AED 386+ Cheap flights to Chennai

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— MAA
20 Dec — 27 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Tue 25/1123:10DXB - MAA
1 stop19h 15mSriLankan Airlines
Fri 28/1115:55MAA - DXB
1 stop7h 25mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 19/11AED 918
Wed 19/1118:20DXB - MAA
1 stop12h 50mSriLankan Airlines
Sun 23/1120:55MAA - DXB
1 stop26h 25mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 17/11AED 929
Tue 18/1123:10DXB - MAA
1 stop14h 15mSriLankan Airlines
Sun 7/1220:55MAA - DXB
1 stop26h 25mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 18/11AED 955
Wed 19/1123:35DXB - MAA
1 stop27h 40mGulf Air
Fri 5/1205:35MAA - DXB
1 stop16h 30mGulf Air
Deal found 19/11AED 958
Sun 23/1119:55DXB - MAA
2 stops17h 40mAir India
Sun 14/1218:45MAA - DXB
Nonstop4h 45mAir India
Deal found 19/11AED 966
Fri 21/1123:10DXB - MAA
1 stop14h 15mSriLankan Airlines
Tue 25/1120:55MAA - DXB
1 stop21h 30mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 19/11AED 981
Wed 19/1120:50DXB - MAA
Nonstop4h 00mIndiGo
Sun 23/1106:20MAA - DXB
Nonstop4h 25mIndiGo
Deal found 17/11AED 995
Sun 23/1119:55DXB - MAA
2 stops15h 30mAir India
Sun 30/1118:45MAA - DXB
Nonstop4h 45mAir India
Deal found 18/11AED 1,010
Mon 24/1123:10DXB - MAA
1 stop8h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 27/1106:20MAA - DXB
Nonstop4h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/11AED 1,017
Wed 19/1121:20DXB - MAA
1 stop29h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/1206:20MAA - DXB
Nonstop4h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11AED 1,025
Mon 24/1120:50DXB - MAA
Nonstop4h 00mIndiGo
Thu 27/1106:20MAA - DXB
Nonstop4h 25mIndiGo
Deal found 17/11AED 1,028
Sat 22/1123:10DXB - MAA
1 stop8h 00mSriLankan Airlines
Sun 7/1220:55MAA - DXB
1 stop26h 25mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 18/11AED 1,036

Flights to Chennai in 2025

Find the latest flights to Chennai in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 220,657 searches and data was last updated on 20 November 2025.

Return from

AED 856

One-way from

AED 386

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

AED 1,058

Good round-trip deal

AED 1,093 or less

Good one-way deal

AED 442 or less
Kuwait Airways
  • Kuwait Airways
  • 10/3-16/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 14h 40m total
  • Dubai to Chennai
Air India
  • Air India
  • 31/3
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 20m total
  • Dubai to Chennai
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price (AED 276 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (AED 38 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in November 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Dubai Intl to Chennai.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Dubai Intl to Chennai.

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Dubai

Route

Departure

Return

Price

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Mon 9/3

21:00-06:30

1 stop8h 00m

Chennai

Fri 13/3

15:00-10:00

1 stop20h 30m

AED 958

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Tue 20/1

20:50-02:20

Nonstop4h 00m

Chennai

Wed 28/1

06:20-09:15

Nonstop4h 25m

AED 1,039

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Sun 8/3

00:05-21:00

1 stop19h 25m

Chennai

Fri 13/3

18:45-22:00

Nonstop4h 45m

AED 1,175

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Wed 4/2

02:50-08:15

Nonstop3h 55m

Chennai

Wed 11/2

03:50-06:35

Nonstop4h 15m

AED 1,267

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Sun 18/1

02:50-08:15

Nonstop3h 55m

Chennai

Fri 23/1

07:20-21:35

1 stop15h 45m

AED 1,274

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Tue 19/5

02:35-08:05

Nonstop4h 00m

Chennai

Tue 23/6

04:00-06:40

Nonstop4h 10m

AED 1,278

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Mon 9/3

21:00-02:15

Nonstop3h 45m

Chennai

Thu 12/3

03:50-06:35

Nonstop4h 15m

AED 1,285

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Fri 9/1

14:45-20:10

Nonstop3h 55m

Chennai

Fri 16/1

21:45-00:45

Nonstop4h 30m

AED 1,326

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Tue 17/2

02:20-20:10

2 stops16h 20m

AED 408

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Sun 18/1

19:55-18:30

2 stops21h 05m

AED 433

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Deals found on 19/11

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When is the best time to book a flight to Chennai?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Dubai to Chennai. Price data was last updated on 14 November 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Chennai, you should look to book at least 18 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Chennai?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Dubai to Chennai. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Chennai should consider flying on Saturday afternoons, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Friday at midday, when prices are usually at their highest.

Reviews of airlines servicing Chennai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service 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.

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.4

FAQs about flying to Chennai

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Chennai?

    Most people fly into Chennai (MAA) if they book a flight to Chennai. Chennai is conveniently located just 16.5 km from Chennai’s city centre. Booking flights from Dubai to Chennai should be relatively easy as there are 5 daily flights from 9 different airlines.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Chennai if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Chennai on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Chennai?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Etihad Airways is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Chennai.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Chennai?

    Chennai is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Chennai. One-way flights to Chennai typically cost AED 187, while return flights cost around AED 401.

  • How much is a return flight to Chennai?

    A return flight to Chennai will typically cost around AED 782, however they can be found for as little as AED 401.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Chennai depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Chennai, Sharjah offers the quickest one-way flight (3 hours 55 minutes).

  • Does Chennai have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Chennai can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Chennai?

    Yes. Chennai has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Laurent & Benon Premium Service Apartment - Gst Road is the closest property to Chennai (0.0 km away from Chennai).

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