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How much do flights to Chennai cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£46

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£91

Cheapest round-trip

£88

Average round-trip

£95

Nonstop flights in October

£48 – £51

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
Salem
Arrive to
Chennai International
Average flights per week
42
Flight distance
266 km

Weekly direct flights

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

AirlineMon 05.10Tue 06.10Wed 07.10Thu 08.10Fri 09.10Sat 10.10Sun 11.10
IndiGo Airlines
---------------11
Weekly flights: 2 totalDaily flights: 0.29 averageMost flights: Saturday 1 flights
AirlineMon 12.10Tue 13.10Wed 14.10Thu 15.10Fri 16.10Sat 17.10Sun 18.10
IndiGo Airlines
1111---1---
Weekly flights: 5 totalDaily flights: 0.71 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 19.10Tue 20.10Wed 21.10Thu 22.10Fri 23.10Sat 24.10Sun 25.10
IndiGo Airlines
---1---1---1---
Weekly flights: 3 totalDaily flights: 0.43 averageMost flights: Tuesday 1 flights
AirlineMon 26.10Tue 27.10Wed 28.10Thu 29.10Fri 30.10Sat 31.10Sun 01.11
IndiGo Airlines
---2---2---22
Weekly flights: 8 totalDaily flights: 1.14 averageMost flights: Tuesday 2 flights

Check-in for a flight from Salem to Chennai

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

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
294
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
11 Oct
31°C28°C
18 Oct
32°C28°C
Monday
12 Oct
36%
31°C28°C
19 Oct
16%
31°C27°C
Tuesday
13 Oct
14%
32°C28°C
20 Oct
16%
31°C26°C
Wednesday
14 Oct
16%
31°C28°C
21 Oct
15%
30°C27°C
Thursday
15 Oct
72%
32°C28°C
22 Oct
14%
30°C27°C
Friday
16 Oct
73%
32°C27°C
23 Oct
31°C27°C
Saturday
17 Oct
73%
31°C28°C
24 Oct
17%
31°C26°C

Travel tips & how to get from Salem to Chennai

The cheapest price of a one-way ticket from Salem to Chennai is £48. Round trip fares cost between £91 at the lowest and £110 at most.
The distance between Salem and Chennai is 266 km. The most popular airlines for this route are IndiGo Airlines, Air India Express, and Air India Limited. Salem and Chennai have 42 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Salem to Chennai?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Salem and Chennai takes around 1.1 hours.

What is the flight distance between Salem and Chennai?

The flight distance between Salem and Chennai is 266 km.

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

Several carriers operate flights between Salem and Chennai. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include IndiGo Airlines.

What are the most popular routes to and from Salem?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Salem and Hyderabad, Dubai, Yerevan, Los Angeles, Bengaluru, Riyadh, Washington, D.C., Seoul, New Delhi, Kolkata, London, Tampa, Lahore, San Salvador, Cancún, Mexico City, Kyiv, Bangkok, Kuwait City, Cairo.

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 Chennai?

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

Which airlines fly between Salem and Chennai?

Currently, you can fly between Salem and Chennai with IndiGo Airlines, Air India Express, Air India Limited.

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

If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Salem 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 Salem and Chennai?

Traveling between Salem 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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