Cheap flights from Kuwait to Chennai

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Flight deals from Kuwait to Chennai

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight from Kuwait Airport to Chennai Airport? If you want to travel next month, round-trip fares start from $379. Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Kuwait to Chennai

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Kuwait to Chennai flights are currently cheapest in November.

Direct flights from Kuwait to Chennai

Kuwait to Chennai: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Kuwait to Chennai below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Chennai.

Kuwait to Chennai: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$300
Cheapest month to flyOctober
Average flight time5 hrs, 8 mins
Most popular airlineIndiGo
Average flights per week12

Finding cheap flights from Kuwait to Chennai: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Kuwait to Chennai is $300. 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.
5 hours and 8 minutes is the average flight time from Kuwait to Chennai.
IndiGo, Kuwait Airways and Jazeera Airways fly direct from Kuwait to Chennai.
There are 12 flights per week flying from Kuwait to Chennai, as of June 2026.
The cheapest month to fly from Kuwait to Chennai is usually October.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Kuwait Airport to Chennai Airport on Saturday, October 10, 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 5 hours and 8 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Chennai but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
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, Gulf Air and Kuwait Airways offer the cheapest flight tickets to Chennai.

Flying from Kuwait Airport (KWI) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know

  • Hop on a direct flight from Kuwait Airport to Chennai Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 5 hours 10 minutes.

  • Chennai is two hours 30 minutes ahead of Kuwait and is in the UTC+5:30 timezone.

  • You can choose from 18 weekly Kuwait Airport to Chennai Airport flights.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Get to the airport on time to catch your KWI to MAA flight.

  • During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.

  • You can fly nonstop to Chennai, India. Book a ticket with one of these carriers offering direct flights from Kuwait Airport to Chennai Airport:

  • The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Kuwait Airways.

  • With an impressive 81.82% of services arriving as scheduled, IndiGo has the best on-time performance for KWI to MAA flights.

  • Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Kuwait Airport to Chennai Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between KWI and MAA:

    • Dubai Airport

    • Bengaluru Airport

    • Zayed International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Kuwait Airport (KWI) to Chennai Airport (MAA)

  • The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Kuwait Airport to Chennai Airport flight is $162. A round-trip ticket is currently $300. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.

  • Book 11 months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from KWI to MAA.

  • The cheapest month for flights from Kuwait Airport to Chennai Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.

  • Save time searching for cheap flights from KWI to MAA by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.

  • Discover the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Kuwait Airport to Chennai Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.

Handy information about Kuwait Airport (KWI)

  • When it comes to Kuwait Airport's on-time performance, 65% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.

  • Kuwait Airport is around 16 kilometers from central Kuwait. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the center, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

  • Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.

  • Taking an early flight from Kuwait Airport to Chennai Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels near KWI:

Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)

When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)

  • January is the most popular month for flights from Kuwait Airport to Chennai Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Chennai in September.

  • Before locking in your flight from Kuwait Airport to Chennai Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. May is the warmest month in Chennai, with temperatures ranging from 28ºC (82ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).

  • Search for cheap tickets from KWI to MAA in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) on average.

Explore more of India

  • Bengaluru is just one of the many places in India waiting to be discovered once you've seen Chennai. Around 290 kilometers away to the west, check out popular attractions including Meenakshi Temple, Museum of Art & Photography (MAP) and Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwara Temple.

  • If there's time to check out another great destination in India, consider Coimbatore, about 434 kilometers south-west of Chennai. Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park, Siruvani Falls and Dam and Sri Ranganathar Temple are the start of reasons to visit.

Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 12 days.