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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 11:32
• Latest: departs at 08:30 and lands at 12:02.

The flight takes about 3h 32m.

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

A direct flight from Penang to Chennai takes 3h 32m, 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 ₹ 21,705 to ₹ 31,793, with an average of ₹ 26,355 over the past 12 months. Anything below ₹ 21,705 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 16% above the route average of ₹ 26,355. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average ₹ 24,416 return via Singapore Changi (SIN), compared with ₹ 27,219 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 ₹ 2,439–₹ 9,584 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 lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about ₹ 11,051, which is 20% below the typical average for this route.

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. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

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 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 18 minutes.

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

• Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) – 73% of one-stop connections
• Singapore Changi (SIN) – 27% of one-stop connections
• Bangkok Don Mueang Intl (DMK) – 1% of one-stop connections

Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 13% on the Penang to Chennai route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at ₹ 24,537 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at ₹ 27,892, a difference of ₹ 3,355. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 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 29m, compared to 9h 36m via Bangkok Don Mueang Intl (DMK) and 10h 33m 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

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