Cheap flights from Adelaide to Chennai from £325

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2 stops
Mon, May 18
Adelaide ADLChennai MAA
£325
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Mon, May 18
Adelaide ADLChennai MAA
£345
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Fri, May 22
Adelaide ADLChennai MAA
£353
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2 stops
Mon, May 18
Adelaide ADLChennai MAA
£371
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1 stop
Tue, May 19
Adelaide ADLChennai MAA
£410
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Sat, May 23 – Thu, May 28
Adelaide ADLChennai MAA
£565
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Mon, May 18 – Fri, May 22
Adelaide ADLChennai MAA
£581
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2 stops
Mon, May 18 – Thu, May 21
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£648
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Sat, May 23 – Thu, May 28
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£700
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How much do flights to Chennai cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£325

Cheapest round-trip

£565

Average round-trip

£711

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Jetstar Airways

Getting from Chennai airport to the city center

Fastest options: Metro Rail and prepaid taxis. Best value: suburban trains and public buses.

Chennai is served by Chennai International Airport (MAA), located approximately 21 km southwest of the city center. The airport offers a variety of airport transfers to city center destinations including metro rail, suburban trains, buses, prepaid taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Journey times and costs vary depending on your destination, time of day, and traffic conditions. The Chennai Metro provides a reliable and affordable connection to key areas of the city.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

35-50 min

₹40-₹70 (fare varies by destination station)

every 5–10 min (traffic dependent)

central Chennai stations

40-60 min

₹10-₹30 (requires transfer from Tirusulam station)

every 15–30 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

60-90 min

₹15-₹40 (varies by route and distance)

every 20–40 min (traffic dependent)

lowest cost option

30-60 min

₹400-₹700 (fixed fare based on zone; AC extra)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

30-60 min

₹350-₹800 (surge pricing may apply)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based booking

30-60 min

₹800-₹1,500 (pre-booked; varies by vehicle type)

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups and families

30-60 min

₹1,500-₹3,500 (per day; fuel extra)

on-demand (traffic dependent)

flexibility and exploration

Notes:

  • Prices in INR (₹); table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Chennai Metro connects the airport directly to central areas including Chennai Central and Egmore.
  • Prepaid taxi counters are located in the arrivals hall with fixed zone-based fares.
  • Traffic congestion is common during peak hours (8–10 AM and 5–8 PM); allow extra time.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Chennai

Depart from
Adelaide
Arrive to
Chennai International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Adelaide to Chennai

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Jetstar AirwaysJSTJQNo
IndiGo AirlinesIGO6ENo
Virgin Australia AirlinesVOZVANo
ScootTGWTRNo
QantasQFAQFNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Chennai

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January27°C23°C
February28°C23°C
March30°C25°C
April32°C27°C
May34°C29°C
June33°C29°C
July32°C28°C
August32°C27°C
September31°C27°C
October30°C26°C
November28°C25°C
December27°C24°C
Hottest Month
34°C
May
Coldest month
23°C
January
Sunny days
297
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
10 May
89%
30°C28°C
17 May
34°C29°C
Monday
11 May
89%
31°C28°C
18 May
36°C29°C
Tuesday
12 May
33°C28°C
19 May
39°C31°C
Wednesday
13 May
33°C29°C
20 May
38°C32°C
Thursday
14 May
33°C29°C
21 May
38°C31°C
Friday
15 May
33°C29°C
22 May
39°C32°C
Saturday
16 May
33°C29°C
23 May
37°C31°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Jetstar Airways, IndiGo Airlines, Virgin Australia Airlines, Scoot, and Qantas. Adelaide and Chennai have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Adelaide?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Adelaide and Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Bali, Ho Chi Minh City, Kuala Lumpur, Hobart, Manila, Bangkok, London, Manchester, New Delhi, Gold Coast, City of Launceston, Denpasar, Phuket Province, Hanoi, Cairns, Phuket City.
What are the most popular routes to and from Chennai?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Chennai and London, Singapore, Bengaluru, Colombo, Muscat, Edinburgh, Belfast, Manchester, Bangkok, Mumbai, Dubai, Kuwait City, Riyadh, Dammam, New Delhi, Abu Dhabi, Doha, Sydney, Aberdeen, Birmingham.
What airports are near Adelaide?
The main airport in Adelaide is Adelaide. It is also served by Adelaide, Kingscote.
What airports are near Chennai?
The main airport in Chennai is Chennai International. It is also served by Chennai International, Tirupati, Pondicherry, Cuddapah.
Which airlines fly between Adelaide and Chennai?
Currently, you can fly between Adelaide and Chennai with Jetstar Airways, IndiGo Airlines, Virgin Australia Airlines, Scoot, Qantas.
When’s the best time to travel between Adelaide and Chennai?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Adelaide and Chennai, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Adelaide and Chennai?
Traveling between Adelaide and Chennai, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Adelaide?
There are a number of airports in and around Adelaide. The main one is Adelaide and other nearby airports include Adelaide, Kingscote
How many airports are there near Chennai?
There are a number of airports in and around Chennai. The main one is Chennai International and other nearby airports include Chennai International, Tirupati, Pondicherry, Cuddapah.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Adelaide and Chennai depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Adelaide and Chennai arrive?
What time do flights between Adelaide and Chennai depart?
What time do flights between Adelaide and Chennai arrive?

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