Cheap flights from Sydney to Chennai from £137

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Wed, Feb 18
Sydney SYDChennai MAA
£137
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Wed, Feb 18
Sydney SYDChennai MAA
£147
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Tue, Feb 17
Sydney SYDChennai MAA
£147
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Fri, Feb 20
Sydney SYDChennai MAA
£147
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Sat, Feb 21
Sydney SYDChennai MAA
£147
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Fri, Feb 20
Sydney SYDChennai MAA
£158
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Sat, Feb 21 – Thu, Feb 26
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£307
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Wed, Feb 18 – Sat, Feb 21
Sydney SYDChennai MAA
£328
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Wed, Feb 18 – Tue, Feb 24
Sydney SYDChennai MAA
£330
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Tue, Feb 17 – Sat, Feb 21
Sydney SYDChennai MAA
£339
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Fri, Feb 20 – Tue, Feb 24
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How much do flights to Chennai cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£137

Cheapest round-trip

£307

Average round-trip

£467

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
Sydney
Arrive to
Chennai International
Average flights per week
310
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Sydney to Chennai

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
IndiGo AirlinesIGO6ENo
Malaysia AirlinesMASMHNo
AirAsiaAXMAKNo
Singapore AirlinesSIASQNo
ScootTGWTRNo

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
8 Feb
27°C21°C
15 Feb
28°C22°C
Monday
9 Feb
27°C22°C
16 Feb
28°C23°C
Tuesday
10 Feb
27°C22°C
17 Feb
29°C22°C
Wednesday
11 Feb
27°C23°C
18 Feb
29°C22°C
Thursday
12 Feb
27°C22°C
19 Feb
29°C23°C
Friday
13 Feb
27°C22°C
20 Feb
29°C23°C
Saturday
14 Feb
28°C22°C
21 Feb
28°C24°C
The most popular airlines for this route are IndiGo Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia, Singapore Airlines, and Scoot. Sydney and Chennai have 310 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Sydney?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Sydney and Melbourne, London, Brisbane, Bali, Gold Coast, Bangkok, Cairns, Denpasar, Auckland, Perth, Adelaide, Hobart, Manchester, New Delhi, Ho Chi Minh City, Manila, Phuket Province, Kuala Lumpur, Queenstown, Ballina.
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, Aberdeen, Birmingham, Kuala Lumpur.
Which airports are there in Sydney?
Sydney is mainly served by Sydney. But there are other airports nearby, including Rose Bay Seaplane Base, Sydney Bankstown Airport.
What airports are near Sydney?
The main airport in Sydney is Sydney. It is also served by Canberra, Newcastle, Illawarra Regional, Orange.
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 Sydney and Chennai?
Currently, you can fly between Sydney and Chennai with IndiGo Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia, Singapore Airlines, Scoot.
When’s the best time to travel between Sydney and Chennai?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Sydney 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 Sydney and Chennai?
Traveling between Sydney 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 Sydney?
There are a number of airports in and around Sydney. The main one is Sydney and other nearby airports include Canberra, Newcastle, Illawarra Regional, Orange
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