Cheap flights from Chennai

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Air travel in the capital of Tamil Nadu is served by the modern Chennai Airport, located just 16 kilometers from the city center. This hub offers extensive travel opportunities, with a route network covering dozens of domestic and international destinations. The most popular routes remain flights to Delhi (387 weekly departures), Mumbai (383 flights), and Bengaluru (240 flights). High flight frequencies are also recorded to Hyderabad, with about 200 departures per week.

Flights from Chennai are operated by 43 airlines, offering passengers a flexible choice of fares and comfort levels. Indigo Air is the leading carrier in terms of volume, operating alongside industry giants such as Air India and Air India Express. Below on this page, you will find city cards with convenient interest-based filters to help you quickly finalize your plans. To prepare for your trip, it is also useful to check the current weather and general information in the city guide.

Recent deals from Chennai

AI
$ 44

Chennai — Bengaluru

08:55—10:05
25 Sep 2026
1 h 10 m
Direct flight
6E
$ 52

Chennai — Tiruchirappalli

07:10—08:10
24 Sep 2026
1 h
Direct flight
AI
$ 54

Chennai — Pune

22:05—23:45
28 Aug 2026
1 h 40 m
Direct flight
6E
$ 55

Chennai — Coimbatore

20:00—21:05
24 Sep 2026
1 h 5 m
Direct flight
6E
6E
$ 56

Chennai — Hyderabad

17:45—21:00
24 Sep 2026
3 h 15 m
1 stop
6E
$ 56

Chennai — Vasco da Gama

11:55—13:25
30 Aug 2026
1 h 30 m
Direct flight
AI
$ 56

Chennai — Madurai

10:15—11:30
17 Sep 2026
1 h 15 m
Direct flight
6E
$ 57

Chennai — Vijayawada

18:30—19:55
24 Sep 2026
1 h 25 m
Direct flight
AI
AI
$ 57

Chennai — Kochi

10:45—15:00
10 Sep 2026
4 h 15 m
1 stop
6E
6E
$ 63

Chennai — Trivandrum

10:55—16:35
10 Sep 2026
5 h 40 m
1 stop
6E
6E
$ 64

Chennai — Kolkata

09:55—16:20
9 Sep 2026
6 h 25 m
1 stop
AI
AI
$ 65

Chennai — Kozhikode

06:30—10:05
23 Sep 2026
3 h 35 m
1 stop

Flight insights from Chennai

Data-driven trends for direct flights from Chennai — how often airlines fly, where they go, and typical fares and flight times.

Most frequent destinations

The most frequent direct destinations from Chennai are Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru. Delhi leads with around 387 flights a week.

Top countries

Most direct flights from Chennai head to India, United Arab Emirates and Singapore. India alone accounts for about 76% of all direct routes.

  • Indiaavg $58
  • United Arab Emiratesavg $105
  • Singaporeavg $87
  • Sri Lankaavg $93
  • Malaysiaavg $89

Direct routes & fares

Popular non-stop routes from Chennai range from Bengaluru at $37 to Delhi at $77 — a quick way to compare direct-flight fares.

Cheapest destinations

The cheapest destinations from Chennai right now are Rajahmundry from $35, Bengaluru from $37 and Tiruchirappalli from $37.

Longest direct flights

The longest direct flight from Chennai is to London at about 11h 2m, followed by Saint-Denis (10h 49m) and Frankfurt am Main (10h 14m).

Popular destinations from Chennai

DelhiIndia
Delhi
387 flights/weekFrom $ 77
MumbaiIndia
Mumbai
383 flights/weekFrom $ 57
BengaluruIndia
Bengaluru
240 flights/weekFrom $ 37
HyderabadIndia
Hyderabad
201 flights/weekFrom $ 47
KolkataIndia
Kolkata
152 flights/weekFrom $ 58
SingaporeSingapore
Singapore
149 flights/weekFrom $ 87
PuneIndia
Pune
120 flights/weekFrom $ 44
MaduraiIndia
Madurai
117 flights/weekFrom $ 46
CoimbatoreIndia
Coimbatore
114 flights/weekFrom $ 47
ColomboSri Lanka
Colombo
112 flights/weekFrom $ 98
TiruchirappalliIndia
Tiruchirappalli
91 flights/weekFrom $ 37
DubaiUnited Arab Emirates
Dubai
84 flights/weekFrom $ 103
Abu DhabiUnited Arab Emirates
Abu Dhabi
82 flights/weekFrom $ 110
KochiIndia
Kochi
80 flights/weekFrom $ 43
Kuala LumpurMalaysia
Kuala Lumpur
68 flights/weekFrom $ 84
BangkokThailand
Bangkok
61 flights/weekFrom $ 111
AhmedabadIndia
Ahmedabad
48 flights/weekFrom $ 58
ThoothukudiIndia
Thoothukudi
47 flights/weekFrom $ 62
TrivandrumIndia
Trivandrum
43 flights/weekFrom $ 59
Kuwait CityKuwait
Kuwait City
41 flights/weekFrom $ 152
VijayawadaIndia
Vijayawada
41 flights/weekFrom $ 45
VisakhapatnamIndia
Visakhapatnam
37 flights/weekFrom $ 44
GuwahatiIndia
Guwahati
36 flights/weekFrom $ 73
MuscatOman Sultanate Of
Muscat
36 flights/weekFrom $ 127
Port BlairIndia
Port Blair
35 flights/weekFrom $ 72
Vasco da GamaIndia
Vasco da Gama
33 flights/weekFrom $ 49
JaipurIndia
Jaipur
30 flights/weekFrom $ 69
DohaQatar
Doha
29 flights/weekFrom $ 133
BhubaneswarIndia
Bhubaneswar
28 flights/weekFrom $ 55
KozhikodeIndia
Kozhikode
28 flights/weekFrom $ 48
MangaloreIndia
Mangalore
26 flights/weekFrom $ 54
SiliguriIndia
Siliguri
25 flights/weekFrom $ 97
DhakaBangladesh
Dhaka
24 flights/weekFrom $ 60
VaranasiIndia
Varanasi
23 flights/weekFrom $ 67
IndoreIndia
Indore
20 flights/weekFrom $ 68
PatnaIndia
Patna
20 flights/weekFrom $ 67
ManamaBahrain
Manama
16 flights/weekFrom $ 203
Hong KongHong Kong
Hong Kong
16 flights/weekFrom $ 140
LondonUnited Kingdom
London
15 flights/weekFrom $ 245
SuratIndia
Surat
15 flights/weekFrom $ 65
ChandigarhIndia
Chandigarh
14 flights/weekFrom $ 80
RanchiIndia
Ranchi
14 flights/weekFrom $ 63
George TownMalaysia
George Town
14 flights/weekFrom $ 94
RaipurIndia
Raipur
14 flights/weekFrom $ 56
SharjahUnited Arab Emirates
Sharjah
14 flights/weekFrom $ 103
GhaziabadIndia
Ghaziabad
13 flights/weekFrom $ 86
KannurIndia
Kannur
12 flights/weekFrom $ 47
Frankfurt am MainGermany
Frankfurt am Main
12 flights/weekFrom $ 245
LucknowIndia
Lucknow
12 flights/weekFrom $ 75
MysoreIndia
Mysore
11 flights/weekFrom $ 43
RajahmundryIndia
Rajahmundry
11 flights/weekFrom $ 35
JaffnaSri Lanka
Jaffna
9 flights/weekFrom $ 87
SalemIndia
Salem
9 flights/weekFrom $ 48
Addis AbabaEthiopia
Addis Ababa
8 flights/weekFrom $ 288
DurgapurIndia
Durgapur
7 flights/weekFrom $ 56
Bandar Seri BegawanBrunei
Bandar Seri Begawan
6 flights/weekFrom $ 343
ShirdiIndia
Shirdi
6 flights/weekFrom $ 75
DammamSaudi Arabia
Dammam
5 flights/weekFrom $ 442
YangonMyanmar
Yangon
4 flights/weekFrom $ 212
Saint-DenisReunion
Saint-Denis
4 flights/weekFrom $ 317
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Frequently asked questions

What airports serve Chennai?
The region's primary air hub is Chennai Airport (MAA), located approximately 16 kilometers from the city center. It is a modern complex hosting 43 airlines and connecting the state of Tamil Nadu with key destinations around the world.
What are the most popular destinations from Chennai?
The busiest routes are to Delhi (387 flights per week) and Mumbai (383 flights). Other high-demand cities include Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Kolkata.
How many airlines operate flights from the city?
Regular air service is provided by 43 carriers. Indigo Air handles the largest volume of operations, alongside major companies like Air India and Air India Express.
Where can I fly internationally directly from Chennai?
The international flight network includes important hubs such as Singapore (149 flights per week), Colombo in Sri Lanka, and UAE cities — Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
How can I find the best flight deals?
To find affordable tickets, we recommend using the special filters in the city cards below on this page. This allows you to compare offers from various airlines and choose the optimal route based on your interests and budget.

Popular routes to Chennai

Where travelers fly from most — pick a route and check prices

DelhiMumbaiBengaluruHyderabadSingaporeKolkataPuneMaduraiColomboCoimbatoreKochiTiruchirappalliAbu DhabiDubaiKuala LumpurBangkokAhmedabadPort BlairKuwait CityTrivandrum

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