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Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct to Chennai. But we found flights with one or more stops from $489.
The cheapest month to fly to Chennai is usually June.
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No airlines currently offer direct flights between Australia and India. Most routes have one or more stops.
The best price we found for a return flight to Chennai is $489. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Chennai Airport is Friday, 21 June 2024.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Chennai is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, AirAsia offers the cheapest flight tickets to Chennai.

Flying to Chennai

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Cheapest flight found$239
Cheapest month to flyJune
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Discover Chennai

What can I do in Chennai?

Once known as Madras, Chennai is a bustling coastal city; explore its colourful temples, its golden beaches, its thriving restaurant scene, and embrace its cinema. Walk down Marina Beach, the second longest city beach in the world. Then visit the Kapaleeswarar Temple, and the National Art Gallery.

Day and weekend trips include mystical Mahabalipuram and its Pallavas temples, or head to Pudicherry (or Pondicherry), an old French enclave.

 

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What are the visa requirements?

  • Australian nationals are eligible to apply for an e-Visa to enter India. For information on entry conditions and visa fees, visit the Smart Traveller site, and see their dedicated page on India.

 

How long is the flight to Chennai?

  • Adelaide to Chennai – 17-18 hours
  • Brisbane to Chennai – 14-18 hours
  • Melbourne to Chennai – 13-16 hours
  • Perth to Chennai – 10-18 hours
  • Sydney to Chennai – 13-16 hours

 

When is the best time to visit Chennai?

  • Winter is the best time to visit the city (November-February), when the days average between 20-25°C.

 

What are the average costs in Chennai?

  • Buying a cappuccino in Chennai costs 110INR ($2.15).
  • The currency is in Indian Rupee (INR).

 

What airport will I arrive at?

  • Chennai International Airport (MAA) is the primary airport for Chennai. This hub has cash machines, medical services, a charging station, restaurants, shops, and currency exchange booths.

 

How to get from the airport into Chennai?

  • A taxi to Chennai central from the airport will cost you 300-1000INR ($3-20).
  • There are rail, and bus services if you’d prefer to take public transportation.

 

Any useful tips?

  • Haggling for your taxi fare is pretty normal, just make sure you agree a price before you hop in if your driver is not prepared to put on the meter.
  • It is advised that you dress conservatively, especially if you are visiting religious sites.

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