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Cheapest time to fly from Athens to Chennai

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available at the end of January. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.
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Flight Duration11 hoursFlights between Athens and Chennai take, on average, 11 hours minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors
Cheapest flight£289Cheapest price for a flight between Athens and Chennai found by our customers in the last 72 hours
Origin airportE. Venizelos AirportWhen flying from Athens to Chennai
Destination airportChennai International AirportFor the route from Athens to Chennai
High seasonMayAccording to search data from our customers, May is the busiest time to fly from Athens to Chennai
One-way average Price£482The average price for a flight Athens - Chennai at Opodo is £482, based on the price of last 6 months
Best time to bookDecemberAccording to real data January is the most popular time to book a flight to Chennai when departing from Athens
Exchange rate
1 GBP = 126.53 INR
1 INR = 0.01 GBP
Last checked on Sun 08/11
Distance: 3,853 mi
Athens airports
E. Venizelos Airport (ATH)How far from city centre: 12 mi
Chennai airports
Chennai International Airport (MAA)How far from city centre: 10 mi

Book your Athens to Chennai flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Athens to Chennai (India) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

The cheapest fare booked on this route in recent days was £289, although the price you're shown will vary with your travel dates and departure times.

Flying non-stop from Athens to Chennai takes roughly 8 h and 25 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Athens–Chennai route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

  • Departure airport: E. Venizelos Airport (ATH)
  • Arrival airport: Chennai International Airport (MAA)

The weather in Chennai

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Chennai, temperatures average around 37ºC in the warmest months and roughly 21ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

  • Highs: up to 37ºC
  • Lows: down to 20ºC
  • Hottest month: May
  • Coldest month: January
  • Driest month: February
  • Wettest month: November

Tips for cheaper flights from Athens to Chennai

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Athens to Chennai:

  • Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
  • Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
  • Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Chennai. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Athens to Chennai

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Athens to Chennai?
When you fly from Athens to Chennai the average price is £482. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.
How can I find cheap flights from Athens to Chennai at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from Athens to Chennai is 289 £. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
When is the best time to book a flight from Athens to Chennai?
The most popular months to book a flight from Athens to Chennai are January, February and November, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Athens to Chennai?
The best time of the year to go to Chennai when flying from Athens depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, December is the top 1º month to fly to Chennai from Athens in terms of searches from our customer, followed by May and September. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, August, February and January are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Athens - Chennai.
How long does the flight take to go from Athens to Chennai?
The total flight time between Athens and Chennai is of around 11 hours on average, considering an average distance of 3,852.67 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How is the weather in Chennai compared to Athens?
While in Athens temperatures can reach an average of 26º ºC in summer, Chennai can experience temperatures up to 32º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around 25º ºC in Chennai, compared to the 10º ºC average in Athens.

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