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AED 411+ 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 6/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— MAA
5 Feb — 12 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Chennai in 2026

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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 6 January 2026.

Sun 8/323:10DXB - MAA
Nonstop4h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 13/307:40MAA - DXB
1 stop11h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1AED 878
Tue 5/519:40DXB - MAA
Nonstop4h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 15/518:35MAA - DXB
Nonstop4h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/1AED 881
Tue 10/220:50DXB - MAA
Nonstop4h 00mIndiGo
Sun 15/206:20MAA - DXB
Nonstop4h 25mIndiGo
Deal found 3/1AED 885
Thu 5/212:25DXB - MAA
1 stop13h 30mSpiceJet
Wed 11/204:55MAA - DXB
1 stop18h 50mSpiceJet
Deal found 5/1AED 889
Sat 10/111:20DXB - MAA
2 stops19h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/220:55MAA - DXB
1 stop21h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1AED 892
Tue 17/223:10DXB - MAA
1 stop8h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 23/203:15MAA - DXB
1 stop10h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/1AED 896
Tue 5/519:40DXB - MAA
Nonstop4h 15mIndiGo
Wed 20/506:35MAA - DXB
Nonstop4h 05mIndiGo
Deal found 3/1AED 900
Tue 3/212:25DXB - MAA
1 stop10h 55mSpiceJet
Mon 2/304:55MAA - DXB
1 stop18h 50mSpiceJet
Deal found 4/1AED 903
Wed 4/323:10DXB - MAA
Nonstop4h 05mAir India
Sun 8/318:45MAA - DXB
Nonstop4h 45mAir India
Deal found 2/1AED 907
Tue 3/220:50DXB - MAA
Nonstop4h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/204:55MAA - DXB
1 stop18h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1AED 911
Mon 26/123:10DXB - MAA
Nonstop4h 05mAir India
Wed 4/318:45MAA - DXB
Nonstop4h 45mAir India
Deal found 5/1AED 914
Thu 29/123:10DXB - MAA
Nonstop4h 05mAir India
Fri 13/218:45MAA - DXB
Nonstop4h 45mAir India
Deal found 4/1AED 918

Find flight deals to Chennai

Find the latest flights to Chennai in 2026, 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 6 January 2026.

Return from

AED 874

One-way from

AED 411

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

AED 1,223

Good round-trip deal

AED 1,100 or less

Good one-way deal

AED 535 or less
IndiGo
  • IndiGo
  • 12/2-20/2
  • Nonstop
  • 8h 30m total
  • Dubai to Chennai
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Air India
  • Air India
  • 29/1
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 05m total
  • Dubai to Chennai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price (AED 223 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (AED 36 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in January 2026
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Dubai Intl to Chennai.
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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

Thu 5/3

23:10-04:45

Nonstop4h 05m

Chennai

Sat 14/3

06:20-09:15

Nonstop4h 25m

AED 925

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Sat 7/3

11:20-14:20

1 stop25h 30m

Chennai

Sat 14/3

14:20-21:35

1 stop8h 45m

AED 940

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Thu 5/2

20:50-02:20

Nonstop4h 00m

Chennai

Mon 9/2

06:20-09:15

Nonstop4h 25m

AED 962

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Sat 7/3

17:15-14:20

1 stop19h 35m

Chennai

Wed 11/3

15:00-15:55

1 stop26h 25m

AED 977

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Thu 19/2

17:15-14:20

1 stop19h 35m

Chennai

Thu 26/2

07:20-10:00

1 stop28h 10m

AED 977

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Fri 12/6

23:10-05:00

Nonstop4h 20m

Chennai

Sat 27/6

18:35-21:30

Nonstop4h 25m

AED 1,003

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Mon 26/1

23:10-04:45

Nonstop4h 05m

Chennai

Wed 28/1

07:20-15:55

1 stop10h 05m

AED 1,003

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Wed 28/1

20:50-02:20

Nonstop4h 00m

Chennai

Fri 30/1

09:45-17:10

1 stop8h 55m

AED 1,003

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Thu 5/2

22:45-08:00

1 stop7h 45m

Chennai

Thu 12/2

06:20-09:15

Nonstop4h 25m

AED 1,010

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Thu 5/2

23:10-04:45

Nonstop4h 05m

Chennai

Mon 9/2

06:20-09:15

Nonstop4h 25m

AED 1,021

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Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Dubai to Chennai. Price data was last updated on 2 January 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Chennai, you should look to book at least 60 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.

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 6 January 2026.
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.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,460 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

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.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,460 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,460 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

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.
Oman Air
8.0
Very Good
113 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,460 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

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.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,356 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,460 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

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.
IndiGo
6.8
Okay
516 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,460 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

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.
Air India
5.5
Fair
2,974 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,460 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

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.

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 10 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 161, while return flights cost around AED 422.

  • How much is a return flight to Chennai?

    A return flight to Chennai will typically cost around AED 422, however they can be found for as little as AED 422.

  • 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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