Question 1

What are the most popular routes to and from Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

What are the most popular routes to and from Chennai?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

Which airports are there in Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

Shanghai is mainly served by Shanghai Pudong International. But there are other airports nearby, including Shanghai Hongqiao International.

Question 4

What airports are near Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

The main airport in Shanghai is Shanghai Pudong International. It is also served by Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Ningbo Lishe International, Sunan Shuofang International, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Nantong Xingdong, Changzhou Benniu, Zhoushan Putuoshan.

Question 5

What airports are near Chennai?

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

Question 6

Which airlines fly between Shanghai and Chennai?

Accepted Answer

Currently, you can fly between Shanghai and Chennai with IndiGo Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Spring Airlines, AirAsia, Air India Limited.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 8

What flights operate between Shanghai and Chennai?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 9

How many airports are there near Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

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, Sunan Shuofang International, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Nantong Xingdong, Changzhou Benniu, Zhoushan Putuoshan

Question 10

How many airports are there near Chennai?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Chennai. The main one is Chennai International and other nearby airports include Chennai International, Tirupati, Cuddapah, Pondicherry.

Question 11

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Shanghai and Chennai depart?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Shanghai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 12

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Shanghai and Chennai arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Chennai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 13

What time do flights between Shanghai and Chennai depart?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Shanghai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 14

What time do flights between Shanghai and Chennai arrive?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Chennai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£196
Cheapest round-trip	£375
Average round-trip	£437
Includes rare itinerary	Travel hack
Most popular airline	IndiGo Airlines

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
Chennai Metro Rail	35-50 min	₹40 – ₹70; fare varies by destination station	every 5–10 min (traffic dependent)	central Chennai stations
Suburban Train (MRTS)	40-60 min	₹10 – ₹30; requires transfer from Tirusulam station	every 15–30 min (traffic dependent)	budget travelers
MTC Public Bus	60-90 min	₹15 – ₹40; varies by route and distance	every 20–40 min (traffic dependent)	lowest cost option
Prepaid Taxi	30-60 min	₹400 – ₹700; fixed fare based on zone; AC extra	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	door-to-door convenience
Ride-hailing (Ola/Uber)	30-60 min	₹350 – ₹800; surge pricing may apply	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	app-based booking
Private Transfer	30-60 min	₹800 – ₹1,500; pre-booked; varies by vehicle type	pre-booked (traffic dependent)	groups and families
Rental Car	30-60 min	₹1,500 – ₹3,500; per day; fuel extra	on-demand (traffic dependent)	flexibility and exploration

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
IndiGo Airlines	IGO	6E	No
China Eastern Airlines	CES	MU	Yes
Spring Airlines	CQH	9C	Yes
AirAsia	AXM	AK	No
Air India Limited	AIC	AI	Yes

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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