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Cheap flights from Chennai to Rome

No nonstop flights link Chennai and Rome, so every itinerary connects at least once and the travel day is longer than the time in the air. Cheap flights from Chennai to Rome are therefore as much about choosing the right connection as the date. Chennai International is the only departure airport, while Rome can mean either Ciampino or Fiumicino, so check the airport code before you book.

Cheapest monthApril
Airlines10
Direct flightswith a stop
Distance7,209 km
Direct flight time *9 h 14 min
Updated 3 Nov 2026

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Prices found on this route

Lowest fare found per airline in recent searches — click to search that date on kissandfly.com

AirlineFlightRatingDatePrice fromSearch
Kuwait AirwaysKuwait AirwaysKUwith a stop★★★★★ 3.621 Feb 2027from $317Search 21 Feb 2027
Gulf AirGulf AirGFwith a stop★★★★★ 4.529 Dec 2026from $363Search 29 Dec 2026
Oman AirOman AirWYwith a stop★★★★★ 4.228 Dec 2026from $420Search 28 Dec 2026
IndigoIndigo6Ewith a stop—13 Jan 2027from $427Search 13 Jan 2027
Air ArabiaAir ArabiaG9with a stop★★★★★ 4.113 Jan 2027from $447Search 13 Jan 2027
EmiratesEmiratesEKwith a stop★★★★★ 4.713 Jan 2027from $508Search 13 Jan 2027
Air IndiaAir IndiaAIwith a stop★★★★★ 3.913 Jan 2027from $520Search 13 Jan 2027
Akasa AirAkasa AirQPwith a stop—28 Dec 2026from $566Search 28 Dec 2026
Etihad AirwaysEtihad AirwaysEYwith a stop★★★★★ 4.628 Dec 2026from $585Search 28 Dec 2026
Biman Bangladesh AirlineBiman Bangladesh AirlineBGwith a stop—28 Dec 2026from $599Search 28 Dec 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: April — from $302.

MonthPrice fromDate
November 2026from $35616 Nov 2026
December 2026from $36920 Dec 2026
January 2027from $42713 Jan 2027
February 2027from $44820 Feb 2027
March 2027from $3562 Mar 2027
April 2027from $30225 Apr 2027
June 2027from $35124 Jun 2027
July 2027from $33521 Jul 2027
September 2027from $4484 Sept 2027

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Airports on this route

Distances are straight-line from the city centre

CityAirportTo centre
ChennaiChennai International MAA15 km
RomeCiampino CIA15 km
RomeFiumicino FCO22 km

Route on the map

ChennaiRome7,209 km
Chennai – Rome: 7,209 km in a straight line; Italy is highlighted. Land outlines: Natural Earth.

When to fly

Rome's spring and autumn daylight is comfortable for sightseeing, summer days are long and hot, winter days are short, and because the month changes both the trip and the fare, April is the cheapest month in the listed data while June and July are summer months and December and January sit around the winter holidays. The calendar also lists October, November, February, March and September. Weekday and weekend prices can differ, so test nearby dates; book ahead for April if it suits you, and earlier for December and summer dates.

Airlines and what to expect

All ten listed carriers operate this route with at least one connection, because there are no direct flights between Chennai and Rome: Kuwait Airways, Oman Air, Biman Bangladesh Airline, Emirates, Lufthansa, British Airways, Srilankan Airlines, Gulf Air, Air Arabia and Thai Airways Intl. What differs is the fare itself, so compare checked baggage, meals, seat choice and change rules on the exact ticket rather than the headline price.

Arriving — Rome

You may land at either Fiumicino or Ciampino, so check the airport code before you travel; Fiumicino is the larger airport west of Rome, while Ciampino is the smaller airport nearer the city. From either, trains, buses, taxis and airport shuttles run into town, and a late arrival can mean fewer transport options, so allow time for the transfer and for passport control.

Before you go: Italy

Currency
EUR (€)
Power sockets
Type C, F, L · 230 V
Language
Italian
Emergency number
112, 113, 115
Driving side
right
Calling code
+39
Internet domain
.it
EU / Schengen
EU member, Schengen area
Population of Rome
2.7 M (2023)
Time zone
UTC+01 (Europe/Rome)

Country facts: Wikidata

Check before you book

  • Check passport validity and any visa or entry rules for Italy before you book.
  • Confirm whether your ticket names Ciampino or Fiumicino.
  • If you book separate tickets for the connection, allow enough transfer time and check baggage rules.
  • Compare checked baggage, meals and seat choice on the fare you pick.
  • Test nearby dates in the price calendar, including weekdays.
  • Keep an eye on April, June, July, December and January when planning.

Frequently asked questions

Chennai – Rome: when is it cheapest to fly?

The lowest price in recent searches was found for April 2027 — $302. Prices change daily; check the live price in the search.

Chennai – Rome: which airlines fly this route?

Airlines with offers on this route: Kuwait Airways, Gulf Air, Oman Air, Indigo, Air Arabia, Emirates, Air India, Akasa Air, Etihad Airways, Biman Bangladesh Airline.

Chennai – Rome: are there direct flights?

Only connecting flights were available in recent searches.

How long is the flight from Chennai to Rome?

The distance is about 7,209 km, so a non-stop flight takes roughly 9 h 14 min. Only connecting flights were found recently; a stop adds a few hours.

Which airports serve Chennai – Rome?

Chennai: Chennai International (MAA). Rome: Ciampino (CIA), Fiumicino (FCO).

What is the time difference between Chennai and Rome?

Rome is 3.5 h behind Chennai.

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Rome — flights from other cities

FromAirlineFlightDatePrice from
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