Cheap flights from Chennai to Madrid
March brings quieter skies on the connection between Chennai International and Barajas, making it a sensible time to plan. This route requires connections through Gulf or European hubs since no direct service operates. You will find dated fares across several months, with carriers ranging from full-service networks to budget operators offering different baggage policies.
Prices found on this route
Lowest fare found per airline in recent searches — click to search that date on kissandfly.com
| Airline | Flight | Rating | Date | Price from | Search |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| with a stop | — | 25 Jan 2027 | from $364 | Search 25 Jan 2027 | |
| with a stop | ★★★★★ 4.6 | 25 Jan 2027 | from $384 | Search 25 Jan 2027 | |
| with a stop | ★★★★★ 4.7 | 18 Feb 2027 | from $396 | Search 18 Feb 2027 | |
| with a stop | — | 19 Feb 2027 | from $398 | Search 19 Feb 2027 | |
| with a stop | ★★★★★ 4.7 | 25 Jan 2027 | from $459 | Search 25 Jan 2027 | |
| with a stop | ★★★★★ 3.9 | 26 Jan 2027 | from $551 | Search 26 Jan 2027 | |
| with a stop | ★★★★★ 3.6 | 6 Jan 2027 | from $569 | Search 6 Jan 2027 | |
| with a stop | ★★★★★ 4.7 | 28 Feb 2027 | from $641 | Search 28 Feb 2027 | |
| with a stop | ★★★★★ 4.4 | 19 Feb 2027 | from $726 | Search 19 Feb 2027 | |
| with a stop | ★★★★★ 4.2 | 14 Nov 2026 | from $741 | Search 14 Nov 2026 |
Source: fares found by Tickets Travel Network search engines, snapshot of 3 November 2026. Prices are converted to USD at an approximate rate; the exact price is shown on the booking site.
Price by month
Lowest fare found for each month in recent searches. Cheapest month: March — from $350.
| Month | Price from | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | from $364 | 12 Nov 2026 | |
| December 2026 | from $365 | 9 Dec 2026 | |
| January 2027 | from $364 | 25 Jan 2027 | |
| February 2027 | from $350 | 19 Feb 2027 | |
| March 2027 | from $350 | 6 Mar 2027 | |
| April 2027 | from $421 | 21 Apr 2027 |
Airports on this route
Distances are straight-line from the city centre
| City | Airport | To centre |
|---|---|---|
| Chennai | Chennai International MAA | 15 km |
| Madrid | Barajas MAD | 14 km |
Route on the map
When to fly
October through December tends to carry higher demand around holidays and year-end travel. January and February see moderate pricing as winter passes without major festival peaks. March stands out for lower rates when school terms keep many travellers away. April returns toward normal levels before summer begins drawing crowds elsewhere.
Airlines and what to expect
Full-service carriers dominate this route, including Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, Emirates, British Airways, Lufthansa and Kuwait Airways alongside Oman Air. Budget options appear through Akasa Air, Indigo and Air Arabia Abu Dhabi with simpler fare structures. All connections involve at least one transfer since no nonstop service exists between the cities.
Arriving — Madrid
Barajas sits roughly twenty kilometres from Madrid centre and connects via metro or taxi depending on budget. Airport transfers take about forty minutes by road without traffic delays. The metro provides an affordable alternative while taxis offer door-to-door convenience for luggage-heavy travellers.
Before you go: Spain
- Currency
- EUR (€)
- Power sockets
- Type C, F · 230 V
- Language
- Spanish
- Emergency number
- 112, 061, 091
- Driving side
- right
- Calling code
- +34
- Internet domain
- .es
- EU / Schengen
- EU member, Schengen area
- Population of Madrid
- 3.5 M (2025)
- Time zone
- UTC+01 (Europe/Madrid)
Country facts: Wikidata
Check before you book
- Verify passport validity covers your entire stay in Spain before booking international travel.
- Confirm baggage allowance differs between low-cost and full-service carriers on connecting flights.
- Check whether outbound and return tickets are issued separately, as each segment may carry different fees.
- Review seasonal pricing patterns since March offers lower rates than holiday periods.
- Ensure connection times allow sufficient transfer between terminals if your itinerary involves multiple airports.
Frequently asked questions
Chennai – Madrid: when is it cheapest to fly?
The lowest price in recent searches was found for March 2027 — $350. Prices change daily; check the live price in the search.
Chennai – Madrid: which airlines fly this route?
Airlines with offers on this route: Akasa Air, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, Indigo, Emirates, Air India, Kuwait Airways, Singapore Airlines, Srilankan Airlines, Oman Air.
Chennai – Madrid: are there direct flights?
Only connecting flights were available in recent searches.
How long is the flight from Chennai to Madrid?
The distance is about 8,564 km, so a non-stop flight takes roughly 10 h 54 min. Only connecting flights were found recently; a stop adds a few hours.
Which airports serve Chennai – Madrid?
Chennai: Chennai International (MAA). Madrid: Barajas (MAD).
What is the time difference between Chennai and Madrid?
Madrid is 4.5 h behind Chennai.
Chennai — more routes
| To | Airline | Flight | Date | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amsterdam | Akasa Air | with a stop | 12 Dec 2026 | from $333 |
| Vienna | Akasa Air | with a stop | 2 Dec 2026 | from $346 |
| Frankfurt | Gulf Air | with a stop | 17 Nov 2026 | from $356 |
| Istanbul | Air Arabia | with a stop | 6 Jan 2027 | from $408 |
| Warsaw | Akasa Air | with a stop | 12 Nov 2026 | from $459 |
| Krakow | Air Arabia | with a stop | 26 Nov 2026 | from $478 |