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Chennai to Rome

From 12h 10m, with a stop3h 30m behind IndiaBest weather Apr–May and Sep–OctFrom ₹58,184 return, 10 nights
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Chennai to Rome at a glance

The lowest fare our scanner has seen from Chennai to Rome in the last two weeks is ₹58,184 (return, 10 nights) for Sun 22 Nov, about 10% over the usual price.

Of the months we have prices for, November is the cheapest and December the dearest.

The cheapest fares we see stop on the way, usually in Abu Dhabi, Doha and Muscat, and take from 12h 10m.

Rome has its best weather from April to May and September to October.

Common stops: Abu Dhabi, Doha, MuscatCheapest airlines lately: Etihad, Qatar Airways, Akasa Air, Oman Air

Month by month: fares, weather and what's on

The cheapest fare our scanner has seen in each month over the last two weeks (return, 10 nights), with Rome's weather and the dates that move prices. The live calendar at the top prices any month and trip length on demand.

MonthCheapest fare seenWeatherSeasonWhat's on
October 2026Best weather ₹59,292 return, 10 nights · Fri 9 Oct 22° / 15°rainy spells, 115 mm Peak
Dussehra
November 2026 ₹58,184 return, 10 nights · Sun 22 Nov 17° / 11°wet, 153 mm Shoulder
Diwali
December 2026 ₹65,280 return, 10 nights · Mon 14 Dec 14° / 7°rainy spells, 97 mm Shoulder
Christmas and New Year
January 2027 Check live above 13° / 6°some rain, 61 mm Off-season
Christmas and New YearRepublic Day weekend
February 2027 Check live above 14° / 7°some rain, 77 mm Off-season
Winter: mild (12-15°C) with rainy spells. The quietest months apart from Christmas and...
March 2027 Check live above 15° / 8°some rain, 84 mm Shoulder
HoliGood Friday weekendEaster
April 2027Best weather Check live above 18° / 10°mostly dry, 48 mm Peak
Indian summer holidays
May 2027Best weather Check live above 21° / 14°some rain, 63 mm Peak
Indian summer holidays
June 2027 Check live above 27° / 19°mostly dry, 27 mm Peak
Indian summer holidays
July 2027 Check live above 29° / 22°dry, 16 mm Peak
Summer: 32-35°C and long queues at the Colosseum and the Vatican. Book timed tickets.
August 2027 Check live above 30° / 22°mostly dry, 28 mm Shoulder
Summer: 32-35°C and long queues at the Colosseum and the Vatican. Book timed tickets.
September 2027Best weather Check live above 26° / 18°rainy spells, 90 mm Peak
Spring and autumn: 20-27°C, the best weather for walking the city.

Dates to plan around

Festivals and holidays in Rome, and the rushes that push up fares out of Chennai.

  • 20 OctDussehraDussehra falls on Tuesday 20 Oct: many take the Monday off for a four-day weekend, so short trips abroad cost more that week.
  • 6–10 NovDiwaliDiwali (Lakshmi Puja on Sunday 8 Nov): the busiest travel week of the autumn. Fares out of India rise, and short trips to Dubai, Bangkok and Singapore book up.
  • 19 Dec – 3 JanChristmas and New YearThe priciest fortnight of the year to fly out of India: school holidays, Christmas and New Year all at once. Book early or go just before or after.
  • 23–26 JanRepublic Day weekendRepublic Day falls on Tuesday 26 Jan: take the Monday off and it's a four-day weekend, so short trips abroad book up.
  • 22–23 MarHoliHoli (22-23 Mar) and Good Friday (26 Mar) fall in the same week, a favourite week for short trips abroad, so fares rise.
  • 26–28 MarGood Friday weekendGood Friday (26 Mar) makes a long weekend in India, just after Holi.
  • 26–29 MarEasterGood Friday to Easter Monday: a long weekend across much of Europe and Australia, with Holy Week crowds in Rome; some shops and sights close on the day.
  • 15 Apr – 15 Jun · expectedIndian summer holidaysSchool holidays (roughly mid-April to mid-June, varying by state): outbound family travel peaks and fares climb, especially to the Gulf, Southeast Asia and Europe.
  • 27–31 OctDiwaliDiwali (Lakshmi Puja on Friday 29 Oct): the busiest travel week of the autumn. Fares out of India rise, and short trips abroad book up.

Good to know

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chennai to Rome?

Of the months our scanner has priced, November 2026 is the cheapest: ₹58,184 (return, 10 nights) for Sun 22 Nov. Fares change daily; the live calendar at the top of this page prices every month on demand.

How long is the flight from Chennai to Rome?

Among the cheapest fares we see, the quickest takes about 12h 10m with a stop.

Which airlines fly from Chennai to Rome?

Recently the cheapest fares were on Etihad, Qatar Airways, Akasa Air, Oman Air and IndiGo.

When is the best time to visit Rome?

The best weather in Rome is from April to May and September to October. Spring and autumn: 20-27°C, the best weather for walking the city. Peak season, with the most visitors and the highest hotel prices, is April to July and September to October. The quietest months are January to February.

How far ahead should I book Chennai to Rome flights?

At least five weeks ahead. Recently, on Europe routes, fares under 2 weeks before departure ran 5% above what the same flights cost five to seventeen weeks out.

When do fares out of Chennai go up?

Dussehra (20 Oct): Dussehra falls on Tuesday 20 Oct: many take the Monday off for a four-day weekend, so short trips abroad cost more that week. Diwali (6–10 Nov): Diwali (Lakshmi Puja on Sunday 8 Nov): the busiest travel week of the autumn. Fares out of India rise, and short trips to Dubai, Bangkok and Singapore book up. Christmas and New Year (19 Dec – 3 Jan): The priciest fortnight of the year to fly out of India: school holidays, Christmas and New Year all at once. Book early or go just before or after.

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