Cheap flights from Shanghai, China to Chennai, India
Flights starting at £162. Choose between AirAsia, China Eastern Airlines, or IndiGo Airlines to find the best price.
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Travelers usually depart from Shanghai Pudong International, or Shanghai Hongqiao International when they travel from Shanghai to Chennai. The most popular airlines for this route are AirAsia, China Eastern Airlines, IndiGo Airlines, Spring Airlines, and Batik Air. Shanghai and Chennai have 401 direct flights per week.
Check-in for a flight from Shanghai to Chennai
Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking | Online check-in available |
---|---|---|---|---|
AirAsia | AXM | AK | No | 0 0 |
China Eastern Airlines | CES | MU | Yes | 0 0 |
IndiGo Airlines | IGO | 6E | Yes | 0 0 |
Spring Airlines | CQH | 9C | Yes | No |
Batik Air | BTK | ID | Yes | No |
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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