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AED 301+ 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 25/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— MAA
12 Oct — 19 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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Cheapest flights to Chennai
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Chennai. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 12 September 2025.

Mon 22/920:00DXB - MAA
Nonstop4h 15mIndiGo
Mon 13/1006:20MAA - DXB
Nonstop4h 20mIndiGo
Deal found 12/9AED 731
Tue 23/920:00DXB - MAA
Nonstop4h 15mIndiGo
Sat 4/1006:20MAA - DXB
Nonstop4h 20mIndiGo
Deal found 10/9AED 734
Sun 21/919:45DXB - MAA
Nonstop4h 30mIndiGo
Tue 14/1006:20MAA - DXB
Nonstop4h 20mIndiGo
Deal found 11/9AED 745
Sun 21/919:45DXB - MAA
Nonstop4h 30mIndiGo
Thu 16/1006:20MAA - DXB
Nonstop4h 20mIndiGo
Deal found 11/9AED 786
Wed 8/1023:10DXB - MAA
Nonstop4h 20mAir India
Wed 15/1018:35MAA - DXB
Nonstop4h 25mAir India
Deal found 10/9AED 801
Sun 21/923:10DXB - MAA
Nonstop4h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/1006:20MAA - DXB
Nonstop4h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/9AED 804
Fri 26/919:55DXB - MAA
Nonstop4h 20mIndiGo
Sat 11/1006:20MAA - DXB
Nonstop4h 20mIndiGo
Deal found 10/9AED 808
Fri 26/923:10DXB - MAA
Nonstop4h 20mAir India
Wed 1/1018:35MAA - DXB
Nonstop4h 25mAir India
Deal found 10/9AED 812
Sun 21/919:45DXB - MAA
Nonstop4h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 16/1018:35MAA - DXB
Nonstop4h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/9AED 841
Tue 30/923:10DXB - MAA
Nonstop4h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 4/1006:20MAA - DXB
Nonstop4h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/9AED 852

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Dubai

Route

Departure

Return

Price

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Sun 21/9

19:45-01:45

Nonstop4h 30m

Chennai

Tue 14/10

06:20-09:10

Nonstop4h 20m

AED 745

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Sun 21/9

23:10-05:00

Nonstop4h 20m

Chennai

Sat 11/10

06:20-09:10

Nonstop4h 20m

AED 804

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Sun 21/9

23:10-05:00

Nonstop4h 20m

Chennai

Fri 17/10

06:20-09:00

Nonstop4h 10m

AED 804

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Fri 26/9

23:10-05:00

Nonstop4h 20m

Chennai

Wed 1/10

18:35-21:30

Nonstop4h 25m

AED 812

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Sat 25/10

23:10-05:00

Nonstop4h 20m

Chennai

Wed 29/10

18:35-21:30

Nonstop4h 25m

AED 885

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Mon 10/11

19:45-01:15

Nonstop4h 00m

Chennai

Fri 14/11

06:20-09:15

Nonstop4h 25m

AED 903

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Mon 20/10

23:10-05:00

Nonstop4h 20m

Chennai

Fri 31/10

18:35-21:30

Nonstop4h 25m

AED 907

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Mon 15/9

23:10-05:00

Nonstop4h 20m

Chennai

Mon 6/10

18:35-21:30

Nonstop4h 25m

AED 925

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Tue 28/10

23:10-05:00

Nonstop4h 20m

Chennai

Thu 6/11

06:20-09:15

Nonstop4h 25m

AED 929

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Sun 19/10

23:10-05:00

Nonstop4h 20m

Chennai

Sun 9/11

18:35-21:30

Nonstop4h 25m

AED 929

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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 12 September 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, Etihad Airways, 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
3,334 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

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
3,334 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,334 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,250 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,334 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
IndiGo
6.9
Okay
484 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,334 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Air India
5.5
Fair
2,930 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,334 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

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

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 1,139. If you're looking for a direct return flight to Chennai, you can expect to pay around AED 953.

  • Which airlines fly direct to Chennai?

    At the moment, Air India, Emirates, IndiGo, Etihad Airways, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Air Arabia, Oman Air, SriLankan Airlines, Gulf Air, Salam 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 4h 01m on average. The quickest direct flight to Chennai at this time departs from Sharjah (3h 55m), while the longest leaves from Abu Dhabi (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 Abu Dhabi. A return direct flight from Abu Dhabi to Chennai typically costs around AED 551.

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