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Cheap flights from the United Arab Emirates to Chennai from ₹ 9,166

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 5/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DXB — MAA
27 Jan — 3 Feb1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from United Arab Emirates to Chennai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from United Arab Emirates (AE0) 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 January 2025.

Round-trip from

₹ 18,592

One-way from

₹ 9,166

Good round-trip deal

₹ 20,247 or less

Good one-way deal

₹ 8,241 or less
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi
  • Air Arabia Abu Dhabi
  • 13/2-9/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 25m total
  • United Arab Emirates to Chennai
Air India
  • Air India
  • 5/2
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 00m total
  • United Arab Emirates to Chennai
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Cheapest flights from United Arab Emirates to Chennai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from United Arab Emirates to Chennai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 22 January 2025.

Mon 3/302:35AUH - MAA
Nonstop4h 05mIndiGo
Thu 6/323:30MAA - AUH
Nonstop4h 35mIndiGo
Deal found 22/1₹ 18,419
Thu 13/200:15AUH - MAA
1 stop13h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/305:00MAA - AUH
Nonstop4h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/1₹ 18,592
Mon 3/321:40SHJ - MAA
Nonstop3h 50mAir Arabia
Sun 9/303:40MAA - SHJ
Nonstop4h 20mAir Arabia
Deal found 21/1₹ 18,679
Tue 4/200:15AUH - MAA
1 stop17h 15mAir India
Mon 10/206:45MAA - AUH
1 stop18h 00mAir India
Deal found 21/1₹ 18,938
Tue 11/219:45DXB - MAA
Nonstop4h 00mIndiGo
Thu 13/206:00MAA - DXB
Nonstop4h 45mIndiGo
Deal found 20/1₹ 20,149
Sat 8/219:45DXB - MAA
Nonstop4h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 25/207:20MAA - DXB
1 stop9h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/1₹ 20,235
Wed 5/323:10DXB - MAA
Nonstop4h 00mAir India
Mon 17/318:55MAA - DXB
Nonstop4h 35mAir India
Deal found 22/1₹ 20,495
Fri 24/120:05DXB - MAA
1 stop6h 30mSalam Air
Tue 28/105:20MAA - DXB
1 stop15h 15mSalam Air
Deal found 20/1₹ 20,754
Sat 25/102:50AUH - MAA
Nonstop4h 10mEtihad Airways
Wed 29/103:50MAA - AUH
Nonstop4h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 21/1₹ 20,927
Sat 25/104:55SHJ - MAA
1 stop24h 20mIndiGo
Mon 10/204:50MAA - SHJ
1 stop24h 35mIndiGo
Deal found 21/1₹ 21,273
Sat 1/321:40SHJ - MAA
Nonstop3h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/306:00MAA - SHJ
1 stop23h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/1₹ 21,359
Sat 1/207:45DXB - MAA
1 stop11h 25mGulf Air
Wed 30/406:00MAA - DXB
1 stop11h 25mGulf Air
Deal found 20/1₹ 21,532

Find flights from United Arab Emirates to Chennai within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from United Arab Emirates 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 January 2025.

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Abu DhabiChennai

AUH - MAA

AUHMAA

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Thu 13/2

00:15-15:35

1 stop13h 50m

Chennai

Sun 9/3

05:00-08:05

Nonstop4h 35m

₹ 18,592

Abu DhabiChennai

AUH - MAA

AUHMAA

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Mon 10/2

00:15-20:10

1 stop18h 25m

Chennai

Sat 15/2

15:50-23:15

1 stop8h 55m

₹ 18,679

SharjahChennai

SHJ - MAA

SHJMAA

Sharjah

Mon 3/3

21:40-03:00

Nonstop3h 50m

Chennai

Sun 9/3

03:40-06:30

Nonstop4h 20m

₹ 18,679

Abu DhabiChennai

AUH - MAA

AUHMAA

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 5/3

02:35-08:10

Nonstop4h 05m

Chennai

Tue 11/3

23:30-02:35

Nonstop4h 35m

₹ 19,025

Abu DhabiChennai

AUH - MAA

AUHMAA

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 5/2

22:45-04:15

Nonstop4h 00m

Chennai

Sun 9/2

05:00-08:05

Nonstop4h 35m

₹ 20,062

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Tue 11/2

19:45-01:15

Nonstop4h 00m

Chennai

Thu 13/2

06:00-09:15

Nonstop4h 45m

₹ 20,149

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Sat 8/2

19:45-01:15

Nonstop4h 00m

Chennai

Tue 25/2

07:20-15:35

1 stop9h 45m

₹ 20,235

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Mon 3/3

19:05-04:45

1 stop8h 10m

Chennai

Mon 10/3

05:35-12:10

1 stop8h 05m

₹ 20,495

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Tue 18/2

23:10-04:40

Nonstop4h 00m

Chennai

Tue 25/2

18:55-22:00

Nonstop4h 35m

₹ 20,841

SharjahChennai

SHJ - MAA

SHJMAA

Sharjah

Sat 1/3

21:40-03:00

Nonstop3h 50m

Chennai

Tue 4/3

06:00-03:55

1 stop23h 25m

₹ 21,359

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Best time to book a flight from United Arab Emirates to Chennai

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Chennai from United Arab Emirates with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from United Arab Emirates to Chennai

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from United Arab Emirates to Chennai?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from United Arab Emirates to Chennai (average of ₹ 101). Flying from United Arab Emirates 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 AE to MAA?

Find hourly flight availability from United Arab Emirates 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 January 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from United Arab Emirates to Chennai in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 15% on the flight price compared to flying at midday, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from United Arab Emirates to Chennai?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from United Arab Emirates to Chennai. Price data was last updated on 22 September 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their United Arab Emirates to Chennai flight should consider departing on Thursday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from United Arab Emirates to Chennai

Explore weekly flight availability from United Arab Emirates to Chennai. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 22 January 2025.

The most flights from AE0 to MAA are scheduled on a Monday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

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 January 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from United Arab Emirates to Chennai, such as Qatar Airways, IndiGo and Etihad Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very Good
3,357 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

8.1
Very Good
3,357 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,357 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

7.7
Good
46 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,357 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

7.5
Good
3,752 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,357 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

7.4
Good
1,199 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,357 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from United Arab Emirates 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 United Arab Emirates?

    Chennai (MAA), located 16.5 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from United Arab Emirates to Chennai.

  • How popular is this United Arab Emirates to Chennai flight route?

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from United Arab Emirates to Chennai one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Air India, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as ₹ 9,166. However, be on the lookout for offers from IndiGo and SpiceJet, as they are both options that can get you from United Arab Emirates to Chennai for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from United Arab Emirates to Chennai?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from United Arab Emirates to Chennai?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from United Arab Emirates to Chennai are Air India (80%), IndiGo (79%) and Emirates (79%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from United Arab Emirates to Chennai?

    The cheapest flight price from United Arab Emirates to Chennai is ₹ 9,063. On average you can expect to pay ₹ 22,900. The most popular route, (Dubai Intl - Chennai), can usually be booked for ₹ 18,419.

  • Can I find deals for flights from United Arab Emirates to Chennai that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from United Arab Emirates to Chennai?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from United Arab Emirates to Chennai?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from United Arab Emirates 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 United Arab Emirates to Chennai?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from United Arab Emirates to Chennai (average of ₹ 101). Flying from United Arab Emirates 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 United Arab Emirates to Chennai

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from United Arab Emirates 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 22 January 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapest₹ 14,333Average₹ 29,118FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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IndiGoCheapest₹ 17,319Average₹ 32,208FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Air Arabia Abu DhabiCheapest₹ 19,137Average₹ 30,428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air IndiaCheapest₹ 19,998Average₹ 25,405FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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EmiratesCheapest₹ 20,438Average₹ 37,473FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Oman AirCheapest₹ 21,560Average₹ 35,022FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air ArabiaCheapest₹ 25,020Average₹ 36,488FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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