Which airports can I use when flying from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Chennai?

Flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Chennai usually depart from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl (GIG) and arrive at Chennai (MAA).

Which airports do connecting flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Chennai pass through?

Most connecting flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Chennai pass through London Heathrow (LHR), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other stopover airports each see under 5%.

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Chennai?

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 37% on the Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Chennai route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at ₹ 148,638 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at ₹ 235,343, a difference of ₹ 86,705. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

How long is a flight from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Chennai?

A direct flight from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Chennai takes 0h 00m, covering 22,453 km.

Do I need a passport to fly from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Chennai?

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.

What is the time difference between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport and Chennai?

Chennai is 8 hours ahead of Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport (India Time vs Brasilia Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

How much should I expect to pay for a Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Chennai flight?

Return flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Chennai range from ₹ 125,025 to ₹ 157,689, with an average of ₹ 156,411 over the past 12 months. Anything below ₹ 125,025 counts as a good deal.

What is the cheapest stopover airport when flying from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Chennai?

Flights via London Heathrow (LHR) offer the most affordable fares, with an average return price of ₹ 148,650. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Chennai, which airport offers the shortest stopover?

London Heathrow (LHR) had the shortest average connection time for Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Chennai stopovers at 1,082 minutes over the past 3 months.

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Thu, 21 Jan - Tue, 9 Feb

19:30 - 19:50GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-MAA Chennai

39h 50m3 stops Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Amsterdam Schiphol Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

21:45 - 07:40MAA Chennai-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

42h 25m3 stops Dubai Intl Paris Charles de Gaulle Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

₹ 154,164Multiple Airlines

Thu, 21 Jan - Tue, 9 Feb

09:15 - 05:35GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-MAA Chennai

35h 50m2 stops Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl London Heathrow

07:35 - 11:30MAA Chennai-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

36h 25m2 stops London Heathrow Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

₹ 155,212Multiple Airlines

Thu, 21 Jan - Tue, 9 Feb

18:00 - 22:20GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-MAA Chennai

43h 50m2 stops London Heathrow Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

22:00 - 06:50MAA Chennai-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

41h 20m2 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl London Heathrow

₹ 156,451British Airways

Sat, 27 Feb - Wed, 3 Mar

04:15 - 02:30GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-MAA Chennai

61h 45m2 stops Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Doha Hamad Intl

03:15 - 01:00MAA Chennai-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

30h 15m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

₹ 164,073Qatar Airways

Sun, 28 Feb - Wed, 3 Mar

12:15 - 02:15GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-MAA Chennai

53h 30m2 stops Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Doha Hamad Intl

03:15 - 14:20MAA Chennai-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

43h 35m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

₹ 164,359Qatar Airways

Thu, 21 Jan - Tue, 9 Feb

18:00 - 05:35GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-MAA Chennai

27h 05m1 stop London Heathrow

07:35 - 11:30MAA Chennai-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

36h 25m2 stops London Heathrow Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

₹ 164,931Multiple Airlines

Sat, 27 Feb - Wed, 3 Mar

04:15 - 02:30GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-MAA Chennai

61h 45m2 stops Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Doha Hamad Intl

03:15 - 01:00MAA Chennai-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

30h 15m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

₹ 165,502Qatar Airways

Thu, 21 Jan - Tue, 9 Feb

18:00 - 05:35GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-MAA Chennai

27h 05m1 stop London Heathrow

07:35 - 06:50MAA Chennai-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

31h 45m1 stop London Heathrow

₹ 174,649British Airways

Thu, 21 Jan - Mon, 8 Feb

06:50 - 19:55GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-MAA Chennai

28h 35m3 stops Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Doha Hamad Intl Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

03:15 - 23:10MAA Chennai-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

28h 25m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

₹ 204,758Multiple Airlines

Sat, 27 Feb - Thu, 4 Mar

03:45 - 20:10GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-MAA Chennai

31h 55m1 stop Dubai Intl

21:45 - 15:55MAA Chennai-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

26h 40m1 stop Dubai Intl

₹ 207,616Emirates

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What is the cheapest airline to fly from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Chennai?

British Airways (₹ 156,451) and Qatar Airways (₹ 164,073) are the cheapest airlines to fly return from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Chennai according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

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When to book flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to Chennai

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Which airports can I use when flying from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Chennai?
Flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Chennai usually depart from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl (GIG) and arrive at Chennai (MAA).
Which airports do connecting flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Chennai pass through?
Most connecting flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Chennai pass through London Heathrow (LHR), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other stopover airports each see under 5%.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Chennai?
Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 37% on the Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Chennai route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at ₹ 148,638 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at ₹ 235,343, a difference of ₹ 86,705. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
How long is a flight from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Chennai?
A direct flight from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Chennai takes 0h 00m, covering 22,453 km.
Do I need a passport to fly from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Chennai?
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.
Have flight prices from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Chennai changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return prices on this route varied from about ₹ 154,164 to ₹ 303,564. That means the highest observed fare was about 96% higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Chennai looking right now?
One-way fares from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Chennai are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about ₹ 161,176, which is 14% below the typical average for this route.
What is the time difference between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport and Chennai?
Chennai is 8 hours ahead of Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport (India Time vs Brasilia Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
How much should I expect to pay for a Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Chennai flight?
Return flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Chennai range from ₹ 125,025 to ₹ 157,689, with an average of ₹ 156,411 over the past 12 months. Anything below ₹ 125,025 counts as a good deal.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure instead of Friday. On this route, Tuesday flights average ₹ 148,638 – about ₹ 86,705 less than Friday (37% savings) based on the last 12 months.
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