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Thu, Jul 30
Kannur CNNChennai MAA
£52
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Tue, Jul 28
Kannur CNNChennai MAA
£55
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Sat, Aug 1
Kannur CNNChennai MAA
£58
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Sun, Jul 26
Kannur CNNChennai MAA
£61
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1 stop
Mon, Jul 27
Kannur CNNChennai MAA
£76
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Sat, Aug 1
Kannur CNNChennai MAA
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Thu, Jul 30 – Sun, Aug 2
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£96
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Tue, Jul 28 – Thu, Jul 30
Kannur CNNChennai MAA
£99
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Sun, Jul 26 – Thu, Jul 30
Kannur CNNChennai MAA
£104
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Sat, Aug 1 – Tue, Aug 4
Kannur CNNChennai MAA
£106
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Sun, Jul 26 – Tue, Jul 28
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Thu, Jul 30 – Sat, Aug 1
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How much do flights to Chennai cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£52

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£98

Cheapest round-trip

£96

Average round-trip

£143

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

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
Kannur International Airport
Arrive to
Chennai International
Average flights per week
188
Flight distance
517 km

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Kannur to Chennai in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 06.07Tue 07.07Wed 08.07Thu 09.07Fri 10.07Sat 11.07Sun 12.07
IndiGo Airlines
---1---1---11
Weekly flights: 4 totalDaily flights: 0.57 averageMost flights: Tuesday 1 flights
AirlineMon 13.07Tue 14.07Wed 15.07Thu 16.07Fri 17.07Sat 18.07Sun 19.07
IndiGo Airlines
---1---1---11
Weekly flights: 4 totalDaily flights: 0.57 averageMost flights: Tuesday 1 flights
AirlineMon 20.07Tue 21.07Wed 22.07Thu 23.07Fri 24.07Sat 25.07Sun 26.07
IndiGo Airlines
---1---1---11
Weekly flights: 4 totalDaily flights: 0.57 averageMost flights: Tuesday 1 flights
AirlineMon 27.07Tue 28.07Wed 29.07Thu 30.07Fri 31.07Sat 01.08Sun 02.08
IndiGo Airlines
---1---1---11
Weekly flights: 4 totalDaily flights: 0.57 averageMost flights: Tuesday 1 flights

Check-in for a flight from Kannur to Chennai

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
IndiGo AirlinesIGO6ENo
Air India LimitedAICAIYes
Air India ExpressAXBIXNo
Etihad AirwaysETDEYNo
Air ArabiaABYG9No

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
5 Jul
36°C29°C
12 Jul
37°C30°C
Monday
6 Jul
35°C29°C
13 Jul
36°C30°C
Tuesday
7 Jul
36°C29°C
14 Jul
17%
37°C30°C
Wednesday
8 Jul
36%
35°C29°C
15 Jul
57%
35°C29°C
Thursday
9 Jul
36%
35°C30°C
16 Jul
36%
34°C28°C
Friday
10 Jul
36%
36°C29°C
17 Jul
35°C29°C
Saturday
11 Jul
17%
35°C30°C
18 Jul
36°C30°C
The distance between Kannur and Chennai is 517 km. The most popular airlines for this route are IndiGo Airlines, Air India Limited, Air India Express, Etihad Airways, and Air Arabia. Kannur and Chennai have 188 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Kannur to Chennai?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kannur and Chennai takes around 1.8 hours.
What is the flight distance between Kannur and Chennai?
The flight distance between Kannur and Chennai is 517 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Kannur and Chennai?
Several carriers operate flights between Kannur and Chennai. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include IndiGo Airlines.
What are the most popular routes to and from Kannur?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Kannur and London, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Muscat, Singapore, Kuwait City, Kochi, New Delhi, Gothenburg, Udaipur, Hyderabad, Manama, Kathmandu, Kuala Lumpur, Colombo, Malta, Mumbai, Thiruvananthapuram, Lucknow, Ayacucho.
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 Kannur?
The main airport in Kannur is Kannur International Airport. It is also served by Calicut International, Mangaluru, Kannur International Airport, Mysore.
What airports are near Chennai?
The main airport in Chennai is Chennai International. It is also served by Chennai International, Tirupati, Cuddapah, Pondicherry.
Which airlines fly between Kannur and Chennai?
Currently, you can fly between Kannur and Chennai with IndiGo Airlines, Air India Limited, Air India Express, Etihad Airways, Air Arabia.
When’s the best time to travel between Kannur and Chennai?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Kannur 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.
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