Travelling from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Changi International Airport (SIN): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Chennai Airport to Changi International Airport is 4 hours 25 minutes.
The timezone in Singapore is UTC+8, which is two hours 30 minutes ahead of Chennai.
Flights from MAA to SIN start at 00:35 — the first with Scoot. The last departure is at 23:15 with Singapore Airlines. Overall, you can take your pick of 72 weekly Chennai Airport to Changi International Airport flights.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your MAA to SIN flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
There are plenty of direct flights from Chennai Airport to Changi International Airport to pick from. When organizing your Singapore trip, these airlines can fly you nonstop to this unmissable corner of Singapore:
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is IndiGo.
IndiGo ranks as the leading on-time carrier for MAA to SIN flights, with 81.22% of services landing as scheduled.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Chennai Airport to Changi International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between MAA and SIN include:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Tiruchirapalli International Airport
Cochin International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Changi International Airport (SIN)
C$106 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Chennai Airport to Changi International Airport flight. Return flights start at C$175. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
Book nine months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from MAA to SIN.
August is the cheapest month for flights from Chennai Airport to Changi International Airport. If you want to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
Save time searching for cheap flights from MAA to SIN by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Find the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Chennai Airport to Changi International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Chennai Airport (MAA)
Of the flights that depart from Chennai Airport, 76.04% land on time at their destination.
Central Chennai to Chennai Airport is approximately 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 45 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Expect a trip time of around 50 minutes on public transport.
Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near MAA. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Chennai Airport to Changi International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Changi International Airport (SIN)
Consider booking a hotel close to SIN if you have a late Chennai Airport to Changi International Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Go where the road takes you with a Changi International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Avis, Sixt or Green Motion and discover more of Singapore and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Changi International Airport about two weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Changi International Airport (SIN) to central Singapore
From Changi International Airport, Singapore is approximately 21 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting there on public transport will take you around 1 hour.
When to fly to Changi International Airport (SIN)
April is the busiest month for flights from Chennai Airport to Changi International Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Singapore in February.
The warmest month in Singapore is May, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Lock in your flights from Chennai Airport to Changi International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from MAA to SIN in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) on average.