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

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1,818 mi airlines charter/private 112/wk
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Flight Schedule 32 flights Verified 1h 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
55%
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF8756cs
QF Qant
32Q
4:40 AM
+08 T2
6:15 AM
IST
4h 5m
52%
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ3216cs
NZ Air New Zealand
359
7:40 AM
+08 T3
9:05 AM
IST
3h 55m
35%
M T W T F S S
Prices
VA5654cs
VA Virgin Australia
359
7:40 AM
+08 T3
9:05 AM
IST
3h 55m
35%
M T W T F S S
Prices
SQ524+3
SQ Singapore Airlines
359
7:40 AM
+08 T3
9:05 AM
IST
3h 55m
40%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AI8282cs
AI Air India
7M8
7:40 AM
+08 T3
9:20 AM
IST
4h 10m
36%
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ4327+1
NZ Air New Zealand
321
9:45 AM
+08 T2
11:25 AM
IST
4h 10m
35%
M T W T F S S
Prices
6E1026+1
6E IndiGo
32Q
11:10 AM
+08 T2
12:45 PM
IST
4h 5m
55%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AI349
AI Air India
321
2:35 PM
+08 T2
4:20 PM
IST
4h 15m
36%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AI8278cs
AI Air India
787
8:25 PM
+08 T3
10:00 PM
IST
4h 5m
36%
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
40%
M T W T F S S
Prices
NH6282cs
NH All Nippon
787
8:25 PM
+08 T3
10:00 PM
IST
4h 5m
34%
M T W T F S S
Prices
VA5658cs
VA Virgin Australia
787
8:25 PM
+08 T3
10:00 PM
IST
4h 5m
35%
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ3212cs
NZ Air New Zealand
787
8:25 PM
+08 T3
10:00 PM
IST
4h 5m
35%
M T W T F S S
Prices
SQ8442cs
SQ Singapore Airlines
788
9:20 PM
+08 T1
10:50 PM
IST
4h
40%
M T W T F S S
Prices
TR778+1
TR Scoot
788
9:20 PM
+08 T1
10:50 PM
IST
4h
35%
M T W T F S S
Prices
6E1004+1
6E IndiGo
32Q
10:20 PM
+08 T2
11:55 PM
IST
4h 5m
55%
M T W T F S S
Prices
6E1344
6E IndiGo
32Q
10:20 PM
+08 T2
11:55 PM
IST
4h 5m
55%
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF8755cs
QF Qant
32Q
3:10 AM
IST T2
10:10 AM
+08
4h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
6E1025+1
6E IndiGo
32Q
3:10 AM
IST T2
10:10 AM
+08
4h 30m
86%
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
7M8
10:30 AM
IST T2
5:40 PM
+08
4h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AI8281cs
AI Air India
7M8
10:30 AM
IST T2
5:40 PM
+08
4h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VA5655cs
VA Virgin Australia
359
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
SQ525+3
SQ Singapore Airlines
7M8
11:11 AM
IST T2
5:40 PM
+08
3h 59m
M T W T F S S
Prices
6E1003+1
6E IndiGo
32Q
2:20 PM
IST T2
9:20 PM
+08
4h 30m
86%
M T W T F S S
Prices
6E1343
6E IndiGo
32Q
2:20 PM
IST T2
9:20 PM
+08
4h 30m
86%
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
86%
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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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
KUL Sepang 5h 50m 8MACAI 6EAKGA Sepang (KUL) to Chennai flights
PEN Penang 5h 50m ACAIAK 6E Penang (PEN) to Chennai flights
TRZ Tiruchirappalli 6h 5m 6EAIIX 6EMH Tiruchirappalli (TRZ) to Chennai flights
BLR Bengaluru 6h 25m 6EAINH 6EAFAI Bengaluru (BLR) to Chennai flights
CMB Colombo 6h 40m 8MAYJL 6EAIUL Colombo (CMB) to Chennai flights
BKK Bangkok 7h 10m ACCIET 6ENHTG Bangkok (BKK) to Chennai flights
COK Kochi 7h 10m AINHNZ 6ESG Kochi (COK) to Chennai flights
BOM Mumbai 8h 20m 6EAIEK 6EA3AF Mumbai (BOM) to Chennai flights
HYD Hyderabad 9h 28m 6EAINH 6EKLSG Hyderabad (HYD) to Chennai flights
DEL New Delhi 9h 31m 6EAIBR 6EA3AF New Delhi (DEL) to Chennai flights
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Singapore to Chennai
4 carriers, 112 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 1,818 mi 4h 5m nonstop -2.5h behind

SIN–MAA 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 4h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SIN–MAA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
6E IndiGo Also: QF 21 32Q 4h05 QF
AI Air India Also: NZ 21 321, 787, 7M8 4h05-4h15 Star Alliance NZ
SQ Singapore Airlines Also: NH, NZ, VA 18 359, 787, 788 3h55-4h05 NH, NZ, VA
TR Scoot 4 788 4h
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – AI, NZ
32Q Airbus A321neo – 6E, QF
359 Airbus A350-900 – NZ, SQ, VA
787 Boeing 787 – AI, NH, NZ, SQ, VA
788 Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner – SQ, TR
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AI
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 6E + SQ + TR (43 flights/wk, 67%)
Star Alliance: AI (21 flights/wk, 33%)
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
17
flights
Tue
14
flights
Wed
17
flights
Thu
13
flights
Fri
17
flights
Sat
16
flights
Sun
18
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
18
Nonstop flights
112
Outbound / wk
76
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SIN to MAA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
38
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~34h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,466
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 4 4
Weekly flights 112 39
Flight time 4h 5m 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 4h 5m gate to gate.
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 time4h 5m
Time difference-2.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights112 out / 76 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 4h 5m gate to gate. The route covers 1,818 miles.
4 airlines operate flights from SIN to MAA: IndiGo, Air India, Singapore Airlines and Scoot.
This route has frequent daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Kuala Lumpur, Penang and Tiruchirappalli.
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.
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 SIN to MAA

Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) and Chennai International Airport (MAA) are connected by nonstop service from IndiGo, Air India, Singapore Airlines and Scoot. With 112 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

SIN to MAA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SIN to MAA is about 4 hours 5 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,818 miles (2,925 km). There are approximately 112 weekly flights outbound and 76 return, totaling 188 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Kuala Lumpur, Penang and Tiruchirappalli. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Sepang (KUL).