Cheap flights from Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Chennai from £137
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 20/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DXB — MAA
16 Jul — 23 Jul1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Dubai Intl to Chennai are usually found in September or October, booked 75 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Saturday and return on a Wednesday
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Cheapest flights from Dubai to Chennai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Dubai to Chennai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 16 June 2026.
Mon 9/1113:10
DXB
-
MAA
1 stop11h 50m
Qatar Airways
Tue 24/1103:25
MAA
-
DXB
1 stop8h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 11/6£255
Fri 17/715:30
DXB
-
MAA
1 stop25h 40m
Air India
Mon 20/721:05
MAA
-
DXB
1 stop11h 50m
Air India
Deal found 13/6£266
Fri 12/608:55
DXB
-
MAA
1 stop22h 30m
Air India
Sat 13/618:00
MAA
-
DXB
1 stop15h 00m
Air India
Deal found 11/6£267
Fri 12/608:55
DXB
-
MAA
1 stop22h 30m
Air India
Sun 14/620:40
MAA
-
DXB
1 stop8h 50m
Air India
Deal found 11/6£267
Sat 28/1119:05
DXB
-
MAA
1 stop24h 05m
Gulf Air
Mon 28/1205:35
MAA
-
DXB
1 stop23h 30m
Gulf Air
Deal found 11/6£272
Mon 29/605:15
DXB
-
MAA
1 stop26h 30m
IndiGo
Thu 2/706:20
MAA
-
DXB
Nonstop4h 05m
IndiGo
Deal found 15/6£275
Mon 29/608:55
DXB
-
MAA
1 stop14h 40m
Air India
Thu 2/709:35
MAA
-
DXB
1 stop9h 20m
Air India
Deal found 15/6£277
Tue 20/1014:50
DXB
-
MAA
Nonstop4h 10m
Emirates
Fri 20/1109:50
MAA
-
DXB
Nonstop4h 20m
Emirates
Deal found 14/6£278
Sat 27/608:55
DXB
-
MAA
1 stop14h 40m
Air India
Tue 30/616:00
MAA
-
DXB
1 stop16h 55m
Air India
Deal found 13/6£279
Thu 11/618:55
DXB
-
MAA
1 stop12h 30m
Air India
Wed 1/721:05
MAA
-
DXB
1 stop11h 50m
Air India
Deal found 11/6£280
Mon 27/714:50
DXB
-
MAA
Nonstop4h 10m
Emirates
Tue 28/704:05
MAA
-
DXB
Nonstop4h 05m
Emirates
Deal found 14/6£284
Best flights from Dubai to Chennai
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Dubai to Chennai that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 16 June 2026.
Thu 30/714:50
DXB
-
MAA
Nonstop4h 10m
Emirates
Thu 6/804:05
MAA
-
DXB
Nonstop4h 05m
Emirates
Deal found 15/6£307
Fri 26/608:55
DXB
-
MAA
1 stop14h 40m
Air India
Wed 26/809:35
MAA
-
DXB
1 stop11h 05m
Air India
Deal found 14/6£373
Fri 21/813:15
DXB
-
MAA
1 stop12h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 31/811:00
MAA
-
DXB
2 stops11h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/6£473
Thu 23/721:00
DXB
-
MAA
Nonstop4h 00m
Emirates
Fri 4/904:05
MAA
-
DXB
Nonstop4h 05m
Emirates
Deal found 13/6£447
Thu 16/702:00
DXB
-
MAA
2 stops31h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 20/721:05
MAA
-
DXB
2 stops28h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/6£669
Tue 28/702:00
DXB
-
MAA
2 stops31h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 31/720:10
MAA
-
DXB
2 stops29h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6£677
Thu 27/807:30
DXB
-
MAA
2 stops25h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 28/821:05
MAA
-
DXB
2 stops28h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/6£681
Tue 14/702:00
DXB
-
MAA
2 stops30h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 17/818:00
MAA
-
DXB
2 stops31h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/6£688
Fri 7/807:30
DXB
-
MAA
2 stops26h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 7/921:05
MAA
-
DXB
2 stops28h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/6£688
Sun 16/807:30
DXB
-
MAA
2 stops26h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 23/821:05
MAA
-
DXB
2 stops28h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/6£698
Tue 14/702:00
DXB
-
MAA
2 stops31h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 31/723:45
MAA
-
DXB
2 stops26h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/6£736
Direct flights from Dubai to Chennai
Explore direct flight options from Dubai to Chennai based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 16 June 2026.
Tue 20/1014:50
DXB
-
MAA
Nonstop4h 10m
Emirates
Fri 20/1109:50
MAA
-
DXB
Nonstop4h 20m
Emirates
Deal found 14/6£278
Mon 27/714:50
DXB
-
MAA
Nonstop4h 10m
Emirates
Tue 28/704:05
MAA
-
DXB
Nonstop4h 05m
Emirates
Deal found 14/6£284
Tue 28/721:00
DXB
-
MAA
Nonstop4h 00m
Emirates
Tue 4/804:05
MAA
-
DXB
Nonstop4h 05m
Emirates
Deal found 13/6£288
Sat 15/821:00
DXB
-
MAA
Nonstop4h 00m
Emirates
Sun 15/1103:50
MAA
-
DXB
Nonstop4h 15m
Emirates
Deal found 11/6£290
Sat 10/1014:50
DXB
-
MAA
Nonstop4h 10m
Emirates
Sat 17/1004:05
MAA
-
DXB
Nonstop4h 05m
Emirates
Deal found 11/6£301
Mon 27/721:00
DXB
-
MAA
Nonstop4h 00m
Emirates
Fri 7/804:05
MAA
-
DXB
Nonstop4h 05m
Emirates
Deal found 13/6£304
Thu 30/714:50
DXB
-
MAA
Nonstop4h 10m
Emirates
Thu 6/804:05
MAA
-
DXB
Nonstop4h 05m
Emirates
Deal found 15/6£307
Sat 27/620:50
DXB
-
MAA
Nonstop4h 15m
IndiGo
Tue 30/606:20
MAA
-
DXB
Nonstop4h 05m
IndiGo
Deal found 13/6£318
Fri 17/720:50
DXB
-
MAA
Nonstop4h 15m
IndiGo
Mon 20/706:20
MAA
-
DXB
Nonstop4h 05m
IndiGo
Deal found 13/6£319
Tue 21/721:00
DXB
-
MAA
Nonstop4h 00m
Emirates
Tue 28/704:05
MAA
-
DXB
Nonstop4h 05m
Emirates
Deal found 11/6£321
Sun 26/702:30
DXB
-
MAA
Nonstop4h 05m
Emirates
Mon 3/809:50
MAA
-
DXB
Nonstop4h 00m
Emirates
Deal found 12/6£325
Tue 21/721:00
DXB
-
MAA
Nonstop4h 00m
Emirates
Sat 25/704:05
MAA
-
DXB
Nonstop4h 05m
Emirates
Deal found 11/6£331
Last-minute flights from Dubai to Chennai
Discover last-minute flight deals from Dubai to Chennai. Data last updated 16 June 2026 and is based on user searches.
Tue 23/608:30
DXB
-
MAA
2 stops33h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 29/618:00
MAA
-
DXB
2 stops31h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/6£1,360
Wed 24/605:35
DXB
-
MAA
1 stop12h 05m
Air India
Wed 22/708:05
MAA
-
DXB
1 stop11h 10m
Air India
Deal found 12/6£307
Wed 24/611:00
DXB
-
MAA
1 stop16h 50m
Gulf Air
Wed 22/706:10
MAA
-
DXB
1 stop13h 30m
Gulf Air
Deal found 11/6£455
Wed 24/621:00
DXB
-
MAA
Nonstop4h 00m
Emirates
Wed 22/722:05
MAA
-
DXB
Nonstop4h 05m
Emirates
Deal found 11/6£529
Wed 24/608:30
DXB
-
MAA
2 stops28h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 22/723:45
MAA
-
DXB
2 stops26h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6£1,158
Wed 24/602:30
DXB
-
MAA
Nonstop4h 05m
Emirates
Thu 25/622:05
MAA
-
DXB
Nonstop4h 05m
Emirates
Deal found 13/6£1,162
Wed 24/608:30
DXB
-
MAA
2 stops33h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 25/622:30
MAA
-
DXB
2 stops27h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/6£1,345
Wed 24/617:10
DXB
-
MAA
1 stop13h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 22/720:10
MAA
-
DXB
2 stops30h 30m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 15/6£1,455
Thu 25/608:30
DXB
-
MAA
2 stops34h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 28/620:40
MAA
-
DXB
2 stops29h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6£1,286
Thu 25/608:30
DXB
-
MAA
2 stops34h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/820:10
MAA
-
DXB
2 stops29h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/6£1,298
One-way flights from Dubai to Chennai
Search for one-way flight options from Dubai to Chennai. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 16 June 2026.
Sat 20/619:55
DXB
-
MAA
1 stop16h 20m
IndiGo
Deal found 15/6£137
Sun 21/619:55
DXB
-
MAA
1 stop8h 40m
IndiGo
Deal found 15/6£139
Mon 5/1022:20
DXB
-
MAA
1 stop7h 35m
Oman Air
Deal found 15/6£149
Thu 19/1102:50
DXB
-
MAA
Nonstop3h 55m
Emirates
Deal found 15/6£156
Sun 26/702:30
DXB
-
MAA
Nonstop4h 05m
Emirates
Deal found 11/6£159
Wed 7/1023:40
DXB
-
MAA
1 stop13h 40m
Air India
Deal found 14/6£160
Sun 4/1008:00
DXB
-
MAA
1 stop19h 50m
Gulf Air
Deal found 15/6£162
Sat 27/617:40
DXB
-
MAA
1 stop13h 10m
IndiGo
Deal found 13/6£164
Fri 24/700:30
DXB
-
MAA
1 stop10h 45m
Air India
Deal found 11/6£165
Wed 8/715:30
DXB
-
MAA
1 stop15h 40m
Air India
Deal found 12/6£168
Find flight deals from Dubai to Chennai
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Dubai (DXB) 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 16 June 2026.
Customise your flight search to find flights from Dubai 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 16 June 2026.
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Depart
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Price
Cheapest return flight
DubaiChennai
DXB - MAA
DXBMAA
Dubai Intl
Thu 30/7
14:50-20:30
Nonstop4h 10m
Chennai
Thu 6/8
04:05-06:40
Nonstop4h 05m
£307
DubaiChennai
DXB - MAA
DXBMAA
Dubai Intl
Fri 26/6
08:55-01:05
1 stop14h 40m
Chennai
Wed 26/8
09:35-19:10
1 stop11h 05m
£373
Fastest return journey
DubaiChennai
DXB - MAA
DXBMAA
Dubai Intl
Thu 23/7
21:00-02:30
Nonstop4h 00m
Chennai
Fri 4/9
04:05-06:40
Nonstop4h 05m
£447
DubaiChennai
DXB - MAA
DXBMAA
Dubai Intl
Fri 21/8
13:15-02:50
1 stop12h 05m
Chennai
Mon 31/8
11:00-21:25
2 stops11h 55m
£473
DubaiChennai
DXB - MAA
DXBMAA
Dubai Intl
Thu 16/7
02:00-11:10
2 stops31h 40m
Chennai
Mon 20/7
21:05-00:20
2 stops28h 45m
£669
DubaiChennai
DXB - MAA
DXBMAA
Dubai Intl
Tue 28/7
02:00-11:10
2 stops31h 40m
Chennai
Fri 31/7
20:10-00:15
2 stops29h 35m
£677
DubaiChennai
DXB - MAA
DXBMAA
Dubai Intl
Thu 27/8
07:30-10:20
2 stops25h 20m
Chennai
Fri 28/8
21:05-00:20
2 stops28h 45m
£681
DubaiChennai
DXB - MAA
DXBMAA
Dubai Intl
Tue 14/7
02:00-10:20
2 stops30h 50m
Chennai
Mon 17/8
18:00-00:20
2 stops31h 50m
£688
DubaiChennai
DXB - MAA
DXBMAA
Dubai Intl
Fri 7/8
07:30-11:10
2 stops26h 10m
Chennai
Mon 7/9
21:05-00:20
2 stops28h 45m
£688
DubaiChennai
DXB - MAA
DXBMAA
Dubai Intl
Sun 16/8
07:30-11:10
2 stops26h 10m
Chennai
Sun 23/8
21:05-00:20
2 stops28h 45m
£698
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Dubai to Chennai?
The best time to book flights from Dubai to Chennai is 74 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 Dubai to Chennai?
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dubai to Chennai (average of £179). Flying from Dubai to Chennai in July is currently the most expensive (average of £335). 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 DXB to MAA?
Find hourly flight availability from Dubai 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 16 June 2026.
When flying from Dubai to Chennai, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.
How much does it cost for a return flight from Dubai to Chennai?
Weekly flight availability from Dubai to Chennai
Explore weekly flight availability from Dubai 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 16 June 2026.
The most flights from DXB to MAA are scheduled on a Monday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).
How often are flights from Dubai to Chennai delayed?
About 21% of weekly flights between Dubai and Chennai have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 108 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Dubai to Chennai flights?
Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Dubai to Chennai flights?
Over the past year, Air India have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 16% of flights being delayed.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Dubai to Chennai?
Share of one-stop return flights from Dubai to Chennai chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Manama (BAH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 60% of one-stop itineraries from Dubai to Chennai on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Dubai to Chennai?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from Dubai to Chennai, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
Muscat (MCT) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £360.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Dubai to Chennai?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Dubai to Chennai, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Manama (BAH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 6h 40m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Dubai to Chennai?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Dubai to Chennai, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Manama (BAH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 17m.
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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 16 June 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates and Air India from Dubai to Chennai have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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What airports do I use to fly from Dubai to Chennai?
If you book a flight from Dubai to Chennai, you will be flying from Dubai Intl to Chennai. Flights to Chennai (MAA) from Dubai Intl (DXB) take 4h 10m for a nonstop flight. There are 4 flights from Dubai Intl to Chennai per day from 2 airlines.
How popular is this Dubai to Chennai flight route?
Within the past month, 49 users have taken a look at flights from Dubai Intl to Chennai.
How long is the flight from Dubai to Chennai?
Airlines like Emirates and Air India fly from Dubai to Chennai in about 4h 10m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 10h 30m. The distance from Dubai to Chennai is about 1821 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Dubai to Chennai round-trip?
Cheapflights users have booked flights from Dubai to Chennai round-trip from £153. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Emirates. These flights start at 40% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Dubai to Chennai one-way?
One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as £44 on Etihad Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Air India from £68 and IndiGo from £69 one-way.
What are the cheapest flights from Dubai to Chennai?
Looking for the cheapest flight from Dubai to Chennai? While on average our users pay £229, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £143. The most popular route (Dubai Intl - Chennai), is priced around £188.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Dubai to Chennai?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Dubai 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 Dubai to Chennai?
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dubai to Chennai (average of £179). Flying from Dubai to Chennai in July is currently the most expensive (average of £335). 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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