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.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Chennai?

Currently, the cheapest month for flights to Chennai is February . The most expensive month for flights is June . The cheapest prices are shown above but prices will vary according to departure times, airlines, class and how early you book.

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, Vistara 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 101, while return flights cost around AED 510.

How much is a return flight to Chennai?

A return flight to Chennai will typically cost around AED 142, however they can be found for as little as AED 139.

Where does the fastest flight to Chennai depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to Chennai, Dubai Intl 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).

AED 404+ Flights to Chennai, India

Flights to Chennai in 2025

Return from	AED 962
One-way from	AED 404
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	February
Average price	AED 1,623
Good round-trip deal	AED 1,265 or less
Good one-way deal	AED 544 or less

Air India
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Dubai to Chennai

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Fri 5/923:10DXB - MAA

Nonstop4h 20mAir India

Sun 12/1018:35MAA - DXB

Nonstop4h 25mAir India

Deal found 12/6AED 962

Thu 19/611:30DXB - MAA

2 stops10h 15mMultiple Airlines

Mon 23/608:25MAA - DXB

1 stop8h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/6AED 969

Mon 16/622:05DXB - MAA

1 stop8h 55mIndiGo

Tue 24/615:25MAA - DXB

1 stop12h 50mIndiGo

Deal found 13/6AED 984

Sun 21/1217:15DXB - MAA

1 stop11h 45mOman Air

Tue 30/1207:20MAA - DXB

1 stop28h 10mOman Air

Deal found 12/6AED 988

Fri 5/918:05DXB - MAA

1 stop24h 35mSriLankan Airlines

Tue 7/1015:55MAA - DXB

1 stop26h 35mSriLankan Airlines

Deal found 12/6AED 1,135

Sun 13/700:05DXB - MAA

1 stop26h 50mSpiceJet

Fri 18/723:10MAA - DXB

1 stop25h 15mSpiceJet

Deal found 14/6AED 1,227

Wed 10/902:35DXB - MAA

Nonstop4h 00mEmirates

Mon 15/904:00MAA - DXB

Nonstop4h 10mEmirates

Deal found 13/6AED 1,256

Thu 12/619:10DXB - MAA

1 stop24h 10mGulf Air

Fri 27/621:35MAA - DXB

1 stop16h 00mGulf Air

Deal found 12/6AED 1,278

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Fri 5/923:10DXB - MAA

Nonstop4h 20mAir India

Tue 7/1018:35MAA - DXB

Nonstop4h 25mAir India

Deal found 12/6AED 962

Thu 11/903:50DXB - MAA

1 stop17h 35mMultiple Airlines

Tue 14/1009:55MAA - DXB

1 stop13h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/6AED 973

Thu 2/1023:00DXB - MAA

1 stop14h 25mSriLankan Airlines

Thu 9/1009:55MAA - DXB

1 stop13h 15mSriLankan Airlines

Deal found 13/6AED 980

Tue 22/717:55DXB - MAA

1 stop9h 45mIndiGo

Wed 30/722:30MAA - DXB

1 stop12h 40mIndiGo

Deal found 12/6AED 991

Sun 13/700:05DXB - MAA

1 stop26h 50mSpiceJet

Fri 18/723:10MAA - DXB

1 stop25h 15mSpiceJet

Deal found 14/6AED 1,227

Wed 10/902:35DXB - MAA

Nonstop4h 00mEmirates

Mon 15/904:00MAA - DXB

Nonstop4h 10mEmirates

Deal found 13/6AED 1,256

Direct flights to Chennai
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Fri 5/923:10DXB - MAA

Nonstop4h 20mAir India

Sun 12/1018:35MAA - DXB

Nonstop4h 25mAir India

Deal found 12/6AED 962

Sat 16/819:40DXB - MAA

Nonstop4h 15mIndiGo

Tue 16/906:35MAA - DXB

Nonstop4h 05mIndiGo

Deal found 12/6AED 988

Thu 18/902:35DXB - MAA

Nonstop4h 00mMultiple Airlines

Tue 21/1018:35MAA - DXB

Nonstop4h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/6AED 1,061

Thu 16/1002:35DXB - MAA

Nonstop4h 00mEmirates

Mon 27/1021:40MAA - DXB

Nonstop4h 35mEmirates

Deal found 13/6AED 1,175

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Fri 13/606:05DXB - MAA

1 stop6h 55mOman Air

Sun 15/608:25MAA - DXB

1 stop8h 45mOman Air

Deal found 12/6AED 1,465

Mon 16/623:10DXB - MAA

Nonstop4h 20mAir India

Tue 24/618:35MAA - DXB

Nonstop4h 25mAir India

Deal found 13/6AED 999

Tue 17/600:05DXB - MAA

1 stop26h 50mSpiceJet

Wed 25/623:10MAA - DXB

1 stop25h 15mSpiceJet

Deal found 12/6AED 1,149

Wed 18/605:00DXB - MAA

1 stop9h 30mIndiGo

Wed 25/615:25MAA - DXB

1 stop12h 50mIndiGo

Deal found 12/6AED 962

Thu 19/619:55DXB - MAA

1 stop6h 10mMultiple Airlines

Mon 23/618:35MAA - DXB

Nonstop4h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/6AED 962

Thu 19/610:40DXB - MAA

1 stop11h 50mIndiGo

Sun 22/606:35MAA - DXB

Nonstop4h 05mIndiGo

Deal found 14/6AED 988

Thu 19/623:10DXB - MAA

Nonstop4h 20mAir India

Mon 23/618:35MAA - DXB

Nonstop4h 25mAir India

Deal found 12/6AED 1,021

Thu 19/611:30DXB - MAA

2 stops10h 15mMultiple Airlines

Mon 23/608:25MAA - DXB

1 stop8h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/6AED 969

Fri 20/623:00DXB - MAA

1 stop19h 40mSriLankan Airlines

Tue 24/609:55MAA - DXB

1 stop13h 15mSriLankan Airlines

Deal found 13/6AED 984

Fri 20/602:35DXB - MAA

Nonstop4h 00mEmirates

Wed 25/622:00MAA - DXB

Nonstop4h 15mEmirates

Deal found 14/6AED 1,998

Sat 21/622:45DXB - MAA

1 stop7h 10mOman Air

Sat 12/708:25MAA - DXB

1 stop8h 45mOman Air

Deal found 13/6AED 1,987

Sat 21/608:00DXB - MAA

1 stop11h 20mGulf Air

Sat 12/721:35MAA - DXB

1 stop24h 10mGulf Air

Deal found 13/6AED 2,016

One-way flights to Chennai
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Sat 18/1023:10DXB - MAA

Nonstop4h 20mAir India

Deal found 13/6AED 404

Sat 9/822:45DXB - MAA

1 stop7h 10mOman Air

Deal found 14/6AED 426

Fri 12/911:25DXB - MAA

1 stop7h 50mIndiGo

Deal found 13/6AED 448

Thu 24/719:55DXB - MAA

1 stop6h 10mSalam Air

Deal found 13/6AED 452

Fri 12/919:55DXB - MAA

3 stops25h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/6AED 499

Thu 11/902:35DXB - MAA

Nonstop4h 00mEmirates

Deal found 13/6AED 554

Sun 13/700:05DXB - MAA

1 stop26h 50mSpiceJet

Deal found 13/6AED 712

Mon 7/702:25DXB - MAA

1 stop9h 00mUS-Bangla Airlines

Deal found 13/6AED 845

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DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

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Dubai Intl

Fri 5/9

23:10-05:00

Nonstop4h 20m

Chennai

Sun 12/10

18:35-21:30

Nonstop4h 25m

AED 962

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Thu 11/9

03:50-22:55

1 stop17h 35m

Chennai

Tue 14/10

09:55-21:40

1 stop13h 15m

AED 973

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Thu 2/10

23:00-14:55

1 stop14h 25m

Chennai

Thu 9/10

09:55-21:40

1 stop13h 15m

AED 980

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Tue 22/7

17:55-05:10

1 stop9h 45m

Chennai

Wed 30/7

22:30-09:40

1 stop12h 40m

AED 991

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Sun 13/7

00:05-04:25

1 stop26h 50m

Chennai

Fri 18/7

23:10-22:55

1 stop25h 15m

AED 1,227

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Wed 10/9

02:35-08:05

Nonstop4h 00m

Chennai

Mon 15/9

04:00-06:40

Nonstop4h 10m

AED 1,256

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Sat 18/10

23:10-05:00

Nonstop4h 20m

AED 404

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Sat 9/8

22:45-07:25

1 stop7h 10m

AED 426

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Fri 12/9

11:25-20:45

1 stop7h 50m

AED 448

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Thu 24/7

19:55-03:35

1 stop6h 10m

AED 452

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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?

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.

How long is the flight to Chennai?

On average, a flight from Dubai to Chennai takes 3 hours 55 minutes. Flights to Chennai from other popular cities in United Arab Emirates will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Chennai?

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.

Weekly flight availability to Chennai

The most flights from Dubai to Chennai are scheduled on a Monday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Chennai?

The most popular airlines flying from Dubai to Chennai are Emirates, Air India and IndiGo.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Chennai?

The cheapest airlines flying from Dubai to Chennai are Oman Air, Etihad Airways and Vistara.

Rainfall in Chennai by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chennai ranges from 10.0 - 330.0 mm per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 330.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Chennai when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

Temperature in Chennai by month

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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Chennai

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, SriLankan Airlines and IndiGo to Chennai. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,266 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,266 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,266 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

SriLankan Airlines

6.8

Okay

74 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,266 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

IndiGo

6.8

Okay

477 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,266 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

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, Vistara 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 101, while return flights cost around AED 510.
How much is a return flight to Chennai?
A return flight to Chennai will typically cost around AED 142, however they can be found for as little as AED 139.
Where does the fastest flight to Chennai depart from?
For those looking to save time traveling to Chennai, Dubai Intl 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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Reviews of airlines servicing Chennai

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