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AED 386+ Cheap flights to Chennai

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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 17 February 2025.

Return from

AED 848

One-way from

AED 386

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

AED 922

Good round-trip deal

AED 1,050 or less

Good one-way deal

AED 433 or less
SriLankan Airlines
  • SriLankan Airlines
  • 3/3-10/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 40m total
  • Dubai to Chennai
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Salam Air
  • Salam Air
  • 10/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 6h 30m total
  • Dubai to Chennai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price (AED 1,244 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (AED 189 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in February 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 17 February 2025.

Mon 3/323:10DXB - MAA
Nonstop4h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/309:40MAA - DXB
1 stop13h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/2AED 848
Mon 10/319:45DXB - MAA
Nonstop4h 00mIndiGo
Fri 14/306:00MAA - DXB
Nonstop4h 45mIndiGo
Deal found 17/2AED 856
Mon 3/323:10DXB - MAA
Nonstop4h 00mAir India
Fri 7/318:55MAA - DXB
Nonstop4h 35mAir India
Deal found 17/2AED 863
Sun 2/307:45DXB - MAA
1 stop11h 25mGulf Air
Thu 6/305:35MAA - DXB
1 stop18h 30mGulf Air
Deal found 16/2AED 878
Wed 23/418:05DXB - MAA
1 stop13h 15mSriLankan Airlines
Thu 22/515:55MAA - DXB
1 stop7h 15mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 17/2AED 1,058
Fri 21/202:50DXB - MAA
Nonstop3h 55mEmirates
Tue 25/203:45MAA - DXB
Nonstop4h 20mEmirates
Deal found 17/2AED 1,157
Sat 17/513:05DXB - MAA
1 stop11h 35mKuwait Airways
Mon 9/607:50MAA - DXB
1 stop11h 35mKuwait Airways
Deal found 17/2AED 1,201
Sat 13/1222:45DXB - MAA
1 stop13h 40mOman Air
Tue 13/109:40MAA - DXB
1 stop13h 15mOman Air
Deal found 17/2AED 1,241
Wed 19/206:00DXB - MAA
2 stops10h 05mAir India Express
Sun 23/222:05MAA - DXB
2 stops15h 00mAir India Express
Deal found 15/2AED 1,407

Find flights to Chennai within your budget

Locate flights to Chennai that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 220,657 searches and data was last updated on 17 February 2025.

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Dubai

Route

Departure

Return

Price

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Mon 3/3

23:10-04:40

Nonstop4h 00m

Chennai

Mon 10/3

09:40-21:50

1 stop13h 40m

AED 848

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Mon 10/3

19:45-01:15

Nonstop4h 00m

Chennai

Fri 14/3

06:00-09:15

Nonstop4h 45m

AED 856

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Mon 3/3

23:10-04:40

Nonstop4h 00m

Chennai

Fri 7/3

18:55-22:00

Nonstop4h 35m

AED 863

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Sun 2/3

07:45-20:40

1 stop11h 25m

Chennai

Thu 6/3

05:35-22:35

1 stop18h 30m

AED 878

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Sun 2/3

23:10-08:40

1 stop8h 00m

Chennai

Thu 6/3

15:55-21:50

1 stop7h 25m

AED 1,039

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Sun 2/3

02:50-08:15

Nonstop3h 55m

Chennai

Sun 9/3

03:45-06:35

Nonstop4h 20m

AED 1,164

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Sat 17/5

13:05-02:10

1 stop11h 35m

Chennai

Mon 9/6

07:50-17:55

1 stop11h 35m

AED 1,201

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Sun 2/3

06:00-01:00

1 stop17h 30m

Chennai

Wed 5/3

01:00-16:00

1 stop16h 30m

AED 1,267

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Wed 30/4

06:05-14:30

1 stop6h 55m

Chennai

Sat 3/5

08:25-09:50

1 stop26h 55m

AED 1,436

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Mon 10/3

20:05-04:05

1 stop6h 30m

AED 386

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Best time to book a flight to Chennai

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Travel insights for flights to Chennai

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights to Chennai including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 14 February 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 3 hours 45 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 Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 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 231

Emirates

Emirates

From AED 314

IndiGo

IndiGo

From AED 233

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways

From AED 147

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Chennai?

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

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 17 February 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, Qatar Airways and Kuwait Airways to Chennai. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,292 reviews
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Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,292 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,292 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,636 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,292 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Kuwait Airways
7.1
Good
300 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,292 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Gulf Air
7.1
Good
205 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,292 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

  • 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 4 daily flights from 13 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, Salam Air 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 175, while return flights cost around AED 547.

  • How much is a return flight to Chennai?

    A return flight to Chennai will typically cost around AED 154, however they can be found for as little as AED 149.

  • 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 (3 hours 45 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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