How long is the flight from Istanbul Airport to Chennai?

A quick flight from Istanbul Airport to Chennai can take about 11h 40m. Gulf Air provides one of the quickest options available for as low as ₹ 38,839. Airlines will cover a distance of 5864 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chennai ranges from 10.0 - 330.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 330.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Chennai when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chennai, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, May is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 33.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 25.0 C).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from IST to MAA?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Istanbul Airport to Chennai as you normally would.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Chennai from Istanbul?

Most people fly into Chennai (MAA) if they book a flight to Chennai from Istanbul. On average, Chennai has 0 inbound flights from Istanbul per day from 0 airlines. Chennai is conveniently located just 16.5 km from Chennai’s city centre.

Can I find deals for flights from Istanbul to Chennai that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Istanbul to Chennai flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Istanbul to Chennai?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Istanbul to Chennai.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Istanbul to Chennai?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Istanbul to Chennai by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Deal found 30/9₹ 26,918

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Deal found 30/9₹ 27,879

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Deal found 29/9₹ 38,743

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Deal found 1/10₹ 38,839

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2 stops26h 30m

Deal found 28/9₹ 44,799

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1 stop29h 10m

Deal found 29/9₹ 45,280

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1 stop12h 50m

Deal found 1/10₹ 49,222

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Round-trip from	₹ 27,879
One-way from	₹ 18,939
Popular in	July
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Average price	₹ 29,514

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2 total stops
32h 30m total
Istanbul to Chennai

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9h 40m total
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Thu 8/10

06:15-05:20

1 stop20h 35m

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Wed 31/12

00:00-20:30

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₹ 21,150

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Sun 1/11

06:30-20:40

1 stop11h 40m

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00:00-20:30

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₹ 22,976

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Sat 24/10

14:10-03:25

1 stop10h 45m

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₹ 23,553

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06:25-20:50

1 stop11h 55m

Chennai

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00:00-20:30

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₹ 24,034

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06:15-20:50

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00:00-20:30

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₹ 24,034

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1 stop25h 50m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-20:30

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₹ 24,226

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ISTMAA

Istanbul

Sat 31/10

06:30-20:40

1 stop11h 40m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-20:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 25,188

IstanbulChennai

IST Istanbul - MAA Chennai

ISTMAA

Istanbul

Fri 27/11

13:20-07:00

2 stops15h 10m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-20:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 25,284

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How much does it cost for a return flight from Istanbul Airport to Chennai?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Istanbul Airport to Chennai flights typically cost between ₹ 26,534 and ₹ 30,956 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was ₹ 27,879 on Gulf Air (23 Oct–30 Oct).

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Chennai from Istanbul?
Most people fly into Chennai (MAA) if they book a flight to Chennai from Istanbul. On average, Chennai has 0 inbound flights from Istanbul per day from 0 airlines. Chennai is conveniently located just 16.5 km from Chennai’s city centre.
How long is the flight from Istanbul Airport to Chennai?
A quick flight from Istanbul Airport to Chennai can take about 11h 40m. Gulf Air provides one of the quickest options available for as low as ₹ 38,839. Airlines will cover a distance of 5864 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
Can I find deals for flights from Istanbul to Chennai that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Istanbul to Chennai flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Istanbul to Chennai?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Istanbul to Chennai.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Istanbul to Chennai?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Istanbul to Chennai by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Istanbul Airport to Chennai flights typically cost between ₹ 26,534 and ₹ 30,956 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was ₹ 27,879 on Gulf Air (23 Oct–30 Oct).