Traveling from Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Singapore Changi Airport to Chennai Airport and you'll be traveling for an average of 4 hours 10 minutes.
The timezone in Chennai is UTC+5:30, which is two hours 30 minutes behind Singapore.
Flights from SIN to MAA start from 04:55 — the earliest with IndiGo. The last departure is at 22:30 with IndiGo. Overall, you can take your pick of 53 weekly Singapore Changi Airport to Chennai Airport flights.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your SIN to MAA flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Traveling during a peak month like June? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
You can travel nonstop to Chennai, India. Prepare for takeoff with one of these airlines that offer direct flights from Singapore Changi Airport to Chennai Airport:
Most passengers choose to travel with IndiGo on this route.
With an impressive 86.28% of services arriving on schedule, Singapore Airlines has the best on-time performance for SIN to MAA flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Singapore Changi Airport to Chennai Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between SIN and MAA:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Colombo Bandaranayake Airport
Tiruchirapalli Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) to Chennai Airport (MAA)
$115 is currently the best price for a one-way Singapore Changi Airport to Chennai Airport flight. A return flight starts at $214. These fares may change based on demand.
Score cheap tickets from SIN to MAA by booking at least 11 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
Plan your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Singapore Changi Airport to Chennai Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
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Discover the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Singapore Changi Airport to Chennai Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)
Of the departures from Singapore Changi Airport, 74% touch down on time at their destination.
Singapore Changi Airport is around 19 kilometers from central Singapore. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the center, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of around 40 minutes on public transport.
Have an early flight from Singapore Changi Airport to Chennai Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to SIN:
Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)
If you're arriving on a late Singapore Changi Airport to Chennai Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these options near MAA:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Chennai Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Avis, Europcar or North Car Rental to explore Chennai and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Chennai Airport about three weeks ahead of your departure.
When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)
The quietest month for a flight from Singapore Changi Airport to Chennai Airport is September, while January is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Chennai based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Book your flight from Singapore Changi Airport to Chennai Airport for May if you'd like to explore Chennai during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 28ºC (82ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SIN to MAA in January. Temperatures average between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) then.
Explore more of India
Chennai has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of India just waiting to be discovered. About 290 kilometers west of Chennai, a trip to Bengaluru will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Meenakshi Temple, Museum of Art & Photography (MAP) and Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwara Temple.
Coimbatore is another essential stop in India and is around 434 kilometers south-west of Chennai. No journey is complete without experiencing Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park, Siruvani Falls and Dam and Sri Ranganathar Temple.