AED 286+ Cheap flights to Chennai

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— MAA
2 Sep — 9 Sep1
1 adult

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 28 August 2025.

Return from

AED 683

One-way from

AED 286

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

AED 1,245

Good round-trip deal

AED 963 or less

Good one-way deal

AED 356 or less
IndiGo
  • IndiGo
  • 30/8-10/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 10h 20m total
  • Dubai to Chennai
Salam Air
  • Salam Air
  • 4/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 6h 10m total
  • Dubai to Chennai
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price (AED 977 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (AED 136 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in August 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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Cheapest flights to Chennai
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Sat 30/819:55DXB - MAA
1 stop6h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/1006:20MAA - DXB
Nonstop4h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8AED 683
Sat 20/919:55DXB - MAA
1 stop6h 10mSalam Air
Fri 26/904:20MAA - DXB
1 stop7h 20mSalam Air
Deal found 27/8AED 690
Thu 4/919:55DXB - MAA
1 stop6h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/1006:20MAA - DXB
Nonstop4h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8AED 734
Fri 5/919:55DXB - MAA
Nonstop4h 20mIndiGo
Tue 7/1006:20MAA - DXB
Nonstop4h 20mIndiGo
Deal found 27/8AED 745
Thu 4/919:55DXB - MAA
1 stop6h 10mSalam Air
Sun 21/904:20MAA - DXB
1 stop16h 05mSalam Air
Deal found 27/8AED 749
Thu 4/919:55DXB - MAA
1 stop6h 10mSalam Air
Sun 14/904:20MAA - DXB
1 stop16h 05mSalam Air
Deal found 27/8AED 753
Sun 14/920:00DXB - MAA
Nonstop4h 15mIndiGo
Fri 3/1006:20MAA - DXB
Nonstop4h 10mIndiGo
Deal found 27/8AED 756
Sat 20/920:00DXB - MAA
Nonstop4h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 26/904:20MAA - DXB
1 stop7h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8AED 760
Fri 5/919:40DXB - MAA
Nonstop4h 15mIndiGo
Wed 8/1006:35MAA - DXB
Nonstop4h 05mIndiGo
Deal found 26/8AED 768
Fri 5/919:55DXB - MAA
Nonstop4h 20mIndiGo
Sun 12/1006:20MAA - DXB
Nonstop4h 20mIndiGo
Deal found 27/8AED 771
Sat 27/919:55DXB - MAA
1 stop6h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 4/1006:20MAA - DXB
Nonstop4h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8AED 775

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Dubai

Route

Departure

Return

Price

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Sat 20/9

19:55-03:35

1 stop6h 10m

Chennai

Fri 26/9

04:20-10:10

1 stop7h 20m

AED 690

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Tue 23/9

20:00-01:45

Nonstop4h 15m

Chennai

Sat 4/10

06:20-09:10

Nonstop4h 20m

AED 745

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Tue 9/9

23:10-05:00

Nonstop4h 20m

Chennai

Sun 28/9

04:20-18:55

1 stop16h 05m

AED 749

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Thu 18/9

19:55-03:35

1 stop6h 10m

Chennai

Mon 22/9

15:55-21:40

1 stop7h 15m

AED 756

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Sun 14/9

20:00-01:45

Nonstop4h 15m

Chennai

Fri 3/10

06:20-09:00

Nonstop4h 10m

AED 756

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Sat 11/10

23:10-05:00

Nonstop4h 20m

Chennai

Sat 18/10

18:35-21:30

Nonstop4h 25m

AED 760

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Tue 7/10

19:40-01:25

Nonstop4h 15m

Chennai

Fri 17/10

04:20-18:55

1 stop16h 05m

AED 760

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Sat 27/9

19:55-03:35

1 stop6h 10m

Chennai

Sun 2/11

04:10-19:05

1 stop16h 25m

AED 768

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Thu 25/9

19:40-01:25

Nonstop4h 15m

Chennai

Thu 2/10

06:35-09:10

Nonstop4h 05m

AED 768

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Mon 29/9

19:40-01:25

Nonstop4h 15m

Chennai

Mon 6/10

06:35-09:10

Nonstop4h 05m

AED 768

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 27/8

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Best time to book a flight to Chennai

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Chennai with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price
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Everything you need to know about your flight to Chennai

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 22 August 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Chennai, you should look to book at least 37 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 28 August 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.

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

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 4 daily flights from 11 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, Salam Air 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 100, while return flights cost around AED 261.

  • How much is a return flight to Chennai?

    A return flight to Chennai will typically cost around AED 203, however they can be found for as little as AED 71.

  • 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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