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

• Earliest: departs at 4:40 am and lands at 8:49 am
• Latest: departs at 10:30 pm and lands at 2:39 am.

The flight takes about 4h 09m.

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

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Singapore to Chennai takes 4h 09m, covering 1,816 miles.

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.

Round-trip flights from Singapore to Chennai range from $243 to $388, with an average of $303 over the past 12 months. Anything below $243 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 16% above the $303 route average. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop and layover fares are close on average, with nonstop at $303 round-trip and layover options via Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (CMB) at $312.

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

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

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 90% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $21–$100 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.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Singapore to Chennai flights, with 43% of flights leaving in that window. Night departures account for 42%, evening flights for 14%, and afternoon flights for 1%.

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 program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Singapore to Chennai are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $235, which is 29% above the typical average for this route.

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

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

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, 10% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 05m.

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

• Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (CMB) - 73% of one-stop connections
• Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei Intl (BWN) - 17% of one-stop connections
• Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) - 6% of one-stop connections
• Bengaluru Intl (BLR) - 2% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 7% on flights from Singapore to Chennai. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at $292 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $312, a difference of $20.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

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

• IndiGo
• Singapore Airlines
• Air India Express
• Scoot

Flying via Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 8h 20m, compared with 8h 50m via Bengaluru Intl (BLR) and 9h 05m via Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK).

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

Among airlines operating Singapore to Chennai flights:

• IndiGo: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Singapore Airlines: 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.

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

• IndiGo: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Singapore Airlines: 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 always check the fare details before booking.

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.