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Stops From Shanghai-Hongqiao Apt

Departure From Shanghai-Hongqiao Apt

Before 6 AM

AED 1,678

6 AM - 12 PM

AED 816

12 PM - 6 PM

AED 785

After 6 PM

AED 816

Arrival at Chennai

Before 6 AM

AED 1,124

6 AM - 12 PM

AED 816

12 PM - 6 PM

AED 785

After 6 PM

AED 1,616

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Layover Duration

1 h 10 m 25 h 0 m

Shanghai To Chennai Flights

Book Shanghai to Chennai flight tickets at lowest price. Get best deals on your upcoming Shanghai to Chennai flights only on MakeMyTrip. Also Book Chennai to Shanghai Flights. Currently 89 flights are operating from Shanghai to Chennai. To save maximum on flight booking click on below Fare Calendar button and choose your dates.

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China Southern, Srilankan Airlines

More Timing Options

AED 801AED 785

AED 16 Instant Discount

Transit Visa may be required | Re Check-in of Baggage required

Shanghai-Hongqiao Apt to Chennai , 10 Jul

China Southern CZ | 3526

16:50

Thu, 10 Jul 25

Terminal T2

Shanghai-Hongqiao Apt, China

02 h 25 m

19:15

Thu, 10 Jul 25

Terminal T2

Guangzhou, China

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

China Southern CZ | 8489

23:15

Thu, 10 Jul 25

Terminal T2

Guangzhou, China

03 h 50 m

03:05

Fri, 11 Jul 25

Terminal T1

Singapore, Singapore

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Srilankan Airlines UL | 307

09:45

Fri, 11 Jul 25

Terminal T3

Singapore, Singapore

03 h 50 m

11:05

Fri, 11 Jul 25

Colombo, Sri Lanka

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Srilankan Airlines UL | 127

13:30

Fri, 11 Jul 25

Colombo, Sri Lanka

01 h 25 m

14:55

Fri, 11 Jul 25

Terminal T2

Chennai, India

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

FARES
Cabin bag Check-in Cancellation Date Change

Economy Standard

Fare offered by airlines.

8 kg
46 kg
Non-refundable fare
Date Change Fee starting
AED 152

AED 801AED 785

China Southern, Singapore Airlines

More Timing Options

AED 832AED 816

AED 16 Instant Discount

Transit Visa may be required | Re Check-in of Baggage required

Shanghai-Hongqiao Apt to Chennai , 10 Jul

China Southern CZ | 3572

18:50

Thu, 10 Jul 25

Terminal T2

Shanghai-Hongqiao Apt, China

02 h 30 m

21:20

Thu, 10 Jul 25

Terminal T2

Guangzhou, China

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

China Southern CZ | 8489

23:15

Thu, 10 Jul 25

Terminal T2

Guangzhou, China

03 h 50 m

03:05

Fri, 11 Jul 25

Terminal T1

Singapore, Singapore

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Singapore Airlines SQ | 524

07:40

Fri, 11 Jul 25

Terminal T3

Singapore, Singapore

04 h 10 m

09:20

Fri, 11 Jul 25

Terminal T2

Chennai, India

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

FARES
Cabin bag Check-in Cancellation Date Change

Economy Standard

Fare offered by airlines.

8 kg
46 kg
Non-refundable fare
Date Change Fee starting
AED 152

AED 832AED 816

China Southern, Air India

More Timing Options

AED 972AED 956

AED 16 Instant Discount

Transit Visa may be required | Re Check-in of Baggage required

Shanghai-Hongqiao Apt to Chennai , 10 Jul

China Southern CZ | 3572

18:50

Thu, 10 Jul 25

Terminal T2

Shanghai-Hongqiao Apt, China

02 h 30 m

21:20

Thu, 10 Jul 25

Terminal T2

Guangzhou, China

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

China Southern CZ | 8489

23:15

Thu, 10 Jul 25

Terminal T2

Guangzhou, China

03 h 50 m

03:05

Fri, 11 Jul 25

Terminal T1

Singapore, Singapore

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Air India AI | 347

08:45

Fri, 11 Jul 25

Terminal T2

Singapore, Singapore

04 h 10 m

10:25

Fri, 11 Jul 25

Terminal T2

Chennai, India

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

FARES
Cabin bag Check-in Cancellation Date Change

Economy Standard

Fare offered by airlines.

8 kg
46 kg
Non-refundable fare
Date Change Fee starting
AED 152

AED 972AED 956

Singapore Airlines

AED 981AED 965

AED 16 Instant Discount

Transit Visa may be required | Re Check-in of Baggage required

Shanghai-Pu Dong Apt to Chennai , 10 Jul

Singapore Airlines SQ | 835

19:10

Thu, 10 Jul 25

Terminal T2

Shanghai-Pu Dong Apt, China

05 h 25 m

00:35

Fri, 11 Jul 25

Singapore, Singapore

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Singapore Airlines SQ | 524

07:40

Fri, 11 Jul 25

Terminal T3

Singapore, Singapore

04 h 10 m

09:20

Fri, 11 Jul 25

Terminal T2

Chennai, India

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

FARES
Cabin bag Check-in Cancellation Date Change

Economy Lite

Fare offered by airline.

7 kg
25 kg
Non-refundable fare
Not allowed

AED 981AED 965

Thai Airways

AED 1,140AED 1,124

AED 16 Instant Discount

Transit Visa may be required

Shanghai-Pu Dong Apt to Chennai , 10 Jul

Thai Airways TG | 665

17:25

Thu, 10 Jul 25

Terminal T2

Shanghai-Pu Dong Apt, China

04 h 35 m

21:00

Thu, 10 Jul 25

Bangkok, Thailand

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Thai Airways TG | 337

22:10

Thu, 10 Jul 25

Bangkok, Thailand

03 h 21 m

00:01

Fri, 11 Jul 25

Terminal T2

Chennai, India

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

FARES
Cabin bag Check-in Cancellation Date Change

MMT Value 1

Fare offered by airline.

7 kg
25 kg
Non-refundable fare
Date Change Fee starting
AED 368

AED 1,140AED 1,124

Fare Option 2

Fare offered by airline.

7 kg
25 kg
Non-refundable fare
Date Change Fee starting
AED 560

AED 1,160AED 1,144

Shanghai to Chennai Flights Information:-

Looking for flights from Shanghai to Chennai? Here’s all you need to know! For convenience and to save time, pick the airport that is closest to your destination. The nearest airport to Chennai is Chennai International Airport and the IATA code for the same is MAA.
Currently, there are 30 airlines operating flights between the two destinations and approximately 89 flights take off from Shanghai to Chennai every week.

Need information on Shanghai to Chennai airfare?

The cheapest fare for a Shanghai to Chennai flight would be 785, which may go up to 18134 depending on the route, booking time and availability.
It is recommended that you compare round-trip and one-way flights, to work out which is more economical.

Flight Details for Shanghai to Chennai

If you are looking for Shanghai to Chennai flights, there is no dearth of options to choose from. Several reputed airlines currently offer both direct and indirect flights between the two destinations. Some of these are Korean Air, Lufthansa, China Southern, Singapore Airlines, Jett8 Airlines Cargo, UNI Air, Xiamen Airlines, Emirates, Shenzhen Airlines, China Airlines, Shandong Airlines, Jetstar Asia, Srilankan Airlines, Qatar Airways, Malaysia Airlines, All Nippon Airways, Asiana Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Garuda Indonesia, Air India, Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong Airlines, Royal Brunei Airlines, Thai Airways, Turkish Airlines, Air China, China Eastern, Etihad Airways. Out of these, only 0 airlines operate direct flights. Indirect flights may involve more travel time, but they usually cheaper than direct flights.

The number of flights operated by each airline is as follows:Korean Air: 9, Lufthansa: 9, China Southern: 9, Singapore Airlines: 9, Jett8 Airlines Cargo: 9, UNI Air: 9, Xiamen Airlines: 9, Emirates: 9, Shenzhen Airlines: 9, China Airlines: 9, Shandong Airlines: 9, Jetstar Asia: 9, Srilankan Airlines: 9, Qatar Airways: 9, Malaysia Airlines: 9, All Nippon Airways: 9, Asiana Airlines: 9, Shanghai Airlines: 9, Sichuan Airlines: 9, Juneyao Airlines: 9, Garuda Indonesia: 9, Air India: 9, Cathay Pacific: 9, Hong Kong Airlines: 9, Royal Brunei Airlines: 9, Thai Airways: 9, Turkish Airlines: 9, Air China: 9, China Eastern: 9, Etihad Airways: 9

To board the first Shanghai to Chennai flight, choose Shanghai Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, which departs at 00:10 The last flight for this route is China Eastern, Srilankan Airlines, departing at 23:50

Chennai Airport Information

Chennai International Airport
Tirisulam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Tel: (044) 2234 1971 (domestic terminal) | (044( 2234 0551 (international terminal)

About Shanghai (SHA)

Tagged as the most developed cities in China, Shanghai stands strong with its population of over 23million, in which 9Million are just migrants. The largest and the prosperous city has a impressive history of years, which attracts constant traffic of tourists from across the globe. Among the most noted achievements, one was when the city hosted World Expo, 2010 and recorded the highest number of visitors from all over the world. With a captivating mix of east and west, Shanghai manages to woo the tourists with its style, art and world class technology. The climatic condition of the city is humid subtropical, and its best to hit the road during the spring season. Tourists can reach the diverse cultural city through plane and can land down at either Pudong or Hongqia International Airport. Other means of travelling include: train,car, bus, and boat. Getting around in the city requires help from the local transport, such as, local metro, special sight-seeing buses, taxis and ferry. Its always advisable to carry a language translation book in hand to communicate with the localihites. It will help you give proper hotel direction to your taxi driver. There are some place like, Yuyuan Gardens, Shanghai Museum, Oriental pearl tower and Zhujiajiao Water Town, which can fill your heart with joy and pleasure. You can gather and sit at the nearest tea house, take a boat ride, spend time at the Jinjiang amusement park and Shanghai city beach. For shopping purposes, visit shanghai's Nanjing road or move towards the direction of Yuyuan Bazaar, for buying beautiful crafts and jewellery for yourself and your dear ones. There are number of supermarkets chains in the city, such as, Carreour, Auchan, Tesco, and Walmart, from which the tourists can easily avail products of their choice. At Shanghai, you will find cuisines of diverse tastes and flavour, which enable you to enjoy a vast variety of food and eatables at the city. While you plan out things for your trip, there are things which weigh prime importance. With MakeMyTrip, you can lessen your stress and can take help from the services provided by the website. The online ticket booking, accommodation arrangements and car rental services are managed by the website. Detailed information about the location is also provided at the city guides page, which enables you to have a closer look at your favourite location.

Frequently Asked Questions - Shanghai to Chennai Flights

Q: Why should I choose business class over economy class?

A: Business class comes with its own unique perks like spacious seats, fancier meal options and personalised services that make it worth the high price. Most airlines also offer access to airport lounges where you can unwind and entertain yourself while waiting for your flight.

Q: Which are the most preferred airlines in the world?

A: The most preferred airlines in the world are Qatar Airways, Emirates, Lufthansa, Singapore Airlines, Oman Air and AirAsia.

Q: What is the largest number of seats that I can reserve in a single booking?

A: You can reserve seats for up to 9 people in a single transaction.

Q: How can I get a boarding pass after booking a ticket for my Shanghai to Chennai flight?

A: Avail your boarding pass by sharing your booking confirmation at the airport. The staff will hand over the boarding pass to you after verifying your details. You can also visit the airline’s website for web check-in and take a printout of your boarding pass.

Q: How can I recover my lost baggage from my Shanghai to Chennai flight?

A: Check with your airline and register a complaint with them. Provide them the details with your proof of address, ID and travel for recovering your lost baggage.

Q: Can I book tickets for another person from my own account?

A: Yes, you can book a ticket for someone else too. For that, you will have to provide their personal details while booking the flight.

Q: What are the most booked classes for a Shanghai to Chennai flight?

A: For Shanghai to Chennai flights, most travellers prefer economy or business class tickets.

Q: How much time does it take to get confirmation on a flight ticket?

A: It only takes a few minutes to receive a ticket confirmation at your registered email address.

Q: Can I pay later for my flight tickets for Shanghai to Chennai?

A: No, currently MakeMyTrip does not offer any such option for flight bookings.

Q: Can I carry food on my Shanghai to Chennai flight?

A: Airlines have varying rules on allowing passengers to carry their own food on the flight. Please check with the specific airline for further clarity on the same.

Q: Do airlines from Shanghai to Chennai offer sleeping areas?

A: Several airlines flying from Shanghai to Chennai provide space for sleeping. In most cases, this service is available on a pay per use basis.

Q: What are the latest flight offers at MakeMyTrip for Shanghai to Chennai?

A: MakeMyTrip offers cashback and instant discounts for Shanghai to Chennai flights. Check the flights booking page for the exciting deals.

Q: Do I have to present an ID proof during check-in?

A: Yes, you need to present your passport during check-in for your international flight.

Q: How much baggage can I carry on a Shanghai to Chennai flight?

A: Each airline has a different baggage policy. So you must contact the airline for exact details on the same.

Important Information about Shanghai to Chennai Flight

Lowest Fare for Shanghai to Chennai Flight AED 801- 10 Jul
Today's Lowest Fare AED 0
Total flights from Shanghai to Chennai in a Week 89 Flights
First Flight Shanghai Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, departs at 00:10
Last Flight China Eastern, Srilankan Airlines, departs at 23:50
Non-Stop Flights from Shanghai to Chennai 0
Airport Name & codes of Shanghai & Chennai Shanghai Pudong International Airport, Shanghai-SHA, Chennai International Airport, Chennai-MAA

Shanghai Address

Pudong New Area, 900 Qihang Road, Shanghai 201202, China
Tel: (021) 9608 1388

About Chennai (MAA)

Chennai formally known as Madras is known as the Gateway to the South. Due to its cultural and traditional values, Chennai is the heart of Tamil Culture. Being the capital city of Indian state of Tamil Nadu, Chennai is also known as the fourth largest city of India. The city is a perfect example of deep rooted culture and heritage. The long standing coconut palms along the streets, beautiful beaches, and warm hospitality show the real colours of this fascinating city. Long stretched gold-sand beaches as well as lush green fields offer great peace to mind. It is an immense pleasure to spend an evening during the time of sunset with your beloved here. It will be an unforgettable moment of your life while moving at the shore of Chennai beaches holding the hands of your partner. It is quite a lively city and, therefore it lures not just the Indian travellers but also the people across the world. To enjoy your holidays in a grand way, Chennai has many tourists’ attractions sites. There are some prominent places like Fort St. George, The Marina Beach, Santhome Cathedral Basilica, Vivekananda House and Museum, Kapaleeshwara Temple, and Fort Museum which will give you a deeper picture of this metropolis. All these attractions will surely give you a time of your life. Those who like to spend time with animals, can go to Guindy National Park and Snake Park where they can find various species of animals and birds. If you are in this region, then don't miss the chance to enjoy the festive season. The most famous festival of Chennai is 'pongal', celebrated with great zeal and gusto. Though the climate of the city remains hot during all the months but still the winter season is considered as the best time to visit here. The best thing about the city's climate is that it is less humid. To enjoy a comfortable and pleasant trip, just log onto MakeMyTrip.com where you will get some attractive discounts on your every booking. From flight tickets to hotel booking, this online travel portal offers you every tour related services to make your holidays more enjoyable. With following few simple steps, you can book your entire tour package here with great ease.

Chennai Address

Tirisulam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Tel: (044) 2234 1971 (domestic terminal) | (044( 2234 0551 (international terminal)
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