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Quick Flight Summary from Bucharest to Chennai

Key numbers to know before you book

  • Lowest recent price
    39,367
  • Direct flight duration 13 hour 40 min
  • Arrival airports MAA
  • Best days to book Tuesday, Sunday
  • Average over the last 30 days
    46,479

Cheapest flights from Bucharest to Chennai

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Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways
24 Aug, Mon10:40
Bucharest – Chennai
13h 40m
1 stop
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Shortest Flight

Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways
17 Aug, Mon10:40
Bucharest – Chennai
13h 30m
1 stop
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Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways
25 Aug, Tue17:10
Bucharest – Chennai
1d 7h 10m
1 stop
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Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways
21 Aug, Fri10:40
Bucharest – Chennai
13h 30m
1 stop
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Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways
23 Aug, Sun17:10
Bucharest – Chennai
1d 7h
1 stop
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Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways
12 Jul, Sun17:10
Bucharest – Chennai
1d 7h
1 stop
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Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways
16 Jul, Thu10:40
Bucharest – Chennai
13h 30m
1 stop
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Tarom

Tarom
11 Aug, Tue21:10
Bucharest – Chennai
1d 5h 40m
2 stop
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Tarom

Tarom
13 Aug, Thu07:35
Bucharest – Chennai
1d 10h 45m
2 stop
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Last update: 11 July 2026 05:43

Estimated Prices for Bucharest to Chennai Flights

Cheapest Day12 July Sunday
Best Price
39,765
Average Price
51,832
72,642
39,765
45,676
11Sat
Jul
39,765
12Sun
13Mon
14Tue
15Wed
16Thu
17Fri
72,642
18Sat
55,218
19Sun
61,776
20Mon
55,133
21Tue
22Wed
23Thu
24Fri
44,309
25Sat
51,218
26Sun
27Mon
28Tue
29Wed
30Thu
31Fri
01Sat
Aug
43,840
02Sun
65,888
03Mon
39,765
04Tue
55,133
05Wed
55,174
06Thu
07Fri
08Sat
40,124
09Sun

Key Features of the Airlines

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Transportation to Airport from Bucharest City Center

Aurel Vlaicu Intl. Airport

You can choose from taxi, bus, trolleybus, and tramway options to reach Aurel Vlaicu Airport from the city centers, as well as you can rent a car to get to the airport. In addition, you can also prefer to reach the airport by your own car using the highway.

Taxi

Taxis are frequently preferred for transportation to Aurel Vlaicu Airport. You can get a taxi anywhere in the capital city and reach the airport easily. It would be useful to talk about the taxi fare before boarding the taxi, just as in the Balkan countries in general. Taking a taxi is the best option for those who prefer comfort and fast transportation.

Bus

There are bus services to Aurel Vlaicu Airport from five different parts of the city. It is possible to reach the airport safely by the buses you can get from these regions. Transportation to the airport by bus is provided by the buses running on the lines 131, 335, 148, 112 and 301.

Trolleybus

Trolleybuses, which are a different kind of buses, are another option to get to Aurel Vlaicu Airport. It is possible to reach the airport from anywhere in the city thanks to the trolleybuses running on wire system. Just like buses, trolleybuses are also one of the economical transportation options.

Tramway

There are two tramway lines you can prefer to get to Aurel Vlaicu Airport. You can get to the airport by the tramway line 5 after 10 stations. If you take the express tram line 783, you can reach the airport more quickly after only 6 stations.

Rent a car

Renting a car may be the most comfortable option you can prefer to get to Aurel Vlaicu Airport. You can rent a car with a driver, or you can rent it and drive yourself. You can get to the airport by renting a car from the car rental offices in the city center.

Airport Information

Domestic and international flights are arranged at Aurel Vlaciu Airport, the second largest and important airport in Bucharest. Aurel Vlaciu Airport, which is the second major airport after Henri Coanda Airport, has a few terminal buildings. In addition to lost property office, internet access, and car rental offices, the airport offers a duty-free store where you can do shopping and a cafeteria where you can meet your eating and drinking needs.


Henri Coanda Intl. Airport

Buses and taxis, as well as trains can be used to reach Henri Coanda Airport, which is about 20 kilometers from the city center. You can also choose to rent a car, use the shuttle services of the hotels, or drive with a private car thanks to the parking areas at the airport.

Taxi

It is possible to reach Henri Coanda Airport comfortably with the taxis you can find from all the taxi stations in the city. Although taxis are more expensive than other transportation options, they can be preferred by passengers due to the fast, comfortable and safe journey they offer.

Bus

Buses can be used as a more economical option for transportation to the airport. To get to Henri Coanda Airport you can take advantage of the bus stops located in different parts of the city. Although it is a more economical option, it would take you longer to get to the airport with the buses.  We suggest that passengers who want to use the buses take this into consideration.

Train

It is possible to reach Henri Coanda Airport with trains which are preferred because it is a both fast and economical means of transportation. Although trains are faster than buses, it is not possible to get on the train from all parts of the city. Train stations are in the center of the city and passengers who want to go to the airport by train must first reach the city center.

Transfer Vehicle

Using a transfer vehicle to reach the airport might be safer than other options. Transfer vehicles are safer and financially more economical for those passengers who do not how to go to the airport. Among the hotels that provide a shuttle service to Henri Coanda Airport in the city are Angelo Airport Hotel, Howard Johnson Grand Plaza, JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel, Phoenica Grand Hotel and Golden Tulip Hotels.

Car Rental

Another option to go to Henri Coanda Airport is to rent a car. You can quickly get to the airport by renting a car from the car rental companies in the city center. You can rent a car with a driver or drive yourself to the airport in a pleasant way. Among the car rental companies you can choose from in the city are Avis, Autonom, Boca, Budget, Europcar, Hertz, Sixt and Touring.

Airport Information

Domestic and international flights are operated from Henri Coanda Airport, Bucharest's largest airport. Henri Coanda Airport, an important transportation hub for the city of Bucharest, has more than one terminal building for domestic and international flights. At Henri Coanda Airport, where you can meet your basic needs before and after the flight, there is also a hotel for accommodation needs.

There are pharmacies, post offices, bank ATMs, internet, lost property office, hairdresser, meeting room and car rental offices, as well as stores where you can shop and restaurants at the airport.

Stores where you can shop are Press One, Best Value Express, Art & Craft Express, Romanian Wines, Tobacco and Accessories, Best Value Plazza, Beluga, Best Value Last Minute, Art & Craft Last Minute, Flower Shop, Relay and Billa.

Among the places where you can eat or drink something are Espression, Brioche Doree, Route 96, Gloria Jean's, Espressamente, Refuel, Haagen Dazs, Momenti Peroni, Burger King, La Sarmale, Trattoria Buongiorno, City Cafe and Segafredo.

Transportation to Chennai City Center from Airport

Chennai Intl. Airport

The distance between the airport and the crowded Indian city Chennai is approximately 21 kilometers. After landing at the airport, you can find many transportation alternatives for travelling to the city center. You can benefit from many options for travelling to the city center such as taxi, train or bus. You can also rent a car for a more comfortable transportation during your stay in the city.

Train

The railway system of the city is one of the most preferred transportation options. Although there is not a station in front of the terminal of Chennai Airport, you can reach the Tirusulam Railway Station, which is located 2 kilometers away, by walking or using a rickshaw. The cost of the auto rickshaws parking outside the domestic terminal of the airport is 30 Indian Rupee for 2 kilometers but this amount increases at night hours.

If you don’t have any luggage and think that you can find a place for yourself in the crowd, you can prefer this travel which will last 30 minutes. The wagons are clean and air-conditioned. The trains operate from the early hours of the morning until the midnight and you don’t wait too much at Tirusulam station. The ticket price is around 40 Indian Rupee and you can buy your ticket at the station.

Bus

When you go out of the Chennai Airport terminal, you will see the air-conditioned buses of the route 1B which will take you to the city center. The cost of travelling to the city center with these buses departing every 5 minutes is 45 Indian Rupee.

You can get information about the timetables of the bus route 18A, which goes directly to Chennai city center, by visiting the airport information desk. Travelling to the city center by using these buses which depart every hour takes about 40 minutes and it has the same price with the bus route 1B.

Another alternative is getting on one of the buses passing through the highway in front of the airport. You can signal for these buses which do not stop everywhere. You need to get information about the prices from the driver.

Taxi

The most practical and fastest way to get to the city center from Chennai Airport is using a taxi. You can travel to the city center by paying a fare between 200 and 300 Indian Rupee without being subject to a price tariff other than the standard when you get one of the prepaid taxis at the airport. You can make a reservation in advance for using these taxis and pay the fare to the counters found at the arriving passenger gate. You can also get on a taxi outside the terminal and this alternative can cost minimum 350-500 Indian Rupee. The majority of the taxis offering service in Chennai and its surrounding consists of the taxis belonging to the taxi stands like City Taxi (+91 82972 82979), Meru Cabs (+91 44 4422 4422), Aviation Express Taxis (+91 44 2256 2193) and Fast Track (+91 44 2888 9999).

The estimated fares of the taxis that you can use for travelling from Chennai Airport to the city center vary from INR 350 to 500. Note that there can be a slight difference between the domestic and international terminals in terms of the fares. The travel lasts about 30-40 minutes.

Car Rental

You can see the offices of many international car rental companies like Avis, Europcar and Hertz at the arriving passenger section of Chennai International Airport. In addition to these companies, there are also local car rental companies offering service at the airport such as Mary Matha Cabs (+91 98844 69469) Zoomcars (+91 08 4339 37107 / +91 08 4339 37108), Aviation Express (+91 44 2435 4073). However, if you want to benefit from the discounts and have a more budget-friendly travel, you can make an online reservation before your flight.  

Since India is a hot country, we advise you to rent an air-conditioned car even if it is a little more expensive. While renting a car, you don’t need to get insurance and pay an additional amount for this.

Ride-Sharing

You can find another passenger going to the city center from the airport and use Uber or taxi together in order to pay less for this travel. Ride-sharing is among the best methods for travelling to the city center as well as being an economic and fast way.

Chennai Weather

5-Day Forecast • Min / Max Temperature

Today
Saturday
11 Jul
Clear
37°27°
Sunday
12 Jul
Cloudy
37°29°
Monday
13 Jul
Cloudy
39°30°
Tuesday
14 Jul
Cloudy
37°30°
Wednesday
15 Jul
Cloudy
38°28°

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