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Cheap flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai from ₹ 15,923

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 17/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
FRA — MAA
22 Jan — 29 Jan1
1 adult

The best prices from Frankfurt am Main to Chennai are usually found in September or February, booked 80 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Frankfurt to Chennai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Frankfurt (FRA) 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

₹ 52,096

One-way from

₹ 15,923

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

₹ 58,759
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  • 60h 55m total
  • Frankfurt am Main to Chennai
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  • 17/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 19h 05m total
  • Frankfurt am Main to Chennai
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Cheapest flights from Frankfurt to Chennai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Frankfurt to Chennai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 January 2025.

Tue 18/211:35FRA - MAA
3 stops36h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 27/218:55MAA - FRA
2 stops22h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/1₹ 51,750
Sat 20/922:15FRA - MAA
1 stop30h 50mEtihad Airways
Mon 6/1010:05MAA - FRA
1 stop12h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 17/1₹ 52,269
Tue 16/911:10FRA - MAA
Nonstop9h 30mLufthansa
Tue 14/1001:55MAA - FRA
Nonstop10h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 17/1₹ 55,557
Wed 26/320:20FRA - MAA
1 stop19h 20mAir India
Fri 11/417:25MAA - FRA
1 stop19h 45mAir India
Deal found 16/1₹ 55,644
Mon 21/410:25FRA - MAA
1 stop13h 05mQatar Airways
Wed 21/504:05MAA - FRA
1 stop18h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 17/1₹ 56,336
Sun 9/221:10FRA - MAA
1 stop18h 30mEmirates
Thu 20/209:45MAA - FRA
1 stop14h 05mEmirates
Deal found 16/1₹ 57,807
Fri 19/919:10FRA - MAA
1 stop28h 50mBritish Airways
Sun 19/1005:35MAA - FRA
1 stop31h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 17/1₹ 59,278
Sat 8/210:45FRA - MAA
1 stop29h 25mGulf Air
Sat 22/321:25MAA - FRA
1 stop13h 15mGulf Air
Deal found 16/1₹ 63,259
Fri 19/907:05FRA - MAA
2 stops18h 35mAir France
Wed 8/1020:00MAA - FRA
2 stops18h 55mAir France
Deal found 17/1₹ 64,644

Find flights from Frankfurt to Chennai within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Frankfurt 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 454,620 searches. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

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Frankfurt am MainChennai

FRA - MAA

FRAMAA

Frankfurt am Main

Sun 2/3

10:05-20:20

1 stop29h 45m

Chennai

Sat 8/3

03:50-06:30

1 stop31h 10m

₹ 52,096

Frankfurt am MainChennai

FRA - MAA

FRAMAA

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 11/2

14:05-00:25

3 stops29h 50m

Chennai

Mon 3/3

04:50-12:50

3 stops36h 30m

₹ 52,442

Frankfurt am MainChennai

FRA - MAA

FRAMAA

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 11/3

10:20-00:05

Nonstop9h 15m

Chennai

Wed 26/3

01:45-07:50

Nonstop10h 35m

₹ 52,875

Frankfurt am MainChennai

FRA - MAA

FRAMAA

Frankfurt am Main

Mon 10/3

15:15-02:25

1 stop30h 40m

Chennai

Tue 25/3

03:30-13:20

1 stop14h 20m

₹ 54,692

Frankfurt am MainChennai

FRA - MAA

FRAMAA

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 26/3

20:20-20:10

1 stop19h 20m

Chennai

Fri 11/4

17:25-09:40

1 stop19h 45m

₹ 55,644

Frankfurt am MainChennai

FRA - MAA

FRAMAA

Frankfurt am Main

Sun 9/2

21:10-20:10

1 stop18h 30m

Chennai

Thu 20/2

09:45-19:20

1 stop14h 05m

₹ 57,807

Frankfurt am MainChennai

FRA - MAA

FRAMAA

Frankfurt am Main

Sat 8/2

10:45-20:40

1 stop29h 25m

Chennai

Sat 22/3

21:25-06:10

1 stop13h 15m

₹ 63,259

Frankfurt am MainChennai

FRA - MAA

FRAMAA

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 22/4

07:05-05:10

2 stops18h 35m

Chennai

Tue 20/5

19:15-11:25

2 stops19h 40m

₹ 64,644

Frankfurt am MainChennai

FRA - MAA

FRAMAA

Frankfurt am Main

Mon 17/2

13:55-13:30

3 stops19h 05m

₹ 15,923

Frankfurt am MainChennai

FRA - MAA

FRAMAA

Frankfurt am Main

Mon 17/3

20:20-13:30

1 stop12h 40m

₹ 29,509

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Best time to book a flight from Frankfurt to Chennai

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Travel insights for flights from Frankfurt to Chennai

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Frankfurt to Chennai. Price data was last updated on 10 January 2025.

The best time to book flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai is 80 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 Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai (average of ₹ 101). Flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai in May is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 120). 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 FRA to MAA?

Find hourly flight availability from Frankfurt 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.

It’s typically best to fly out from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 33% on the flight price compared to flying at midday, which is usually more expensive.

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.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Frankfurt am Main to Chennai, such as Etihad Airways, Lufthansa and Air India. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
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Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

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

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

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

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

Air France
7.4
Good
1,487 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
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Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,199 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
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Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Chennai from Frankfurt am Main?

    Chennai (MAA) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Chennai. You should not have trouble finding flights to Chennai from Frankfurt am Main; the airport handles an average of 2 inbound flights from Frankfurt am Main per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 8 airlines have flights to the Chennai airport from Frankfurt am Main. It is only a 16.5 km journey from Chennai (MAA) to Chennai’s city centre.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai round-trip?

    Etihad Airways, at ₹ 52,096, was found to be the cheapest airline from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Lufthansa and Qatar Airways. Etihad Airways is priced at 18% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai one-way?

    ₹ 29,509 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Oman Air. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways, with prices starting from ₹ 31,932 and ₹ 32,711, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai?

    Consider Lufthansa (45%), Air Canada (23%) or Air India (23%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai? While on average our users pay ₹ 326,768, our data indicates the cheapest price to be ₹ 47,331. The most popular route (Frankfurt am Main - Chennai), is priced around ₹ 173.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Frankfurt 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 Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai (average of ₹ 101). Flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai in May is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 120). 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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Top 8 airlines flying from Frankfurt to Chennai

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Frankfurt to Chennai. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 454,620 searches. Data last updated 17 January 2025.
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VistaraCheapest₹ 36,159Average₹ 66,262FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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LufthansaCheapest₹ 50,702Average₹ 68,815FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest₹ 52,368Average₹ 65,048FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapest₹ 52,900Average₹ 61,070FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Air IndiaCheapest₹ 55,448Average₹ 71,547FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest₹ 57,763Average₹ 60,856FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest₹ 61,688Average₹ 76,590FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Gulf AirCheapest₹ 62,467Average₹ 65,317FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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