Are there direct flights from Bangkok to Chennai?

Yes, direct flights from Bangkok to Chennai are available. Historically, approximately 39.3% of flights on this route have been direct. For flights that included stopovers, the median number of stopovers was one. This data reflects trends observed over the trailing 90 days.

How long does it take to fly from Bangkok to Chennai?

A direct flight from Bangkok to Chennai typically takes 3 hours and 20 minutes, covering a distance of 2226 kilometers. Flights with one stopover have a significantly longer median duration, averaging 9 hours and 10 minutes. These durations represent the typical travel times for this route.

How much do direct flights from Bangkok to Chennai cost compared to connecting flights?

Historically, direct flights from Bangkok to Chennai have been slightly more expensive than connecting flights. The median price for a direct flight was $220, while connecting flights had a median price of $212. This represents a premium of approximately 4% for direct flights. Direct flights accounted for 44.5% of the observed flights over the trailing 90 days.

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Bangkok to Chennai: Overview

Insights for flights from Bangkok to Chennai

Right now, the cheapest flights from Bangkok to Chennai typically range from $205–$401, with a median price of $247. Current fares are above the typical level for this route. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities for travelers.

When looking for cheap flights from Bangkok to Chennai, the most affordable times to fly are typically August, with a median fare of $150, followed by December at $154, and October at $168. These months offer the lowest median prices for the route.

A typical journey from Bangkok to Chennai takes about 7h 25m, including connections. Most itineraries connect at least once, with the median number of stopovers for connecting flights being 1. Only 39.3% of recent fares were for direct flights from Bangkok to Chennai.

The distance between Bangkok and Chennai is 2226 km, classifying this as a medium-haul route. This distance typically involves a flight duration that can span several hours, especially when connections are included in the itinerary.

How much is a round trip from Bangkok to Chennai

Regular price: $224 - $644

Prices are currently within the regular range for flights from Bangkok to Chennai.

The regular price range for flights from Bangkok to Chennai is between $224 and $644. The current lowest deal is $244 with Thai AirAsia for travel from Oct 12-Oct 19.

now $244

Low $224

High $644

The cheapest time to fly from Bangkok to Chennai

The cheapest month to fly from Bangkok to Chennai is August, with a median price of $150. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $313. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

August

Cheapest

Flights from $150

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $313

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Direct flights from Bangkok to Chennai

Thai AirAsia

Last-minute flights going from Bangkok to Chennai

Wed, Aug 19

⌛ Last-Minute

BKK - Chennai

Bangkok (BKK) - Chennai (MAA)

Air India Express

$479

$352

One-way

Fri, Aug 21

⌛ Last-Minute

BKK - Chennai

Bangkok (BKK) - Chennai (MAA)

Air India Express

$444

$341

One-way

Fri, Aug 21

⌛ Last-Minute

BKK - Chennai

Bangkok (BKK) - Chennai (MAA)

Air India Express

$476

$347

One-way

Sun, Aug 23

⌛ Last-Minute

BKK - Chennai

Bangkok (BKK) - Chennai (MAA)

Air India Limited

$403

$315

One-way

Mon, Aug 24

⌛ Last-Minute

BKK - Chennai

Bangkok (BKK) - Chennai (MAA)

Air India Limited

$431

$313

One-way

Tue, Aug 25

⌛ Last-Minute

BKK - Chennai

Bangkok (BKK) - Chennai (MAA)

Air India Limited

$412

$294

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Bangkok to Chennai

7 nights

Feb 21 - Feb 28

$452 → $282

38%

7 nights

Feb 18 - Feb 25

$452 → $306

32%

7 nights

Feb 19 - Feb 26

$452 → $306

32%

7 nights

Feb 20 - Feb 27

$452 → $313

31%

Popular Airports to fly from Bangkok to Chennai

Bangkok - Chennai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for flights from Bangkok to Chennai are above the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in August for the lowest prices

Historically, August, December, and October offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 7h 25m

The median flight time from Bangkok to Chennai is 7 hours and 25 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant, with a median of 1 stopover when not flying direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Thai AirAsia offers direct flights

Thai AirAsia is one of the airlines offering direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Bangkok to Chennai are frequent, appearing often over 30 days.

Bangkok main airports to depart from

Suvarnabhumi (BKK)

Cheapest

Suvarnabhumi Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Chennai.

📍 ~25 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$256

Don Mueang International (DMK)

Don Mueang International Airport is an alternative departure option for flights to Chennai.

📍 ~20 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$268

Chennai main airports to arrive at

Chennai International (MAA)

Cheapest

Chennai International Airport is a good option for flights to Chennai, offering the cheapest fares.

📍 ~20 km from Chennai (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$256

Airports nearby Chennai used as alternative

Bengaluru International (BLR)

Cheapest

Bengaluru International is a major international hub with extensive global and domestic networks, offering high frequency of flights.

📍 ~275 km from Chennai (requires approximately 5-6 hours ground travel; heavy traffic can impact access time).

💸 Flights from ~$243

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Chennai

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Chennai

Historically, the best time to book flights from Bangkok to Chennai has been within 0-6 days of departure. During this period, the average price was $201. Booking 60+ days out also offered competitive pricing, with an average of $203. Prices tended to be higher for bookings made 7-13 days out, averaging $328, and 28-59 days out, with an average of $349.

Across the trailing quarter, a good deal for a flight from Bangkok to Chennai was considered to be $205 or less. The median price for this route was $247. Prices typically started to be considered expensive at $401. These benchmarks are based on pricing trends observed over a 90-day period.

Historically, the cheapest months for flights from Bangkok to Chennai have been August and December, with median prices of $150 and $154 respectively. October also offered relatively low prices, with a median of $168. The annual median price for this route was $247, indicating that these months offered significant savings compared to the yearly average.

Bangkok to Chennai: Overview

Insights for flights from Bangkok to Chennai

How much is a round trip from Bangkok to Chennai

Regular price: $224 - $644

Prices are currently within the regular range for flights from Bangkok to Chennai.

The regular price range for flights from Bangkok to Chennai is between $224 and $644. The current lowest deal is $244 with Thai AirAsia for travel from Oct 12-Oct 19.

now $244

Low $224

High $644

The cheapest time to fly from Bangkok to Chennai

August

Cheapest

Flights from $150

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $313

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

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Jul

Aug

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Dec