Chennai essentials
- Country
- India
- Airports
- Chennai International (MAA)
- Cheapest time to fly
- Demand from Canada peaks in December and the summer school break; spring and autumn are usually cheaper.
- From the airport
- Chennai Metro has a station right at the airport, the cheapest way into the city.
- Time difference
- 9.5 hours ahead of Toronto (can shift by an hour when clocks change)
- Entry for Canadians
- Canadians need a visa for India. Check the official Indian Visa Online site for the current options for Canadian passport holders before you book.
Entry rules change, so confirm on the Government of Canada travel advice page before you book.
Cheapest flights to Chennai from Canada
Nonstop flights
There are no nonstop flights from Canada to Chennai in our data, so trips connect. Each route page shows the cheapest connections.
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Chennai: common questions
When is the cheapest time to fly to Chennai from Canada?
Demand from Canada peaks in December and the summer school break; spring and autumn are usually cheaper.
Which airport do you fly into for Chennai?
Chennai International (MAA). Chennai Metro has a station right at the airport, the cheapest way into the city.
Do Canadians need a visa for India?
Canadians need a visa for India. Check the official Indian Visa Online site for the current options for Canadian passport holders before you book.
Which Canadian cities fly to Chennai?
Viorvo tracks fares to Chennai from Toronto. Each route page shows the lowest recent fares and the cheapest month.