Flying from Penang Airport (PEN) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Penang Airport to Chennai Airport is 3 hours 30 minutes.
Chennai is two hours 30 minutes behind George Town and follows the UTC+5:30 timezone.
Each week, there are seven Penang Airport to Chennai Airport flights. If you'd like to get going as soon as possible, opt for the 09:30 IndiGo flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the last departure is at 09:30 with IndiGo.
Your PEN to MAA flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months like April, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Flying into Chennai (and then seeing more of India!) is easy with IndiGo. This popular airline has direct flights from Penang Airport to Chennai Airport.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is IndiGo.
IndiGo is a leader in on-time performance for PEN to MAA flights, with 88.33% of its services landing on schedule.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Penang Airport to Chennai Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between PEN and MAA:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
Singapore Changi Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Penang Airport (PEN) to Chennai Airport (MAA)
Currently, ج.م. 5,011 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Penang Airport to Chennai Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ج.م. 10,494. Remember that fares can change due to demand when booking.
To get cheap tickets from PEN to MAA, reserve your journey two months ahead of your planned departure.
Schedule your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for flights from Penang Airport to Chennai Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
Snapping up cheap flights from PEN to MAA is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when there's a better deal.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Penang Airport to Chennai Airport.
Handy information about Penang Airport (PEN)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Penang Airport, data shows 68% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Penang Airport is around 16 kilometres from central George Town. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
Have an early flight from Penang Airport to Chennai Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to PEN:
Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)
Book a hotel close to MAA if you're taking a late Penang Airport to Chennai Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Follow your own route with a Chennai Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Avis, Europcar or North Car Rental and see more of Chennai and beyond.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Chennai Airport about three weeks before you travel.
Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai
Chennai Airport is approximately 21 kilometres from central Chennai. Driving there takes about 35 minutes.
It takes around 1 hour to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)
The quietest month for a flight from Penang Airport to Chennai Airport is September, while January is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Chennai based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Chennai is May, with the temperature ranging between 28ºC and 37ºC. Lock in your flights from Penang Airport to Chennai Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between 21ºC and 28ºC. Look for cheap tickets from PEN to MAA around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of India
Bengaluru is just one of the many cities in India waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Chennai. Around 290 kilometres away to the west, top sights here include Meenakshi Temple, Museum of Art & Photography (MAP) and Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwara Temple.
Around 434 kilometres south-west of Chennai, Coimbatore is another favourite stop in India. Start your sightseeing at Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park, Siruvani Falls and Dam and Sri Ranganathar Temple.
