How much are direct flights to Chennai?

On average, a one-way direct flight to Chennai will cost users approximately AED 1,303. If you're looking for a direct return flight to Chennai, you can expect to pay around AED 1,420.

Which airlines fly direct to Chennai?

At the moment, Air India, Emirates, IndiGo, Etihad Airways, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Air Arabia, SriLankan Airlines, Oman Air, Vistara, Gulf Air offer direct flights to Chennai. Air India 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 58m on average. The quickest direct flight to Chennai at this time departs from Dubai (3h 45m), while the longest leaves from Sharjah (4h 10m).

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 1,765.

At the moment, the best time to book a non-stop flight to Chennai is in February with an average price of AED 235. If you're looking to fly direct to Chennai in June, expect to pay the most, with an average price of AED 427. Keep in mind that different factors like airlines, departure airports, and times can affect the cost of your flight, so it's a good idea to compare these to find the best deal.

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.

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Fri 18/723:10DXB - MAA

Nonstop4h 20mAir India

Mon 21/718:35MAA - DXB

Nonstop4h 25mAir India

Deal found 1/7AED 1,058

Thu 11/919:40DXB - MAA

Nonstop4h 15mIndiGo

Sun 14/906:35MAA - DXB

Nonstop4h 05mIndiGo

Deal found 2/7AED 1,080

Wed 15/1002:35DXB - MAA

Nonstop4h 00mEmirates

Fri 31/1009:45MAA - DXB

Nonstop4h 25mEmirates

Deal found 2/7AED 1,098

Sat 2/821:00DXB - MAA

Nonstop4h 00mMultiple Airlines

Tue 23/918:35MAA - DXB

Nonstop4h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 2/7AED 1,241

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Fri 18/723:10DXB - MAA

Nonstop4h 20mAir India

Mon 21/718:35MAA - DXB

Nonstop4h 25mAir India

Deal found 1/7AED 1,058

Thu 11/919:40DXB - MAA

Nonstop4h 15mIndiGo

Sun 14/906:35MAA - DXB

Nonstop4h 05mIndiGo

Deal found 2/7AED 1,080

Wed 15/1002:35DXB - MAA

Nonstop4h 00mEmirates

Fri 31/1009:45MAA - DXB

Nonstop4h 25mEmirates

Deal found 2/7AED 1,098

Sat 2/821:00DXB - MAA

Nonstop4h 00mMultiple Airlines

Tue 23/918:35MAA - DXB

Nonstop4h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 2/7AED 1,241

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Tue 8/723:10DXB - MAA

Nonstop4h 20mAir India

Fri 11/718:35MAA - DXB

Nonstop4h 25mAir India

Deal found 1/7AED 1,410

Tue 8/719:45DXB - MAA

Nonstop4h 30mIndiGo

Tue 22/706:35MAA - DXB

Nonstop4h 05mIndiGo

Deal found 1/7AED 1,454

Wed 9/719:45DXB - MAA

Nonstop4h 30mMultiple Airlines

Sun 13/718:35MAA - DXB

Nonstop4h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 2/7AED 1,568

Tue 8/702:35DXB - MAA

Nonstop4h 00mEmirates

Sun 13/709:50MAA - DXB

Nonstop4h 05mEmirates

Deal found 2/7AED 2,475

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Departure

Return

Price

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Fri 18/7

23:10-05:00

Nonstop4h 20m

Chennai

Mon 21/7

18:35-21:30

Nonstop4h 25m

AED 1,058

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Thu 11/9

19:40-01:25

Nonstop4h 15m

Chennai

Sun 14/9

06:35-09:10

Nonstop4h 05m

AED 1,080

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Wed 15/10

02:35-08:05

Nonstop4h 00m

Chennai

Fri 31/10

09:45-12:40

Nonstop4h 25m

AED 1,098

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Sat 2/8

21:00-02:30

Nonstop4h 00m

Chennai

Tue 23/9

18:35-21:30

Nonstop4h 25m

AED 1,241

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Wed 1/10

23:10-05:00

Nonstop4h 20m

AED 404

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Fri 15/8

19:45-01:45

Nonstop4h 30m

AED 455

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Thu 14/8

02:35-08:05

Nonstop4h 00m

AED 466

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Reviews of airlines flying non-stop to Chennai

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

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,285 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,285 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,285 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Gulf Air

7.1

Good

200 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,285 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

IndiGo

6.8

Okay

478 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,285 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Temperature and rainfall in Chennai by month

MAA Temperature	25 - 33 °C

MAA

Temperature

25 - 33 °C

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).

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 1,303. If you're looking for a direct return flight to Chennai, you can expect to pay around AED 1,420.
Which airlines fly direct to Chennai?
At the moment, Air India, Emirates, IndiGo, Etihad Airways, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Air Arabia, SriLankan Airlines, Oman Air, Vistara, Gulf Air offer direct flights to Chennai. Air India 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 58m on average. The quickest direct flight to Chennai at this time departs from Dubai (3h 45m), while the longest leaves from Sharjah (4h 10m).
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 1,765.

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