Flights from Bangkok to Chennai: Best prices, time to go and all you need to know

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Route details

2189 km

Distance

Flight prices to Chennai

$203 – $203

Price range (Roundtrip)

Direct flights to Chennai

Weather now

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+81°F

Broken clouds

Airports

MAA

15km

Flight prices from Bangkok to Chennai

You can usually book a return flight from Bangkok to Chennai for that amount:

~$203

Cheap

$203

Average price

Expensive

The majority of our users select flights from Bangkok to Chennai in this price range, so these prices are considered normal. If you find flights priced higher than $203, they are probably more expensive than usual. To find cheap flights at the best prices, we advise you to search early, using our flexible dates feature.

Which is the cheapest month to fly to Chennai?

Here are approximate min and max prices for Bangkok to Chennai flight (one-way) at the moment:

We don’t have data for this route yet. Try searching different months by clicking on them below and get a feeling of when it’s best to fly for you.

Is Chennai an expensive destination?

We have compared flights from Bangkok to Chennai with other routes:

Below average

Price per kilometer: 0.09 $ / km

Flight prices to Chennai ($203 – $203) are lower than average compared to other destinations.

Select dates to search flights to Chennai

Pick your travel dates to get the cheapest live flight prices to Chennai:

January

2026

Direct flights from Bangkok to Chennai

There are 4 airlines that fly directly from Bangkok to Chennai: Thai Airways International, Thai AirAsia, Thai Lion Air, IndiGo if you are departing from Bangkok. Most airlines that have direct connections are departing from Don Mueang International Airport, Suvarnabhumi Airport. Most airlines arrive to Chennai International Airport. Most flights depart on Tuesday, Saturday.

Airlines that have direct flights from Bangkok to Chennai

Thai Airways International

BKK

MAA

Thai AirAsia

DMK

MAA

Thai Lion Air

DMK

MAA

IndiGo

BKK

MAA

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Airlines that have connecting flights from Bangkok to Chennai

There are 10 other airlines that fly from Bangkok to Chennai, including Thai Vietjet Air, IndiGo, Tigerair Singapore, Air India and others.

Thai Vietjet Air

IndiGo

Tigerair Singapore

Air India

Airports in Chennai and Bangkok

Chennai has 1 airport and Bangkok has 2 airports.

Chennai

Bangkok

Chennai International Airport (MAA)

15 km from Chennai city center.

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Taxi

~20 min.

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Bus

~60 min.

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Train

~35 min.

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Shuttle

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Subway

~20 min.

4 airlines with direct flights

Which airport in Chennai is better?

The closest airport to Chennai city center is Chennai International Airport (MAA) with 15 km distance. The quickest way to get to city center is to take a bus from Chennai International Airport (MAA), trip will take 60 min. Most airlines like Thai Airways International, Thai AirAsia, Thai Lion Air, IndiGo with direct flights are flying to Chennai International Airport (MAA).

Planning a trip from Bangkok to Chennai? Check the weather

16 Days Weather Forecast

Here’s how the weather in Chennai looks currently:

Tue, 13 January

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+81°F

Broken clouds

6 m/s

64 %

Wed, 14 January

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+81°F

Clear sky

4 m/s

60 %

Thu, 15 January

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+81°F

Clear sky

5 m/s

60 %

Fri, 16 January

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+81°F

Few clouds

4 m/s

60 %

Sat, 17 January

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+81°F

Broken clouds

5 m/s

58 %

Sun, 18 January

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+79°F

Broken clouds

5 m/s

57 %

Mon, 19 January

☀️

+79°F

Clear sky

4 m/s

56 %

Tue, 20 January

☀️

+81°F

Clear sky

4 m/s

59 %

Wed, 21 January

☀️

+81°F

Clear sky

5 m/s

54 %

Thu, 22 January

☀️

+81°F

Clear sky

5 m/s

54 %

Fri, 23 January

☀️

+81°F

Clear sky

5 m/s

51 %

Sat, 24 January

☀️

+81°F

Clear sky

6 m/s

58 %

Sun, 25 January

☁️

+81°F

Scattered clouds

6 m/s

57 %

Mon, 26 January

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+81°F

Few clouds

6 m/s

57 %

Tue, 27 January

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+81°F

Broken clouds

5 m/s

52 %

Wed, 28 January

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+79°F

Broken clouds

4 m/s

52 %

How expensive is Chennai?

Chennai prices compared to Bangkok:

Chennai is in average 53% cheaper than Bangkok. The biggest difference is Ch. The smallest difference is Food (-30%) and Salaries (-34%).

Some Price Examples (vs Bangkok):

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Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

$2.12 vs $3.01

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Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

$18.42 vs $37.05

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McMeal at McDonalds

$5.53 vs $8.43

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Cappuccino (regular)

$2.44 vs $3.03

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Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

$0.68 vs $0.82

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Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$0.29 vs $0.40

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Milk (regular), (1 liter)

$0.90 vs $2.20

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Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

$0.66 vs $1.81

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Eggs (regular) (12)

$1.20 vs $2.67

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Local Cheese (1kg)

$10.46 vs $26.30

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Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$4.19 vs $3.33

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Banana (1kg)

$1.14 vs $2.08

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Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

$10.12 vs $29.19

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Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$2.55 vs $2.59

Chennai in average is 53% cheaper

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The biggest difference is Childcare, Rent, Buy prices.

CO₂-e emission on the Bangkok – Chennai route

Here are typical CO₂-e emissions on a return flight to Chennai:

834 kg834 kg834 kg

From 834 kg to 834 kg is the approximate amount of CO₂ equivalents emitted on the Bangkok to Chennai route. The exact figure depends on the number of stops, the type of airplane and its capacity.

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~42 trees

are needed to absorb those emissions (approximation, source: Climate Neutral Group)

Offset CO2-e emission on Bangkok – Chennai flight

To reduce your own impact from flying to Chennai, you can also compensate for it. This means that you sponsor projects that reduce the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere by the same estimated amount that your flight emits:

Renewable Energy

Reforrestation

Solar energy in India

FAQ

Flying from Bangkok to Chennai? Here are some useful things to know:

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What airports are in Chennai?

Chennai is served by 1 airport: Chennai International Airport. The nearest airport is Chennai International Airport located 15 km away.

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How far is it between Bangkok and Chennai by plane?

Chennai is around 2189 km away from Bangkok.

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What is the flight time from Bangkok to Chennai?

Typically it takes from ∞h NaNm to -∞h NaNm to fly from Bangkok to Chennai.

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What is the flight price to travel from Bangkok to Chennai?

You could get a cheaper flight if you are flexible in your travel plans. Try Avionero Flexible Dates to check multiple travel dates to see the best combinations.

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How good the weather is in Chennai?

The coldest month is December with an average temperature of . The hottest month is December with an average temperature of . Right now it is +81°F and Broken clouds in Chennai.

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Is there a direct connection between Bangkok and Chennai?

Yes, there are direct flights from Bangkok to Chennai. You can fly to Chennai 7 days a week: Tuesday, Saturday, Friday, Thursday, Wednesday, Monday, Sunday.

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Which airlines offer direct flights from Bangkok to Chennai?

Here are the airlines that have direct connections from Bangkok to Chennai: Thai Airways International, Thai AirAsia, Thai Lion Air, IndiGo.

Chennai guide

Chennai themes

This is what Chennai is known for:

Family

Beach

Location

Chennai is located in India, 2189 km away from Bangkok:

Chennai time zone

Chennai jest o 1 godzinę za Bangkok, gdzie teraz jest 02:40

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02:40 (+7 +07)

Time in Chennai right now

Currency and exchange rate

100 Indian Rupee equals 1.11 United States Dollar. 100 United States Dollar equals 9027.07 Indian Rupee.

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₹100 = $1.11

Exchange rate

Visa to India

E-Visa is required for US citizens. Allowed stay is 30 days¹.

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E-visa is required

For US citizens

Language in India

Official language in India is Hindi, English. People knowledge of English is average².

Hindi, English

Official language

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Knowledge of English

Safety

Chennai typically is a safe place³. Just be careful when crossing a road or using ATMs.

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Typically safe

Air Quality

Chennai generally has a heavy level of air pollution⁴.

Air pollution: heavy

Chennai pros and cons

About Avionero

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