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Cheapest return flight
₹ 24,404
Typical prices: ₹ 22,742-₹ 30,609
IndiGo, Scoot
Sun 9/12Mon 8/1
MAA - PEN • Direct
Cheapest direct flights
₹ 27,715
Typical prices: ₹ 23,689-₹ 29,350
IndiGo
Wed 14/11Mon 19/11
MAA - PEN • Direct
Direct flights
You can fly direct with IndiGo. Average duration is 3h 35m
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Avoid delays
Most punctual • 98% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 17 weeks in advance save around 41% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
Cheapest • 13% price drop
Most popular
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Top stopover airports
Cheapest • Avg ₹ 25,970 (return)
Shortest trip • 8h 24m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Chennai to Penang (MAA-PEN)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Chennai to Penang

Wed, 9 Dec - Fri, 8 Jan
Multiple Airlines Logo
00:55 - 07:00MAA  Chennai-PEN Penang Intl
3h 35mdirect
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10:35 - 22:50PEN  Penang Intl-MAA Chennai
14h 45m1 stop Singapore Changi
₹ 24,404Multiple Airlines
10 hours ago
Mon, 16 Nov - Wed, 18 Nov
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23:50 - 09:35MAA  Chennai-PEN Penang Intl
7h 15m1 stop Singapore Changi
Multiple Airlines Logo
08:00 - 09:05PEN  Penang Intl-MAA Chennai
3h 35mdirect
₹ 26,012Multiple Airlines
17 hours ago
Thu, 10 Dec - Fri, 8 Jan
Multiple Airlines Logo
23:45 - 17:30MAA  Chennai-PEN Penang Intl
15h 15m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:35 - 22:50PEN  Penang Intl-MAA Chennai
14h 45m1 stop Singapore Changi
₹ 27,147Multiple Airlines
10 hours ago
Sat, 14 Nov - Thu, 19 Nov
IndiGo Logo
00:55 - 07:00MAA  Chennai-PEN Penang Intl
3h 35mdirect
IndiGo Logo
08:00 - 09:05PEN  Penang Intl-MAA Chennai
3h 35mdirect
₹ 27,715IndiGo
2 days ago
Sun, 15 Nov - Wed, 18 Nov
IndiGo Logo
00:55 - 07:00MAA  Chennai-PEN Penang Intl
3h 35mdirect
IndiGo Logo
08:00 - 09:05PEN  Penang Intl-MAA Chennai
3h 35mdirect
₹ 28,283IndiGo
17 hours ago
Sat, 12 Dec - Sun, 10 Jan
AirAsia Logo
08:05 - 18:20MAA  Chennai-PEN Penang Intl
7h 45m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
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17:55 - 07:25PEN  Penang Intl-MAA Chennai
16h 00m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
₹ 28,661AirAsia
2 days ago
Sun, 15 Nov - Wed, 18 Nov
AirAsia Logo
23:45 - 09:05MAA  Chennai-PEN Penang Intl
6h 50m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
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17:55 - 23:05PEN  Penang Intl-MAA Chennai
7h 40m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
₹ 29,985AirAsia
17 hours ago
Sun, 17 Jan - Tue, 26 Jan
Scoot Logo
23:50 - 16:25MAA  Chennai-PEN Penang Intl
14h 05m1 stop Singapore Changi
Scoot Logo
22:20 - 22:50PEN  Penang Intl-MAA Chennai
27h 00m1 stop Singapore Changi
₹ 34,053Scoot
3+ days ago
Sat, 19 Dec - Sat, 26 Dec
Malaysia Airlines Logo
11:45 - 11:50MAA  Chennai-PEN Penang Intl
21h 35m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
Malaysia Airlines Logo
17:50 - 10:45PEN  Penang Intl-MAA Chennai
19h 25m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
₹ 39,255Malaysia Airlines
1 day ago
Sat, 26 Dec - Thu, 31 Dec
Malaysia Airlines Logo
11:45 - 23:20MAA  Chennai-PEN Penang Intl
9h 05m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
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06:30 - 10:45PEN  Penang Intl-MAA Chennai
6h 45m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
₹ 42,093Malaysia Airlines
1 day ago
Booking Insights

Price, demand, and travel trends for Chennai to Penang flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chennai to Penang?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Sunday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chennai to Penang. It's 4% cheaper than the average day, while Tuesday is the most expensive, with prices 13% higher.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chennai to Penang?

•March is the cheapest month to fly from Chennai to Penang at ₹ 22,229 return.
•December (₹ 34,431) and June (₹ 30,080) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 54% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Chennai to Penang the cheapest?

Flights from Chennai to Penang are cheapest 17 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 41% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for Chennai to Penang flights

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

₹ 10,689
Beat the crowds with an average 30% drop in travellers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 69% increase in travellers.
One-way flight from Chennai to Penang

When to book flights from Chennai to Penang

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chennai to Penang based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Chennai to Penang flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Chennai to Penang?

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

    • Earliest: departs at 00:55 and lands at 04:30
    • Latest: departs at 00:55 and lands at 04:30.

    The flight takes about 3h 35m.

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Chennai to Penang?

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

  • How long is a flight from Chennai to Penang?

    A direct flight from Chennai to Penang takes 3h 35m, covering 3,805 km.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Chennai to Penang?

    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.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Chennai to Penang flight?

    Return flights from Chennai to Penang range from ₹ 22,742 to ₹ 30,609, with an average of ₹ 25,570 over the past 12 months. Anything below ₹ 22,742 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Chennai to Penang flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 15% above the ₹ 25,570 route average. Book 17 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by having a stopover when flying from Chennai to Penang?

    On this route, direct and stopover fares are close on average, with direct at ₹ 25,820 return and stopover options via Singapore Changi (SIN) at ₹ 25,970.

  • How does on-time performance compare across airlines flying from Chennai to Penang?

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

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Chennai to Penang?

    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.

  • How are flight departures from Chennai to Penang spread across the day?

    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%.

  • How are flight prices from Chennai to Penang looking right now?

    One-way fares from Chennai to Penang are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about ₹ 16,941, which is 20% above the typical average for this route.

  • Which car hire options are available at Penang Intl Airport (PEN)?

    Penang Intl Airport (PEN) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around ₹ 3,564 for economy cars. Top options include:

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

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Chennai to Penang?

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

  • What time of day has the fewest delays on flights from Chennai to Penang?

    Night flights have the fewest delays on this route.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed from Chennai to Penang?

    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.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Chennai to Penang pass through?

    Connecting flights from Chennai to Penang most commonly pass through:

    • Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) – 67% of one-stop connections
    • Singapore Changi (SIN) – 33% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Chennai to Penang?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 16% on flights from Chennai to Penang. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at ₹ 24,594 return on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at ₹ 28,945, a difference of ₹ 4,351.

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

  • Which airlines fly from Chennai to Penang?

    Only IndiGo operates flights between Chennai and Penang.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Chennai to Penang?

    Flying via Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 8h 24m, compared to 8h 48m via Singapore Changi (SIN).

  • What is the time difference between Chennai and Penang?

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

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Chennai to Penang flights?

    Among airlines operating Chennai to Penang flights:

    • IndiGo: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

    Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Chennai to Penang flights?

    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.

Your guide to booking Chennai to Penang flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Sunday departure and avoid flying on Tuesday. On this route, Sunday flights average ₹ 24,594, which is about ₹ 4,351 less than Tuesday fares (15% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 17 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 41% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Chennai to Penang trip for March. Fares historically average ₹ 22,229 return in that month – typically ₹ 12,202 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).

Prefer to fly direct from Chennai to Penang Intl?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Chennai Airport to Penang Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Chennai to Penang Intl

Monday

IndiGo

IndiGo

Tuesday

IndiGo

IndiGo

Wednesday

IndiGo

IndiGo

Thursday

IndiGo

IndiGo

Friday

IndiGo

IndiGo

Saturday

IndiGo

IndiGo

Sunday

IndiGo

IndiGo

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Direct returns

Penang Intl to Chennai

Monday

IndiGo

IndiGo

Tuesday

IndiGo

IndiGo

Wednesday

IndiGo

IndiGo

Thursday

IndiGo

IndiGo

Friday

IndiGo

IndiGo

Saturday

IndiGo

IndiGo

Sunday

IndiGo

IndiGo

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