Travelling from Singapore to Chennai International Airport (MAA): What you need to know
Planning your getaway starts with figuring out where you'll fly out of in Singapore. Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) is the city's main base, so explore your options for reserving a flight from Singapore to Chennai International Airport (MAA) departing from here.
The average length of a direct Singapore to Chennai International Airport flight is 4 hours 10 minutes.
Chennai International Airport is located in Chennai. The city is in the UTC+5:30 timezone and is two hours 30 minutes behind Singapore.
Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) is the most popular route. There are 53 direct weekly departures to choose from. If you have things to do before leaving, take the last flight with IndiGo at 10:30pm. Choose the first SIN to MAA departure with IndiGo at 4:55am if getting there sooner works for you.
Your flight from Singapore to MAA won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
You can expect longer lines during popular months such as February and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Airports in Singapore
Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)
You can hop on a direct flight from Singapore to Chennai International Airport (MAA) leaving from Singapore Changi Airport (SIN).
Pick from a variety of carriers that offer direct flights from Singapore to Chennai International Airport leaving from SIN. Head off on your trip with any of these:
The most frequently booked airline between SIN and MAA is IndiGo.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival rate on this route is Singapore Airlines.
We make it a breeze to book cheap flights from Singapore to MAA that include a stopover. To explore all the options departing from Singapore Changi Airport (SIN), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between SIN and MAA include:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Tiruchirapalli International Airport (TRZ)
The journey from central Singapore to SIN takes around 40 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a taxi, you'll cover the 19 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
In search of a convenient hotel near Singapore Changi Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Singapore to Chennai International Airport, these stays will put you conveniently close to check-in:
Of all flights leaving Singapore Changi Airport, 74% arrive on time at their destination.
Seletar Airport (XSP)
From the centre of Singapore, XSP is about 14 kilometres away. When working out the quickest way to get there, find out whether public transport is available or if it's more convenient to drive.
Start your holiday sooner with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Singapore to MAA flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to Seletar Airport:
Seletar Airport has a track record for punctuality. 82% of flights out of here keep to their planned arrival schedule.
About Chennai International Airport (MAA)
Consider staying in a hotel close to MAA if you're catching a late flight from Singapore to Chennai International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options and say goodnight sooner:
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your Singapore to Chennai International Airport flight.
Getting from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to central Chennai
The centre of Chennai is around 16 kilometres from Chennai International Airport. Travel times by car hire or taxi will vary depending on traffic conditions and time of day, so do a little research ahead of time.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from Singapore to Chennai International Airport (MAA)
At the moment, $170 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Singapore to Chennai International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $270. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book 11 months before travelling. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Singapore to MAA.
April is when you're most likely to find a fantastic deal on a Singapore to Chennai International Airport ticket. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you when a better deal is available on plane tickets from Singapore to MAA.
Chase down a great fare on a flight from Singapore to Chennai International Airport with the help of the filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest.'
The best time to fly from Singapore to Chennai International Airport (MAA)
November is the busiest month for flights from Singapore to Chennai International Airport (MAA). Visit Chennai in January for a more laid-back experience.
Before locking in your Singapore to MAA plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. May is the warmest month in Chennai, with temperatures ranging from 28ºC to 37ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Singapore to Chennai International Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 21ºC and 28ºC.
More about Chennai
Start your Chennai trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Singapore to Chennai International Airport, explore our range of hotels including:
Meenakshi Temple and Marina beach are just the start of the top attractions to put on your Chennai must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Marina Beach.
Explore more of India
Bengaluru is just one of the many places in India waiting to be discovered once you've seen Chennai. Around 274 kilometres away to the west, popular attractions include Meenakshi Temple, Museum of Art & Photography (MAP) and Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwara Temple.
Around 257 kilometres southwest of Chennai, Salem is another essential stop in India. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at ISKCON, Paravasa Ulagam Water Theme Park and Kailasanathar Temple.