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Cheap flights from Riyadh to Chennai from £127

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 8/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RUH — MAA
4 Apr — 11 Apr1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Riyadh to Chennai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Riyadh (RUH) 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 30 March 2025.

Round-trip from

£264

One-way from

£127

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£353
Gulf Air
  • Gulf Air
  • 15/5-7/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 46h 15m total
  • Riyadh to Chennai
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Oman Air
  • Oman Air
  • 8/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 00m total
  • Riyadh to Chennai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price (£69 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£11 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
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Cheapest flights from Riyadh to Chennai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Riyadh to Chennai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 30 March 2025.

Thu 15/516:00RUH - MAA
1 stop26h 20mGulf Air
Sat 7/621:35MAA - RUH
1 stop19h 55mGulf Air
Deal found 29/3£264
Wed 14/503:55RUH - MAA
1 stop25h 00mOman Air
Fri 30/508:25MAA - RUH
1 stop9h 20mOman Air
Deal found 30/3£270
Thu 30/1003:55RUH - MAA
1 stop25h 50mEmirates
Wed 10/1209:45MAA - RUH
1 stop11h 35mEmirates
Deal found 30/3£352
Wed 27/801:20RUH - MAA
1 stop23h 00mQatar Airways
Fri 19/903:55MAA - RUH
1 stop12h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 29/3£452
Fri 27/607:15RUH - MAA
1 stop15h 10mAir India
Fri 15/819:50MAA - RUH
1 stop12h 40mAir India
Deal found 30/3£569
Fri 27/618:20RUH - MAA
2 stops14h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 14/803:10MAA - RUH
1 stop10h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/3£620
Fri 27/618:20RUH - MAA
1 stop29h 20mKuwait Airways
Thu 14/803:10MAA - RUH
1 stop10h 50mKuwait Airways
Deal found 30/3£670
Thu 22/503:40RUH - MAA
1 stop19h 00mEthiopian Air
Sun 31/802:45MAA - RUH
1 stop25h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 30/3£740
Thu 26/601:25RUH - MAA
1 stop30h 10mIndiGo
Thu 14/803:15MAA - RUH
1 stop23h 40mIndiGo
Deal found 30/3£763
Tue 1/718:50RUH - MAA
2 stops25h 30mMalaysia Airlines
Thu 31/723:55MAA - RUH
2 stops18h 50mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 29/3£1,136
Mon 30/602:00RUH - MAA
1 stop19h 40mLufthansa
Wed 30/701:55MAA - RUH
1 stop20h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 29/3£5,631

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Riyadh 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 30 March 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Riyadh to Chennai that are best for you.

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Riyadh

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Chennai

Route

Depart

Return

Price

RiyadhChennai

RUH - MAA

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 15/5

16:00-20:50

1 stop26h 20m

Chennai

Sat 7/6

21:35-15:00

1 stop19h 55m

£264

RiyadhChennai

RUH - MAA

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 14/5

03:55-07:25

1 stop25h 00m

Chennai

Fri 30/5

08:25-15:15

1 stop9h 20m

£270

RiyadhChennai

RUH - MAA

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 27/8

01:20-02:50

1 stop23h 00m

Chennai

Fri 19/9

03:55-14:00

1 stop12h 35m

£452

RiyadhChennai

RUH - MAA

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 30/6

02:20-20:30

1 stop15h 40m

Chennai

Thu 31/7

09:50-18:05

1 stop10h 45m

£525

RiyadhChennai

RUH - MAA

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 27/6

07:15-00:55

1 stop15h 10m

Chennai

Fri 15/8

19:50-06:00

1 stop12h 40m

£569

RiyadhChennai

RUH - MAA

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 27/6

18:20-11:00

2 stops14h 10m

Chennai

Thu 14/8

03:10-11:30

1 stop10h 50m

£620

RiyadhChennai

RUH - MAA

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 27/6

18:20-02:10

1 stop29h 20m

Chennai

Thu 14/8

03:10-11:30

1 stop10h 50m

£670

RiyadhChennai

RUH - MAA

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 22/5

03:40-01:10

1 stop19h 00m

Chennai

Sun 31/8

02:45-02:10

1 stop25h 55m

£740

RiyadhChennai

RUH - MAA

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 26/6

01:25-10:05

1 stop30h 10m

Chennai

Thu 14/8

03:15-00:25

1 stop23h 40m

£763

RiyadhChennai

RUH - MAA

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 1/7

18:50-22:50

2 stops25h 30m

Chennai

Thu 31/7

23:55-16:15

2 stops18h 50m

£1,136

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Riyadh to Chennai

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Riyadh to Chennai

How far ahead should I book a flight from Riyadh to Chennai?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Riyadh to Chennai. Price data was last updated on 28 March 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Riyadh to Chennai, you should look to book at least 14 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.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riyadh to Chennai (average of £620). Flying from Riyadh 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 RUH to MAA?

Find hourly flight availability from Riyadh 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 30 March 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Riyadh to Chennai in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 13% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

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 30 March 2025.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,192 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,192 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,192 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,539 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,192 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
252 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,192 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
764 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,192 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Related info for your journey

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

    According to our current data, Gulf Air (£264), Oman Air (£270), and Qatar Airways (£452) offers the cheapest pricing from Riyadh to Chennai. Users have found that Gulf Air is 20% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Riyadh 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 Riyadh to Chennai?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riyadh to Chennai (average of £620). Flying from Riyadh 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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