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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Istanbul to Chennai, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Istanbul to Chennai, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Manama (BAH)
Cheapest • Avg $313 (round-trip)
Mumbai (BOM)
Shortest trip • 11h 35m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Istanbul to Chennai (IST-MAA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Istanbul to Chennai that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Istanbul to Chennai

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Istanbul to Chennai flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Istanbul to Chennai to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the most popular layover airport when flying from Istanbul to Chennai?

Percentage of 1-stop round-trip flights from Istanbul to Chennai chosen by KAYAK users via each layover airport in the last 12 months (only includes trips with the same layover airport on both legs).

Manama (BAH) is the top choice – 82% of KAYAK users who clicked on 1-stop flights from Istanbul to Chennai picked an itinerary connecting there.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Istanbul to Chennai?

Average round-trip price for 1-stop flights from Istanbul to Chennai clicked by KAYAK users in the last 12 months (only includes trips with the same layover airport on both legs).

Flights via Manama (BAH) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $313.

Which layover airport offers the shortest total travel time from Istanbul to Chennai?

Shortest average total travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Istanbul to Chennai via different layover airports, based on KAYAK user data from the last 12 months.

Consider flying via Mumbai (BOM) for the shortest journey. The average one-way travel time for flights connecting there is 11h 35m.

Which layover airport has the quickest connection when flying from Istanbul to Chennai?

Average layover duration at different layover airports for 1-stop one-way flights from Istanbul to Chennai, based on KAYAK user data from the last 12 months.

If you prefer a quick connection, Manama (BAH) often has the shortest layovers from Istanbul to Chennai, with an average of 2h 59m.

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Good to know

Low seasonOctober
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 33% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 33% lower on average.

When to book flights from Istanbul to Chennai

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Istanbul to Chennai based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Istanbul to Chennai flights

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Istanbul and Chennai?

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Chennai from Istanbul.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Istanbul to Chennai?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Istanbul to Chennai?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Istanbul to Chennai.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Istanbul to Chennai?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chennai from Istanbul is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Istanbul to Chennai?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Chennai with an airline and back to Istanbul with another airline. Booking your flights between Istanbul and MAA can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Istanbul to Chennai?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Chennai from Istanbul up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top airline flying from Istanbul to Chennai

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Istanbul to Chennai. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Istanbul to Chennai? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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Gulf AirOverall score based on 231 reviews
7.2Comfort
7.3Boarding
7.5Crew
6.7Food
6.6Entertainment
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More entertainment channels and better food, whatever food requirement you select.

6.0 GoodAnonymous, Feb 2026
MAN - BAH
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More entertainment channels and better food, whatever food requirement you select.

As I mentioned flight from NY to Bangalore was excellent but the return flight from Bahrain to NYC was mediocre, Looks like a old aircraft also not much choice in entertainment.

The flight from NY to Bangalore was very good but the return flight from Bahrain to NY was mediocre

Pretty much what you'd expect for an economy flight. The crew were excellent as usual. The food was ok, but nothing special.

Staff is rude and condescending. Airline is badly managed. They take away their flimsy earphones and blankets one hour before the lading. I’ve never experienced this with any other airline. It’s a very portly managed and run airline that should be avoided.

The Senior Flight attendant was just amazing on our Flight GF 284 on 30/11/25. She was so attentive, helpful and caring not just to us but to all in our cabin.

Loading was on time and quick Not very many people

Amazing business class in a single aisle plane. Fully flat seats, pyjamas, amenity kits, all in all a really complete product. Service was good - not amazing - but they did a good job. Got a few hours sleep. Will fly with them again if I can.

They flight was without ait conetion weather was very hot

Did not have to leave plane. However found the wait tiring with nearly a full plane boarding at Male and being unable to get out of seat due to cleaners security and a full plane boarding with hand luggage. Staff were excellent despite a long and tiring flight due to stopover.

Everything you need to know for your flight from Istanbul to Chennai

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Istanbul (IST)
Chennai (MAA)