Cheap flights from Helsinki to Chennai from £381

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Wed, Jun 3
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£381
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Mon, Jun 1
Helsinki HELChennai MAA
£385
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Tue, Jun 2
Helsinki HELChennai MAA
£386
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Sat, Jun 6
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£390
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Fri, Jun 5 – Tue, Jun 9
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Sat, Jun 6 – Thu, Jun 11
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How much do flights to Chennai cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£381

Cheapest round-trip

£803

Average round-trip

£908

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

IndiGo Airlines

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

fare varies by destination station

every 5–10 min (traffic dependent)

central Chennai stations

40-60 min

requires transfer from Tirusulam station

every 15–30 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

60-90 min

varies by route and distance

every 20–40 min (traffic dependent)

lowest cost option

30-60 min

fixed fare based on zone; AC extra

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

30-60 min

surge pricing may apply

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based booking

30-60 min

pre-booked; varies by vehicle type

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups and families

30-60 min

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
Helsinki
Arrive to
Chennai International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Helsinki to Chennai

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
IndiGo AirlinesIGO6ENo
Air India LimitedAICAIYes
FinnairFINAYNo
RyanairRYRFRNo
SASSASSKNo

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 IndiGo Airlines, Air India Limited, Finnair, Ryanair, and SAS. Helsinki and Chennai have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Helsinki?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Helsinki and London, Stockholm, Edinburgh, Manchester, Copenhagen, Amsterdam, Berlin, Erbil, Barcelona, Baghdad, Oslo, Pristina, Rovaniemi, Tehran, Tel Aviv, Budapest, Istanbul, Riga, Paris, Jeddah.
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.
Which airports are there in Helsinki?
Helsinki is mainly served by Helsinki. But there are other airports nearby, including Helsinki Malmi Airport.
What airports are near Helsinki?
The main airport in Helsinki is Helsinki. It is also served by Tallinn, Turku, Tampere–Pirkkala.
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 Helsinki and Chennai?
Currently, you can fly between Helsinki and Chennai with IndiGo Airlines, Air India Limited, Finnair, Ryanair, SAS.
When’s the best time to travel between Helsinki and Chennai?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Helsinki 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 Helsinki and Chennai?
Traveling between Helsinki 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 Helsinki?
There are a number of airports in and around Helsinki. The main one is Helsinki and other nearby airports include Tallinn, Turku, Tampere–Pirkkala
How many airports are there near Chennai?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Helsinki and Chennai depart?
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