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Sat 9/823:10DXB - MAA

Nonstop4h 20mAir India

Sun 12/1018:35MAA - DXB

Nonstop4h 25mAir India

Deal found 6/6AED 889

Mon 28/719:40DXB - MAA

Nonstop4h 15mIndiGo

Wed 30/706:35MAA - DXB

Nonstop4h 05mIndiGo

Deal found 6/6AED 936

Sun 10/802:35DXB - MAA

Nonstop4h 00mMultiple Airlines

Fri 10/1018:35MAA - DXB

Nonstop4h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/6AED 1,113

Thu 4/902:35DXB - MAA

Nonstop4h 00mEmirates

Tue 7/1004:00MAA - DXB

Nonstop4h 10mEmirates

Deal found 6/6AED 1,230

Best flights to Chennai
Discover carefully curated flight deals to Chennai that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 7 June 2025.

Sat 9/823:10DXB - MAA

Nonstop4h 20mAir India

Sun 12/1018:35MAA - DXB

Nonstop4h 25mAir India

Deal found 6/6AED 889

Mon 28/719:40DXB - MAA

Nonstop4h 15mIndiGo

Wed 30/706:35MAA - DXB

Nonstop4h 05mIndiGo

Deal found 6/6AED 936

Sun 10/802:35DXB - MAA

Nonstop4h 00mMultiple Airlines

Fri 10/1018:35MAA - DXB

Nonstop4h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/6AED 1,113

Thu 4/902:35DXB - MAA

Nonstop4h 00mEmirates

Tue 7/1004:00MAA - DXB

Nonstop4h 10mEmirates

Deal found 6/6AED 1,230

Last-minute flights to Chennai
Discover last-minute flight deals to Chennai. Data last updated 7 June 2025 and is based on user searches.

Fri 13/620:00DXB - MAA

Nonstop4h 15mIndiGo

Wed 18/606:35MAA - DXB

Nonstop4h 05mIndiGo

Deal found 6/6AED 1,135

Thu 12/623:10DXB - MAA

Nonstop4h 20mMultiple Airlines

Wed 18/606:35MAA - DXB

Nonstop4h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 5/6AED 1,208

Thu 12/621:00DXB - MAA

Nonstop4h 00mEmirates

Mon 16/622:00MAA - DXB

Nonstop4h 15mEmirates

Deal found 7/6AED 1,315

Tue 17/623:10DXB - MAA

Nonstop4h 20mAir India

Sun 6/718:35MAA - DXB

Nonstop4h 25mAir India

Deal found 7/6AED 1,340

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Route

Departure

Return

Price

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Sat 9/8

23:10-05:00

Nonstop4h 20m

Chennai

Sun 12/10

18:35-21:30

Nonstop4h 25m

AED 889

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Mon 28/7

19:40-01:25

Nonstop4h 15m

Chennai

Wed 30/7

06:35-09:10

Nonstop4h 05m

AED 940

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Tue 23/9

02:35-08:05

Nonstop4h 00m

Chennai

Wed 1/10

18:35-21:30

Nonstop4h 25m

AED 1,058

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Sat 18/10

02:35-08:05

Nonstop4h 00m

Chennai

Fri 31/10

21:40-00:45

Nonstop4h 35m

AED 1,105

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Mon 28/7

23:10-05:00

Nonstop4h 20m

AED 415

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Sun 27/7

19:40-01:25

Nonstop4h 15m

AED 485

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Mon 4/8

02:35-08:05

Nonstop4h 00m

AED 562

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 7/6

Reviews of airlines flying non-stop to Chennai

8.1

Very Good

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.

8.1

Very Good

8.1

Very Good

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.

7.1

Good

8.1

Very Good

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

8.1

Very Good

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.

6.8

Okay

8.1

Very Good

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.

Temperature and rainfall in Chennai by month

MAA

Temperature

25 - 33 °C

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).

FAQ about direct flights to Chennai

How much are direct flights to Chennai?
On average, a one-way direct flight to Chennai will cost users approximately AED 1,457. If you're looking for a direct return flight to Chennai, you can expect to pay around AED 1,405.
Which airlines fly direct to Chennai?
At the moment, Air India, Emirates, IndiGo, Etihad Airways, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Air Arabia, SriLankan Airlines, Oman Air, Vistara, Gulf Air offer direct flights to Chennai. Air India is currently the most popular airline that flies direct to Chennai.
How long is a direct flight to Chennai?
While the flight duration depends heavily on the origin, travellers can expect non-stop flights to Chennai to last approximately 4h 05m on average. The quickest direct flight to Chennai at this time departs from Dubai (3h 45m), while the longest leaves from Abu Dhabi (4h 20m).
What is the best time of year to fly direct to Chennai?
If you're seeking the lowest price on a direct flight to Chennai, September is worth consideration, as prices are usually at their lowest, on average. February may be most appealing to users looking for the quietest time to visit Chennai, when demand is typically at its lowest.
What is the most popular direct flight origin to Chennai?
Currently, the most popular direct flight origin to Chennai is Dubai. A return direct flight from Dubai to Chennai typically costs around AED 1,892.

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