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How much do flights to Chennai cost?
Cheapest one-way trip | £457 |
|---|---|
Cheapest round-trip | £984 |
Average round-trip | £1,124 |
Includes rare itinerary | |
Most popular airline | IndiGo Airlines |
Getting from Chennai airport to the city center
Fastest options: Metro Rail and prepaid taxis. Best value: suburban trains and public buses.
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
Check-in for a flight from San Francisco to Chennai
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| IndiGo Airlines | IGO | 6E | No |
| Air India Limited | AIC | AI | Yes |
| Asiana Airlines | AAR | OZ | Yes |
| China Airlines | CAL | CI | Yes |
| Air India Express | AXB | IX | No |
Online check-in is not available for these airlines.
Weather in Chennai
Average Weather
| 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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