Flights to Chennai (MAA)

Last updated: Oct 23, 2026

Chennai International Airport is an airport serving Chennai, India.

Right now there are 74 airports in 21 countries connected to Chennai, 38 of them domestic, with 56 airlines flying scheduled passenger traffic.

Chennai's longest nonstop connection is London (LHR), 5,117 miles, offered by American Airlines, British Airways and 1 other airline.

Airlines serving Chennai

IndiGo57 destinations
Air India13 destinations
Air India Express12 destinations
British Airways10 destinations
SpiceJet10 destinations
Air Kenya Aviation7 destinations
Hahn Air Systems5 destinations
Malaysia Airlines5 destinations
Japan Airlines4 destinations
KLM4 destinations

Air Canada3 destinations
Air France3 destinations
Air Mauritius3 destinations
All Nippon Airways3 destinations
American Airlines3 destinations
Ethiopian Airlines3 destinations
Singapore Airlines3 destinations
Virgin Atlantic3 destinations
Aegean Airlines2 destinations
EgyptAir2 destinations

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Popular routes to Chennai

The places connected to Chennai on the most scheduled services, busiest first.

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Popular routes with a stopover

Aside from the non-stop routes above, reaching Chennai from these popular places requires a connection:

Information on Points & Miles

Distance matters when booking with points and miles: several loyalty programs price award flights in distance bands. Each list below adds the non-stop routes to Chennai not already shown in a shorter great-circle distance band.

Which places within 500 miles can reach Chennai non-stop?

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Which places within 1,000 miles can reach Chennai non-stop?

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Which places within 2,000 miles can reach Chennai non-stop?

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Which places within 3,000 miles can reach Chennai non-stop?

Denpasar-Bali Island (DPS)2,833 mi

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Long-haul flights to Chennai

Long-haul routes are usually flown by a wide-body aircraft, and the cabin you book matters more the longer you are in it — which is also where award points go furthest. These are the non-stop routes to Chennai of 3,000 miles or more.

Flights to Chennai (MAA) by country

Chennai has nonstop connections with 3 airports in Thailand: Bangkok (DMK), Bangkok (BKK), and Phuket (HKT). These routes are served by Air Canada (Star Alliance), All Nippon Airways (Star Alliance), Asiana Airlines (Star Alliance), IndiGo, Thai AirAsia, Thai Airways (Star Alliance), and Thai Lion Air.
Thailand3 destinations
Chennai has nonstop connections with 3 airports in United Arab Emirates: Abu Dhabi (AUH), Dubai (DXB), and Sharjah (SHJ). These routes are served by 3L, Air Arabia, Air Kenya Aviation, Emirates, Etihad Airways, and IndiGo.
United Arab Emirates3 destinations
Chennai has nonstop connections with 2 airports in Indonesia: Denpasar-Bali Island (DPS) and Medan-Sumatra Island (KNO). These routes are served by Batik Air and IndiGo.
Indonesia2 destinations
Chennai has nonstop connections with 2 airports in Malaysia: Kuala Lumpur (KUL) and Penang (PEN). These routes are served by AirAsia, Garuda Indonesia (SkyTeam), IndiGo, Japan Airlines (Oneworld), and Malaysia Airlines (Oneworld).
Malaysia2 destinations
Chennai has nonstop connections with 2 airports in Sri Lanka: Colombo (CMB) and Jaffna (JAF). These routes are served by Air India (Star Alliance), IndiGo, Servant Air, and SriLankan Airlines (Oneworld).
Sri Lanka2 destinations
Chennai has a nonstop connection with Manama (BAH) in Bahrain, served by Gulf Air.
Bahrain1 destination
Chennai has a nonstop connection with Dhaka (DAC) in Bangladesh, served by Biman Bangladesh Airline, IndiGo, and US-Bangla Airlines.
Bangladesh1 destination
Chennai has a nonstop connection with Bandar Seri Begawan (BWN) in Brunei Darussalam, served by Royal Brunei.
Brunei Darussalam1 destination
Chennai has a nonstop connection with Hong Kong (HKG) in China, served by American Airlines (Oneworld), Cathay Pacific (Oneworld), and Japan Airlines (Oneworld).
China1 destination
Chennai has a nonstop connection with Addis Ababa (ADD) in Ethiopia, served by Air India (Star Alliance) and Ethiopian Airlines (Star Alliance).
Ethiopia1 destination
Chennai has a nonstop connection with Frankfurt-am-Main (FRA) in Germany, served by Air Canada (Star Alliance), Air India (Star Alliance), and Lufthansa (Star Alliance).
Germany1 destination
Chennai has a nonstop connection with Aqaba (AQJ) in Jordan, served by Smartwings.
Jordan1 destination

Chennai has a nonstop connection with Kuwait City (KWI) in Kuwait, served by IndiGo, Jazeera Airways, and Kuwait Airways.
Kuwait1 destination
Chennai has a nonstop connection with Port Louis (MRU) in Mauritius, served by Air India (Star Alliance) and Air Mauritius.
Mauritius1 destination
Chennai has a nonstop connection with Yangon (RGN) in Myanmar, served by Myanmar Airways International.
Myanmar1 destination
Chennai has a nonstop connection with Muscat (MCT) in Oman, served by Oman Air (Oneworld) and OV.
Oman1 destination
Chennai has a nonstop connection with Doha (DOH) in Qatar, served by IndiGo and Qatar Airways (Oneworld).
Qatar1 destination
Chennai has a nonstop connection with Chulman (CNN) in Russian Federation, served by IndiGo.
Russian Federation1 destination
Chennai has a nonstop connection with Ad Dammam (DMM) in Saudi Arabia, served by Air India Express.
Saudi Arabia1 destination
Chennai has a nonstop connection with Singapore (SIN) in Singapore, served by Air Canada (Star Alliance), Air India (Star Alliance), Air India Express, Air New Zealand (Star Alliance), All Nippon Airways (Star Alliance), IndiGo, Qantas (Oneworld), Singapore Airlines (Star Alliance), Tigerair, and Virgin Australia.
Singapore1 destination

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Seasonal and upcoming routes to Chennai

Not flying yet

Yangon (RGN)Starts Oct 24, 2026
Hubli (HBX)Oct 27, 2026 – Mar 27, 2027
Port Louis (MRU)Starts Oct 27, 2026
Phuket (HKT)Nov 11, 2026 – Dec 29, 2026
Aqaba (AQJ)Apr 1, 2027 – Apr 1, 2027

Ending before the rest

Ad Dammam (DMM)Through Oct 24, 2026
Denpasar-Bali Island (DPS)Through Feb 28, 2027
STV (STV)Through Mar 24, 2027

The other 55 routes are scheduled across the whole window the feed publishes.

Airline alliances to Chennai

Oneworld19 destinations
Star Alliance14 destinations
SkyTeam5 destinations

Award programs that reach Chennai

How many of these places each program's airlines fly to Chennai from. Reach, not award availability — that is a live fare question this schedule feed cannot answer.

Alaska Atmos Rewards19 destinations
American Airlines19 destinations
British Airways19 destinations
Cathay Pacific19 destinations
Finnair Plus19 destinations
Iberia Plus19 destinations
Qantas Frequent Flyer19 destinations
Qatar Airways19 destinations
Aeroplan14 destinations
All Nippon Airways14 destinations

EVA Air Infinity MileageLands14 destinations
LifeMiles14 destinations
Lufthansa Miles & More14 destinations
Singapore KrisFlyer14 destinations
TAP Miles&Go14 destinations
Turkish Miles&Smiles14 destinations
United MileagePlus14 destinations
Club Premier5 destinations
Delta SkyMiles5 destinations
Flying Blue5 destinations

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Intercontinental flights to Chennai

Non-stop flights to Chennai from Europe

Air Canada (Star Alliance) links Chennai nonstop with Frankfurt-am-Main (FRA).

Air India (Star Alliance) links Chennai nonstop with Frankfurt-am-Main (FRA).

American Airlines (Oneworld) links Chennai nonstop with London (LHR).

British Airways (Oneworld) links Chennai nonstop with London (LHR).

Finnair (Oneworld) links Chennai nonstop with London (LHR).

IndiGo links Chennai nonstop with Chulman (CNN).

Lufthansa (Star Alliance) links Chennai nonstop with Frankfurt-am-Main (FRA).

Non-stop flights to Chennai from Africa

Air India (Star Alliance) links Chennai nonstop with Port Louis (MRU) and Addis Ababa (ADD).

Air Mauritius links Chennai nonstop with Port Louis (MRU).

Ethiopian Airlines (Star Alliance) links Chennai nonstop with Addis Ababa (ADD).

Domestic flights to Chennai

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Alternative airports near Chennai

Tirupati (TIR)61 mi / 98 km
PNY (PNY)75 mi / 121 km
CDP (CDP)141 mi / 227 km
SXV (SXV)165 mi / 266 km
Bangalore (BLR)166 mi / 267 km

Frequently asked questions

What is the official name of airport MAA?

The airport's official name is Chennai International Airport. On Roame and most flight schedules, you will find it under the code MAA.

What is the airport code for Chennai International Airport?

The IATA airport code for Chennai International Airport is MAA. Enter MAA in Flightmap whenever you want to use this exact airport.

Where is Chennai International Airport (MAA)?

Chennai International Airport serves Chennai, India. Flightmap uses the airport's exact coordinates, so nearby airports and route distances stay tied to MAA, not just the broader city.

How can I explore flights to Chennai (MAA)?

Open the map with Anywhere as your starting point and MAA as the destination. Each result keeps the route pointed toward Chennai, and you can narrow it by airline, alliance, aircraft, mileage program, and nonstop service.

Does Flightmap show direct and connecting flights to Chennai?

Yes. Flightmap separates nonstop routes from destinations that need a connection, and the Nonstop only control lets you focus on direct service to MAA.

Can I look for award flights to Chennai (MAA)?

Yes. When Roame has observed award availability for a route to MAA, signed-in members can see the lowest points price by cabin and the related carrier fees, then continue to the full award search.