chennai to Penang?
Departing from Chennai to Penang will take you 3h 35m. The distance between Chennai and Penang is about 2364 km. All flights are typically direct.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from Chennai to Penang round-trip?
Currently priced at RM 685, IndiGo will fly you from Chennai to Penang and back. In addition to IndiGo, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Users have found that IndiGo is 41% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chennai to Penang one-way?
One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as RM 269 on AirAsia. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Scoot from RM 367 and IndiGo from RM 435 one-way.
What are the cheapest flights from Chennai to Penang?
While on average a flight from Chennai to Penang is generally RM 602, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is RM 507. When looking at the most popular route, (Chennai - Penang Intl), you can expect to pay RM 1,063 for that flight.
Can I find deals for flights from Chennai to Penang that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Chennai to Penang flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Chennai to Penang?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Chennai to Penang.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Chennai to Penang?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chennai to Penang by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chennai to Penang?
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to Penang (average of RM 974). Flying from Chennai to Penang in August is currently the most expensive (average of RM 1,570). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Booking 48 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Chennai to Penang. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chennai to Penang?

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MAA to PEN?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Chennai to Penang as you normally would.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Chennai to Penang?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Chennai to Penang flights typically cost between RM 986 and RM 1,250 in November.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was RM 953 on Multiple Airlines (16 Nov–19 Nov).

Weekly flight availability from Chennai to Penang

The most flights from MAA to PEN are scheduled on a Monday (1 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

How often are flights from Chennai to Penang delayed?

About 2% of weekly flights between Chennai and Penang have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 73 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Chennai to Penang flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Chennai to Penang flights?

Over the past year, IndiGo have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 2% of flights being delayed.

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Chennai to Penang?

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 74% of one-stop itineraries from Chennai to Penang on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Chennai to Penang?

Singapore (SIN) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of RM 894.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Chennai to Penang?

Flights via Singapore (SIN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 7h 45m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Chennai to Penang?

Flights via Singapore (SIN) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 08m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Penang

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Chennai to Penang flights typically cost between RM 986 and RM 1,250 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was RM 953 on Multiple Airlines (16 Nov–19 Nov).