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How much do flights to Chennai cost?

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£155

Nonstop flights in May

£81 – £94

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
Kankesanturai Airport
Arrive to
Chennai International
Average flights per week
22
Flight distance
356 km

Check-in for a flight from Jaffna to Chennai

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
IndiGo AirlinesIGO6ENo

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
17 May
86%
33°C29°C
24 May
80%
39°C32°C
Monday
18 May
71%
35°C29°C
25 May
82%
37°C30°C
Tuesday
19 May
37°C30°C
26 May
37°C30°C
Wednesday
20 May
71%
39°C31°C
27 May
36°C30°C
Thursday
21 May
40°C32°C
28 May
36°C31°C
Friday
22 May
38°C30°C
29 May
35°C30°C
Saturday
23 May
39°C30°C
30 May
85%
33°C26°C
The distance between Jaffna and Chennai is 356 km. The most popular airline for this route is IndiGo Airlines. Jaffna and Chennai have 22 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Jaffna to Chennai?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Jaffna and Chennai takes around 1.3 hours.
What is the flight distance between Jaffna and Chennai?
The flight distance between Jaffna and Chennai is 356 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Jaffna and Chennai?
Several carriers operate flights between Jaffna and Chennai. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include IndiGo Airlines.
What are the most popular routes to and from Chennai?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Chennai and London, Singapore, New Delhi, Colombo, Dammam, Dubai, Mumbai, Bangkok, Muscat, Kuwait City, Kuala Lumpur, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Riyadh, Abu Dhabi, Glasgow, Liverpool, Manchester, Birmingham, Aberdeen.
What airports are near Jaffna?
The main airport in Jaffna is Kankesanturai Airport. It is also served by Kankesanturai Airport.
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 Jaffna and Chennai?
Currently, you can fly between Jaffna and Chennai with IndiGo Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Jaffna and Chennai?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Jaffna 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 Jaffna and Chennai?
Traveling between Jaffna 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.
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