Flights from Raleigh to Chennai

Arriving in Chennai

Book your flights to Chennai with Etihad Airways and arrive rested and well catered for by our award-winning customer service team. Arriving in India will enliven you senses, as sounds, scents and colours fill every city street.

Plan Your Chennai Holiday

With so many options when you travel to Chennai, this is a city break which can easily also be a resort holiday by the sea. With stunningly ornate and breathtaking temples to visit, artistic fairs to browse, cool beaches to relax upon and cuisine to cater to every taste, India will remain with you long after you leave.

Because of high humidity and temperatures, the early summer months can be quieter travel periods, but for cooler, yet still hot, days early in the year is a perfect time to travel. Chennai can be affected by monsoons and storms, which generally peak in the late autumn months. In such a bustling atmosphere it is hard to avoid the crowds and tickets to Chennai should be purchased well in advance. Cheap hotels in Chennai are readily available and many luxurious hotels are easily affordable. To find the best flight deals to Chennai, be sure to check our Deals section.

Flying from Raleigh

Book your flights from Raleigh-Durham to hundreds of destinations worldwide with Etihad Airways and experience exceptional service, which begins with the process of booking your flight and continues until your return home.

Major Airports in Raleigh-Durham

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) is located between the two cities of Raleigh and Durham and it is approximately a 25-minute drive from the centre of Raleigh to the airport. With only two terminals it is a fairly small airport, which means it’s easy to walk around and you should experience fewer queues than are typical of most airports. Pop in and out of the selection of shops and eateries whilst you’re waiting for your domestic or international flight.

Airport Transportation in Raleigh-Durham

A taxi to Raleigh-Durham International Airport from downtown Raleigh will take just 25 minutes and they are easy to find or flag down. There is also the Triangle Transit Bus that frequently travels this route to Raleigh-Durham International Airport and only takes a little longer than a taxi. Rental cars are also available and easy to come by if you prefer to drive yourself around and the airport is easily accessible from Interstate 40. There is no train available to Raleigh-Durham International Airport.

Choose Etihad Airways, the National Airline of the United Arab Emirates, for flights from Raleigh to Chennai on which you will be travelling in comfort and style.