AED 382+ 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 4/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— MAA
26 Mar — 2 Apr1
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 24 February 2026.

Mon 9/323:10
DXB
-
MAA
Nonstop4h 05m
Air India
Mon 16/318:45
MAA
-
DXB
Nonstop4h 45m
Air India
Deal found 24/2AED 775
Mon 23/223:10
DXB
-
MAA
Nonstop4h 05m
Air India
Fri 27/218:45
MAA
-
DXB
Nonstop4h 45m
Air India
Deal found 21/2AED 841
Sun 22/223:10
DXB
-
MAA
Nonstop4h 05m
Air India
Thu 26/218:45
MAA
-
DXB
Nonstop4h 45m
Air India
Deal found 20/2AED 848
Tue 10/323:10
DXB
-
MAA
Nonstop4h 05m
Air India
Tue 17/318:45
MAA
-
DXB
Nonstop4h 45m
Air India
Deal found 24/2AED 878
Mon 2/317:00
DXB
-
MAA
2 stops17h 20m
Air India
Fri 6/312:25
MAA
-
DXB
2 stops17h 00m
Air India
Deal found 22/2AED 885
Mon 2/323:10
DXB
-
MAA
1 stop8h 00m
SriLankan Airlines
Mon 9/309:45
MAA
-
DXB
1 stop13h 35m
SriLankan Airlines
Deal found 23/2AED 896
Sun 5/420:50
DXB
-
MAA
Nonstop4h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 13/403:25
MAA
-
DXB
1 stop10h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2AED 900
Wed 4/317:00
DXB
-
MAA
2 stops17h 20m
Air India
Thu 12/312:25
MAA
-
DXB
2 stops17h 00m
Air India
Deal found 24/2AED 903
Thu 26/223:10
DXB
-
MAA
Nonstop4h 05m
Air India
Tue 3/318:45
MAA
-
DXB
Nonstop4h 45m
Air India
Deal found 23/2AED 907
Wed 8/420:50
DXB
-
MAA
Nonstop4h 15m
IndiGo
Wed 20/506:35
MAA
-
DXB
Nonstop4h 05m
IndiGo
Deal found 21/2AED 911
Fri 10/420:50
DXB
-
MAA
Nonstop4h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 17/408:10
MAA
-
DXB
1 stop11h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/2AED 914

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 24 February 2026.

Return from

AED 775

One-way from

AED 382

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

AED 944

Good round-trip deal

AED 1,091 or less

Good one-way deal

AED 430 or less
Air India
  • Air India
  • 9/3-16/3
  • Nonstop
  • 8h 50m total
  • Dubai to Chennai
Air India
  • Air India
  • 4/3
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 05m total
  • Dubai to Chennai
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price (AED 232 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (AED 35 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in February 2026
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

Fri 6/3

22:20-13:30

1 stop13h 40m

Chennai

Tue 7/4

08:15-10:10

1 stop27h 25m

AED 929

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Wed 8/4

22:20-07:25

1 stop7h 35m

Chennai

Wed 15/4

15:30-18:55

1 stop28h 55m

AED 1,061

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Sat 25/4

11:00-07:25

1 stop18h 55m

Chennai

Sat 2/5

08:15-18:55

1 stop12h 10m

AED 1,083

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Wed 15/7

11:10-07:25

1 stop18h 45m

Chennai

Sun 19/7

15:30-21:25

1 stop7h 25m

AED 1,223

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Fri 6/3

23:10-08:40

1 stop8h 00m

Chennai

Tue 7/4

06:35-09:10

Nonstop4h 05m

AED 1,238

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Sat 2/5

17:10-07:25

1 stop12h 45m

Chennai

Mon 4/5

08:15-18:55

1 stop12h 10m

AED 1,252

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Thu 23/4

21:00-02:30

Nonstop4h 00m

Chennai

Mon 27/4

09:50-12:20

Nonstop4h 00m

AED 1,311

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Fri 24/4

21:00-02:30

Nonstop4h 00m

Chennai

Tue 28/4

04:05-06:40

Nonstop4h 05m

AED 1,373

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Sun 19/7

21:00-02:30

Nonstop4h 00m

Chennai

Mon 20/7

09:50-12:20

Nonstop4h 00m

AED 1,462

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Sun 19/7

21:00-02:30

Nonstop4h 00m

Chennai

Tue 21/7

09:50-12:20

Nonstop4h 00m

AED 1,462

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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 20 February 2026.

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.

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 24 February 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.

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

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.

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

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.

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

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.

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

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.

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

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.

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

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 4 daily flights from 8 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 162, 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, Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (3 hours 50 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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