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Rest, relax or enjoy a chilled drink at the Travel Club lounges which are situated in the Domestic and International terminals of Chennai International Airport. The lounges provide Wi-Fi, TVs, beverages and allow visitors to stay for up to three hours. Entry prices start at ₹ 2,791 (≈ S$ 5) per adult.

Just outside the terminal building, there are AC minibuses which take travellers to the centre of Chennai. Buses depart every 30 min or so, and a ticket costs ₹ 35 (≈ S$ 0.66). Regular buses also depart from the bus stop on GST Road, and the most direct lines into the city are the 18A and 1B. Tickets can be purchased directly from the driver.

Among airlines operating Singapore to Chennai flights:

• Singapore Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• IndiGo: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Scoot: offers free seat selection
• Air India: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Air India Express: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

4 airlines operate flights between Singapore and Chennai. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• IndiGo
• Singapore Airlines
• Air India Express
• Scoot

Flights from Singapore to Chennai usually depart from Singapore Changi (SIN) and arrive at Chennai (MAA).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Singapore Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• IndiGo: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Scoot: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Singapore to Chennai:

• Economy class
• Business Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $218 return via Tiruchirappalli Civil (TRZ), compared with $388 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $29–$140 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 787 Dreamliner family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Singapore Airlines and Air India. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321neo variants.

One-stop flights from Singapore to Chennai most commonly connect through:

• Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (CMB) – 77% of one-stop connections
• Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei Intl (BWN) – 11% of one-stop connections
• Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) – 7% of one-stop connections
• Bengaluru Intl (BLR) – 1% of one-stop connections

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (CMB) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 8% on the Singapore to Chennai route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $372 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $404, a difference of $32. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Singapore to Chennai route, 11% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 5 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Singapore to Chennai flights, with 51% leaving in that window. Night departures account for 33%, Evening flights for 16%, and Afternoon flights for 0%.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Singapore to Chennai:

• Earliest: departs at 04:40 and lands at 08:48
• Latest: departs at 22:30 and lands at 02:38.

The flight takes about 4h 08m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 9% above the route average of $387. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Singapore to Chennai takes 4h 08m, covering 4,704 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Singapore to Chennai are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $671, which is 198% above the typical average for this route.

Singapore Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while IndiGo has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Singapore to Chennai flights are:

• Singapore Airlines: 94% on time
• IndiGo: 89% on time
• Air India: 88% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 89% of the time.

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 8h 25m, compared to 9h 05m via Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) and 9h 12m via Bengaluru Intl (BLR).

Chennai is 2 hours behind Singapore (India Time vs Singapore Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Return flights from Singapore to Chennai range from $308 to $512, with an average of $387 over the past 12 months. Anything below $308 counts as a good deal.

Three airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Singapore to Chennai flights:

• Singapore Airlines
• Scoot
• Air Canada

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty programme, while others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.