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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Bahrain Airport to Chennai Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £304. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Chennai.£114 per passenger.Departing Mon, 21 Sep.One-way flight with Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Bahrain on Mon, 21 Sep, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From £114, select.
Chennai.£114 per passenger.Departing Tue, 6 Oct.One-way flight with Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Bahrain on Tue, 6 Oct, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From £114, select.
Chennai.£116 per passenger.Departing Tue, 10 Nov.One-way flight with Air Arabia Abu Dhabi.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, departs from Bahrain on Tue, 10 Nov, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From £116, select.
Chennai.£121 per passenger.Departing Sun, 30 Aug.One-way flight with Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Bahrain on Sun, 30 Aug, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From £121, select.
Chennai.£139 per passenger.Departing Fri, 4 Dec.One-way flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Bahrain on Fri, 4 Dec, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From £139, select.
Chennai.£139 per passenger.Departing Fri, 30 Apr.One-way flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Bahrain on Fri, 30 Apr, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From £139, select.
Chennai.£139 per passenger.Departing Sat, 2 Jan.One-way flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Bahrain on Sat, 2 Jan, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From £139, select.
Chennai.£140 per passenger.Departing Sat, 15 May.One-way flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Bahrain on Sat, 15 May, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From £140, select.
Chennai.£142 per passenger.Departing Wed, 3 Mar.One-way flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Bahrain on Wed, 3 Mar, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From £142, select.
Chennai.£142 per passenger.Departing Thu, 11 Feb.One-way flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Bahrain on Thu, 11 Feb, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From £142, select.
Chennai.£142 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Jun.One-way flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Bahrain on Tue, 1 Jun, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From £142, select.
Chennai.£158 per passenger.Departing Tue, 10 Nov.One-way flight with Gulf Air.Outbound direct flight with Gulf Air departs from Bahrain on Tue, 10 Nov, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From £158, select.
Chennai.£158 per passenger.Departing Thu, 23 Jul.One-way flight with Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Bahrain on Thu, 23 Jul, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From £158, select.
Chennai.£167 per passenger.Departing Fri, 7 Aug.One-way flight with Gulf Air.Outbound direct flight with Gulf Air departs from Bahrain on Fri, 7 Aug, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From £167, select.
Chennai.£169 per passenger.Departing Tue, 6 Oct.One-way flight with Gulf Air.Outbound direct flight with Gulf Air departs from Bahrain on Tue, 6 Oct, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From £169, select.
Chennai.£181 per passenger.Departing Sun, 6 Sep.One-way flight with Gulf Air.Outbound direct flight with Gulf Air departs from Bahrain on Sun, 6 Sep, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From £181, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Bahrain to Chennai

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Bahrain to Chennai flights are currently cheapest in September.
Jun
from £216
Jul
from £158
Aug
from £121
Sep
from £114
Oct
from £114
Nov
from £116
Dec
from £139
Jan
from £139
Feb
from £142
Mar
from £142
Apr
from £139
May
from £140

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Bahrain to Chennai: Alternative routes

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Manama to Chennai: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found£114
Cheapest month to flyOctober
Average flight time4 hrs, 50 mins
Most popular airlineGulf Air
Average flights per week9

Finding cheap flights from Bahrain to Chennai: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Bahrain to Chennai is £213. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
4 hours and 50 minutes is the average flight time from Bahrain to Chennai.
Gulf Air flies direct from Bahrain to Chennai.
As of June 2026, there are 9 flights per week flying from Bahrain to Chennai.
The cheapest month to fly from Bahrain to Chennai is usually September.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Bahrain Airport to Chennai Airport on Monday, 21 September 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 4 hours and 50 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Chennai but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Chennai is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Currently, Kuwait Airways and Gulf Air offer the cheapest flight tickets to Chennai.

Travelling from Bahrain Airport (BAH) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know

  • Around 4 hours 50 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Bahrain Airport to Chennai Airport.

  • The timezone in Chennai is UTC+5:30, which is two hours 30 minutes ahead of Manama.

  • Every week, there are eight Bahrain Airport to Chennai Airport flights. If you'd like to take off as soon as possible, select the 13:30 Gulf Air flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the last flight is at 22:00 with Gulf Air.

  • Give yourself enough time to make your BAH to MAA flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.

  • Gulf Air has direct flights from Bahrain Airport to Chennai Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Chennai — and maybe even more of India if time allows.

  • Gulf Air is the airline most travellers choose for this route.

  • With a reliable 83.82% of services arriving on schedule, Gulf Air is the most punctual carrier for BAH to MAA flights.

  • Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Bahrain Airport to Chennai Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between BAH and MAA:

    • Dubai Airport

    • Mumbai Airport

    • Zayed International Airport

Handy information about Bahrain Airport (BAH)

  • When it comes to Bahrain Airport's on-time performance, data shows 78% of flights complete their journey on time.

  • To get to Bahrain Airport from central Manama, it'll take about 15 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 10 kms (6 miles) from the airport to the city centre.

  • You can expect a journey time of around 30 minutes on public transport.

  • Need a convenient hotel close to BAH? If you're boarding an early flight from Bahrain Airport to Chennai Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:

Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)

  • If you're arriving on a late Bahrain Airport to Chennai Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these accommodation options near MAA:

  • Grab a Chennai Airport rental car and explore Chennai and beyond with your own set of wheels. Avis, Europcar and North Car Rental are well-known companies to choose from here.

  • Booking your ride from Chennai Airport about three weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.

When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)

  • It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Bahrain Airport to Chennai Airport. January is the most popular month to head to Chennai. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in September.

  • Book your flight from Bahrain Airport to Chennai Airport for May if you'd like to go to Chennai during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 28ºC and 37ºC.

  • For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BAH to MAA in January. Temperatures average between 21ºC and 28ºC then.

Explore more of India

  • You've visited Chennai, now it's time to explore more of India. Journey around 290 kms (180 miles) west to Bengaluru to check off its leading attractions. From Meenakshi Temple to Museum of Art & Photography (MAP) and Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwara Temple, there's plenty to keep you on the go.

  • If you're looking to explore another side of India, consider Coimbatore, about 434 kms (270 miles) south-west of Chennai. Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park, Siruvani Falls and Dam and Sri Ranganathar Temple are key reasons to visit.

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