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AED 375+ Cheap flights to Chennai

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19 Apr — 26 Apr1
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Flights to Chennai in 2025

Find the latest flights to Chennai in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 220,657 searches and data was last updated on 14 April 2025.

Return from

AED 874

One-way from

AED 375

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

AED 1,065

Good round-trip deal

AED 1,005 or less

Good one-way deal

AED 403 or less
SriLankan Airlines
  • SriLankan Airlines
  • 28/4-2/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 11h 35m total
  • Dubai to Chennai
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Air India
  • Air India
  • 5/5
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 20m total
  • Dubai to Chennai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price (AED 1,273 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (AED 197 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in April 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Dubai Intl to Chennai.
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Price to beat on a one-way flight from Dubai Intl to Chennai.
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Cheapest flights to Chennai
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Chennai. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 14 April 2025.

Tue 6/519:40DXB - MAA
Nonstop4h 15mIndiGo
Tue 13/506:15MAA - DXB
Nonstop4h 25mIndiGo
Deal found 13/4AED 874
Tue 13/523:10DXB - MAA
Nonstop4h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 17/509:55MAA - DXB
1 stop13h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/4AED 882
Thu 17/401:30DXB - MAA
1 stop17h 50mGulf Air
Tue 22/406:00MAA - DXB
1 stop15h 45mGulf Air
Deal found 13/4AED 959
Sun 27/423:10DXB - MAA
Nonstop4h 20mAir India
Thu 1/518:35MAA - DXB
Nonstop4h 25mAir India
Deal found 13/4AED 1,050
Sat 26/404:05DXB - MAA
1 stop15h 40mAir India Express
Sun 27/420:00MAA - DXB
1 stop13h 20mAir India Express
Deal found 13/4AED 1,139
Fri 10/1023:00DXB - MAA
1 stop14h 25mSriLankan Airlines
Fri 17/1009:55MAA - DXB
1 stop13h 15mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 12/4AED 1,216
Mon 21/402:35DXB - MAA
Nonstop4h 00mEmirates
Fri 16/504:00MAA - DXB
Nonstop4h 10mEmirates
Deal found 13/4AED 1,238
Tue 27/500:05DXB - MAA
1 stop26h 50mSpiceJet
Sun 1/623:10MAA - DXB
1 stop25h 15mSpiceJet
Deal found 13/4AED 1,524

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Dubai

Route

Departure

Return

Price

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Tue 6/5

19:40-01:25

Nonstop4h 15m

Chennai

Tue 13/5

06:15-09:10

Nonstop4h 25m

AED 874

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Tue 13/5

23:10-05:00

Nonstop4h 20m

Chennai

Sat 17/5

09:55-21:40

1 stop13h 15m

AED 882

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Thu 1/5

23:10-05:00

Nonstop4h 20m

Chennai

Thu 8/5

18:35-21:30

Nonstop4h 25m

AED 937

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Thu 24/4

01:30-20:50

1 stop17h 50m

Chennai

Mon 28/4

06:00-12:05

1 stop7h 35m

AED 999

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Sat 26/4

04:05-21:15

1 stop15h 40m

Chennai

Sun 27/4

20:00-07:50

1 stop13h 20m

AED 1,139

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Fri 10/10

23:00-14:55

1 stop14h 25m

Chennai

Fri 17/10

09:55-21:40

1 stop13h 15m

AED 1,216

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Mon 12/5

02:35-08:05

Nonstop4h 00m

Chennai

Sat 17/5

22:00-00:45

Nonstop4h 15m

AED 1,297

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Fri 25/4

06:05-14:30

1 stop6h 55m

Chennai

Sun 27/4

08:25-03:10

1 stop20h 15m

AED 1,355

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Tue 27/5

00:05-04:25

1 stop26h 50m

Chennai

Sun 1/6

23:10-22:55

1 stop25h 15m

AED 1,524

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Tue 6/5

13:15-02:50

1 stop12h 05m

Chennai

Mon 12/5

03:55-11:40

1 stop9h 15m

AED 1,587

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Best time to book a flight to Chennai

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Chennai

When is the best time to book a flight to Chennai?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Dubai to Chennai. Price data was last updated on 11 April 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Chennai, you should look to book at least 37 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

How long is the flight to Chennai?

On average, a flight from Dubai to Chennai takes 4 hours 0 minutes. Flights to Chennai from other popular cities in United Arab Emirates will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Chennai?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Dubai to Chennai. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Chennai should consider flying on Saturday afternoons, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Friday at midday, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to Chennai

The most flights from Dubai to Chennai are scheduled on a Monday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Chennai?

The most popular airlines flying from Dubai to Chennai are Air India, Emirates and IndiGo.

Air India

Air India

From AED 236

Emirates

Emirates

From AED 313

IndiGo

IndiGo

From AED 231

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways

From AED 148

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Chennai?

The cheapest airlines flying from Dubai to Chennai are Oman Air, Air Arabia and Etihad Airways.

Rainfall in Chennai by month

Plan your trip to Chennai by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chennai ranges from 10.0 - 330.0 mm per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 330.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Chennai when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

Temperature in Chennai by month

Plan your trip to Chennai by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chennai, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, May is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 33.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 25.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Chennai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chennai. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Chennai. Reviews last updated 14 April 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, Gulf Air and SriLankan Airlines to Chennai. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,195 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,195 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,195 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.
Gulf Air
7.1
Good
200 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,195 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
73 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,195 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

FAQs about flying to Chennai

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Chennai?

    Most people fly into Chennai (MAA) if they book a flight to Chennai. Chennai is conveniently located just 16.5 km from Chennai’s city centre. Booking flights from Dubai to Chennai should be relatively easy as there are 5 daily flights from 12 different airlines.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Chennai if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Chennai on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Chennai?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Vistara is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Chennai.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Chennai?

    Chennai is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Chennai. One-way flights to Chennai typically cost AED 110, while return flights cost around AED 679.

  • How much is a return flight to Chennai?

    A return flight to Chennai will typically cost around AED 328, however they can be found for as little as AED 185.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Chennai depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Chennai, Dubai Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (4 hours 0 minutes).

  • Does Chennai have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Chennai can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Chennai?

    Yes. Chennai has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Laurent & Benon Premium Service Apartment - Gst Road is the closest property to Chennai (0.0 km away from Chennai).

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