Book a trip from Hong Kong to Chennai with Cathay Pacific , fares from HKD4,517

Flight route information

Cathay Pacific offers daily direct flights to Chennai International Airport (MAA) from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG). Flights from HKG to MAA take around 5 hours 15 minutes and bring you to Terminal 4 in Chennai.

Upon your arrival in Chennai

To get from the Chennai Airport to the city centre, we recommend taking a taxi, private car, or car rental. The journey takes around 40 minutes.

A brief introduction to Chennai

A blend of ornate Hindu temples, delicious traditional Tamil cuisine and wide, golden sand beaches make up the coastal city of Chennai, which echoes with a vast colonial history.

Fort St. George was one of the first structures built under British rule more than 350 years ago, and is now a history museum where visitors can explore the city’s colonial past. The city’s architecture is something to behold, as European and Indian features can be seen on buildings such as the Chennai Central Railway Station, Ripon Building and the Government Building.

History and culture lovers should visit one of Chennai's many Hindu temples. Grand and ornate, these landmarks feature decorative sculptures of Hindu gods carved into their towering walls. One of the most famous is the Kapaleeshwarar Temple. Located in the Mylapore neighbourhood, this temple was built in the 7th century and is dedicated to the god of Shiva.

To sample the riches of Tamil cuisine, make the most of a Tamil breakfast, which can be found in restaurants across the city. The meal includes a wide selection of vegetarian and rice-based dishes, with specialities such as dosas (crisp pancakes) and idli (steamed rice cakes). There are also dozens of food vendors lining up on Marina Beach, the world’s second longest beach and a popular destination for tourists.

Flying to Chennai with Cathay Pacific

Book your Hong Kong to Chennai flight and enjoy Cathay Pacific’s curated dining menu. Our meals are regularly updated with in-season and sustainably sourced ingredients, and combines contemporary flavours from around the world. Be sure to pair your meal with a glass of wine from our award-winning wine list.

Inflight experiences

During your Cathay Pacific flight, you can enjoy a variety of entertainment options via our inflight content library, which features Hollywood films as well as games, podcasts, and music. Find out what’s playing on your flight.