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How much do flights to Chennai cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£253

Cheapest round-trip

£567

Average round-trip

£607

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
400
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Sydney to Chennai

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
IndiGo AirlinesIGO6ENo
AirAsiaAXMAKNo
ScootTGWTRNo
Singapore AirlinesSIASQNo
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
298
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
27 Sep
17%
33°C29°C
4 Oct
18%
32°C28°C
Monday
28 Sep
57%
32°C28°C
5 Oct
12%
32°C28°C
Tuesday
29 Sep
67%
32°C27°C
6 Oct
17%
31°C28°C
Wednesday
30 Sep
59%
32°C26°C
7 Oct
31°C27°C
Thursday
1 Oct
31°C27°C
8 Oct
31°C27°C
Friday
2 Oct
31°C27°C
9 Oct
31°C27°C
Saturday
3 Oct
31°C27°C
10 Oct
30°C27°C
Travelers usually depart from Sydney, or Western Sydney International Airport when they travel from Sydney to Chennai. The most popular airlines for this route are IndiGo Airlines, AirAsia, Scoot, Singapore Airlines, and Air India Limited. Sydney and Chennai have 400 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.

What airports are near Sydney?

The main airport in Sydney is Sydney. It is also served by Canberra, Newcastle, Orange.

What airports are near Chennai?

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

Which airlines fly between Sydney and Chennai?

Currently, you can fly between Sydney and Chennai with IndiGo Airlines, AirAsia, Scoot, Singapore Airlines, Air India Limited.

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, Orange

How many airports are there near Chennai?

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

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