Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai?

Accepted Answer

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kuala Lumpur and Chennai takes around 3.8 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Kuala Lumpur and Chennai?

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The flight distance between Kuala Lumpur and Chennai is 2631 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Kuala Lumpur and Chennai?

Accepted Answer

Several carriers operate flights between Kuala Lumpur and Chennai. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Malaysia Airlines, IndiGo Airlines, AirAsia.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Kuala Lumpur?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Kuala Lumpur and London, Langkawi, Denpasar, Singapore, Bali, Bangkok, Penang, Phuket City, Phuket Province, Manila, Krabi, Jakarta, Johor Bahru, Ho Chi Minh City, Kota Kinabalu, Kota Bharu, Da Nang, Perth, Hanoi, Sydney.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Chennai?

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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.

Question 6

Which airports are there in Kuala Lumpur?

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Kuala Lumpur is mainly served by Kuala Lumpur International. But there are other airports nearby, including Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah.

Question 7

What airports are near Kuala Lumpur?

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The main airport in Kuala Lumpur is Kuala Lumpur International. It is also served by Sultan Azlan Shah, Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah, Malacca International.

Question 8

What airports are near Chennai?

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The main airport in Chennai is Chennai International. It is also served by Chennai International, Tirupati, Cuddapah, Pondicherry.

Question 9

Which airlines fly between Kuala Lumpur and Chennai?

Accepted Answer

Currently, you can fly between Kuala Lumpur and Chennai with IndiGo Airlines, AirAsia, Scoot, Batik Air Malaysia, Malaysia Airlines.

Question 10

When’s the best time to travel between Kuala Lumpur and Chennai?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Kuala Lumpur 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.

Question 11

What flights operate between Kuala Lumpur and Chennai?

Accepted Answer

Traveling between Kuala Lumpur 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.

Question 12

How many airports are there near Kuala Lumpur?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Kuala Lumpur. The main one is Kuala Lumpur International and other nearby airports include Sultan Azlan Shah, Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah, Malacca International

Question 13

How many airports are there near Chennai?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Chennai. The main one is Chennai International and other nearby airports include Chennai International, Tirupati, Cuddapah, Pondicherry.

Question 14

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Kuala Lumpur and Chennai depart?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Kuala Lumpur, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 15

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Kuala Lumpur and Chennai arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Chennai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 16

What time do flights between Kuala Lumpur and Chennai depart?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Kuala Lumpur, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 17

What time do flights between Kuala Lumpur and Chennai arrive?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Chennai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£119
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£236
Cheapest round-trip	£232
Average round-trip	£242
Nonstop flights in August	£121 – £282

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
Chennai Metro Rail	35-50 min	₹40 – ₹70; fare varies by destination station	every 5–10 min (traffic dependent)	central Chennai stations
Suburban Train (MRTS)	40-60 min	₹10 – ₹30; requires transfer from Tirusulam station	every 15–30 min (traffic dependent)	budget travelers
MTC Public Bus	60-90 min	₹15 – ₹40; varies by route and distance	every 20–40 min (traffic dependent)	lowest cost option
Prepaid Taxi	30-60 min	₹400 – ₹700; fixed fare based on zone; AC extra	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	door-to-door convenience
Ride-hailing (Ola/Uber)	30-60 min	₹350 – ₹800; surge pricing may apply	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	app-based booking
Private Transfer	30-60 min	₹800 – ₹1,500; pre-booked; varies by vehicle type	pre-booked (traffic dependent)	groups and families
Rental Car	30-60 min	₹1,500 – ₹3,500; per day; fuel extra	on-demand (traffic dependent)	flexibility and exploration

Airline	Mon 03.08	Tue 04.08	Wed 05.08	Thu 06.08	Fri 07.08	Sat 08.08	Sun 09.08
AirAsia	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
Malaysia Airlines	1	1	1	1	2	2	2
IndiGo Airlines	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Weekly flights: 31 total	Daily flights: 4.43 average	Most flights: Monday 2 flights

Airline	Mon 10.08	Tue 11.08	Wed 12.08	Thu 13.08	Fri 14.08	Sat 15.08	Sun 16.08
AirAsia	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
Malaysia Airlines	1	1	2	2	2	2	2
IndiGo Airlines	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Weekly flights: 33 total	Daily flights: 4.71 average	Most flights: Monday 2 flights

Airline	Mon 17.08	Tue 18.08	Wed 19.08	Thu 20.08	Fri 21.08	Sat 22.08	Sun 23.08
AirAsia	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
Malaysia Airlines	1	1	2	2	2	2	2
IndiGo Airlines	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Weekly flights: 33 total	Daily flights: 4.71 average	Most flights: Monday 2 flights

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
IndiGo Airlines	IGO	6E	No
AirAsia	AXM	AK	No
Scoot	TGW	TR	No
Batik Air Malaysia	MXD	OD	No
Malaysia Airlines	MAS	MH	No

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	27°C	23°C
February	28°C	23°C
March	30°C	25°C
April	32°C	27°C
May	34°C	29°C
June	33°C	29°C
July	32°C	28°C
August	32°C	27°C
September	31°C	27°C
October	30°C	26°C
November	28°C	25°C
December	27°C	24°C

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