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Return
Price
SydneyChennai
SYD - MAA
SYDMAA
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sat 19/7
22:10-10:45
1 stop17h 05m
Chennai
Sat 26/7
11:45-19:35
1 stop27h 20m
SydneyChennai
SYD - MAA
SYDMAA
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Tue 18/2
21:50-22:50
1 stop30h 30m
Chennai
Mon 3/3
02:15-09:15
2 stops25h 30m
SydneyChennai
SYD - MAA
SYDMAA
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Tue 11/3
17:10-19:55
1 stop32h 15m
Chennai
Tue 25/3
20:55-06:30
2 stops28h 05m
SydneyChennai
SYD - MAA
SYDMAA
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Mon 17/3
22:20-00:35
1 stop31h 45m
Chennai
Sun 30/3
01:40-10:25
2 stops27h 15m
SydneyChennai
SYD - MAA
SYDMAA
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Tue 11/3
12:00-07:55
2 stops25h 25m
Chennai
Tue 25/3
06:30-09:40
2 stops21h 40m
SydneyChennai
SYD - MAA
SYDMAA
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sat 15/2
16:30-01:55
2 stops38h 55m
Chennai
Wed 5/3
03:45-21:25
2 stops36h 10m
SydneyChennai
SYD - MAA
SYDMAA
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Mon 17/3
16:20-12:20
3 stops49h 30m
Chennai
Mon 31/3
06:55-06:05
3 stops41h 40m
SydneyChennai
SYD - MAA
SYDMAA
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Wed 2/7
12:50-23:05
1 stop14h 45m
SydneyChennai
SYD - MAA
SYDMAA
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Tue 18/2
21:50-22:55
2 stops30h 35m
SydneyChennai
SYD - MAA
SYDMAA
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sat 24/5
13:05-22:50
1 stop14h 15m
Best time to book a flight to Chennai
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Travel insights for flights to Chennai
Get recent, data-driven insights about flights to Chennai including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.
When is the best time to book a flight to Chennai?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Sydney to Chennai. Price data was last updated on 17 January 2025.
The best time to book flights to Chennai is 79 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
How long is the flight to Chennai?
On average, a flight from Sydney to Chennai takes 14 hours 15 minutes. Flights to Chennai from other popular cities in Australia will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.
When is the cheapest time to fly to Chennai?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Sydney to Chennai. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.
Users looking for the lowest fares to Chennai should consider flying on Thursday at midday, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Monday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.
What are the most popular airlines that fly to Chennai?
The most popular airlines flying from Sydney to Chennai are Malaysia Airlines, Singapore Airlines and Scoot.
What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Chennai?
The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Chennai are Scoot, Air India and Singapore Airlines.
Rainfall in Chennai by month
Plan your trip to Chennai by taking into account the average rainfall totals 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.
Temperature in Chennai by month
Plan your trip to Chennai by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.
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).
Reviews of airlines servicing Chennai
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chennai. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Chennai. Reviews last updated 21 January 2025.
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Disaster boarding process. No gates. No annoncement for boarding process. Waiting area seats were full no seats available. 787 dream liner step up to entrance door. Not acceptable for physically poor but normal people.
Overall
Entertainment
Comfort
Crew
Food
Boarding
Reviews
Disaster boarding process. No gates. No annoncement for boarding process. Waiting area seats were full no seats available. 787 dream liner step up to entrance door. Not acceptable for physically poor but normal people.
Overall
Entertainment
Comfort
Crew
Food
Boarding
Reviews
Disaster boarding process. No gates. No annoncement for boarding process. Waiting area seats were full no seats available. 787 dream liner step up to entrance door. Not acceptable for physically poor but normal people.
Overall
Entertainment
Comfort
Crew
Food
Boarding
Reviews
Disaster boarding process. No gates. No annoncement for boarding process. Waiting area seats were full no seats available. 787 dream liner step up to entrance door. Not acceptable for physically poor but normal people.
Overall
Entertainment
Comfort
Crew
Food
Boarding
Reviews
Disaster boarding process. No gates. No annoncement for boarding process. Waiting area seats were full no seats available. 787 dream liner step up to entrance door. Not acceptable for physically poor but normal people.
Overall
Entertainment
Comfort
Crew
Food
Boarding
Reviews
Disaster boarding process. No gates. No annoncement for boarding process. Waiting area seats were full no seats available. 787 dream liner step up to entrance door. Not acceptable for physically poor but normal people.
Getting around Chennai
Trains are a reliable and convenient way to travel around the city and can be a preferred option over taxis as roads are quite congested. There are two main long distance trains that connect Chennai to the nearby cities of Mumbai, Delhi and Bangalore. Make sure you book your train tickets in advance if you are planning to visit any of them. The suburban network train service travels across the city. Buses are another option and ideal when travelling to Marina Beach.
Getting downtown:
Chennai International Airport (MAA) is located across the areas of Tirusulam, Meenambakkam and Pallavaram, around 16 km south-west of the city centre. Most travellers catch prepaid taxis to the city. Tirusulam train station is also located nearby, opposite the airport. Suburban trains from this station take passengers to Egmore in the city centre. The journey time is around 40 minutes in duration.
There are also bus services to the city, however the bus stops are located a considerable distance away from new airport terminals. You can also book airport transfers online in advance. Rental car desks are also situated throughout the airport.
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