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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Kathmandu Airport to Chennai Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $568. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Chennai.$512 per passenger.Departing Sun, 23 Aug, returning Sat, 29 Aug.Return flight with Air India Express.Outbound indirect flight with Air India Express, departs from Kathmandu on Sun, 23 Aug, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Air India Express, departs from Chennai on Sat, 29 Aug, arriving in Kathmandu.Price includes taxes and charges.From $512, select.

Chennai.$519 per passenger.Departing Sun, 23 Aug, returning Sun, 6 Sep.Return flight with Air India Express.Outbound indirect flight with Air India Express, departs from Kathmandu on Sun, 23 Aug, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Air India Express, departs from Chennai on Sun, 6 Sep, arriving in Kathmandu.Price includes taxes and charges.From $519, select.

Chennai.$524 per passenger.Departing Sun, 27 Sep, returning Mon, 5 Oct.Return flight with Air India Express.Outbound indirect flight with Air India Express, departs from Kathmandu on Sun, 27 Sep, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Air India Express, departs from Chennai on Mon, 5 Oct, arriving in Kathmandu.Price includes taxes and charges.From $524, select.

Chennai.$524 per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Sep, returning Wed, 9 Sep.Return flight with Air India Express.Outbound indirect flight with Air India Express, departs from Kathmandu on Mon, 7 Sep, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Air India Express, departs from Chennai on Wed, 9 Sep, arriving in Kathmandu.Price includes taxes and charges.From $524, select.

Chennai.$525 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Oct, returning Mon, 5 Oct.Return flight with Air India Express.Outbound indirect flight with Air India Express, departs from Kathmandu on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Air India Express, departs from Chennai on Mon, 5 Oct, arriving in Kathmandu.Price includes taxes and charges.From $525, select.

Chennai.$540 per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 Jul, returning Tue, 4 Aug.Return flight with IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Kathmandu on Tue, 28 Jul, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Chennai on Tue, 4 Aug, arriving in Kathmandu.Price includes taxes and charges.From $540, select.

Chennai.$568 per passenger.Departing Sun, 19 Jul, returning Wed, 22 Jul.Return flight with IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Kathmandu on Sun, 19 Jul, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Chennai on Wed, 22 Jul, arriving in Kathmandu.Price includes taxes and charges.From $568, select.

Chennai.$612 per passenger.Departing Wed, 12 May, returning Wed, 19 May.Return flight with Air India.Outbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from Kathmandu on Wed, 12 May, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from Chennai on Wed, 19 May, arriving in Kathmandu.Price includes taxes and charges.From $612, select.

Chennai.$619 per passenger.Departing Sat, 27 Jun, returning Tue, 30 Jun.Return flight with IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Kathmandu on Sat, 27 Jun, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Chennai on Tue, 30 Jun, arriving in Kathmandu.Price includes taxes and charges.From $619, select.

Chennai.$679 per passenger.Departing Sun, 11 Oct, returning Sun, 1 Nov.Return flight with Air India Express.Outbound indirect flight with Air India Express, departs from Kathmandu on Sun, 11 Oct, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Air India Express, departs from Chennai on Sun, 1 Nov, arriving in Kathmandu.Price includes taxes and charges.From $679, select.

Chennai.$711 per passenger.Departing Tue, 22 Dec, returning Thu, 31 Dec.Return flight with IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Kathmandu on Tue, 22 Dec, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Chennai on Thu, 31 Dec, arriving in Kathmandu.Price includes taxes and charges.From $711, select.

Chennai.$718 per passenger.Departing Tue, 10 Nov, returning Mon, 30 Nov.Return flight with IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Kathmandu on Tue, 10 Nov, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Chennai on Mon, 30 Nov, arriving in Kathmandu.Price includes taxes and charges.From $718, select.

Chennai.$744 per passenger.Departing Sun, 29 Nov, returning Tue, 8 Dec.Return flight with IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Kathmandu on Sun, 29 Nov, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Chennai on Tue, 8 Dec, arriving in Kathmandu.Price includes taxes and charges.From $744, select.

Chennai.$758 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Feb, returning Tue, 2 Feb.Return flight with Air India Express.Outbound indirect flight with Air India Express, departs from Kathmandu on Mon, 1 Feb, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Air India Express, departs from Chennai on Tue, 2 Feb, arriving in Kathmandu.Price includes taxes and charges.From $758, select.

Chennai.$780 per passenger.Departing Sun, 31 Jan, returning Tue, 2 Feb.Return flight with Air India Express.Outbound indirect flight with Air India Express, departs from Kathmandu on Sun, 31 Jan, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Air India Express, departs from Chennai on Tue, 2 Feb, arriving in Kathmandu.Price includes taxes and charges.From $780, select.

Chennai.$802 per passenger.Departing Sun, 21 Mar, returning Mon, 22 Mar.Return flight with Air India Express.Outbound indirect flight with Air India Express, departs from Kathmandu on Sun, 21 Mar, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Air India Express, departs from Chennai on Mon, 22 Mar, arriving in Kathmandu.Price includes taxes and charges.From $802, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Kathmandu to Chennai

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Kathmandu to Chennai flights are currently cheapest in August.

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Finding cheap flights from Kathmandu to Chennai: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Kathmandu to Chennai?

The best price we found for a return flight from Kathmandu to Chennai is $512. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

Which airlines fly direct from Kathmandu to Chennai?

Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Kathmandu to Chennai. But we found flights with one or more stops from $512.

How many flights are there a week from Kathmandu to Chennai?

As of June 2026, there are no flights flying from Kathmandu to Chennai.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Kathmandu to Chennai?

The cheapest month to fly from Kathmandu to Chennai is usually August.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Kathmandu Airport to Chennai Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Kathmandu Airport to Chennai Airport on Sunday, 23 August 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Kathmandu Airport to Chennai Airport?

No airlines currently offer direct flights between Kathmandu Airport and Chennai Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.

How can I find the best flight deal to Chennai?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Chennai but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Chennai?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Chennai is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Kathmandu Airport to Chennai with?

Currently, Air India Express offers the cheapest flight tickets to Chennai.

Travelling from Kathmandu Airport (KTM) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know

The timezone in Chennai is UTC+5:30, which is 17 minutes behind Kathmandu.
Give yourself enough time to catch your KTM to MAA flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as November, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Kathmandu Airport to Chennai Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Stopovers between KTM and MAA include:
- Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport
- Mumbai Airport
- Kolkata Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Kathmandu Airport (KTM) to Chennai Airport (MAA)

At the moment, $261 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Kathmandu Airport to Chennai Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $512. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
To score cheap tickets from KTM to MAA, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer their best fares when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price in each month when searching for your flight from Kathmandu Airport to Chennai Airport.
Snapping up cheap flights from KTM to MAA is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as fares go down.
Lock in the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Kathmandu Airport to Chennai Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.

Handy information about Kathmandu Airport (KTM)

51% of flights taking off from Kathmandu Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Kathmandu Airport is about 6 kilometres from central Kathmandu. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near KTM. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Kathmandu Airport to Chennai Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:

Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)

If you're getting in on a late Kathmandu Airport to Chennai Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near MAA:
Go where the road takes you with a Chennai Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Avis, Europcar or North Car Rental and find adventure across Chennai and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your ride from Chennai Airport around three weeks before your trip.

Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai

Chennai Airport is roughly 21 kilometres from the centre of Chennai. The drive time takes around 35 minutes.
It takes around 1 hour if you're travelling by public transport.

When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)

It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Kathmandu Airport to Chennai Airport. January is the busiest month to visit Chennai. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in September.
The warmest month in Chennai is May, with temperatures ranging between 28ºC and 37ºC. Lock in your flights from Kathmandu Airport to Chennai Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 21ºC and 28ºC. Look for cheap tickets from KTM to MAA sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.

Explore more of India

Chennai is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of India you should also see. About 290 kilometres west of Chennai, a trip to Bengaluru will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Meenakshi Temple, Museum of Art & Photography (MAP) and Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwara Temple.
If you're eager to discover another well-known destination in India, consider Coimbatore, roughly 434 kilometres south-west of Chennai. Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park, Siruvani Falls and Dam and Sri Ranganathar Temple are key highlights.