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

• Earliest: departs at 00:55 and lands at 04:31
• Latest: departs at 01:20 and lands at 04:56.

The flight takes about 3h 36m.

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

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Chennai to Penang takes 3h 36m, covering 3,805 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.

Return flights from Chennai to Penang range from RM 962 to RM 1,278, with an average of RM 1,081 over the past 12 months. Anything below RM 962 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 18% above the RM 1,081 route average. Book 17 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct and stopover fares are close on average, with direct at RM 1,089 return and stopover options via Singapore Changi (SIN) at RM 1,120.

IndiGo is the only airline operating Chennai to Penang flights. 98% of its flights are on time.

The Airbus A320neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by IndiGo. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

Night is the busiest departure period on Chennai to Penang flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Evening flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Chennai to Penang are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about RM 627, which is 6% above the typical average for this route.

Penang Intl Airport (PEN) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around RM 62 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Paradise
• GREEN MOTION
• keddy by Europcar
• Galaxy Asia Car Rental
• Xdrive Mobility

Flights from Chennai to Penang usually depart from Chennai (MAA) and arrive at Penang Intl (PEN).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route.

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 Chennai to Penang route, 2% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 13m.

Connecting flights from Chennai to Penang most commonly pass through:

• Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) – 70% of one-stop connections
• Singapore Changi (SIN) – 30% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 13% on flights from Chennai to Penang. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at RM 1,012 return on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at RM 1,159, a difference of RM 147.

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

Only IndiGo operates flights between Chennai and Penang.

Flying via Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 8h 13m, compared to 8h 48m via Singapore Changi (SIN).

Penang is 2 hours ahead of Chennai (Malaysia Time vs India Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Among airlines operating Chennai to Penang flights:

• IndiGo: 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

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