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AED 371+ Direct flights to Chennai

This is the cheapest price on a non-stop flight to Chennai found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— MAA
6 Jan — 13 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 December 2025.

Tue 17/220:50DXB - MAA
Nonstop4h 00mIndiGo
Sat 21/206:20MAA - DXB
Nonstop4h 25mIndiGo
Deal found 5/12AED 830
Thu 5/320:50DXB - MAA
Nonstop4h 00mIndiGo
Mon 9/306:20MAA - DXB
Nonstop4h 25mIndiGo
Deal found 4/12AED 845
Fri 6/323:10DXB - MAA
Nonstop4h 05mAir India
Tue 10/318:45MAA - DXB
Nonstop4h 45mAir India
Deal found 5/12AED 856
Sat 7/323:10DXB - MAA
Nonstop4h 05mAir India
Wed 11/318:45MAA - DXB
Nonstop4h 45mAir India
Deal found 6/12AED 863
Mon 19/123:10DXB - MAA
Nonstop4h 05mAir India
Fri 20/318:45MAA - DXB
Nonstop4h 45mAir India
Deal found 5/12AED 904
Thu 30/423:10DXB - MAA
Nonstop4h 20mAir India
Thu 7/518:35MAA - DXB
Nonstop4h 25mAir India
Deal found 5/12AED 907
Fri 1/523:10DXB - MAA
Nonstop4h 20mAir India
Mon 13/718:35MAA - DXB
Nonstop4h 25mAir India
Deal found 6/12AED 918
Mon 26/123:10DXB - MAA
Nonstop4h 05mAir India
Wed 4/218:45MAA - DXB
Nonstop4h 45mAir India
Deal found 5/12AED 926
Fri 24/423:10DXB - MAA
Nonstop4h 20mAir India
Sun 3/518:35MAA - DXB
Nonstop4h 25mAir India
Deal found 6/12AED 929
Sat 31/123:10DXB - MAA
Nonstop4h 05mAir India
Sun 8/318:45MAA - DXB
Nonstop4h 45mAir India
Deal found 6/12AED 933
Sun 10/523:10DXB - MAA
Nonstop4h 20mAir India
Sat 20/618:35MAA - DXB
Nonstop4h 25mAir India
Deal found 6/12AED 937

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Dubai

Route

Departure

Return

Price

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Thu 5/3

20:50-02:20

Nonstop4h 00m

Chennai

Mon 9/3

06:20-09:15

Nonstop4h 25m

AED 845

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Fri 6/3

23:10-04:45

Nonstop4h 05m

Chennai

Tue 10/3

18:45-22:00

Nonstop4h 45m

AED 856

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Sat 7/3

23:10-04:45

Nonstop4h 05m

Chennai

Wed 11/3

18:45-22:00

Nonstop4h 45m

AED 863

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Thu 5/2

23:10-04:45

Nonstop4h 05m

Chennai

Mon 9/2

18:45-22:00

Nonstop4h 45m

AED 904

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Wed 1/4

23:10-05:00

Nonstop4h 20m

Chennai

Thu 7/5

18:35-21:30

Nonstop4h 25m

AED 918

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Fri 1/5

23:10-05:00

Nonstop4h 20m

Chennai

Mon 13/7

18:35-21:30

Nonstop4h 25m

AED 918

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Fri 24/4

23:10-05:00

Nonstop4h 20m

Chennai

Sun 3/5

18:35-21:30

Nonstop4h 25m

AED 929

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Mon 26/1

20:50-02:20

Nonstop4h 00m

Chennai

Wed 4/2

18:45-22:00

Nonstop4h 45m

AED 933

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Sat 31/1

23:10-04:45

Nonstop4h 05m

Chennai

Sun 8/3

18:45-22:00

Nonstop4h 45m

AED 933

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Thu 5/2

20:50-02:20

Nonstop4h 00m

Chennai

Thu 12/2

06:20-09:15

Nonstop4h 25m

AED 955

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Reviews of airlines flying non-stop to Chennai

Get insights into the airlines that provide direct flights 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 7 December 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Oman Air, Emirates, andEtihad Airways to India. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Oman Air
8.1
Very Good
110 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7
Oman Air
8.1
Very Good
110 reviews
Oman Air
8.1
Very Good
110 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,431 reviews
Oman Air
8.1
Very Good
110 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,330 reviews
Oman Air
8.1
Very Good
110 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7
IndiGo
6.8
Okay
505 reviews
Oman Air
8.1
Very Good
110 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7
Air India
5.5
Fair
2,949 reviews
Oman Air
8.1
Very Good
110 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

FAQ about direct flights to Chennai

Find answers to frequently asked questions about direct flights to Chennai to unlock the best deals on Cheapflights.

  • How much are direct flights to Chennai?

    On average, a one-way direct flight to Chennai will cost users approximately AED 601. If you're looking for a direct return flight to Chennai, you can expect to pay around AED 1,297.

  • Which airlines fly direct to Chennai?

    At the moment, Etihad Airways, Emirates, Air India, IndiGo, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Air Arabia, Oman Air, SriLankan Airlines, Gulf Air, Salam Air 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 Dubai. A return direct flight from Dubai to Chennai typically costs around AED 1,015.

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