Penang to Chennai (PEN–MAA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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6E IndiGo
32N
9:30 AM
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6E IndiGo
32N
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Penang to Chennai
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 1,470 mi 3h 30m nonstop -2.5h behind 8 1-stop hubs

PEN–MAA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. IndiGo leads the route. The flight covers 1,470 miles in approximately 3h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 8 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PEN–MAA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
6E IndiGo 7 32N 3h30 – – –
Aircraft on this route
32N Airbus A320neo – 6E
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 6E (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, PEN to MAA direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PEN to MAA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
RGN ~6h 45m BKK ~9h 35m TFU ~9h 45m DMK ~10h 53m SIN ~17h 2m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
308
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2.5h
Chennai is 2.5 hours behind Penang.
PEN: +08 · MAA: IST

When it's 6:00 PM in Penang, it's 3.5:00 PM in Chennai.
Distance & Flight Time
1,470 mi / 2,365 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 30m.
Visa & Entry

Malaysian passport holders need an eVisa to enter India. The eVisa is applied for online through the official Indian government portal (indianvisaonline.gov.in). Tourist eVisas allow stays of up to 180 days per calendar year. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry with at least two blank pages. Processing takes up to 5 business days. Entry is allowed through 29 designated airports and 5 seaports.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

PEN–MAA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Penang to Chennai route.
Route details
Distance1,470 mi / 2,365 km
Flight time3h 30m
Time difference-2.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections8 hubs
Origin: PEN
Full namePenang International Airport
IATA / ICAOPEN / WMKP
TimezoneAsia/Kuala_Lumpur
Passengers/yr7.6M
Elevation11 ft / 3 m
Destination: MAA
Full nameChennai International Airport
IATA / ICAOMAA / VOMM
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Passengers/yr21.2M
Elevation52 ft / 16 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PEN to MAA flights.
Nonstop flights from Penang International Airport to Chennai International Airport take approximately 3h 30m. The route covers 1,470 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: IndiGo.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from PEN to MAA. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through RGN, BKK, TFU, DMK, SIN, KUL, HKG and DXB. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chennai is 2.5 hours behind Penang.
Yes, return flights from MAA to PEN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from PEN to MAA

Penang International Airport (PEN) and Chennai International Airport (MAA) are connected by nonstop service from IndiGo. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

PEN to MAA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PEN to MAA ranges from 3 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,470 miles (2,365 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

8 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via RGN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.