AED 356+ Cheap flights to Chennai

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— MAA
31 Dec — 7 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Explore the most affordable flight options available to Chennai. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 1 December 2025.

Mon 8/1223:10DXB - MAA
1 stop14h 15mSriLankan Airlines
Tue 3/209:45MAA - DXB
1 stop13h 35mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 29/11AED 1,256
Wed 10/1219:05DXB - MAA
1 stop8h 10mGulf Air
Tue 16/1205:35MAA - DXB
1 stop14h 10mGulf Air
Deal found 30/11AED 1,263
Wed 3/1218:20DXB - MAA
1 stop24h 05mSriLankan Airlines
Mon 8/1220:55MAA - DXB
1 stop26h 25mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 1/12AED 1,267
Sat 27/1207:45DXB - MAA
1 stop11h 25mGulf Air
Sun 18/121:25MAA - DXB
1 stop7h 30mGulf Air
Deal found 29/11AED 1,285
Wed 10/1223:10DXB - MAA
Nonstop4h 05mAir India
Tue 16/1218:45MAA - DXB
Nonstop4h 45mAir India
Deal found 30/11AED 1,296
Fri 5/1218:20DXB - MAA
1 stop12h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 13/1206:20MAA - DXB
Nonstop4h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/11AED 1,304
Wed 10/1218:20DXB - MAA
1 stop12h 50mSriLankan Airlines
Wed 17/1215:55MAA - DXB
1 stop7h 25mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 30/11AED 1,333
Fri 12/1207:45DXB - MAA
1 stop11h 25mGulf Air
Thu 18/1205:35MAA - DXB
1 stop14h 10mGulf Air
Deal found 30/11AED 1,348
Sun 14/1207:45DXB - MAA
1 stop11h 25mGulf Air
Wed 17/1205:35MAA - DXB
1 stop23h 30mGulf Air
Deal found 30/11AED 1,352
Sun 14/1207:45DXB - MAA
1 stop19h 30mGulf Air
Thu 18/1205:35MAA - DXB
1 stop14h 10mGulf Air
Deal found 29/11AED 1,359

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 1 December 2025.

Return from

AED 753

One-way from

AED 356

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

AED 1,370

Good round-trip deal

AED 1,106 or less

Good one-way deal

AED 475 or less
Gulf Air
  • Gulf Air
  • 14/1-21/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 51h 10m total
  • Dubai to Chennai
IndiGo
  • IndiGo
  • 18/2
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 00m total
  • Dubai to Chennai
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price (AED 266 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (AED 37 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in December 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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Route

Departure

Return

Price

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Mon 9/3

19:05-04:45

1 stop8h 10m

Chennai

Fri 13/3

21:25-18:15

1 stop22h 20m

AED 926

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Mon 9/3

23:10-04:45

Nonstop4h 05m

Chennai

Fri 13/3

18:45-22:00

Nonstop4h 45m

AED 966

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Tue 3/2

19:05-04:45

1 stop8h 10m

Chennai

Tue 10/2

05:35-12:10

1 stop8h 05m

AED 1,190

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Wed 4/2

19:05-04:45

1 stop8h 10m

Chennai

Tue 10/2

05:35-12:10

1 stop8h 05m

AED 1,190

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Thu 5/2

18:55-06:40

1 stop10h 15m

Chennai

Wed 11/2

03:15-12:20

1 stop10h 35m

AED 1,249

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Thu 5/2

21:00-02:15

Nonstop3h 45m

Chennai

Wed 11/2

03:50-06:35

Nonstop4h 15m

AED 1,263

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Mon 2/2

02:50-08:15

Nonstop3h 55m

Chennai

Sun 8/2

03:50-06:35

Nonstop4h 15m

AED 1,267

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Sun 8/3

02:50-08:15

Nonstop3h 55m

Chennai

Thu 12/3

03:50-06:35

Nonstop4h 15m

AED 1,285

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Wed 7/1

14:45-20:10

Nonstop3h 55m

Chennai

Sat 14/2

03:50-06:35

Nonstop4h 15m

AED 1,348

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Thu 15/1

19:05-20:40

1 stop24h 05m

AED 375

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Deals found on 30/11

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Best time to book a flight to Chennai

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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 28 November 2025.

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.

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 1 December 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Oman Air, Emirates, andEtihad Airways to India. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.1

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 9 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 111, 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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