Cheap flights from Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Chennai from £147
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 5/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DXB — MAA
10 Sep — 17 Sep1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Dubai Intl to Chennai are usually found in February or October, booked 70 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday
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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 11 August 2026.
Sat 12/920:50 -
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Deal found 6/8£237
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1 stop7h 35m
Sun 4/1008:15 -
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Deal found 6/8£238
Mon 26/1007:35 -
1 stop19h 40m
Fri 30/1005:35 -
1 stop23h 20m
Deal found 6/8£244
Tue 22/911:00 -
1 stop18h 55m
Tue 29/908:15 -
1 stop14h 40m
Deal found 8/8£246
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Wed 25/1107:20 -
1 stop28h 10m
Deal found 7/8£247
Mon 31/817:10 -
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Wed 30/908:15 -
1 stop27h 05m
Deal found 6/8£248
Mon 10/807:55 -
1 stop19h 55m
Fri 2/1021:35 -
1 stop7h 25m
Deal found 6/8£253
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1 stop19h 50m
Deal found 6/8£256
Sat 12/1211:00 -
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Deal found 7/8£258
Thu 13/822:20 -
1 stop14h 50m
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1 stop27h 05m
Deal found 6/8£267
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 11 August 2026.
Mon 26/1007:35 -
1 stop19h 40m
Fri 30/1005:35 -
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Deal found 7/8£244
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Mon 14/1207:20 -
1 stop14h 25m
Deal found 7/8£258
Sun 25/1002:50 -
Nonstop3h 55m
Fri 30/1009:50 -
Nonstop4h 20m
Deal found 10/8£277
Tue 8/911:45 -
1 stop13h 35m
Wed 23/911:00 -
2 stops11h 55m
Deal found 11/8£312
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1 stop8h 30m
Mon 5/1006:10 -
1 stop13h 30m
Deal found 6/8£244
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Mon 5/1006:10 -
1 stop22h 50m
Deal found 6/8£258
Mon 31/812:55 -
1 stop14h 55m
Sat 3/1021:35 -
1 stop7h 25m
Deal found 6/8£269
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1 stop13h 35m
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2 stops11h 55m
Deal found 11/8£331
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2 stops11h 55m
Deal found 8/8£356
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Deal found 7/8£484
Sat 29/823:25 -
2 stops12h 35m
Wed 7/1004:05 -
1 stop9h 05m
Deal found 10/8£430
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 11 August 2026.
Sat 12/920:50 -
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Sat 19/906:20 -
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Deal found 6/8£237
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Deal found 10/8£274
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Fri 30/1009:50 -
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Deal found 6/8£277
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Sun 20/922:05 -
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Deal found 6/8£289
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Deal found 6/8£295
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Sun 25/1004:05 -
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Deal found 11/8£296
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Thu 14/109:50 -
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Deal found 6/8£311
Sun 27/1214:45 -
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Sat 16/103:50 -
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Deal found 6/8£323
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Deal found 6/8£325
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Deal found 6/8£337
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Fri 25/1209:50 -
Nonstop4h 20m
Deal found 9/8£345
Last-minute flights from Dubai to Chennai
Discover last-minute flight deals from Dubai to Chennai. Data last updated 11 August 2026 and is based on user searches.
Sun 16/813:50 -
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Wed 19/821:50 -
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Deal found 8/8£889
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Thu 20/823:20 -
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Deal found 7/8£896
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Deal found 10/8£918
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Fri 21/802:45 -
1 stop14h 30m
Deal found 10/8£872
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Sat 22/804:35 -
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Deal found 10/8£898
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Wed 9/923:45 -
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Deal found 10/8£779
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Sun 23/811:00 -
2 stops11h 55m
Deal found 9/8£586
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Tue 25/820:10 -
2 stops29h 40m
Deal found 7/8£785
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 11 August 2026.
Tue 5/120:05 -
1 stop9h 05m
Deal found 7/8£147
Thu 10/1221:00 -
1 stop8h 10m
Deal found 8/8£163
Fri 21/814:50 -
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Deal found 10/8£171
Sun 20/1219:00 -
1 stop8h 15m
Deal found 9/8£227
Fri 20/1122:50 -
1 stop26h 00m
Deal found 9/8£286
Thu 17/1214:45 -
Nonstop3h 55m
Deal found 9/8£298
Sat 19/1202:50 -
Nonstop3h 55m
Deal found 9/8£298
Fri 20/1111:00 -
2 stops14h 00m
Deal found 9/8£473
Sat 9/108:40 -
2 stops24h 55m
Deal found 10/8£498
Thu 17/1208:40 -
2 stops24h 55m
Deal found 7/8£507
Tue 1/1208:40 -
2 stops26h 00m
Deal found 10/8£512
Sun 20/1208:40 -
2 stops28h 10m
Deal found 9/8£525
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 11 August 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 11 August 2026.
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DubaiChennai
DXB Dubai Intl - MAA Chennai
DXBMAA
Dubai Intl
Mon 26/10
07:35-04:45
1 stop19h 40m
Chennai
Fri 30/10
05:35-03:25
1 stop23h 20m
£244
DubaiChennai
DXB Dubai Intl - MAA Chennai
DXBMAA
Dubai Intl
Sun 6/9
10:50-20:50
1 stop8h 30m
Chennai
Mon 5/10
06:10-18:10
1 stop13h 30m
£244
DubaiChennai
DXB Dubai Intl - MAA Chennai
DXBMAA
Dubai Intl
Sat 12/12
11:00-06:40
1 stop18h 10m
Chennai
Mon 14/12
07:20-20:15
1 stop14h 25m
£258
DubaiChennai
DXB Dubai Intl - MAA Chennai
DXBMAA
Dubai Intl
Fri 4/9
10:50-20:50
1 stop8h 30m
Chennai
Mon 5/10
06:10-03:30
1 stop22h 50m
£258
DubaiChennai
DXB Dubai Intl - MAA Chennai
DXBMAA
Dubai Intl
Mon 31/8
12:55-05:20
1 stop14h 55m
Chennai
Sat 3/10
21:35-03:30
1 stop7h 25m
£269
Fastest return journey
DubaiChennai
DXB Dubai Intl - MAA Chennai
DXBMAA
Dubai Intl
Sun 25/10
02:50-08:15
Nonstop3h 55m
Chennai
Fri 30/10
09:50-12:40
Nonstop4h 20m
£277
DubaiChennai
DXB Dubai Intl - MAA Chennai
DXBMAA
Dubai Intl
Tue 8/9
11:45-02:50
1 stop13h 35m
Chennai
Wed 23/9
11:00-21:25
2 stops11h 55m
£312
DubaiChennai
DXB Dubai Intl - MAA Chennai
DXBMAA
Dubai Intl
Thu 10/9
11:45-02:50
1 stop13h 35m
Chennai
Mon 14/9
11:00-21:25
2 stops11h 55m
£331
DubaiChennai
DXB Dubai Intl - MAA Chennai
DXBMAA
Dubai Intl
Fri 28/8
13:15-02:50
1 stop12h 05m
Chennai
Sun 13/9
11:00-21:25
2 stops11h 55m
£356
DubaiChennai
DXB Dubai Intl - MAA Chennai
DXBMAA
Dubai Intl
Sat 29/8
23:25-13:30
2 stops12h 35m
Chennai
Wed 7/10
04:05-11:40
1 stop9h 05m
£430
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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 69 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dubai to Chennai (average of £203). Flying from Dubai to Chennai in July is currently the most expensive (average of £366). 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 11 August 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?
Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
Dubai to Chennai flights typically cost between £230 and £327 in September.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £237 on IndiGo (12 Sept–19 Sept).
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 11 August 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 19% of weekly flights between Dubai and Chennai have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 102 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.
Mumbai (BOM) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 25% 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.
Manama (BAH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £233.
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 1h 00m.
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 11 August 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates,IndiGo, andAir 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 3 airlines.
How popular is this Dubai to Chennai flight route?
Within the past month, 50 users have taken a look at flights from Dubai Intl to Chennai.
How long is the flight from Dubai to Chennai?
Airlines like Gulf Air and Oman Air fly from Dubai to Chennai in about 18h 10m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 1h 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 £152. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are IndiGo, from £166, and Emirates, from £233. These flights start at 43% 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 £67 and IndiGo from £70 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 £403, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £170. The most popular route (Dubai Intl - Chennai), is priced around £187.
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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dubai to Chennai (average of £203). Flying from Dubai to Chennai in July is currently the most expensive (average of £366). 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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