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

• Earliest: departs at 08:00 and lands at 11:33
• Latest: departs at 08:30 and lands at 12:03.

The flight takes about 3h 33m.

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

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Penang to Chennai takes 3h 33m, 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 Penang to Chennai range from RM 983 to RM 1,423, with an average of RM 1,175 over the past 12 months. Anything below RM 983 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 14% above the RM 1,175 route average. Book 10 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average RM 873 return via Bangkok Don Mueang Intl (DMK), compared with RM 1,194 for direct.

IndiGo is the only airline operating Penang to Chennai flights. 93% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge RM 104–RM 409 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

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

One-way fares from Penang to Chennai are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about RM 589.

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

Morning 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 Penang to Chennai route, 7% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 18m.

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

• Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) – 70% of one-stop connections
• Singapore Changi (SIN) – 29% of one-stop connections
• Bangkok Don Mueang Intl (DMK) – 0% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 9% on flights from Penang to Chennai. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at RM 1,124 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at RM 1,230, a difference of RM 106.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only IndiGo operates flights between Penang and Chennai.

Flying via Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 7h 26m, compared to 10h 12m via Bangkok Don Mueang Intl (DMK) and 10h 29m via Singapore Changi (SIN).

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

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.