Cheap flight deals to Chennai

If you want to experience a city full of life, culture, and incredible history, then Chennai is a place you should visit. Also known as Madras, is the capital of the state of Tamil Nadu, southern India, on the coast of the Gulf of Bengal. The "Gateway to South India", is an important administrative and cultural center full of attractions to discover and marvel at!

When to visit Chennai?

The best time to visit Chennai is from November to February, when the weather is pleasant and ideal for exploring. January, November and December are considered to be the high season months, which are the most expensive months to fly to Chennai. On the other hand, the cheapest month to fly to Chennai is October.

Which airlines provide flights to Chennai?

There are many airlines that operate flights to Chennai. Among the main ones:
 

• SpiceJet
• Air India
• Delta
• IndiGo
• Emirates
• Jet Airways

What are the airports in Chennai?

The main international airport in Chennai is the Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, which is one of the busiest airports in India and South Asia.

How to reach the city center?

If you land at Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose airport, one of the most important in the country, you'll be 16 kilometers from the city center. You can reach the city center in several ways:

✓ By train: train comes as the best option if you are traveling on a tight budget. The nearest train station is Tirusulam, located within walking distance of the airport;
✓ By taxi: the easiest and fastest way to travel from Chennai International Airport to the city center is to take a taxi. Without traffic, it normally takes less than 30 minutes.

What to see in Chennai?

✓ Mylapore district: this disctrict of Chennai is often referred to as the soul of the city. One of the oldest residential districts of the city, it is full of culture. Here you can admire the most impressive temple of Chennai, the temple of Kapaleeshwararar, dedicated to Shiva.
✓ The Government Museum: this museum has large galleries in three buildings. The richest is probably the Bronze Gallery, with an exceptional collection of bronze statues dating back to the 7th century. There are also large archaeological and anthropological galleries.
✓ Madras' High Court: it is one of the largest court buildings in the world. Built in 1892, it has characteristic red Indo-Saracenic architecture, with magnificent painted ceilings and stained glass doors. You can stroll around the court and, if you are interested, attend the sessions. A visit to this wonderful palace is a must!

What to do in Chennai?

✓ Visit the artists' village: the Artists' Village of Cholamandal was founded in 1966, on the southern outskirts of Chennai. The artists bought the common land and built their homes, studios, gallery, theatre and workshops. The village is renowned for being the pioneer of the Madras Art Movement, which brought modern art to southern India. Here you can admire an extraordinary collection of paintings and sculptures, together with the artists at work.
✓ Attend a local music and dance show: if you like dance and music, Madras Music Academy is one of the oldest music academies in South India and is at the center of the Chennai scene. An annual programme of events, shows and concerts takes place in the large auditorium in Gopalapuram, near Mylapore. Chennai's annual music season runs from mid-December to mid-January, with many performances taking place in various parts of the city.

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Chennai is just one of the beautiful destinations to visit in India and it is well connected with the other cities of the country: renting a car you can visit India freely, stopping to admire the wonders of places like Delhi, Ahmedabad, Mumbai and many others.

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