Chennai to Singapore (MAA–SIN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
MAA–SIN is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. IndiGo, Air India and Singapore Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,818 miles in approximately 2h 58m. Beyond nonstop, 31 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6E IndiGo | 21 | 32N, 32Q | 4h25-4h30 | – | – | – |
| AI Air India | 14 | 321 | 4h20-4h25 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| SQ Singapore Airlines | 14 | 787, 7M8 | 4h-4h35 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| TR Scoot | 3 | 788 | 2h58 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Singapore from Chennai
| Metric | MAA→SIN | BLR→SIN | TRZ→SIN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MAA | – | 166 mi | 183 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 52 | 32 | 49 |
| Flight time | 2h 58m | 3h 45m | 4h 5m |
Travel Essentials
MAA: IST · SIN: +08
When it's 6:00 PM in Chennai, it's 8.5:00 PM in Singapore.
Indian passport holders need a visa to enter Singapore. Apply for an eVisa through an authorized visa agent or the Singapore Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) portal. Processing takes 3 to 5 working days. The standard tourist visa allows stays of up to 30 days. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry.
There is no visa on arrival for Indian nationals. Make sure your eVisa is approved before booking flights. You must also complete the SG Arrival Card online within 3 days before arrival.
MRT from T1/T2/T3 to City Hall takes about 30 minutes (S$2.20–2.50 with EZ-Link card). Trains run from 5:31am to midnight. For Terminal 4, take the free inter-terminal shuttle bus to T2 first.
Taxis from arrivals cost S$20–35 to Orchard or Marina Bay, including airport surcharge (S$5) and possible peak surcharges. Grab is cheaper and very reliable in Singapore. Coach buses serve Johor Bahru (Malaysia) from the airport.
Equatorial climate with no true seasons, hot (26–33°C) and humid year-round. Changi is one of the most reliable airports in Asia for flight operations: thunderstorm cells are intense but brief, typically clearing within 1–2 hours. Most delays are weather-related and short.
Northeast monsoon (November–January) brings the most consistent rain, sometimes for days at a time. Haze from Indonesian forest fires (typically August–October) occasionally reduces visibility and triggers air quality warnings, but rarely grounds flights. Changi's operational efficiency means it handles weather disruptions better than most airports its size.
MAA–SIN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MAA to SIN
Chennai International Airport (MAA) and Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) are connected by nonstop service from IndiGo, Air India, Singapore Airlines and Scoot. With 52 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MAA to SIN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MAA to SIN ranges from 2 hours 58 minutes to 4 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,818 miles (2,925 km). There are approximately 52 weekly flights outbound and 42 return, totaling 94 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
31 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via VGA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Bengaluru (BLR) and Tiruchirappalli (TRZ).