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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 21 February 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 18/2AED 801

Sat 7/323:10

DXB

-

MAA

Nonstop4h 05m

Air India

Wed 11/318:45

MAA

-

DXB

Nonstop4h 45m

Air India

Deal found 20/2AED 848

Sun 8/323:10

DXB

-

MAA

Nonstop4h 05m

Air India

Sun 15/318:45

MAA

-

DXB

Nonstop4h 45m

Air India

Deal found 18/2AED 870

Thu 5/320:50

DXB

-

MAA

Nonstop4h 00m

IndiGo

Mon 9/306:20

MAA

-

DXB

Nonstop4h 25m

IndiGo

Deal found 18/2AED 889

Sat 14/323:10

DXB

-

MAA

Nonstop4h 05m

Air India

Tue 17/318:45

MAA

-

DXB

Nonstop4h 45m

Air India

Deal found 20/2AED 903

Wed 8/420:50

DXB

-

MAA

Nonstop4h 15m

IndiGo

Wed 20/506:35

MAA

-

DXB

Nonstop4h 05m

IndiGo

Deal found 21/2AED 911

Thu 5/320:50

DXB

-

MAA

Nonstop4h 00m

IndiGo

Thu 12/306:20

MAA

-

DXB

Nonstop4h 25m

IndiGo

Deal found 18/2AED 914

Fri 6/323:10

DXB

-

MAA

Nonstop4h 05m

Multiple Airlines

Tue 10/306:20

MAA

-

DXB

Nonstop4h 25m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 19/2AED 929

Sat 18/420:50

DXB

-

MAA

Nonstop4h 15m

IndiGo

Thu 18/606:35

MAA

-

DXB

Nonstop4h 05m

IndiGo

Deal found 17/2AED 933

Wed 4/320:50

DXB

-

MAA

Nonstop4h 00m

IndiGo

Sun 8/306:20

MAA

-

DXB

Nonstop4h 25m

IndiGo

Deal found 17/2AED 951

Thu 5/320:50

DXB

-

MAA

Nonstop4h 00m

IndiGo

Sat 7/306:20

MAA

-

DXB

Nonstop4h 25m

IndiGo

Deal found 18/2AED 973

Fri 1/520:50

DXB

-

MAA

Nonstop4h 15m

IndiGo

Sun 12/706:35

MAA

-

DXB

Nonstop4h 05m

IndiGo

Deal found 21/2AED 981

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Departure

Return

Price

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 848

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 889

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Thu 5/3

20:50-02:20

Nonstop4h 00m

Chennai

Thu 12/3

06:20-09:15

Nonstop4h 25m

AED 914

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Thu 5/3

23:10-04:45

Nonstop4h 05m

Chennai

Mon 9/3

06:20-09:15

Nonstop4h 25m

AED 951

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Wed 4/3

20:50-02:20

Nonstop4h 00m

Chennai

Sun 8/3

06:20-09:15

Nonstop4h 25m

AED 951

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Thu 30/4

20:50-02:35

Nonstop4h 15m

Chennai

Tue 30/6

06:35-09:10

Nonstop4h 05m

AED 984

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Wed 3/6

20:50-02:35

Nonstop4h 15m

Chennai

Wed 8/7

06:35-09:10

Nonstop4h 05m

AED 1,025

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Fri 8/5

14:50-20:30

Nonstop4h 10m

Chennai

Sun 14/6

06:35-09:10

Nonstop4h 05m

AED 1,032

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Sun 10/5

21:00-02:30

Nonstop4h 00m

Chennai

Mon 15/6

06:35-09:10

Nonstop4h 05m

AED 1,036

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Mon 13/4

20:50-02:35

Nonstop4h 15m

Chennai

Fri 17/4

06:35-09:10

Nonstop4h 05m

AED 1,058

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 19/2

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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 516. If you're looking for a direct return flight to Chennai, you can expect to pay around AED 1,277.
Which airlines fly direct to Chennai?
At the moment, Etihad Airways, Emirates, Air India, 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 55m on average. The quickest direct flight to Chennai at this time departs from Abu Dhabi (3h 50m), while the longest leaves from Dubai (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 469.

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