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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.

Only IndiGo operates flights between Chennai and Penang.

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

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

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

Only Economy class is available on flights from Chennai to Penang.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average RM 992 return via Singapore Changi (SIN), compared with RM 1,060 for direct.

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.

Connecting flights from Chennai to Penang most commonly pass through:

• Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) – 75% of one-stop connections
• Singapore Changi (SIN) – 25% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 19% on the Chennai to Penang route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at RM 944 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at RM 1,159, a difference of RM 215. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 13 minutes.

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%.

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

• Earliest: departs at 00:55 and lands at 04:32
• Latest: departs at 01:20 and lands at 04:57.

The flight takes about 3h 37m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 13% above the route average of RM 1,048. Book 17 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Chennai to Penang takes 3h 37m, 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.

One-way fares from Chennai to Penang are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about RM 597, which is 8% above the typical average for this route.

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

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 8h 03m, compared to 8h 55m 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.

Penang Intl Airport (PEN) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around RM 59 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Paradise
• GREEN MOTION
• Galaxy Asia Car Rental
• keddy by Europcar
• Suria Car Rental

Return flights from Chennai to Penang range from RM 904 to RM 1,204, with an average of RM 1,048 over the past 12 months. Anything below RM 904 counts as a good deal.