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There are 4 ways to get from Wellington to Chennai by plane or bus

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Fly from Wellington
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1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane WLG - MAA
23h 42m
₹30,451–110,612
Bus to Palmerston, fly
1. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Palmerston Northbus
2. Fly from Palmerston (PMR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane PMR - MAA
25h 9m
₹35,228–133,132
Bus, bus to New Plymouth Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Palmerston Northbus
2. Take the bus from Palmerston North to New Plymouthbus
3. Fly from New Plymouth Airport (NPL) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane NPL - MAA
28h 38m
₹38,868–129,022
Bus to Wanganui Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Whanganui / Wanganuibus
2. Fly from Wanganui Airport (WAG) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane WAG - MAA
25h 35m
₹37,684–135,043

Wellington (WLG) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights

37Weekly Planes

23h 8mAverage Duration

₹30,621Cheapest Price

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Distance: 11,360.1 km
Duration: 23h 42m

What companies run services between Wellington, New Zealand and Chennai, India?

Air New Zealand, Singapore Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Wellington (WLG) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) 5 times a day.

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Chennai(opens in a new window), India(opens in a new window)

Chennai, formerly known as Madras, is the capital city of Tamil Nadu, the southernmost state of India. It is the state's primate city and is located on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal. According to the 2011 Indian census, Chennai is the sixth-most populous city in India and forms the fourth-most populous urban agglomeration. Incorporated in 1866, the Greater Chennai Corporation is the oldest municipal corporation of India and the second oldest in the world after London.

Things to do in Chennai

VGP Universal Kingdom(Opens in a new window)

VGP Universal Kingdom is an amusement park located in East Coast Road in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. The park offering small rides during the early days of its history became a full-fledged amusement park in 1997. VGP Universal kingdom, spread over 44 acres provides several fun and adventure rides for children, youth and adults, including attractions such as Tamil Nadu's first Snow park, Petting Zoo, Beach Live Shows, Paneer fort, a massive water complex and more. VGP 2000 millennium tower, Water cascades, Paneer fort and statueman are some of the main attractions. The park is owned by VGP Group of Companies founded by V. G. Panneerdas and V.G.Ravidas is its managing director.

Snow Kingdom(Opens in a new window)

Snow Kingdom is India's largest snow theme park. It occupies 14000 sqft in Chennai, Tamil Nadu and Mumbai, Maharashtra.

Places to stay in Chennai

SM MANSION near Harbour & High court(Opens in a new window)

8.5Very Good

Grand View Residency Chennai(Opens in a new window)

7.9Good

Perfect Guest House(Opens in a new window)

8.2Very Good

GRAND ELEGANT(Opens in a new window)

7.8Good