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Jakarta (CGK) → Chennai (MAA)
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Tuesday, 19 Mar 2024
₱ 7,856.87
Jakarta (CGK) → Chennai (MAA)
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Tuesday, 19 Mar 2024
₱ 8,085.57
Surabaya (SUB) → Chennai (MAA)
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Friday, 22 Mar 2024
₱ 13,635.26
Phuket (HKT) → Chennai (MAA)
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Tuesday, 16 Apr 2024
₱ 14,067.88
Phuket (HKT) → Chennai (MAA)
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Tuesday, 16 Apr 2024
₱ 19,191.58
Phuket (HKT) → Chennai (MAA)
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Tuesday, 16 Apr 2024
₱ 79,601.51

Flights to Chennai, India

Chennai is well-known for its Chennai Central which is among the prominent landmarks in the city, as well as the main railway terminus in Chennai. With a rich history of more than 100 years, the Chennai Central caters to about 550, 000 passengers daily. Chennai or also known as Madras is the capital of Tamil Nadu state which is its six most populous city and fourth more populous urban agglomeration. Chennai is known for being the center of culture, economy and education in south India, as well the biggest municipal economies of India, is called the "Detroit of India" due to one-third of the automobile industry of India operating in the city. Besides that, it is a major film production center, being home to the Tamil film industry. Foreign tourists tend to visit Chennai more than in other cities. Hence it is unsurprising for Chennai to have a high number of expatriates, making it the third largest expatriate population in India. Lonely Planet named Chennai among the top ten cities to visit, while India Today ranked Chennai as the best city in India.

Airports in Chennai

1. Chennai International Airport

Chennai International Airport is the main international airport in South India serving the Chennai city as well as its metropolitan area, which has been opened since 1910. It is located in Meenambakkam and Tirusulam which can be found 21 kilometers away from the city center of Chennai. Being among the earliest airports in India, it is the first airport in the country to have domestic and international terminals found adjacent to one another. The airport has four terminals which have been added incrementally from time to time, in which Terminals 3 and 4 are dedicated to international flights while Terminals 1 and 2 are meant for handling domestic traffic. Chennai International Airport is the hub for IndiGo, Alliance Air, Blue Dart Aviation and Trujet as well as being the focus city for Air India, Air India Express, GoAir and Spice Jet.

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When is the Best Time to Fly to Chennai?

The off-peak season to visit Chennai is during the monsoon season especially around July to September in which the harsh rains would happen at a higher frequency. Consequently, price cuts tend to occur around this period. As for the peak season in Chennai, it is during the summer season especially from March to June, in which skies are clearer and days are warmer, although it can get very hot at times too. The best time to come over Chennai would then be around November to February, which is during the cooler season in which temperatures are stable between 20 and 25 degree Celsius. Therefore, if you plan on coming to Chennai, please note of these periods and plan accordingly so that you can enjoy Chennai without spending too much money.
Chennai has a tropical wet and dry climate according to the Köppen climate classification, as it lies on the thermal equator and happens to be located on the coast. The hottest months are from late May to early June which is known as Agni Nakshatram or fire star throughout the region. The annual precipitation is 1300 millimeters with heavy rains typically happening from June to December, while the bulk of the precipitation influenced by the northeast monsoon from October to December. There are also chances for the city to be hit by cyclone coming over from the Bay of Bengal. The highest temperature recorded is at 45 degree Celsius in 2003 while the lowest temperature recorded is at 13.9 degree Celsius in 1895 and 1905.
As the "Gateway to South India", there are a lot of celebrations one can look forward to celebrate like a local when in Chennai which is majorly based on its cultures and dance shows which are celebrated grandly here. To begin with, the Natyanjali Dance Festival is being held in Chidambaram which is close to the city that is five days long. There is also the Dance and Music Festival held in the city from December to January that attracts performers to the city with dance performers being organized all over the city area. Another major festival is the Pongal festival which is a major harvest festival in South India region that marks the end of the traditional farming season.

What are the Top 5 Things to Do in Chennai?

Chennai certainly has a handful to offer to the visitors coming over to the city, which is unsurprising considering Lonely Planet once ranked Chennai among the top ten cities to visit.
1. Marina Beach – A natural urban beach along the Bay of Bengal, the Marina Beach is the largest of its kind in the country, running about six kilometers from Fort St George at the north to the Foreshore Estate at the south. It is considered among the most crowded beaches in India, attracting almost 30,000 visitors daily.
2. Kapaleeshwarar Temple – Located in Mylapore, Chennai, Kapaleeshwarar Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva which is said to have been around since the 7th century CE before being destroyed by the Portuguese and rebuilt again. The temple has a very beautiful Dravidian architectural style and organizes pooja rituals daily.
3. Santhome Cathedral – Also known as St. Thomas Cathedral Basilica, it is a minor Roman Catholic basilica built in the 16th century by the Portuguese explorers over the tomb of St. Thomas. It is later rebuilt again as a church with Neo-Gothic style in 1893 under the British authority.

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