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Flight deals from Istanbul to Chennai

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Istanbul to Chennai? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Chennai.£157 per passenger.Departing Tue, 12 Aug.One-way flight with IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 12 Aug, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From £157, select.
Chennai.£160 per passenger.Departing Fri, 5 Sep.One-way flight with IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Istanbul on Fri, 5 Sep, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From £160, select.
Chennai.£162 per passenger.Departing Sun, 18 May.One-way flight with IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Istanbul on Sun, 18 May, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From £162, select.
Chennai.£178 per passenger.Departing Thu, 12 Jun.One-way flight with IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 12 Jun, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From £178, select.
Chennai.£181 per passenger.Departing Wed, 23 Jul.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 23 Jul, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From £181, select.
Chennai.£208 per passenger.Departing Fri, 28 Nov.One-way flight with IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Istanbul on Fri, 28 Nov, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From £208, select.
Chennai.£215 per passenger.Departing Fri, 3 Oct.One-way flight with Kuwait Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kuwait Airways, departs from Istanbul on Fri, 3 Oct, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From £215, select.
Chennai.£221 per passenger.Departing Wed, 7 Jan.One-way flight with IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 7 Jan, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From £221, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Chennai

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Istanbul to Chennai flights are currently cheapest in August.
May
from £162
Jun
from £178
Jul
from £181
Aug
from £157
Sep
from £160
Oct
from £215
Nov
from £208
Dec
from £229
Jan
from £221
Feb
from £234
Mar
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Apr
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Direct flights from Istanbul to Chennai

Istanbul to Chennai: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Istanbul to Chennai below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Chennai.

Istanbul to Chennai: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found£157
Cheapest month to flyAugust
Average flight time7 hrs, 45 mins
Most popular airlineTurkish Airlines
Average flights per week4

Finding cheap flights from Istanbul to Chennai: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Istanbul to Chennai is £322. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
7 hours and 45 minutes is the average flight time from Istanbul to Chennai.
Turkish Airlines flies direct from Istanbul to Chennai.
As of May 2025, there are 4 flights per week flying from Istanbul to Chennai.
The cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Chennai is usually May 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Istanbul Airport to Chennai Airport on Tuesday, 20 May 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 7 hours and 45 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Chennai but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Chennai is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, IndiGo offers the cheapest flight tickets to Chennai.

How to find cheap flights to Chennai from Istanbul

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  • Simply hit 'search'. From British Airways to international carriers like Emirates, we compare all major airlines along with the most popular online travel agents to find the cheapest plane tickets from Istanbul to Chennai. And with us there are no hidden fees - what you see is what you pay.
  • Compare flight deals to Chennai from Istanbul from over 1,000 providers. Then choose the cheapest or fastest plane tickets.
  • Flex your dates to find the best Istanbul-Chennai ticket prices. If you are flexible when it comes to your travel dates, use Skyscanner's 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest month, and even day to fly to Chennai from Istanbul.
  • Set up a Price Alert. You can easily track the fare of your cheap Istanbul-Chennai flights by creating an alert. Whenever prices go down or up, you'll get an email or push notification to help make sure you get the best possible flight deal.
  • Fly without stops. Only interested in direct flights between Istanbul and Chennai? Make sure to tick 'Direct flights only' when performing a search. If there are direct flights available on the route, these will appear in the results.
  • Find the cheapest Business class flights from Istanbul and Chennai. We scour the internet for the best Business, Premium Economy and First Class flight fares to Chennai, too. Check the difference in price as you search – you might just chance upon a last-minute low fare. Note that not all cabin classes are available for every destination or airline.
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