What airport do you fly into for flights to Chennai?

Booking a flight to Chennai (MAA) is your only option if you intend on flying to Chennai. It is only a 16.5 km journey from Chennai to Chennai’s city centre. MAA handles an average of 3 flights per day from Doha. You should also have a few airline options to choose from. 11 airlines have flights to Chennai from Doha.

Can I find cheaper flights to Chennai if I am willing to have stopovers?

Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Chennai on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

What is the best airline to fly to Chennai?

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Salam Air is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Chennai.

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Chennai?

Chennai is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Chennai. One-way flights to Chennai typically cost 237﷼, while return flights cost around 789﷼.

How much is a return flight to Chennai?

A return flight to Chennai will typically cost around 1,277﷼, however they can be found for as little as 789﷼.

Does Chennai have rental cars?

Yes. Those touching down at Chennai can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Are there hotels close to Chennai?

Yes. Chennai has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Laurent & Benon Premium Service Apartment - Gst Road is the closest property to Chennai (0.0 km away from Chennai).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Chennai?

The most popular airlines flying from Doha to Chennai are Gulf Air, Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways.

How long is the flight to Chennai?

On average, a flight from Doha to Chennai takes 4 hours 40 minutes. Flights to Chennai from other popular cities in Qatar will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Weekly flight availability to Chennai

The most flights from Doha to Chennai are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Chennai?

The cheapest airlines flying from Doha to Chennai are Salam Air, Etihad Airways and IndiGo.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chennai ranges from 10.0 - 330.0 mm per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 330.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Chennai when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chennai, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, May is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 33.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 25.0 C).

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To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Chennai, you should look to book at least 68 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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FAQs about flying to Chennai

What airport do you fly into for flights to Chennai?
Booking a flight to Chennai (MAA) is your only option if you intend on flying to Chennai. It is only a 16.5 km journey from Chennai to Chennai’s city centre. MAA handles an average of 3 flights per day from Doha. You should also have a few airline options to choose from. 11 airlines have flights to Chennai from Doha.
Can I find cheaper flights to Chennai if I am willing to have stopovers?
Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Chennai on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.
What is the best airline to fly to Chennai?
Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Salam Air is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Chennai.
What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Chennai?
Chennai is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Chennai. One-way flights to Chennai typically cost 237﷼, while return flights cost around 789﷼.
How much is a return flight to Chennai?
A return flight to Chennai will typically cost around 1,277﷼, however they can be found for as little as 789﷼.
Does Chennai have rental cars?
Yes. Those touching down at Chennai can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.
Are there hotels close to Chennai?
Yes. Chennai has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Laurent & Benon Premium Service Apartment - Gst Road is the closest property to Chennai (0.0 km away from Chennai).

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To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Chennai, you should look to book at least 68 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Chennai?

The cheapest airlines flying from Doha to Chennai are Salam Air, Etihad Airways and IndiGo.

Weekly flight availability to Chennai

The most flights from Doha to Chennai are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

Rainfall in Chennai by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chennai ranges from 10.0 - 330.0 mm per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 330.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Chennai when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

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On average, a flight from Doha to Chennai takes 4 hours 40 minutes. Flights to Chennai from other popular cities in Qatar will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Reviews of airlines servicing Chennai

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Oman Air,Qatar Airways, andEtihad Airways to India by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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