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Flights from Chennai to Kuala Lumpur

Airlines operating flights from Chennai to Kuala Lumpur

Choose from 4 airlines flying from Chennai to Kuala Lumpur, including Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia and IndiGo. AirAsia currently offers the cheapest ticket on this route.
Malaysia Airlines logo Malaysia Airlines
AirAsia logo AirAsia
IndiGo logo IndiGo
SriLankan Airlines logo SriLankan Airlines
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Chennai to Kuala Lumpur according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Find the cheapest direct flight options from Chennai to Kuala Lumpur over the next three months. Book one-way tickets from £66 and round-trip tickets from £123.

Displayed flight fares from Chennai to Kuala Lumpur are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Flight details for Chennai to Kuala Lumpur

The distance between Chennai and Kuala Lumpur is 2,607.56km. It takes around 3 hours 58 minutes on average to fly from Chennai to Kuala Lumpur. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in January. The off-season for travel is September.

Cheapest one-way flight price£55
Cheapest return ticket price£118
Off-season travel monthSeptember
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance2,607.56km
Average flight time3 hours 58 minutes
Popular airlineMalaysia Airlines
Flight statistics for the Chennai–Kuala Lumpur route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com price insights on flights from Chennai to Kuala Lumpur

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Chennai to Kuala Lumpur?

The average one way ticket price paid by Trip.com users from Chennai to Kuala Lumpur in each month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data, the cheapest month to fly from Chennai to Kuala Lumpur is November, with an average price of £85. The most expensive month is usually May, with average prices reaching £113.

£113
£99
£85
£71
    Cheapest
  • £89
    Mar
  • £100
    Apr
  • £113
    May
  • £100
    Jun
  • £99
    Jul
  • £88
    Aug
  • £91
    Sep
  • £86
    Oct
  • £85
    Nov
  • £99
    Dec
  • £108
    Jan
  • £89
    Feb

What is the cheapest month for return flights from Chennai to Kuala Lumpur?

Average price of return flights from Chennai to Kuala Lumpur purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months

Based on Trip.com's historical data, March is often the cheapest month for fly from Chennai to Kuala Lumpur, with an average price of £170. December is usually the most expensive period, with prices averaging as high as £249.

£249
£210
£170
£131
  • £170
    Mar
  • £191
    Apr
  • £205
    May
  • £214
    Jun
  • £186
    Jul
  • £187
    Aug
  • £201
    Sep
  • £172
    Oct
  • £178
    Nov
  • £249
    Dec
  • £216
    Jan
  • £188
    Feb

Which day of the week is cheapest to fly from Chennai to Kuala Lumpur?

Data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average weekly airfare from Chennai to Kuala Lumpur on different days of the week according to Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to fly from Chennai to Kuala Lumpur is Monday. The average fare on this day is usually lower than on other days. Try to avoid flying on Saturday as fares are usually the highest.

£117
£112
£106
£101
  • £106
    Mon
  • £112
    Tue
  • £106
    Wed
  • £111
    Thu
  • £111
    Fri
  • £117
    Sat
  • £114
    Sun

During the St Patrick's Day, which day is cheapest to fly from Chennai to Kuala Lumpur?

Data is based on the lowest one-way price from Chennai to Kuala Lumpur during St Patrick's Day in the Trip.com database over the past three days.

During the St Patrick's Day, flights from Chennai to Kuala Lumpur are cheapest on Mar 18, with the lowest price of £69.

£108
£89
£69
£50
    Cheapest
  • £108
    Mar 13
  • £103
    Mar 14
  • £90
    Mar 15
  • £83
    Mar 16
  • £82
    Mar 17
  • £69
    Mar 18
  • £76
    Mar 19

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Chennai (MAA) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Scoot offers one-way fares as low as £55 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. MAA to KUL on Wed, Apr 15), while Scoot offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from £118 departing on Wed, Apr 1 and returning on Sat, Apr 4.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Chennai to Kuala Lumpur with the following airlines, including: Malaysia Airlines AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia) IndiGo Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 3 hours 58 minutes to fly from Chennai (MAA) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Chennai to Kuala Lumpur is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 31 flight per week flying from Chennai to Kuala Lumpur. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Malaysia Airlines: S/-/T/W/T/F/S -- MH183 (11:52) AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia): S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- AK010 (08:09) AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia): S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- AK012 (05:15)
  • To find best deals on flights from Chennai to Kuala Lumpur, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Wed, Apr 15, with one-way flights priced at just £55.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is AirAsia.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Kuala Lumpur travel is around January.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Chennai to Kuala Lumpur is September, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our March flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Chennai to Kuala Lumpur on March 28, 2026 with SriLankan Airlines, with prices starting at £51.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Kuala Lumpur, with Chennai International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (MAA-KUL) is by far the most common option on this route: Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB).
  • The time difference between Kuala Lumpur and Chennai is 2h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Trip.com airline insights on flights from Chennai to Kuala Lumpur

Which airlines offer the cheapest direct flights from Chennai to Kuala Lumpur?

Data is based on the past 12 months and reflects the average fare of all direct flights from Chennai to Kuala Lumpur on Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the airline offering the cheapest direct flights from Chennai to Kuala Lumpur is Scoot, with an average fare of £83.

£58
£83
£109
£134
£159
Scoot
£83
Scoot
Air India
£94
Air India
IndiGo
£114
IndiGo
AirAsia
£117
AirAsia
SriLankan Airlines
£126
SriLankan Airlines
Malaysia Airlines
£159
Malaysia Airlines

Which airlines operate the most flights from Chennai to Kuala Lumpur?

The data is based on the past month and shows the number of flights each airline has from Chennai to Kuala Lumpur on Trip.com.

According to Trip.com data from the past month, the airline with the most flights from Chennai to Kuala Lumpur is AirAsia, operating 16 flights per week.

3
7
12
16
AirAsia
16
AirAsia
Malaysia Airlines
14
Malaysia Airlines
Garuda Indonesia
9
Garuda Indonesia
IndiGo
8
IndiGo
Japan Airlines
7
Japan Airlines

How many flights fly from Chennai to Kuala Lumpur each day?

The data is based on the past month and shows the number of flights per day of the week from Chennai to Kuala Lumpur on Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, flights from Chennai to Kuala Lumpur are most frequent on Friday, while the fewest flights operate on Tuesday.

38
25
12
0
Highest
29
Mon
12
Tue
30
Wed
29
Thu
38
Fri
37
Sat
36
Sun

Note: Prices shown on this page are the estimated lowest prices and include all taxes and fees found in the last 24 hours.

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Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com shows the cancellation and change policies for each flight ticket during the booking process, including any fees and applicable conditions. Please check the following scenarios:
Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline's ticket policy.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If the flight schedule has changed and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please visit the customer support pages.