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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 27 August 2026.

Thu 17/920:50 -

Nonstop4h 15m

Tue 22/906:20 -

Nonstop4h 05m

Deal found 27/8AED 1,010

Sun 13/920:50 -

Nonstop4h 15m

Tue 22/906:20 -

Nonstop4h 05m

Deal found 26/8AED 1,021

Wed 9/920:50 -

Nonstop4h 15m

Tue 22/906:20 -

Nonstop4h 05m

Deal found 27/8AED 1,032

Tue 8/920:50 -

Nonstop4h 15m

Sun 20/906:20 -

Nonstop4h 05m

Deal found 24/8AED 1,050

Mon 14/920:50 -

Nonstop4h 15m

Sun 25/1018:15 -

Nonstop4h 30m

Deal found 26/8AED 1,054

Fri 18/920:50 -

Nonstop4h 15m

Tue 22/906:20 -

Nonstop4h 05m

Deal found 24/8AED 1,065

Tue 15/920:50 -

Nonstop4h 15m

Thu 17/906:20 -

Nonstop4h 05m

Deal found 26/8AED 1,080

Sun 11/1011:25 -

Nonstop4h 15m

Sun 18/1018:30 -

Nonstop4h 05m

Deal found 26/8AED 1,102

Fri 9/1020:50 -

Nonstop4h 15m

Fri 16/1006:20 -

Nonstop4h 05m

Deal found 25/8AED 1,105

Thu 10/920:50 -

Nonstop4h 15m

Wed 30/906:20 -

Nonstop4h 05m

Deal found 27/8AED 1,113

Thu 10/920:50 -

Nonstop4h 15m

Fri 25/906:20 -

Nonstop4h 05m

Deal found 26/8AED 1,120

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DXB-MAA

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Route

Departure

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

DubaiChennai

DXB Dubai Intl - MAA Chennai

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Fri 25/9

20:50-02:35

Nonstop4h 15m

Chennai

Wed 30/9

06:20-08:55

Nonstop4h 05m

AED 1,010

DubaiChennai

DXB Dubai Intl - MAA Chennai

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Sat 26/9

20:50-02:35

Nonstop4h 15m

Chennai

Wed 30/9

06:20-08:55

Nonstop4h 05m

AED 1,010

DubaiChennai

DXB Dubai Intl - MAA Chennai

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Wed 7/10

20:50-02:35

Nonstop4h 15m

Chennai

Wed 14/10

06:20-08:55

Nonstop4h 05m

AED 1,113

DubaiChennai

DXB Dubai Intl - MAA Chennai

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Wed 21/10

20:50-02:35

Nonstop4h 15m

Chennai

Wed 4/11

18:15-21:15

Nonstop4h 30m

AED 1,113

DubaiChennai

DXB Dubai Intl - MAA Chennai

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Wed 9/9

20:50-02:35

Nonstop4h 15m

Chennai

Wed 16/9

06:20-08:55

Nonstop4h 05m

AED 1,116

DubaiChennai

DXB Dubai Intl - MAA Chennai

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Sat 12/9

20:50-02:35

Nonstop4h 15m

Chennai

Sun 27/9

06:20-08:55

Nonstop4h 05m

AED 1,149

DubaiChennai

DXB Dubai Intl - MAA Chennai

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Fri 2/10

20:50-02:35

Nonstop4h 15m

Chennai

Sun 15/11

18:15-21:15

Nonstop4h 30m

AED 1,230

DubaiChennai

DXB Dubai Intl - MAA Chennai

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Fri 30/10

10:20-15:55

Nonstop4h 05m

Chennai

Sun 29/11

18:15-21:15

Nonstop4h 30m

AED 1,241

DubaiChennai

DXB Dubai Intl - MAA Chennai

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Sun 8/11

02:50-08:15

Nonstop3h 55m

Chennai

Wed 25/11

21:45-00:45

Nonstop4h 30m

AED 1,359

DubaiChennai

DXB Dubai Intl - MAA Chennai

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Thu 8/10

14:50-20:30

Nonstop4h 10m

Chennai

Thu 15/10

04:05-06:40

Nonstop4h 05m

AED 1,373

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 27/8

Showing 1-10 of 20 resultsSorted by cheapest first

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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

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

DXB - SEA

It wasn’t the same Emirates like years back in 2015 I had the experience. Unfortunately it’s been changed to the worst.

8.1

Very Good

8.1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

DXB - SEA

It wasn’t the same Emirates like years back in 2015 I had the experience. Unfortunately it’s been changed to the worst.

8.0

Very Good

8.1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

DXB - SEA

It wasn’t the same Emirates like years back in 2015 I had the experience. Unfortunately it’s been changed to the worst.

7.3

Good

8.1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

DXB - SEA

It wasn’t the same Emirates like years back in 2015 I had the experience. Unfortunately it’s been changed to the worst.

6.8

Okay

8.1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

DXB - SEA

It wasn’t the same Emirates like years back in 2015 I had the experience. Unfortunately it’s been changed to the worst.

5.5

Fair

8.1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

DXB - SEA

It wasn’t the same Emirates like years back in 2015 I had the experience. Unfortunately it’s been changed to the worst.

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 632. If you're looking for a direct return flight to Chennai, you can expect to pay around AED 1,296.
Which airlines fly direct to Chennai?
At the moment, Emirates, Etihad Airways, IndiGo, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Air India, Air Arabia, Air India Express offer direct flights to Chennai. Emirates 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 4h 00m on average. The quickest direct flight to Chennai at this time departs from Dubai (3h 45m), while the longest leaves from Abu Dhabi (4h 20m).
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, February 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 879.

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