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Cheap flights from Riyadh to Chennai from ₹ 10,447

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 11/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RUH — MAA
22 Apr — 29 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Riyadh King Khaled Intl to Chennai are usually found in February or September, booked 14 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Wednesday and return on a Sunday

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 17 April 2025.

Round-trip from

₹ 23,890

One-way from

₹ 10,447

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

₹ 32,710
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 28/4-26/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 14h 30m total
  • Riyadh to Chennai
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11/5
  • 11/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 00m total
  • Riyadh to Chennai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price (₹ 840,687 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (₹ 140,697 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 17 April 2025.

Mon 28/410:15RUH - MAA
1 stop7h 15mEtihad Airways
Thu 26/604:15MAA - RUH
1 stop7h 15mEtihad Airways
Deal found 16/4₹ 23,890
Sat 17/518:00RUH - MAA
1 stop24h 20mGulf Air
Sat 31/521:35MAA - RUH
1 stop27h 15mGulf Air
Deal found 16/4₹ 25,003
Fri 25/407:00RUH - MAA
1 stop11h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 19/604:15MAA - RUH
1 stop7h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/4₹ 26,630
Wed 14/522:20RUH - MAA
1 stop8h 00mSriLankan Airlines
Wed 21/521:15MAA - RUH
1 stop26h 30mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 16/4₹ 27,658
Tue 13/503:55RUH - MAA
1 stop8h 05mOman Air
Wed 21/508:25MAA - RUH
1 stop14h 15mOman Air
Deal found 16/4₹ 30,312
Tue 29/401:25RUH - MAA
1 stop14h 55mIndiGo
Fri 2/503:15MAA - RUH
1 stop23h 40mIndiGo
Deal found 16/4₹ 41,016
Sun 27/401:10RUH - MAA
1 stop23h 10mQatar Airways
Wed 25/603:55MAA - RUH
1 stop8h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 16/4₹ 42,300
Sat 2/807:15RUH - MAA
1 stop13h 25mAir India
Wed 3/921:45MAA - RUH
1 stop21h 10mAir India
Deal found 16/4₹ 44,355
Fri 27/619:15RUH - MAA
1 stop15h 10mUS-Bangla Airlines
Mon 8/913:55MAA - RUH
1 stop29h 45mUS-Bangla Airlines
Deal found 16/4₹ 50,863
Sat 2/812:25RUH - MAA
1 stop11h 15mKuwait Airways
Tue 2/903:10MAA - RUH
1 stop10h 50mKuwait Airways
Deal found 16/4₹ 52,062

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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 454,620 searches. Data last updated 17 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Riyadh to Chennai that are best for you.

Fly from

Riyadh

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Chennai

Route

Depart

Return

Price

RiyadhChennai

RUH - MAA

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 28/4

10:15-20:00

1 stop7h 15m

Chennai

Thu 26/6

04:15-09:00

1 stop7h 15m

₹ 23,890

RiyadhChennai

RUH - MAA

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 17/5

18:00-20:50

1 stop24h 20m

Chennai

Sat 31/5

21:35-22:20

1 stop27h 15m

₹ 25,003

RiyadhChennai

RUH - MAA

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 30/4

05:10-15:30

2 stops31h 50m

Chennai

Sat 3/5

09:35-05:30

1 stop22h 25m

₹ 27,230

RiyadhChennai

RUH - MAA

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 14/5

22:20-08:50

1 stop8h 00m

Chennai

Wed 21/5

21:15-21:15

1 stop26h 30m

₹ 27,658

RiyadhChennai

RUH - MAA

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 13/5

03:55-14:30

1 stop8h 05m

Chennai

Wed 21/5

08:25-20:10

1 stop14h 15m

₹ 30,312

RiyadhChennai

RUH - MAA

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 29/4

01:25-18:50

1 stop14h 55m

Chennai

Fri 2/5

03:15-00:25

1 stop23h 40m

₹ 41,016

RiyadhChennai

RUH - MAA

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 27/4

01:10-02:50

1 stop23h 10m

Chennai

Wed 25/6

03:55-10:15

1 stop8h 50m

₹ 42,300

RiyadhChennai

RUH - MAA

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 2/8

07:15-23:10

1 stop13h 25m

Chennai

Wed 3/9

21:45-16:25

1 stop21h 10m

₹ 44,355

RiyadhChennai

RUH - MAA

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 27/6

19:15-12:55

1 stop15h 10m

Chennai

Mon 8/9

13:55-17:10

1 stop29h 45m

₹ 50,863

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

₹ 52,062

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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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riyadh to Chennai (average of ₹ 99). Flying from Riyadh 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 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 17 April 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Riyadh to Chennai in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 15% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

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 April 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Air Arabia, Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways from Riyadh to Chennai. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air Arabia
7.7
Good
47 reviews
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Boarding

7.8

Food

7.0

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

6.0

Reviews

1 / 1
2.0
Mediocre

معلومة نص,Mar 2023

SHJ - HBE

There was a delay about 30 minutes The WiFi movies were not working There is no Free Food
Air Arabia
7.7
Good
47 reviews
Air Arabia
7.7
Good
47 reviews
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Boarding

7.8

Food

7.0

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

6.0

Reviews

1 / 1
2.0
Mediocre

معلومة نص,Mar 2023

SHJ - HBE

There was a delay about 30 minutes The WiFi movies were not working There is no Free Food
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,553 reviews
Air Arabia
7.7
Good
47 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.0

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

6.0

Reviews

1 / 1
2.0
Mediocre

معلومة نص,Mar 2023

SHJ - HBE

There was a delay about 30 minutes The WiFi movies were not working There is no Free Food
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,192 reviews
Air Arabia
7.7
Good
47 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.0

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

6.0

Reviews

1 / 1
2.0
Mediocre

معلومة نص,Mar 2023

SHJ - HBE

There was a delay about 30 minutes The WiFi movies were not working There is no Free Food
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,767 reviews
Air Arabia
7.7
Good
47 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.0

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

6.0

Reviews

1 / 1
2.0
Mediocre

معلومة نص,Mar 2023

SHJ - HBE

There was a delay about 30 minutes The WiFi movies were not working There is no Free Food

Related info for your journey

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

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

    According to our current data, Etihad Airways (₹ 23,890), Gulf Air (₹ 25,003), and SriLankan Airlines (₹ 27,658) offers the cheapest pricing from Riyadh to Chennai. You may be able to fly from Riyadh to Chennai for 35% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Etihad Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as ₹ 10,704. Users have also found prices from ₹ 11,132 and ₹ 12,245 on Air India and Air Arabia, respectively.

  • 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.

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

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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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riyadh to Chennai (average of ₹ 99). Flying from Riyadh 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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Etihad AirwaysCheapest₹ 27,084Average₹ 33,665FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Gulf AirCheapest₹ 27,088Average₹ 48,094FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Air ArabiaCheapest₹ 27,840Average₹ 36,788FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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