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Charlotte DouglasChennai
CLT - MAA
CLTMAA
Charlotte Douglas
Fri 13/9
2 stops28h 26m
Chennai
Tue 8/10
2 stops31h 09m
Charlotte DouglasChennai
CLT - MAA
CLTMAA
Charlotte Douglas
Fri 13/9
2 stops28h 26m
Chennai
Thu 10/10
2 stops24h 15m
Charlotte DouglasChennai
CLT - MAA
CLTMAA
Charlotte Douglas
Fri 26/4
2 stops27h 52m
Chennai
Thu 16/5
2 stops25h 06m
Charlotte DouglasChennai
CLT - MAA
CLTMAA
Charlotte Douglas
Sat 14/9
2 stops23h 20m
Chennai
Sun 13/10
2 stops24h 50m
Charlotte DouglasChennai
CLT - MAA
CLTMAA
Charlotte Douglas
Tue 9/4
2 stops37h 10m
Chennai
Tue 24/9
2 stops28h 07m
Charlotte DouglasChennai
CLT - MAA
CLTMAA
Charlotte Douglas
Wed 17/4
2 stops37h 10m
Chennai
Tue 23/4
2 stops24h 15m
Charlotte DouglasChennai
CLT - MAA
CLTMAA
Charlotte Douglas
Sat 14/9
1 stop23h 30m
Chennai
Thu 10/10
2 stops27h 17m
Phoenix Sky Harbor IntlChennai
PHX - MAA
PHXMAA
Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
Wed 22/5
2 stops38h 40m
Chennai
Wed 19/6
2 stops29h 41m
Phoenix Sky Harbor IntlChennai
PHX - MAA
PHXMAA
Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
Mon 13/5
3 stops38h 45m
Chennai
Mon 8/7
2 stops35h 49m
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Chennai (average of £628). Flying to Chennai in July will prove the most costly (average of £868). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.
January
£525
February
£514
March
£493
April
£538
May
£533
June
£569
July
£682
August
£609
September
£497
October
£507
November
£503
December
£675
Chennai, affectionately referred to as the ‘Gateway of India’, is a popular tourist destination and is amongst the most populous urban areas in India. Visitors flying to Chennai will arrive in the South Eastern coast of India, and experience a tropical climate with the city buffeted by rainfall from the Monsoon and winds from cyclones that pass through the Bay of Bengal seasonally.
In January,Chennai Sangamamcelebrates the Tamil Harvest Festival of Pongal which symbolises abundance from a fruitful harvest. Take a flight to Chennai at this time to create unforgettable memories and experience temple celebrations, decorated cows, martial arts, classic music, street plays, folk music and much more. Chennai Sangaman is India’s largest open festival which welcomes over 2,500 artists and 4,500 performance in venues such as beaches and parks.
January is a busy month of celebrations for Chennai as it also hostsChennai Dance and Music Festivalwhich is one of the largest of its kind in the world, and another great reason to visit Chennai in January. Visitors participate in this celebration of South Indian dance culture, several venues around the city host performances of vocal and instrumental music as well as dance from over 2,000 participants. The city comes alive with festivities throughout this unmissable cultural extravaganza.
Book in advance for cheap flights to Chennai during the summer season, which lasts from April to June. At this time the weather is hot and humid, reaching up to 42 degrees Celsius during the day. In the evening, temperatures cool off, dropping down to 25 degrees Celsius. The Monsoon season brings lots of rain between the months of June and September, continuing from October to December. If you don’t mind the weather, you can find cheap flights to Chennai during the school holidays in July and August.
MAA Temperature | 25 - 33 °C |
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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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The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!
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The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!
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The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!
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The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!
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Food
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The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!
Chennai, affectionately referred to as the ‘Gateway of India’, is a much favoured destination. It’s the capital city of Tamil Nadu and has a gloriously rich culture, which reflects in its Dravidian heritage. Chennai remains a cultural hub, where classical dance, architecture, music, crafts and sculpture interweave into its artistic fabric.
Consider taking a flight to Chennai to experience one of the festivals that occur throughout the year, one of the most famous ones being Pongal. This festival marks the beginning of a 6-month period, when the sun makes its journey northwards. Pongal usually begins in the second week of January and lasts for 4 days. December is another exciting time to visit, to attend the music festival.
Guests are treated to a host of performances, from Tamil Nadu’s most prominent artists. A variety of dance festivals are staged throughout the year and you should check out Bharat Natyam. This classical dance is beautifully expressive and synonymous to Tamil Nadu culture.
Marina Beach is a top tourist hotspot and honeymooning couples can enjoy long romantic walks alongside the ocean. There is a great selection of restaurants to dine at here and natural scenic surroundings, make this location a favourite for Hindu and Islamic festivals.
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.
Flights to Chennai will take you to Chennai International Airport (MAA) which is located across the areas of Tirusulam, Meenambakkam and Pallavaram, around 10 miles (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.
India’s third-biggest airport, Chennai International Airport is a wonderful access-point for travellers looking to explore India’s incredible southern states of Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka and Goa.
Flights to Chennai International are handled by a wealth of airlines, providing convenient connections to a wide array of both Indian and international destinations. For travellers flying into India from the east, it is definitely worth checking out Chennai flights, as they are often much cheaper than flights to Mumbai or Delhi.
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