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Cheap flights from Riyadh to Chennai from ₹ 10,826

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 29/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RUH — MAA
27 Feb — 6 Mar1
1 adult

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 22 February 2025.

Round-trip from

₹ 26,156

One-way from

₹ 10,826

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

₹ 28,928
Gulf Air
  • Gulf Air
  • 13/3-29/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 53h 55m total
  • Riyadh to Chennai
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29/4
  • 29/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 8h 10m total
  • Riyadh to Chennai
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (₹ 124,537 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 22 February 2025.

Thu 13/315:40RUH - MAA
1 stop26h 30mGulf Air
Sat 29/321:25MAA - RUH
1 stop27h 25mGulf Air
Deal found 21/2₹ 26,156
Thu 13/320:40RUH - MAA
1 stop16h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 29/304:50MAA - RUH
2 stops34h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/2₹ 27,282
Fri 14/310:25RUH - MAA
1 stop19h 35mEtihad Airways
Thu 20/303:50MAA - RUH
1 stop20h 15mEtihad Airways
Deal found 21/2₹ 27,802
Wed 27/803:55RUH - MAA
1 stop25h 00mOman Air
Sat 4/1008:25MAA - RUH
1 stop9h 20mOman Air
Deal found 21/2₹ 31,873
Fri 21/309:25RUH - MAA
1 stop15h 05mAir Arabia
Thu 27/303:40MAA - RUH
1 stop15h 05mAir Arabia
Deal found 21/2₹ 38,022
Thu 13/303:55RUH - MAA
1 stop13h 45mEmirates
Thu 20/303:45MAA - RUH
1 stop14h 10mEmirates
Deal found 21/2₹ 39,754
Tue 1/707:15RUH - MAA
1 stop9h 20mAir India
Thu 31/706:50MAA - RUH
1 stop16h 55mAir India
Deal found 21/2₹ 50,061
Thu 27/311:55RUH - MAA
1 stop12h 00mQatar Airways
Thu 1/504:20MAA - RUH
1 stop8h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 21/2₹ 52,746
Tue 25/307:45RUH - MAA
1 stop9h 25mIndiGo
Mon 12/503:15MAA - RUH
1 stop23h 40mIndiGo
Deal found 21/2₹ 53,612
Thu 7/813:00RUH - MAA
2 stops17h 25mEgyptair
Tue 9/919:50MAA - RUH
2 stops18h 40mEgyptair
Deal found 21/2₹ 69,982
Thu 27/303:40RUH - MAA
1 stop19h 00mEthiopian Air
Fri 11/402:45MAA - RUH
1 stop25h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 21/2₹ 84,532
Thu 13/321:55RUH - MAA
2 stops22h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Sat 29/311:45MAA - RUH
2 stops28h 45mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 21/2₹ 109,476

Find flights from Riyadh to Chennai within your budget

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 22 February 2025.

Fly from

Riyadh

Fly to

Chennai

Route

Depart

Return

Price

RiyadhChennai

RUH - MAA

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 13/3

15:40-20:40

1 stop26h 30m

Chennai

Sat 29/3

21:25-22:20

1 stop27h 25m

₹ 26,156

RiyadhChennai

RUH - MAA

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 13/3

20:40-15:35

1 stop16h 25m

Chennai

Sat 29/3

04:50-12:20

2 stops34h 00m

₹ 27,282

RiyadhChennai

RUH - MAA

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 14/3

10:25-08:30

1 stop19h 35m

Chennai

Thu 20/3

03:50-21:35

1 stop20h 15m

₹ 27,802

RiyadhChennai

RUH - MAA

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 6/3

04:25-06:30

1 stop23h 35m

Chennai

Mon 10/3

07:20-20:20

1 stop15h 30m

₹ 34,211

RiyadhChennai

RUH - MAA

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 21/3

09:25-03:00

1 stop15h 05m

Chennai

Thu 27/3

03:40-16:15

1 stop15h 05m

₹ 38,022

RiyadhChennai

RUH - MAA

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 13/3

03:55-20:10

1 stop13h 45m

Chennai

Thu 20/3

03:45-15:25

1 stop14h 10m

₹ 39,754

RiyadhChennai

RUH - MAA

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 1/7

07:15-19:05

1 stop9h 20m

Chennai

Thu 31/7

06:50-21:15

1 stop16h 55m

₹ 50,061

RiyadhChennai

RUH - MAA

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 27/3

11:55-02:25

1 stop12h 00m

Chennai

Thu 1/5

04:20-10:15

1 stop8h 25m

₹ 52,746

RiyadhChennai

RUH - MAA

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 25/3

07:45-19:40

1 stop9h 25m

Chennai

Mon 12/5

03:15-00:25

1 stop23h 40m

₹ 53,612

RiyadhChennai

RUH - MAA

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 7/8

13:00-08:55

2 stops17h 25m

Chennai

Tue 9/9

19:50-12:00

2 stops18h 40m

₹ 69,982

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Travel insights for flights from Riyadh to Chennai

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

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 14 February 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 ₹ 100). 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 22 February 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 22 February 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, Akasa Air and Air Arabia 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,278 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

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
8.1
Very Good
3,278 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,278 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

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.

Akasa Air
7.8
Good
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,278 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

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.

Air Arabia
7.7
Good
46 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,278 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

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
3,612 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,278 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

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

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, Gulf Air (₹ 26,156), Etihad Airways (₹ 27,802), and Oman Air (₹ 34,211) offers the cheapest pricing from Riyadh to Chennai. You may be able to fly from Riyadh to Chennai for 28% 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 Akasa Air. According to our data, you can fly for as low as ₹ 11,866. Users have also found prices from ₹ 12,905 and ₹ 13,251 on Air Arabia and Oman Air, 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?

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

  • 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 ₹ 100). 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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Top 7 airlines flying from Riyadh to Chennai

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IndiGoCheapest₹ 25,406Average₹ 37,656FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest₹ 27,043Average₹ 32,380FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air IndiaCheapest₹ 27,471Average₹ 36,698FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Gulf AirCheapest₹ 27,888Average₹ 38,522FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Air ArabiaCheapest₹ 28,160Average₹ 40,148FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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flydubaiCheapest₹ 28,299Average₹ 38,087FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Oman AirCheapest₹ 28,712Average₹ 42,425FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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