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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+79°F

Rain

Airports

MAA

15km

Flight prices from Bangkok to Chennai

This is how much people usually pay for flying from Bangkok to Chennai (return flight):

~$203

Cheap

$203

Average price

Expensive

These are normal flight prices from Bangkok to Chennai. This means that the majority of our users have chosen flights within this range. If you see prices higher than $203, it is probably an expensive flight. To find cheap flights at the best price, we recommend searching 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:

December

2025

Direct flights from Bangkok to Chennai

There are 2 airlines that fly directly from Bangkok to Chennai: Thai Airways International, IndiGo if you are departing from Bangkok. Most airlines that have direct connections are departing from Suvarnabhumi Airport. Most airlines arrive to Chennai International Airport. Most flights depart on Thursday, Wednesday.

Airlines that have direct flights from Bangkok to Chennai

Thai Airways International

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IndiGo

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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.

2 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, 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:

Thu, 04 December

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+79°F

Rain

6 m/s

87 %

Fri, 05 December

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+81°F

Rain

8 m/s

76 %

Sat, 06 December

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+81°F

Broken clouds

7 m/s

67 %

Sun, 07 December

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+81°F

Broken clouds

8 m/s

65 %

Mon, 08 December

☁️

+81°F

Broken clouds

6 m/s

60 %

Tue, 09 December

☁️

+81°F

Scattered clouds

7 m/s

58 %

Wed, 10 December

☁️

+81°F

Broken clouds

8 m/s

58 %

Thu, 11 December

⛅️

+81°F

Few clouds

8 m/s

59 %

Fri, 12 December

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+81°F

Broken clouds

7 m/s

53 %

Sat, 13 December

☁️

+81°F

Broken clouds

7 m/s

54 %

Sun, 14 December

☁️

+81°F

Broken clouds

6 m/s

54 %

Mon, 15 December

☁️

+79°F

Broken clouds

6 m/s

51 %

Tue, 16 December

⛅️

+81°F

Few clouds

5 m/s

47 %

Wed, 17 December

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+79°F

Rain

7 m/s

66 %

Thu, 18 December

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+81°F

Broken clouds

6 m/s

60 %

Fri, 19 December

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+81°F

Scattered clouds

6 m/s

54 %

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.

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CO₂-e emission on the Bangkok – Chennai route

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

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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 are the airports near Chennai?

The closest airport to Chennai is Chennai International Airport which is 15 km away. In total Chennai has 1 airport: Chennai International Airport.

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What is the distance between Bangkok and Chennai?

The distance between Bangkok and Chennai is 2189 km.

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How long is the flight from Bangkok to Chennai?

The average flight time from Bangkok to Chennai is between ∞h NaNm and -∞h NaNm.

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How much is the flight from Bangkok to Chennai?

The price range for a return flight from Bangkok to Chennai is $101 – $214.

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What is the weather in Chennai?

Chennai weather varies from in December to in December on average. Right now it is Rain and +79°F 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 5 days a week: Thursday, Wednesday, Tuesday, 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, 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 15:31

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15:31 (+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 9010.69 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

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