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Cheap flights from Riyadh to Chennai from £153

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 5/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RUH — MAA
23 Apr — 30 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 18 April 2025.

Round-trip from

£290

One-way from

£153

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£288
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 23/5-11/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 20h 15m total
  • Riyadh to Chennai
Oman Air
  • Oman Air
  • 5/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 00m total
  • Riyadh to Chennai
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price (£65 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£12 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

Find flight deals from Riyadh to Chennai

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 18 April 2025.

Fri 23/522:35RUH - MAA
1 stop7h 25mEtihad Airways
Fri 11/716:25MAA - RUH
1 stop12h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 17/4£290
Thu 15/523:20RUH - MAA
1 stop19h 00mGulf Air
Sat 7/621:35MAA - RUH
1 stop19h 55mGulf Air
Deal found 17/4£299
Sun 29/609:10RUH - MAA
1 stop15h 45mAir Arabia
Mon 29/904:05MAA - RUH
1 stop14h 25mAir Arabia
Deal found 17/4£395
Fri 1/802:20RUH - MAA
1 stop15h 40mEmirates
Wed 3/904:00MAA - RUH
1 stop10h 45mEmirates
Deal found 17/4£409
Sat 2/812:25RUH - MAA
1 stop11h 15mKuwait Airways
Tue 2/903:10MAA - RUH
1 stop10h 50mKuwait Airways
Deal found 17/4£442
Wed 14/501:20RUH - MAA
1 stop23h 05mQatar Airways
Sat 24/503:55MAA - RUH
1 stop8h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 17/4£456
Sat 28/603:55RUH - MAA
1 stop8h 05mOman Air
Mon 29/908:25MAA - RUH
1 stop14h 15mOman Air
Deal found 17/4£546
Tue 22/719:00RUH - MAA
2 stops18h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/921:45MAA - RUH
2 stops26h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4£612
Thu 26/603:40RUH - MAA
1 stop19h 00mEthiopian Air
Fri 26/902:45MAA - RUH
1 stop25h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 17/4£725
Fri 23/512:15RUH - MAA
2 stops19h 25mTurkish Airlines
Fri 11/722:30MAA - RUH
2 stops28h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 17/4£877
Wed 1/1015:30RUH - MAA
2 stops16h 45mMalaysia Airlines
Tue 30/1200:20MAA - RUH
2 stops18h 10mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 17/4£945
Fri 1/802:00RUH - MAA
1 stop19h 40mLufthansa
Tue 2/901:55MAA - RUH
1 stop20h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 17/4£5,553

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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 18 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Riyadh to Chennai that are best for you.

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Riyadh

Fly to

Chennai

Route

Depart

Return

Price

RiyadhChennai

RUH - MAA

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 23/5

22:35-08:30

1 stop7h 25m

Chennai

Fri 11/7

16:25-02:45

1 stop12h 50m

£290

RiyadhChennai

RUH - MAA

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 15/5

23:20-20:50

1 stop19h 00m

Chennai

Sat 7/6

21:35-15:00

1 stop19h 55m

£299

RiyadhChennai

RUH - MAA

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 29/6

09:10-03:25

1 stop15h 45m

Chennai

Mon 29/9

04:05-16:00

1 stop14h 25m

£395

RiyadhChennai

RUH - MAA

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 1/8

02:20-20:30

1 stop15h 40m

Chennai

Wed 3/9

04:00-12:15

1 stop10h 45m

£409

RiyadhChennai

RUH - MAA

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 2/8

12:25-02:10

1 stop11h 15m

Chennai

Tue 2/9

03:10-11:30

1 stop10h 50m

£442

RiyadhChennai

RUH - MAA

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 14/5

01:20-02:55

1 stop23h 05m

Chennai

Sat 24/5

03:55-10:15

1 stop8h 50m

£456

RiyadhChennai

RUH - MAA

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 28/6

03:55-14:30

1 stop8h 05m

Chennai

Mon 29/9

08:25-20:10

1 stop14h 15m

£546

RiyadhChennai

RUH - MAA

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 22/7

19:00-15:30

2 stops18h 00m

Chennai

Tue 2/9

21:45-21:20

2 stops26h 05m

£612

RiyadhChennai

RUH - MAA

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 26/6

03:40-01:10

1 stop19h 00m

Chennai

Fri 26/9

02:45-02:10

1 stop25h 55m

£725

RiyadhChennai

RUH - MAA

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 23/5

12:15-10:10

2 stops19h 25m

Chennai

Fri 11/7

22:30-00:20

2 stops28h 20m

£877

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 11 April 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 18 April 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 18 April 2025.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Overall

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.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Overall

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.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Overall

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.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Overall

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.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Overall

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, Etihad Airways (£290), Gulf Air (£299), and Air Arabia (£395) offers the cheapest pricing from Riyadh to Chennai. Users have found that Etihad Airways is 10% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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  • 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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