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Flight deals from Dubai to Chennai Airport

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Dubai to Chennai Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £153. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Is this a good flight price? We’ll tell you.We compare today’s Dubai to Chennai Airport prices with what travellers usually pay, so you can see if now’s a good time to book, or if it’s worth waiting.
Chennai.£153 per passenger.Departing Wed, 8 Apr, returning Fri, 10 Apr.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Dubai Bus Station on Wed, 8 Apr, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Chennai on Fri, 10 Apr, arriving in Dubai Bus Station.Price includes taxes and charges.From £153, select.
Chennai.£157 per passenger.Departing Fri, 24 Apr, returning Tue, 16 Feb.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Dubai Bus Station on Fri, 24 Apr, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Chennai on Tue, 16 Feb, arriving in Dubai Bus Station.Price includes taxes and charges.From £157, select.
Chennai.£158 per passenger.Departing Sat, 18 Apr, returning Sun, 3 May.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Dubai Bus Station on Sat, 18 Apr, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Chennai on Sun, 3 May, arriving in Dubai Bus Station.Price includes taxes and charges.From £158, select.
Chennai.£164 per passenger.Departing Fri, 24 Apr, returning Mon, 1 Jun.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Dubai Bus Station on Fri, 24 Apr, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Chennai on Mon, 1 Jun, arriving in Dubai Bus Station.Price includes taxes and charges.From £164, select.
Chennai.£167 per passenger.Departing Thu, 2 Apr, returning Wed, 21 Oct.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Dubai Bus Station on Thu, 2 Apr, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Chennai on Wed, 21 Oct, arriving in Dubai Bus Station.Price includes taxes and charges.From £167, select.
Chennai.£171 per passenger.Departing Sun, 3 May, returning Tue, 2 Jun.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Dubai Bus Station on Sun, 3 May, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Chennai on Tue, 2 Jun, arriving in Dubai Bus Station.Price includes taxes and charges.From £171, select.
Chennai.£171 per passenger.Departing Tue, 31 Mar, returning Wed, 15 Apr.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Dubai Bus Station on Tue, 31 Mar, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Chennai on Wed, 15 Apr, arriving in Dubai Bus Station.Price includes taxes and charges.From £171, select.
Chennai.£173 per passenger.Departing Mon, 4 May, returning Fri, 22 May.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Dubai Bus Station on Mon, 4 May, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Chennai on Fri, 22 May, arriving in Dubai Bus Station.Price includes taxes and charges.From £173, select.
Chennai.£175 per passenger.Departing Mon, 30 Mar, returning Tue, 31 Mar.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Dubai Bus Station on Mon, 30 Mar, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Chennai on Tue, 31 Mar, arriving in Dubai Bus Station.Price includes taxes and charges.From £175, select.
Chennai.£175 per passenger.Departing Sun, 14 Jun, returning Mon, 22 Jun.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Dubai Bus Station on Sun, 14 Jun, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Chennai on Mon, 22 Jun, arriving in Dubai Bus Station.Price includes taxes and charges.From £175, select.
Chennai.£177 per passenger.Departing Tue, 31 Mar, returning Sun, 3 May.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Dubai Bus Station on Tue, 31 Mar, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Chennai on Sun, 3 May, arriving in Dubai Bus Station.Price includes taxes and charges.From £177, select.
Chennai.£181 per passenger.Departing Tue, 31 Mar, returning Wed, 21 Oct.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Dubai Bus Station on Tue, 31 Mar, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Chennai on Wed, 21 Oct, arriving in Dubai Bus Station.Price includes taxes and charges.From £181, select.
Chennai.£183 per passenger.Departing Sun, 26 Apr, returning Fri, 15 May.Return flight with IndiGo.Outbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Dubai on Sun, 26 Apr, arriving in Chennai.Inbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Chennai on Fri, 15 May, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From £183, select.
Chennai.£188 per passenger.Departing Fri, 12 Jun, returning Sun, 12 Jul.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Dubai Bus Station on Fri, 12 Jun, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Chennai on Sun, 12 Jul, arriving in Dubai Bus Station.Price includes taxes and charges.From £188, select.
Chennai.£189 per passenger.Departing Sat, 19 Sep, returning Thu, 22 Oct.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Dubai Bus Station on Sat, 19 Sep, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Chennai on Thu, 22 Oct, arriving in Dubai Bus Station.Price includes taxes and charges.From £189, select.
Chennai.£191 per passenger.Departing Tue, 31 Mar, returning Mon, 1 Jun.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Dubai Bus Station on Tue, 31 Mar, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Chennai on Mon, 1 Jun, arriving in Dubai Bus Station.Price includes taxes and charges.From £191, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Dubai to Chennai

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Dubai to Chennai flights are currently cheapest in April.
Mar
from £175
Apr
from £153
May
from £173
Jun
from £175
Jul
from £253
Aug
from £249
Sep
from £227
Oct
from £230
Nov
from £226
Dec
from £203
Jan
from £210
Feb
from £231

Direct flights from Dubai to Chennai

Dubai to Chennai: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Dubai to Chennai below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Chennai.

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Dubai to Chennai: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found£153
Cheapest month to flyApril
Average flight time4 hrs, 3 mins
Most popular airlineEmirates
Average flights per week31

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Finding cheap flights from Dubai to Chennai: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Dubai to Chennai is £153. 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 3 minutes is the average flight time from Dubai to Chennai.
Emirates, IndiGo and Air India Express fly direct from Dubai to Chennai.
As of March 2026, there are 93 flights per week flying from Dubai to Chennai.
The cheapest month to fly from Dubai to Chennai is usually April.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Dubai to Chennai Airport on Wednesday, 8 April 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 4 hours and 3 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.

Travelling from Dubai to Chennai International Airport (MAA): What you need to know

  • Dubai's main base, Dubai International Airport (DXB), is where many great holidays begin. Explore the options for leaving from here when booking your flight from Dubai to Chennai International Airport (MAA).

  • The average duration of a direct Dubai to Chennai International Airport flight is 4 hours 5 minutes.

  • The timezone in Chennai is UTC+5:30, which is one hour 30 minutes ahead of Dubai. Chennai International Airport is located in Chennai.

  • Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) is the most popular route. There are 35 direct departures a week to pick from. If you prefer a later start to the day, hop on the last flight with Air India at 11:10pm. Opt for the first DXB to MAA departure operated by Emirates at 2:35am if you're aiming for an earlier start.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your flight from Dubai to MAA.

  • You'll want to head there even earlier during popular months like January. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international journeys. After checking in, you can use any extra time to finalize your plans or simply relax.

Airports in Dubai

Dubai International Airport (DXB)

  • You can jump on a direct flight from Dubai to Chennai International Airport (MAA) out of Dubai International Airport (DXB).

  • Leading airlines that have direct flights from Dubai to Chennai International Airport leaving from DXB include:

  • Emirates is the most frequently booked airline offering flights from DXB to MAA.

  • The carrier with the most reliable on-time arrival rate on this route is Air India.

  • Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Dubai to MAA. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Dubai International Airport (DXB). Slip in a stop (and skip the high fares) by flying through one of these airports:

    • Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD)

    • Muscat International Airport (MCT)

    • Pune International Airport (PNQ)

  • Travelling from central Dubai to DXB takes about 35 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 14 kms (9 miles) in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.

  • Searching for a comfortable hotel close to Dubai International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Dubai to Chennai International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:

  • 71% of flights leaving from Dubai International Airport touch down at their destination on time.

Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)

  • DWC is about 48 kms (30 miles) from central Dubai. It'll take you 40 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.

  • Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your Dubai to MAA flight? Unwind in a hotel near Al Maktoum International Airport before your trip officially begins. These stays are calling your name:

  • When it comes to keeping flights on track, Al Maktoum International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 71%.

About Chennai International Airport (MAA)

Getting from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to central Chennai

  • Central Chennai is around 16 kms (10 miles) from Chennai International Airport. Travel times by taxi or car hire will vary depending on time of day, so do some research ahead of your trip.

  • Travelling on public transport typically takes 1 hour.

How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai to Chennai International Airport (MAA)

  • £70 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Dubai to Chennai International Airport. A return flight starts at £153. These fares may change based on demand.

  • To score cheap flights from Dubai to MAA, book your plane ticket 11 months ahead of your planned departure.

  • Plan your trip for April. That's the best month for scoring the biggest deals on Dubai to Chennai International Airport tickets. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.

  • Save time looking for cheap plane tickets from Dubai to MAA by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when prices go down.

  • Filters make it easier to save some cash on your flight from Dubai to Chennai International Airport. Pick the departure times, carriers and stops that look good to you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to zero in on the cheapest fare fast.

The best time to fly from Dubai to Chennai International Airport (MAA)

  • January is the quietest month for flights from Dubai to Chennai International Airport (MAA), while November is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to visit Chennai based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.

  • Before locking in your Dubai to MAA plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. May is the warmest month in Chennai, with temperatures ranging from 28ºC to 37ºC.

  • Look for cheap tickets from Dubai to Chennai International Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 21ºC and 28ºC.

More about Chennai

  • Start your Chennai trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Dubai to Chennai International Airport, explore our range of hotels including:

  • You'll find loads of fantastic things to do in Chennai when you're ready to go sightseeing. Kick things off at Meenakshi Temple followed by Marina beach and Marina Beach.

Explore more of India

  • You've seen Chennai, now it's time to explore more of India. Journey about 274 kms (170 miles) west to Bengaluru to tick off its leading sights. From Meenakshi Temple to Museum of Art & Photography (MAP) and Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwara Temple, there's plenty to keep you on the go.

  • Around 257 kms (160 miles) southwest of Chennai, Salem is another essential stop in India. Start your sightseeing at ISKCON, Paravasa Ulagam Water Theme Park and Kailasanathar Temple.

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