Cheap flights from Penang to Chennai from £126

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Fri, Jul 17
Penang PENChennai MAA
£126
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Wed, Jul 15
Penang PENChennai MAA
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Fri, Jul 17
Penang PENChennai MAA
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Sun, Jul 19
Penang PENChennai MAA
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Sat, Jul 18
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Fri, Jul 17 – Sun, Jul 19
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How much do flights to Chennai cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£126

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£295

Cheapest round-trip

£254

Average round-trip

£311

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
Penang International
Arrive to
Chennai International
Average flights per week
324
Flight distance
2367 km

Weekly direct flights

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

AirlineMon 22.06Tue 23.06Wed 24.06Thu 25.06Fri 26.06Sat 27.06Sun 28.06
IndiGo Airlines
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Weekly flights: 0 totalDaily flights: 0 averageMost flights: 0 flights
AirlineMon 29.06Tue 30.06Wed 01.07Thu 02.07Fri 03.07Sat 04.07Sun 05.07
IndiGo Airlines
1---------111
Weekly flights: 4 totalDaily flights: 0.57 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 06.07Tue 07.07Wed 08.07Thu 09.07Fri 10.07Sat 11.07Sun 12.07
IndiGo Airlines
------------111
Weekly flights: 3 totalDaily flights: 0.43 averageMost flights: Friday 1 flights
AirlineMon 13.07Tue 14.07Wed 15.07Thu 16.07Fri 17.07Sat 18.07Sun 19.07
IndiGo Airlines
------------111
Weekly flights: 3 totalDaily flights: 0.43 averageMost flights: Friday 1 flights

Check-in for a flight from Penang to Chennai

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AirAsiaAXMAKNo
IndiGo AirlinesIGO6ENo
ScootTGWTRNo
SriLankan AirlinesALKULYes
Singapore AirlinesSIASQNo

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
28 Jun
57%
35°C29°C
5 Jul
36%
32°C29°C
Monday
29 Jun
57%
35°C28°C
6 Jul
35°C29°C
Tuesday
30 Jun
19%
35°C30°C
7 Jul
35°C29°C
Wednesday
1 Jul
57%
34°C29°C
8 Jul
34°C29°C
Thursday
2 Jul
22%
33°C28°C
9 Jul
36°C29°C
Friday
3 Jul
17%
32°C28°C
10 Jul
17%
37°C29°C
Saturday
4 Jul
32°C28°C
11 Jul
17%
37°C29°C
The distance between Penang and Chennai is 2367 km. The most popular airlines for this route are AirAsia, IndiGo Airlines, Scoot, SriLankan Airlines, and Singapore Airlines. Penang and Chennai have 324 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Penang to Chennai?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Penang and Chennai takes around 3.4 hours.
What is the flight distance between Penang and Chennai?
The flight distance between Penang and Chennai is 2367 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Penang and Chennai?
Several carriers operate flights between Penang and Chennai. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include IndiGo Airlines.
What are the most popular routes to and from Penang?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Penang and Kuala Lumpur, Langkawi, Singapore, Bangkok, Johor Bahru, Phuket City, Bali, Denpasar, Phuket Province, London, Krabi, Kuantan, Hong Kong, Medan, Hanoi, Da Nang, Tawau, Kuching, Kota Kinabalu, Chiang Mai.
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 Penang?
The main airport in Penang is Penang International. It is also served by Penang International, Hat Yai International, Sultan Azlan Shah, Sultan Abdul Halim.
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 Penang and Chennai?
Currently, you can fly between Penang and Chennai with AirAsia, IndiGo Airlines, Scoot, SriLankan Airlines, Singapore Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Penang and Chennai?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Penang 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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