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AED 382+ Cheap flights to Chennai

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— MAA
19 Feb — 26 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 20 January 2026.

Wed 15/420:50
DXB
-
MAA
Nonstop4h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 22/508:10
MAA
-
DXB
1 stop14h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1AED 845
Fri 6/323:10
DXB
-
MAA
Nonstop4h 05m
Air India
Fri 13/318:45
MAA
-
DXB
Nonstop4h 45m
Air India
Deal found 20/1AED 859
Fri 17/423:10
DXB
-
MAA
Nonstop4h 20m
Air India
Sat 2/518:35
MAA
-
DXB
Nonstop4h 25m
Air India
Deal found 19/1AED 863
Thu 4/623:10
DXB
-
MAA
Nonstop4h 20m
Air India
Sat 4/718:35
MAA
-
DXB
Nonstop4h 25m
Air India
Deal found 20/1AED 870
Sat 14/220:50
DXB
-
MAA
Nonstop4h 00m
IndiGo
Wed 25/206:20
MAA
-
DXB
Nonstop4h 25m
IndiGo
Deal found 18/1AED 874
Wed 25/223:10
DXB
-
MAA
Nonstop4h 05m
Air India
Mon 2/318:45
MAA
-
DXB
Nonstop4h 45m
Air India
Deal found 18/1AED 889
Sun 19/422:20
DXB
-
MAA
1 stop8h 30m
IndiGo
Tue 19/506:35
MAA
-
DXB
Nonstop4h 05m
IndiGo
Deal found 19/1AED 892
Sat 24/123:10
DXB
-
MAA
Nonstop4h 05m
Air India
Tue 24/218:45
MAA
-
DXB
Nonstop4h 45m
Air India
Deal found 19/1AED 896
Fri 27/220:50
DXB
-
MAA
Nonstop4h 00m
IndiGo
Sun 8/306:20
MAA
-
DXB
Nonstop4h 25m
IndiGo
Deal found 19/1AED 900
Thu 5/320:50
DXB
-
MAA
Nonstop4h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 12/307:20
MAA
-
DXB
1 stop10h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/1AED 907
Mon 23/220:50
DXB
-
MAA
Nonstop4h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/315:00
MAA
-
DXB
1 stop8h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/1AED 914

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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 20 January 2026.

Return from

AED 845

One-way from

AED 382

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

AED 1,219

Good round-trip deal

AED 1,001 or less

Good one-way deal

AED 505 or less
Kuwait Airways
  • Kuwait Airways
  • 15/4-22/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 30m total
  • Dubai to Chennai
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IndiGo
  • IndiGo
  • 18/4
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 15m 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. 2% 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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Dubai

Route

Departure

Return

Price

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Wed 11/2

23:10-08:40

1 stop8h 00m

Chennai

Wed 18/2

09:45-21:50

1 stop13h 35m

AED 914

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Thu 5/2

22:20-14:20

1 stop14h 30m

Chennai

Thu 12/2

07:20-20:10

1 stop14h 20m

AED 936

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Sun 19/4

20:50-02:35

Nonstop4h 15m

Chennai

Thu 23/4

06:35-09:10

Nonstop4h 05m

AED 940

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Thu 5/3

17:15-06:30

1 stop11h 45m

Chennai

Thu 12/3

07:20-15:55

1 stop10h 05m

AED 944

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Fri 13/2

11:20-06:30

1 stop17h 40m

Chennai

Sun 15/2

07:20-21:35

1 stop15h 45m

AED 966

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Mon 16/2

11:20-06:30

1 stop17h 40m

Chennai

Mon 23/2

07:20-21:35

1 stop15h 45m

AED 966

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Thu 12/2

21:00-14:20

1 stop15h 50m

Chennai

Thu 19/2

07:20-20:10

1 stop14h 20m

AED 966

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Mon 2/2

17:15-06:30

1 stop11h 45m

Chennai

Thu 5/2

07:20-21:35

1 stop15h 45m

AED 966

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Thu 19/2

22:20-06:30

1 stop6h 40m

Chennai

Mon 23/2

07:20-10:00

1 stop28h 10m

AED 966

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Wed 11/2

11:45-22:50

1 stop9h 35m

Chennai

Wed 18/2

18:45-22:00

Nonstop4h 45m

AED 977

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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 16 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 20 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
3,485 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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
3,485 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,485 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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
114 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,485 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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
1,374 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,485 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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
527 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,485 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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
2,977 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,485 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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, 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 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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