Singapore to Chennai (SIN–MAA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,818 mi airlines 109/wk
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Flight Schedule 29 flights Verified 5m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
6E1002+1
6E IndiGo
32Q
4:40 AM
+08 T2
6:15 AM
IST
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ3216cs
NZ Air New Zealand
7M8
7:00 AM
+08 T3
8:45 AM
IST
4h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VA5654cs
VA Virgin Australia
7M8
7:40 AM
+08 T3
9:20 AM
IST
4h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SQ524+2
SQ Singapore Airlines
359
7:40 AM
+08 T3
9:05 AM
IST
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ4327cs
NZ Air New Zealand
321
8:45 AM
+08 T2
10:30 AM
IST
4h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AI347+2
AI Air India
321
9:45 AM
+08 T2
11:25 AM
IST
4h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SQ4945cs
SQ Singapore Airlines
321
9:45 AM
+08 T2
11:25 AM
IST
4h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
6E1026+1
6E IndiGo
32N
11:10 AM
+08 T2
12:45 PM
IST
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AI349
AI Air India
321
2:35 PM
+08 T2
4:20 PM
IST
4h 15m
M T W T F S S
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VA5658cs
VA Virgin Australia
787
8:25 PM
+08 T3
10:00 PM
IST
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AI8278cs
AI Air India
787
8:25 PM
+08 T3
10:00 PM
IST
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SQ528+5
SQ Singapore Airlines
787
8:25 PM
+08 T3
10:00 PM
IST
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NH6282cs
NH All Nippon
787
8:35 PM
+08 T3
10:10 PM
IST
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
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NZ3212cs
NZ Air New Zealand
787
8:35 PM
+08 T3
10:10 PM
IST
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
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TR778
TR Scoot
788
9:20 PM
+08 T1
10:50 PM
IST
4h
M T W T F S S
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6E1004+1
6E IndiGo
32N
10:20 PM
+08 T2
11:55 PM
IST
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
6E1007
6E IndiGo
12:39 AM
IST
7:29 AM
+08
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AI346+2
AI Air India
321
1:40 AM
IST T2
8:45 AM
+08
4h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
6E1025+1
6E IndiGo
32N
3:10 AM
IST T2
10:10 AM
+08
4h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SQ7977
SQ Singapore Airlines
74Y
4:55 AM
IST
11:45 AM
+08
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AI348
AI Air India
321
6:30 AM
IST T2
1:35 PM
+08
4h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ3215cs
NZ Air New Zealand
359
10:00 AM
IST T2
4:55 PM
+08
4h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SQ525+2
SQ Singapore Airlines
7M8
10:30 AM
IST T2
5:40 PM
+08
4h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VA5655cs
VA Virgin Australia
7M8
10:30 AM
IST T2
5:40 PM
+08
4h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SQ7327
SQ Singapore Airlines
74Y
10:55 AM
IST
5:45 PM
+08
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
6E1003+1
6E IndiGo
32N
2:20 PM
IST T2
9:20 PM
+08
4h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
6E1001+1
6E IndiGo
32Q
8:40 PM
IST T2
3:40 AM+1
+08
4h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SQ529+4
SQ Singapore Airlines
787
11:15 PM
IST T2
6:10 AM+1
+08
4h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
TR779
TR Scoot
788
11:50 PM
IST T2
6:50 AM+1
+08
4h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Singapore to Chennai
2 carriers, 109 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 109 Flights/wk 1,818 mi 3h 55m nonstop -2.5h behind 37 1-stop hubs

SIN–MAA is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. IndiGo and Scoot lead the route. The flight covers 1,818 miles in approximately 3h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 37 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SIN–MAA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
6E IndiGo 21 32N, 32Q 4h05
TR Scoot Also: SQ 4 788 4h SQ
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – AI, NZ, SQ
32N Airbus A320neo – 6E
32Q Airbus A321neo – 6E
359 Airbus A350-900 – SQ
787 Boeing 787 – AI, NH, NZ, SQ, VA
788 Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner – TR
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – NZ, VA
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 6E + TR (25 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SIN to MAA direction.
Mon
16
flights
Tue
15
flights
Wed
16
flights
Thu
15
flights
Fri
16
flights
Sat
15
flights
Sun
16
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
16
Nonstop flights
109
Outbound / wk
70
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SIN to MAA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
37
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~41h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,447
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.

Other ways to reach Chennai from Singapore

Nearby airports with service to Chennai International Airport.
Metric SIN→MAA KUL→MAA
Distance from SIN 185 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 4
Weekly flights 109 39
Flight time 3h 55m 3h 40m
Airports within 200 miles of SIN with service to Chennai International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Singapore, it's 3.5:00 PM in Chennai.
Distance & Flight Time
1,818 mi / 2,925 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 55m to 4h 15m.
Visa & Entry

Singaporean passport holders need an eVisa to enter India. Apply online through the Indian government eVisa portal at least 4 days before departure. The eTourist Visa allows stays up to 90 days per visit. Options include 30-day (USD 25), 1-year, and 5-year eVisas with varying fees. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry with at least two blank pages.

Getting to SIN

MRT East West Line (Changi Airport branch) connects the airport to the city in 30–45 minutes from City Hall or Raffles Place (S$2.20–2.50 with EZ-Link). Trains run from 5:31am to 11:18pm (T1/T2/T3). Terminal 4 is served by a dedicated shuttle bus from T2.Taxis from Orchard Road cost S$20–35 and take 20–30 minutes. Grab is widely used and slightly cheaper. Airport surcharges apply for taxis departing from the city to the airport (S$3–5 depending on peak hours). The trip is short; Singapore's island geography keeps distances manageable.

SIN–MAA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Singapore to Chennai route.
Route details
Distance1,818 mi / 2,925 km
Flight time3h 55m to 4h 15m
Time difference-2.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights109 out / 70 return
1-stop connections37 hubs
Origin: SIN
IATA / ICAOSIN / WSSS
TimezoneAsia/Singapore
Passengers/yr67.7M
Elevation22 ft / 7 m
Destination: MAA
IATA / ICAOMAA / VOMM
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Passengers/yr21.2M
Elevation52 ft / 16 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SIN to MAA flights.
Nonstop flights from Singapore Changi Airport to Chennai International Airport take approximately 3h 55m to 4h 15m. The route covers 1,818 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: IndiGo and Scoot. Plus 5 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 109 nonstop flights per week from SIN to MAA. The return direction has about 70 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BBI, VGA, DWC, CGO, TRZ, KUL, BKK, BLR, HKG, TFU, VTZ, BOM, TRV, COK, AUH, CMB, CJB, DAC, DEL, RGN, PEN, HYD, DMK, CCU, SHJ, DXB, DOH, JAI, AMD, DPS, BRU, ADD, BAH, AMS, FRA, IST and LHR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chennai is 2.5 hours behind Singapore.
Yes, return flights from MAA to SIN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include KUL. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from SIN to MAA

Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) and Chennai International Airport (MAA) are connected by nonstop service from IndiGo and Scoot. With 109 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

SIN to MAA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SIN to MAA ranges from 3 hours 55 minutes to 4 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,818 miles (2,925 km). There are approximately 109 weekly flights outbound and 70 return, totaling 179 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

37 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via BBI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Sepang (KUL).