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Explore the most affordable flight options available to Chennai. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 7 March 2026.

Tue 10/323:10

DXB

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MAA

Nonstop4h 05m

Air India

Tue 17/318:45

MAA

-

DXB

Nonstop4h 45m

Air India

Deal found 2/3AED 830

Tue 10/323:10

DXB

-

MAA

Nonstop4h 05m

Air India

Sat 14/318:45

MAA

-

DXB

Nonstop4h 45m

Air India

Deal found 2/3AED 834

Wed 11/323:10

DXB

-

MAA

Nonstop4h 05m

Air India

Wed 18/318:45

MAA

-

DXB

Nonstop4h 45m

Air India

Deal found 4/3AED 874

Fri 10/420:50

DXB

-

MAA

Nonstop4h 15m

IndiGo

Wed 17/606:35

MAA

-

DXB

Nonstop4h 05m

IndiGo

Deal found 5/3AED 922

Wed 11/323:10

DXB

-

MAA

Nonstop4h 05m

Air India

Sun 15/318:45

MAA

-

DXB

Nonstop4h 45m

Air India

Deal found 3/3AED 929

Sat 2/520:50

DXB

-

MAA

Nonstop4h 15m

IndiGo

Wed 10/606:35

MAA

-

DXB

Nonstop4h 05m

IndiGo

Deal found 5/3AED 944

Wed 6/520:50

DXB

-

MAA

Nonstop4h 15m

IndiGo

Sun 17/506:35

MAA

-

DXB

Nonstop4h 05m

IndiGo

Deal found 5/3AED 955

Fri 1/520:50

DXB

-

MAA

Nonstop4h 15m

IndiGo

Sun 12/706:35

MAA

-

DXB

Nonstop4h 05m

IndiGo

Deal found 3/3AED 962

Tue 5/520:50

DXB

-

MAA

Nonstop4h 15m

IndiGo

Sat 9/506:35

MAA

-

DXB

Nonstop4h 05m

IndiGo

Deal found 5/3AED 1,006

Sun 10/521:00

DXB

-

MAA

Nonstop4h 00m

Multiple Airlines

Sun 17/506:35

MAA

-

DXB

Nonstop4h 05m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 5/3AED 1,025

Sun 3/520:50

DXB

-

MAA

Nonstop4h 15m

IndiGo

Thu 7/506:35

MAA

-

DXB

Nonstop4h 05m

IndiGo

Deal found 3/3AED 1,028

Wed 11/323:10

DXB

-

MAA

Nonstop4h 05m

Air India

Thu 12/318:45

MAA

-

DXB

Nonstop4h 45m

Air India

Deal found 4/3AED 1,036

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Route

Departure

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Fri 1/5

20:50-02:35

Nonstop4h 15m

Chennai

Mon 13/7

06:35-09:10

Nonstop4h 05m

AED 962

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Fri 17/4

20:50-02:35

Nonstop4h 15m

Chennai

Fri 24/4

06:35-09:10

Nonstop4h 05m

AED 1,080

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Tue 21/4

20:50-02:35

Nonstop4h 15m

Chennai

Mon 27/4

06:35-09:10

Nonstop4h 05m

AED 1,087

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Sun 19/4

20:50-02:35

Nonstop4h 15m

Chennai

Sun 26/4

06:35-09:10

Nonstop4h 05m

AED 1,091

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Fri 3/4

20:50-02:35

Nonstop4h 15m

Chennai

Tue 7/4

06:35-09:10

Nonstop4h 05m

AED 1,109

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Thu 16/4

20:50-02:35

Nonstop4h 15m

Chennai

Thu 23/4

06:35-09:10

Nonstop4h 05m

AED 1,120

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Mon 1/6

20:50-02:35

Nonstop4h 15m

Chennai

Fri 5/6

06:35-09:10

Nonstop4h 05m

AED 1,124

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Sun 5/4

20:50-02:35

Nonstop4h 15m

Chennai

Fri 29/5

06:35-09:10

Nonstop4h 05m

AED 1,138

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Wed 1/4

20:50-02:35

Nonstop4h 15m

Chennai

Wed 8/4

06:35-09:10

Nonstop4h 05m

AED 1,160

Fastest return journey

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Thu 2/4

21:00-02:30

Nonstop4h 00m

Chennai

Thu 9/4

22:05-00:40

Nonstop4h 05m

AED 1,230

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 4/3

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Reviews of airlines flying non-stop to Chennai

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, Oman Air, andEtihad Airways to India. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

8.1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

8.1

Very Good

8.1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

8.0

Very Good

8.1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

7.3

Good

8.1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

6.8

Okay

8.1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

5.5

Fair

8.1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

FAQ about direct flights to Chennai

How much are direct flights to Chennai?
On average, a one-way direct flight to Chennai will cost users approximately AED 507. If you're looking for a direct return flight to Chennai, you can expect to pay around AED 1,257.
Which airlines fly direct to Chennai?
At the moment, Etihad Airways, Air India, Emirates, IndiGo, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Air Arabia offer direct flights to Chennai. Etihad Airways is currently the most popular airline that flies direct to Chennai.
How long is a direct flight to Chennai?
While the flight duration depends heavily on the origin, travellers can expect non-stop flights to Chennai to last approximately 3h 53m on average. The quickest direct flight to Chennai at this time departs from Dubai (3h 45m), while the longest leaves from Abu Dhabi (4h 00m).
What is the best time of year to fly direct to Chennai?
If you're seeking the lowest price on a direct flight to Chennai, September is worth consideration, as prices are usually at their lowest, on average. February may be most appealing to users looking for the quietest time to visit Chennai, when demand is typically at its lowest.
What is the most popular direct flight origin to Chennai?
Currently, the most popular direct flight origin to Chennai is Abu Dhabi. A return direct flight from Abu Dhabi to Chennai typically costs around AED 474.

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