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Shanghai PVGChennai MAA
£244
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How much do flights to Chennai cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£244

Cheapest round-trip

£456

Includes rare itinerary

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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.

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
Shanghai Pudong International
Arrive to
Chennai International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Shanghai to Chennai

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
IndiGo AirlinesIGO6ENo
AirAsiaAXMAKNo
China Eastern AirlinesCESMUYes
Spring AirlinesCQH9CYes
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
297
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
19 Apr
33°C26°C
26 Apr
88%
32°C28°C
Monday
20 Apr
33°C27°C
27 Apr
33°C28°C
Tuesday
21 Apr
33°C27°C
28 Apr
33°C28°C
Wednesday
22 Apr
33°C27°C
29 Apr
33°C28°C
Thursday
23 Apr
33°C27°C
30 Apr
33°C28°C
Friday
24 Apr
33°C27°C
1 May
34°C29°C
Saturday
25 Apr
32°C27°C
2 May
86%
34°C29°C
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 IndiGo Airlines, AirAsia, China Eastern Airlines, Spring Airlines, and Air India Limited. Shanghai and Chennai have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Shanghai?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Shanghai and London, Beijing, Guangzhou, Bangkok, Seoul, Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Xi'an, Qingdao, Manila, Osaka, Chengdu, Chongqing, Taipei, Liverpool, Sanya, Phuket City, Kuala Lumpur, Honolulu.
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.
Which airports are there in Shanghai?
Shanghai is mainly served by Shanghai Pudong International. But there are other airports nearby, including Shanghai Hongqiao International.
What airports are near Shanghai?
The main airport in Shanghai is Shanghai Pudong International. It is also served by Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Ningbo Lishe International, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Sunan Shuofang International, Changzhou Benniu, Zhoushan Putuoshan, Nantong Xingdong.
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 Shanghai and Chennai?
Currently, you can fly between Shanghai and Chennai with IndiGo Airlines, AirAsia, China Eastern Airlines, Spring Airlines, Air India Limited.
When’s the best time to travel between Shanghai and Chennai?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Shanghai 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 Shanghai and Chennai?
Traveling between Shanghai 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.
How many airports are there near Shanghai?
There are a number of airports in and around Shanghai. The main one is Shanghai Pudong International and other nearby airports include Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Ningbo Lishe International, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Sunan Shuofang International, Changzhou Benniu, Zhoushan Putuoshan, Nantong Xingdong
How many airports are there near Chennai?
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What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Shanghai and Chennai arrive?
What time do flights between Shanghai and Chennai depart?
What time do flights between Shanghai and Chennai arrive?

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