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 2 flights per day from Doha. You should also have a few airline options to choose from. 12 airlines have flights to Chennai from Doha.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Chennai?

Currently, the cheapest month for flights to Chennai is January . The most expensive month for flights is July . The cheapest prices are shown above but prices will vary according to departure times, airlines, class and how early you book.

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, Vistara 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 120﷼, while return flights cost around 248﷼.

How much is a return flight to Chennai?

A return flight to Chennai will typically cost around 204﷼, however they can be found for as little as 69﷼.

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).

479﷼+ Flights to Chennai, India

Flights to Chennai in 2025

Return from	1,074﷼
One-way from	479﷼
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	February
Average price	2,122﷼
Good round-trip deal	2,043﷼ or less
Good one-way deal	658﷼ or less

Air India
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2 total stops
29h 50m total
Doha to Chennai

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4h 30m total
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Thu 7/1711:30 pmDOH - MAA

1 stop18h 50mMultiple Airlines

Wed 7/2311:45 amMAA - DOH

1 stop11h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/21,074﷼

Thu 7/313:40 amDOH - MAA

1 stop8h 20mOman Air

Sat 11/17:20 amMAA - DOH

1 stop15h 40mOman Air

Deal found 7/31,113﷼

Thu 7/1710:20 pmDOH - MAA

1 stop15h 45mAir India

Wed 7/237:50 pmMAA - DOH

1 stop24h 40mAir India

Deal found 7/31,131﷼

Tue 7/222:15 pmDOH - MAA

1 stop12h 25mIndiGo

Sat 7/264:55 amMAA - DOH

1 stop8h 10mIndiGo

Deal found 7/21,279﷼

Fri 8/157:50 pmDOH - MAA

Nonstop4h 30mQatar Airways

Mon 9/159:50 pmMAA - DOH

Nonstop4h 25mQatar Airways

Deal found 7/21,412﷼

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Thu 7/1711:30 pmDOH - MAA

1 stop18h 50mMultiple Airlines

Wed 7/2311:45 amMAA - DOH

1 stop11h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/21,074﷼

Thu 7/313:40 amDOH - MAA

1 stop8h 20mOman Air

Sat 11/17:20 amMAA - DOH

1 stop15h 40mOman Air

Deal found 7/31,113﷼

Thu 7/1710:20 pmDOH - MAA

1 stop15h 45mAir India

Wed 7/237:50 pmMAA - DOH

1 stop24h 40mAir India

Deal found 7/31,131﷼

Tue 7/222:15 pmDOH - MAA

1 stop12h 25mIndiGo

Sat 7/264:55 amMAA - DOH

1 stop8h 10mIndiGo

Deal found 7/21,279﷼

Fri 8/157:50 pmDOH - MAA

Nonstop4h 30mQatar Airways

Mon 9/159:50 pmMAA - DOH

Nonstop4h 25mQatar Airways

Deal found 7/21,412﷼

Direct flights to Chennai
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Fri 8/157:50 pmDOH - MAA

Nonstop4h 30mQatar Airways

Mon 9/159:50 pmMAA - DOH

Nonstop4h 25mQatar Airways

Deal found 7/21,412﷼

Thu 7/177:50 pmDOH - MAA

Nonstop4h 30mIndiGo

Tue 7/223:55 amMAA - DOH

Nonstop4h 35mIndiGo

Deal found 7/22,054﷼

Thu 7/177:50 pmDOH - MAA

Nonstop4h 30mMultiple Airlines

Wed 7/234:20 amMAA - DOH

Nonstop4h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/23,336﷼

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Wed 7/98:25 amDOH - MAA

1 stop8h 05mIndiGo

Wed 7/910:00 pmMAA - DOH

1 stop10h 10mIndiGo

Deal found 7/32,003﷼

Thu 7/103:40 amDOH - MAA

1 stop25h 15mOman Air

Tue 8/51:45 pmMAA - DOH

1 stop9h 30mOman Air

Deal found 7/22,320﷼

Thu 7/103:15 amDOH - MAA

2 stops33h 45mEthiopian Air

Tue 8/510:00 amMAA - DOH

1 stop18h 35mEthiopian Air

Deal found 7/35,794﷼

Fri 7/119:30 pmDOH - MAA

1 stop8h 55mAir India

Mon 8/43:00 amMAA - DOH

1 stop20h 50mAir India

Deal found 7/31,621﷼

Fri 7/114:30 amDOH - MAA

2 stops17h 55mMultiple Airlines

Tue 8/54:25 amMAA - DOH

1 stop19h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/23,700﷼

Fri 7/117:50 pmDOH - MAA

Nonstop4h 30mQatar Airways

Tue 8/54:20 amMAA - DOH

Nonstop4h 25mQatar Airways

Deal found 7/34,443﷼

Mon 7/143:55 amDOH - MAA

1 stop21h 00mAir Arabia

Sat 8/94:05 amMAA - DOH

1 stop16h 05mAir Arabia

Deal found 7/22,115﷼

Mon 7/141:45 amDOH - MAA

2 stops31h 45mTurkish Airlines

Sat 8/910:30 pmMAA - DOH

2 stops32h 55mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 7/25,203﷼

Thu 7/1711:30 pmDOH - MAA

1 stop18h 50mMultiple Airlines

Wed 7/2311:45 amMAA - DOH

1 stop11h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/21,074﷼

Thu 7/1710:20 pmDOH - MAA

1 stop15h 45mAir India

Wed 7/237:50 pmMAA - DOH

1 stop24h 40mAir India

Deal found 7/31,131﷼

Tue 7/222:15 pmDOH - MAA

1 stop12h 25mIndiGo

Sat 7/264:55 amMAA - DOH

1 stop8h 10mIndiGo

Deal found 7/21,279﷼

Thu 7/313:40 amDOH - MAA

1 stop8h 20mOman Air

Sat 11/17:20 amMAA - DOH

1 stop15h 40mOman Air

Deal found 7/31,113﷼

One-way flights to Chennai
Search for one-way flight options to Chennai. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated July 4, 2025.

Wed 8/137:50 pmDOH - MAA

Nonstop4h 30mQatar Airways

Deal found 7/3479﷼

Tue 9/23:55 amDOH - MAA

1 stop21h 00mAir Arabia

Deal found 7/2483﷼

Thu 7/2410:20 pmDOH - MAA

1 stop14h 20mAir India

Deal found 7/3504﷼

Wed 8/1310:00 pmDOH - MAA

2 stops13h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/3537﷼

Wed 7/233:40 amDOH - MAA

1 stop25h 15mOman Air

Deal found 7/3562﷼

Tue 7/292:00 amDOH - MAA

1 stop9h 35mIndiGo

Deal found 7/3641﷼

Sat 7/1210:30 amDOH - MAA

1 stop14h 35mHahn Air

Deal found 7/2703﷼

Sun 7/135:15 amDOH - MAA

1 stop13h 05mGulf Air

Deal found 7/2858﷼

Wed 9/310:15 pmDOH - MAA

2 stops12h 50mBiman Bangladesh

Deal found 7/2868﷼

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11:45 am-8:15 pm

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3:40 am-2:30 pm

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7:20 am-8:30 pm

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10:20 pm-4:35 pm

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2:15 pm-5:10 am

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7:50 pm-2:50 am

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Mon 9/15

9:50 pm-11:45 pm

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1,412﷼

DohaChennai

DOH - MAA

DOHMAA

Doha Hamad Intl

Wed 8/13

7:50 pm-2:50 am

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479﷼

DohaChennai

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DOHMAA

Doha Hamad Intl

Tue 9/2

3:55 am-3:25 am

1 stop21h 00m

483﷼

DohaChennai

DOH - MAA

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Doha Hamad Intl

Thu 7/24

10:20 pm-3:10 pm

1 stop14h 20m

504﷼

DohaChennai

DOH - MAA

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Wed 8/13

5:35 pm-4:45 pm

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537﷼

DohaChennai

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Doha Hamad Intl

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3:40 am-7:25 am

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When is the best time to book a flight to Chennai?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Chennai, you should look to book at least 12 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.

How long is the flight to Chennai?

On average, a flight from Doha to Chennai takes 4 hours 30 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 Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Chennai?

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

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Chennai?

The cheapest airlines flying from Doha to Chennai are Vistara, Salam Air and Kuwait Airways.

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.

Temperature in Chennai 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 a feel of what it's like to fly with Air Arabia, Qatar Airways, andGulf Air 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.

Air Arabia

7.7

Good

47 reviews

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1 / 1

2.0

Mediocre

معلومة نص,Mar 2023

SHJ - HBE

There was a delay about 30 minutes The WiFi movies were not working There is no Free Food

Air Arabia

7.7

Good

47 reviews

Air Arabia

7.7

Good

47 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 1

2.0

Mediocre

معلومة نص,Mar 2023

SHJ - HBE

There was a delay about 30 minutes The WiFi movies were not working There is no Free Food

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,588 reviews

Air Arabia

7.7

Good

47 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 1

2.0

Mediocre

معلومة نص,Mar 2023

SHJ - HBE

There was a delay about 30 minutes The WiFi movies were not working There is no Free Food

Gulf Air

7.1

Good

200 reviews

Air Arabia

7.7

Good

47 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 1

2.0

Mediocre

معلومة نص,Mar 2023

SHJ - HBE

There was a delay about 30 minutes The WiFi movies were not working There is no Free Food

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 2 flights per day from Doha. You should also have a few airline options to choose from. 12 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, Vistara 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 120﷼, while return flights cost around 248﷼.
How much is a return flight to Chennai?
A return flight to Chennai will typically cost around 204﷼, however they can be found for as little as 69﷼.
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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Reviews of airlines servicing Chennai

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air Arabia, Qatar Airways, andGulf Air 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.

FAQs about flying to Chennai

What airport do you fly into for flights to Chennai?

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

What is the best airline to fly to Chennai?

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Chennai?

How much is a return flight to Chennai?

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