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AED 386+ 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 31/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— MAA
20 Dec — 27 Dec1
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 20 November 2025.

Tue 10/323:10DXB - MAA
Nonstop4h 05mAir India
Tue 17/318:45MAA - DXB
Nonstop4h 45mAir India
Deal found 18/11AED 859
Thu 12/220:50DXB - MAA
Nonstop4h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 23/218:45MAA - DXB
Nonstop4h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11AED 900
Mon 16/223:10DXB - MAA
Nonstop4h 05mAir India
Fri 20/218:45MAA - DXB
Nonstop4h 45mAir India
Deal found 17/11AED 903
Tue 17/220:50DXB - MAA
Nonstop4h 00mIndiGo
Sat 21/206:20MAA - DXB
Nonstop4h 25mIndiGo
Deal found 19/11AED 911
Fri 30/123:10DXB - MAA
Nonstop4h 05mAir India
Wed 4/318:45MAA - DXB
Nonstop4h 45mAir India
Deal found 18/11AED 914
Tue 17/223:10DXB - MAA
Nonstop4h 05mAir India
Sat 21/218:45MAA - DXB
Nonstop4h 45mAir India
Deal found 19/11AED 918
Sat 31/123:10DXB - MAA
Nonstop4h 05mAir India
Fri 20/218:45MAA - DXB
Nonstop4h 45mAir India
Deal found 19/11AED 922
Wed 18/220:50DXB - MAA
Nonstop4h 00mIndiGo
Sun 22/206:20MAA - DXB
Nonstop4h 25mIndiGo
Deal found 19/11AED 933
Tue 3/220:50DXB - MAA
Nonstop4h 00mIndiGo
Sat 14/206:20MAA - DXB
Nonstop4h 25mIndiGo
Deal found 19/11AED 947
Mon 9/323:10DXB - MAA
Nonstop4h 05mAir India
Fri 13/318:45MAA - DXB
Nonstop4h 45mAir India
Deal found 17/11AED 966
Thu 30/423:10DXB - MAA
Nonstop4h 20mAir India
Sun 10/518:35MAA - DXB
Nonstop4h 25mAir India
Deal found 18/11AED 988

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Dubai

Route

Departure

Return

Price

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Thu 12/2

20:50-02:20

Nonstop4h 00m

Chennai

Mon 23/2

18:45-22:00

Nonstop4h 45m

AED 900

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Fri 13/2

20:50-02:20

Nonstop4h 00m

Chennai

Thu 5/3

18:45-22:00

Nonstop4h 45m

AED 900

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Sun 8/3

20:50-02:20

Nonstop4h 00m

Chennai

Sun 15/3

06:20-09:15

Nonstop4h 25m

AED 911

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Mon 9/3

23:10-04:45

Nonstop4h 05m

Chennai

Fri 13/3

18:45-22:00

Nonstop4h 45m

AED 966

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Tue 20/1

20:50-02:20

Nonstop4h 00m

Chennai

Fri 30/1

06:20-09:15

Nonstop4h 25m

AED 1,014

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Mon 16/2

21:00-02:15

Nonstop3h 45m

Chennai

Fri 20/2

18:45-22:00

Nonstop4h 45m

AED 1,047

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Tue 10/3

23:10-04:45

Nonstop4h 05m

Chennai

Mon 16/3

03:50-06:35

Nonstop4h 15m

AED 1,131

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Tue 20/1

23:10-04:45

Nonstop4h 05m

Chennai

Tue 27/1

03:50-06:35

Nonstop4h 15m

AED 1,171

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Tue 17/2

02:50-08:15

Nonstop3h 55m

Chennai

Sun 22/2

06:20-09:15

Nonstop4h 25m

AED 1,182

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Sun 8/3

23:10-04:45

Nonstop4h 05m

Chennai

Sat 14/3

03:50-06:35

Nonstop4h 15m

AED 1,227

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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 20 November 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
8.2
Very Good
105 reviews
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Comfort

8.2

Food

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2
Oman Air
8.2
Very Good
105 reviews
Oman Air
8.2
Very Good
105 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,419 reviews
Oman Air
8.2
Very Good
105 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,305 reviews
Oman Air
8.2
Very Good
105 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2
IndiGo
6.9
Okay
497 reviews
Oman Air
8.2
Very Good
105 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2
Air India
5.5
Fair
2,943 reviews
Oman Air
8.2
Very Good
105 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Temperature and rainfall in Chennai by month

Plan your trip to Chennai by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

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

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 480. If you're looking for a direct return flight to Chennai, you can expect to pay around AED 1,004.

  • Which airlines fly direct to Chennai?

    At the moment, Etihad Airways, Emirates, Air India, IndiGo, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Air Arabia, SriLankan Airlines, Oman Air, 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 56m on average. The quickest direct flight to Chennai at this time departs from Sharjah (3h 55m), 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 558.

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