Chennai to Salem Flights

About Salem

Nestled on the banks of River Thirumanimuthar, Salem is a small city in southern state Tamil Nadu. It is known for ancient temples, colonial architecture, and serene landscapes, surrounded by hills. In recent years, Salem has emerged as a commercial hub of the city. However, its pristine beauty is what inspires tourists to get a Chennai to Salem flights.

In addition, board your flight from Chennai International Airport and land at Salem Airport (MAA-SXV).

Best Time to Book Chennai to Salem Flight

Salem features a tropical savanna climate, with short, warm, and dry summers and very cold, wet, and mostly cloudy winters. The best months to book flights from Chennai to Salem are between October and February, when the weather remains pleasant for sightseeing.

Details About Chennai to Salem Flight

The aerial distance between Chennai to Salem (MAA-SXV) is 270 km. You may not find flights between Chennai and Salem, however, regular public buses and taxis are available that take you to Salem from Chennai.

Best Places to Eat in Salem

Krishna Amrutham

The best way to savor authentic regional delicacies of Salem is by visiting this simple restaurant. It may not excite you from outside, but once you enter, you will know that the restaurant takes hygiene seriously. Dishes are served traditionally on  clean banana leaves.

Hotel Sri Sai Vihari

This pure veg restaurant is for those who love to relish amazing south Indian delicacies. The extensive menu includes rava idli, sweet idli, pongal, kichady, dosa, etc.

Vanakkam Punjab

Vanakkam Punjab’s effort to bring North Indian flavors to Tamil Nadu’s Salem has indeed received appreciation from the city’s food connoisseur. From naan, tandoori roti, chole, dal makhni to Punjabi thali, the menu offers a wide plethora of dishes.

Best Hotels in Salem

Hotel Radisson Blu

Location : Mamangam, 157/3-A, Bangalore Highway, Salem, Tamil Nadu 636302

Price : INR 6,500

The Palm Residency

Location : 24/1A/1 Salem – Kochi Highway Chinna Seeragapadi Nallarayampatti, Salem, Tamil Nadu 636308

Price : INR 3,400

Grand Estancia

Location : 349/3 Bangalore, Bypass Rd, Narasothipatti, Salem, Tamil Nadu 636004

Price : INR 2,200

Places to Visit in Salem

1008 Lingam Temple

This significant religious shrine is visited by thousands of devotees annually. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and has 1008 Lingams, and a statue of Nandi, the bull.

Yercaud

Yercaud is just an hour drive from Salem and is a great place to escape the urban chaos. This mountainous region is surrounded by lush green mountains and there is a lake and dense forests. Visitors come here to admire its picturesque beauty.

Kottai Mariamman Temple

It is one of the ancient temples in Salem and is visited by thousands of devotees annually. The presiding deity of the temple is Kottai Mariamman, a form of Shakti.

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