Cheap flights from Penang to Chennai from £119

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Sun, Jun 7
Penang PENChennai MAA
£119
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Thu, Jun 4
Penang PENChennai MAA
£168
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Sat, Jun 6
Penang PENChennai MAA
£168
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Thu, Jun 4
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Sat, Jun 6
Penang PENChennai MAA
£174
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Sun, Jun 7 – Tue, Jun 9
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Sun, Jun 7 – Thu, Jun 11
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Sun, Jun 7 – Wed, Jun 10
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Sun, Jun 7 – Fri, Jun 12
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Sun, Jun 7 – Wed, Jun 10
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How much do flights to Chennai cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£119

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£277

Cheapest round-trip

£280

Average round-trip

£287

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
284
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 04.05Tue 05.05Wed 06.05Thu 07.05Fri 08.05Sat 09.05Sun 10.05
IndiGo Airlines
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Weekly flights: 7 totalDaily flights: 1 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 11.05Tue 12.05Wed 13.05Thu 14.05Fri 15.05Sat 16.05Sun 17.05
IndiGo Airlines
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Weekly flights: 7 totalDaily flights: 1 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 18.05Tue 19.05Wed 20.05Thu 21.05Fri 22.05Sat 23.05Sun 24.05
IndiGo Airlines
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Weekly flights: 7 totalDaily flights: 1 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 25.05Tue 26.05Wed 27.05Thu 28.05Fri 29.05Sat 30.05Sun 31.05
IndiGo Airlines
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Weekly flights: 7 totalDaily flights: 1 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights

Check-in for a flight from Penang to Chennai

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AirAsiaAXMAKNo
IndiGo AirlinesIGO6ENo
Batik Air MalaysiaMXDODNo
FireflyFFMFYNo
ScootTGWTRNo

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 distance between Penang and Chennai is 2367 km. The most popular airlines for this route are AirAsia, IndiGo Airlines, Batik Air Malaysia, Firefly, and Scoot. Penang and Chennai have 284 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 3.3 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 Abdul Halim, Sultan Azlan Shah.
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 Penang and Chennai?
Currently, you can fly between Penang and Chennai with AirAsia, IndiGo Airlines, Batik Air Malaysia, Firefly, Scoot.
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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