How long is the flight from China to Chennai?

IndiGo, Air India, and Thai Airways can get you from China to Chennai in just under 9h 50m. Your travel time can differ by up to 17h 25m. There are 4701 km between China and Chennai. 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 are the most popular routes from China to Chennai?

When deciding which route to take from China to Chennai, consider Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - Chennai, Shanghai Pu Dong - Chennai or Nanjing Lukou Intl - Chennai, as they are the most popular.

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

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

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

For a flight from China to Chennai, you will be flying into Chennai. Chennai (MAA) is just 16.5 km from the centre of the city.

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

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

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

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Chennai from China?
For a flight from China to Chennai, you will be flying into Chennai. Chennai (MAA) is just 16.5 km from the centre of the city.
How long is the flight from China to Chennai?
IndiGo, Air India, and Thai Airways can get you from China to Chennai in just under 9h 50m. Your travel time can differ by up to 17h 25m. There are 4701 km between China and Chennai. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the most popular routes from China to Chennai?
When deciding which route to take from China to Chennai, consider Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - Chennai, Shanghai Pu Dong - Chennai or Nanjing Lukou Intl - Chennai, as they are the most popular.
Can I find deals for flights from China to Chennai that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on China to Chennai flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from China to Chennai?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from China to Chennai.
Can I find deals for business class flights from China to Chennai?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from China 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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