Flights to Chennai
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Chennai is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Chennai International Airport (MAA), 16 km (10 mi) from the centre, whose 12,001-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai International Airport | MAA | 16 km (10 mi) | 12,001 ft | 52 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 12,001 ft, MAA can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 52 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Chennai
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai to Mumbai | India | 1,033 km (642 mi) | about 2 h 4 min |
| Chennai to Bengaluru | India | 291 km (181 mi) | about 1 h 7 min |
| Chennai to Hyderabad | India | 516 km (321 mi) | about 1 h 25 min |
| Chennai to Ahmedabad | India | 1,371 km (852 mi) | about 2 h 30 min |
| Chennai to Kolkata | India | 1,356 km (843 mi) | about 2 h 29 min |
| Chennai to Surat | India | 1,199 km (745 mi) | about 2 h 17 min |
| Chennai to Pune | India | 915 km (568 mi) | about 1 h 55 min |
| Chennai to Kanpur | India | 1,488 km (924 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| Chennai to Nagpur | India | 905 km (562 mi) | about 1 h 55 min |
| Chennai to Coimbatore | India | 428 km (266 mi) | about 1 h 18 min |
| Chennai to Indore | India | 1,169 km (727 mi) | about 2 h 15 min |
| Chennai to Thāne | India | 1,035 km (643 mi) | about 2 h 5 min |
| Chennai to Vadodara | India | 1,268 km (788 mi) | about 2 h 23 min |
| Chennai to Bhopal | India | 1,170 km (727 mi) | about 2 h 15 min |
| Chennai to Pimpri-Chinchwad | India | 926 km (575 mi) | about 1 h 56 min |
| Chennai to Patna | India | 1,481 km (920 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| Chennai to Kallakurichi | India | 208 km (129 mi) | about 1 h 1 min |
| Chennai to Khulna | Bangladesh | 1,460 km (907 mi) | about 2 h 37 min |
| Chennai to Nashik | India | 1,033 km (642 mi) | about 2 h 4 min |
| Chennai to Madurai | India | 424 km (263 mi) | about 1 h 18 min |
| Chennai to Tirunelveli | India | 562 km (349 mi) | about 1 h 28 min |
| Chennai to Rājkot | India | 1,433 km (891 mi) | about 2 h 35 min |
| Chennai to Guangzhou | China | 3,649 km (2,267 mi) | about 5 h 26 min |
| Chennai to Shenzhen | China | 3,718 km (2,311 mi) | about 5 h 31 min |
| Chennai to Lagos | Nigeria | 8,430 km (5,238 mi) | about 11 h 33 min |
| Chennai to Ho Chi Minh City | Vietnam | 2,876 km (1,787 mi) | about 4 h 26 min |
| Chennai to Mexico City | Mexico | 16,399 km (10,190 mi) | about 21 h 46 min |
| Chennai to Karachi | Pakistan | 1,911 km (1,187 mi) | about 3 h 12 min |
| Chennai to Dhaka | Bangladesh | 1,591 km (989 mi) | about 2 h 47 min |
| Chennai to Dongguan | China | 3,696 km (2,297 mi) | about 5 h 29 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Chennai?
Chennai International Airport (MAA) is the closest large airport at 16 km (10 mi). It is the only one with scheduled flights within 100 km.
How far is MAA from Chennai city centre?
16 km (10 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Chennai on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.