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Cheap flights from Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Chennai from £139

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 21/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DXB — MAA
22 Jan — 29 Jan1
1 adult

The best prices from Dubai Intl to Chennai are usually found in February or September, booked 37 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Sunday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Dubai to Chennai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Dubai (DXB) to Chennai (MAA). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

Round-trip from

£245

One-way from

£139

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£258
Gulf Air
  • Gulf Air
  • 19/3-8/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 15h 45m total
  • Dubai to Chennai
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Emirates
  • Emirates
  • 21/1
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 55m total
  • Dubai to Chennai
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High demand for flights, 21% potential price rise
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Best time to find cheap flights, 4% potential price drop
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Cheapest flights from Dubai to Chennai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Dubai to Chennai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 January 2025.

Wed 19/319:05DXB - MAA
1 stop8h 10mGulf Air
Tue 8/406:00MAA - DXB
1 stop7h 35mGulf Air
Deal found 15/1£245
Tue 3/621:00DXB - MAA
Nonstop4h 00mEmirates
Thu 17/722:00MAA - DXB
Nonstop4h 15mEmirates
Deal found 16/1£272
Mon 21/711:45DXB - MAA
1 stop13h 35mQatar Airways
Fri 25/704:20MAA - DXB
1 stop7h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 16/1£275
Sat 22/313:20DXB - MAA
1 stop10h 40mKuwait Airways
Thu 3/403:10MAA - DXB
1 stop10h 25mKuwait Airways
Deal found 15/1£302
Fri 18/705:40DXB - MAA
1 stop18h 00mEthiopian Air
Sun 17/803:00MAA - DXB
1 stop14h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 16/1£573
Mon 10/214:55DXB - MAA
2 stops21h 30mTurkish Airlines
Fri 21/223:15MAA - DXB
2 stops27h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 16/1£891
Tue 1/714:00DXB - MAA
2 stops19h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 15/815:30MAA - DXB
2 stops22h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/1£1,100
Tue 25/302:15DXB - MAA
1 stop25h 50mBritish Airways
Sun 13/405:35MAA - DXB
1 stop28h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 16/1£1,515
Sun 2/304:25DXB - MAA
2 stops41h 10mGaruda Indonesia
Thu 6/300:20MAA - DXB
2 stops30h 40mGaruda Indonesia
Deal found 17/1£1,681

Find flights from Dubai to Chennai within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Dubai to Chennai that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

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DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Wed 19/3

19:05-04:45

1 stop8h 10m

Chennai

Tue 8/4

06:00-12:05

1 stop7h 35m

£245

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Tue 3/6

21:00-02:30

Nonstop4h 00m

Chennai

Fri 18/7

04:00-06:40

Nonstop4h 10m

£272

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Sat 22/3

13:20-01:30

1 stop10h 40m

Chennai

Thu 3/4

03:10-12:05

1 stop10h 25m

£302

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Tue 3/6

11:45-02:50

1 stop13h 35m

Chennai

Tue 22/7

04:20-10:15

1 stop7h 25m

£326

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Sun 16/2

04:25-08:10

1 stop26h 15m

Chennai

Sun 23/2

03:00-15:45

1 stop14h 15m

£600

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Mon 10/2

14:55-13:55

2 stops21h 30m

Chennai

Fri 21/2

23:15-01:10

2 stops27h 25m

£891

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Mon 3/2

14:55-11:55

2 stops19h 30m

Chennai

Tue 25/2

15:10-13:25

2 stops23h 45m

£932

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Tue 25/3

02:15-05:35

1 stop25h 50m

Chennai

Sun 13/4

05:35-08:30

1 stop28h 25m

£1,515

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Sun 2/3

04:25-23:05

2 stops41h 10m

Chennai

Thu 6/3

00:20-05:30

2 stops30h 40m

£1,681

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Sat 8/2

02:50-08:15

Nonstop3h 55m

£209

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Travel insights for flights from Dubai to Chennai

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Dubai to Chennai including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Dubai 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 10 January 2025.

The best time to book flights from Dubai to Chennai is 37 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Dubai to Chennai?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dubai to Chennai (average of £620). Flying from Dubai to Chennai in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,013). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DXB to MAA?

Find hourly flight availability from Dubai to Chennai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

When flying from Dubai to Chennai, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 25% versus a flight at midday.

Weekly flight availability from Dubai to Chennai

Explore weekly flight availability from Dubai to Chennai. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

The most flights from DXB to MAA are scheduled on a Monday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

Rainfall in Chennai by month

Plan your trip to Chennai by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chennai ranges from 10.0 - 330.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 330.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Chennai when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

Temperature in Chennai by month

Plan your trip to Chennai by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 17 January 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates and Ethiopian Air from Dubai to Chennai have to say. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
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Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
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Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Garuda Indonesia
8.1
Very Good
79 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
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Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,752 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
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Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,923 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
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Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
773 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
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Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Dubai to Chennai. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from Dubai to Chennai?

    If you book a flight from Dubai to Chennai, you will be flying from Dubai Intl to Chennai. Flights to Chennai (MAA) from Dubai Intl (DXB) take 4h 10m for a nonstop flight. There are 5 flights from Dubai Intl to Chennai per day from 3 airlines.

  • How popular is this Dubai to Chennai flight route?

    Within the past month, 162 users have taken a look at flights from Dubai Intl to Chennai.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Dubai to Chennai round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Dubai to Chennai round-trip from £245. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Emirates, from £272, and Kuwait Airways, from £302. These flights start at 12% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Dubai to Chennai one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as £139 on Emirates. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Ethiopian Air from £391 and Turkish Airlines from £565 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Dubai to Chennai?

    Consider Air India (80%), IndiGo (79%) or Emirates (79%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Dubai to Chennai.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Dubai to Chennai?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Dubai to Chennai? While on average our users pay £519, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £82. The most popular route (Dubai Intl - Chennai), is priced around £207.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Dubai to Chennai that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Dubai to Chennai flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Dubai to Chennai?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Dubai to Chennai.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Dubai to Chennai?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Dubai to Chennai by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Dubai to Chennai?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dubai to Chennai (average of £620). Flying from Dubai to Chennai in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,013). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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IndiGoCheapest£97Average£265FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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EmiratesCheapest£178Average£308FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air IndiaCheapest£184Average£257FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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