Cheap flights from Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Chennai from £81

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 20/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DXB — MAA
17 1월 — 24 1월1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Dubai Intl to Chennai are usually found in September or February, booked 37 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Sunday and return on a Friday

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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 18 12월 2025.

화 23/1221:00DXB - MAA
Nonstop3h 45mEmirates
월 5/121:45MAA - DXB
Nonstop4h 30mEmirates
Deal found 17/12£362
목 25/1217:10DXB - MAA
1 stop30h 30mEthiopian Air
일 4/120:00MAA - DXB
2 stops45h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 17/12£1,168
월 29/1204:25DXB - MAA
2 stops26h 50mEthiopian Air
목 15/110:10MAA - DXB
1 stop31h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 17/12£1,224
월 22/1204:25DXB - MAA
2 stops26h 50mEthiopian Air
금 26/1202:30MAA - DXB
1 stop14h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 15/12£1,258
월 29/1204:25DXB - MAA
2 stops26h 50mEthiopian Air
금 2/102:30MAA - DXB
1 stop14h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 15/12£1,260
수 17/1215:00DXB - MAA
2 stops19h 40mMultiple Airlines
일 21/1215:00MAA - DXB
2 stops24h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/12£1,534
금 19/1205:40DXB - MAA
1 stop18h 00mEthiopian Air
일 28/1202:30MAA - DXB
2 stops34h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 17/12£1,573
금 19/1205:40DXB - MAA
1 stop18h 00mEthiopian Air
금 2/102:30MAA - DXB
2 stops34h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 17/12£1,632
화 16/1202:50DXB - MAA
Nonstop3h 55mEmirates
금 26/1203:50MAA - DXB
Nonstop4h 15mEmirates
Deal found 16/12£1,649
화 16/1221:35DXB - MAA
2 stops33h 05mEthiopian Air
목 25/1210:10MAA - DXB
2 stops26h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 16/12£2,085
목 18/1217:10DXB - MAA
1 stop30h 30mEthiopian Air
일 21/1218:00MAA - DXB
2 stops34h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 17/12£2,308
금 19/1213:20DXB - MAA
2 stops33h 45mMultiple Airlines
수 31/1216:20MAA - DXB
2 stops31h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12£8,304

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 18 12월 2025.

Round-trip from

£177

One-way from

£81

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£277

Good round-trip deal

£372 or less

Good one-way deal

£116 or less
Air India
  • Air India
  • 30/1-6/2
  • Nonstop
  • 8h 50m total
  • Dubai to Chennai
Air India
  • Air India
  • 20/2
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 05m total
  • Dubai to Chennai
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price (£34 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£6 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Dubai Intl to Chennai.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Dubai Intl to Chennai.

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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 18 12월 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Dubai to Chennai that are best for you.

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Dubai

Fly to

Chennai

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

금 30/1

23:10-04:45

Nonstop4h 05m

Chennai

금 6/2

18:45-22:00

Nonstop4h 45m

£177

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

금 1/5

23:10-05:00

Nonstop4h 20m

Chennai

월 13/7

18:35-21:30

Nonstop4h 25m

£190

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

금 1/5

23:10-05:00

Nonstop4h 20m

Chennai

일 12/7

18:35-21:30

Nonstop4h 25m

£191

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

금 30/1

23:10-14:55

1 stop14h 15m

Chennai

금 6/2

09:45-17:10

1 stop8h 55m

£198

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

화 13/1

12:15-22:10

1 stop8h 25m

Chennai

화 20/1

06:20-09:15

Nonstop4h 25m

£227

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

목 5/2

07:45-04:45

1 stop19h 30m

Chennai

금 6/3

05:35-22:35

1 stop18h 30m

£254

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

금 6/2

18:55-06:40

1 stop10h 15m

Chennai

토 7/3

07:40-17:55

1 stop11h 45m

£259

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

수 4/2

21:20-04:45

1 stop29h 55m

Chennai

일 1/3

21:25-03:25

1 stop7h 30m

£268

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

목 12/2

02:50-08:15

Nonstop3h 55m

Chennai

화 17/2

21:45-00:45

Nonstop4h 30m

£272

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

금 9/1

20:50-02:20

Nonstop4h 00m

Chennai

월 26/1

06:20-09:15

Nonstop4h 25m

£274

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Best time to book a flight from Dubai to Chennai

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Dubai to Chennai

How far ahead should I book a flight from Dubai to Chennai?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Dubai to Chennai. Price data was last updated on 12 December 2025.

The best time to book flights from Dubai to Chennai is 18 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 £73). Flying from Dubai to Chennai in July is currently the most expensive (average of £197). 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 18 12월 2025.

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.

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 18 12월 2025.
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.

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

Related info for your journey

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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 5 flights from Dubai Intl to Chennai per day from 3 airlines.

  • How popular is this Dubai to Chennai flight route?

  • How long is the flight from Dubai to Chennai?

    Airlines like Air India, SriLankan Airlines, and IndiGo fly from Dubai to Chennai in about 4h 05m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 10h 10m. 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 £90. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Emirates, from £162, and IndiGo, from £168. These flights start at 63% 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 £53 on Salam Air. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include IndiGo from £69 and Air India from £69 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Dubai to Chennai?

    Consider Air India (82%), Emirates (67%) or IndiGo (35%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Dubai to Chennai.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Dubai to Chennai?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Dubai to Chennai? While on average our users pay £257, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £81. The most popular route (Dubai Intl - Chennai), is priced around £189.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Dubai to Chennai that include hotel bookings?

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

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

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

  • 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 £73). Flying from Dubai to Chennai in July is currently the most expensive (average of £197). 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 3 airlines flying from Dubai to Chennai

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
EmiratesCheapest£162Average£254FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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IndiGoCheapest£168Average£211FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Air IndiaCheapest£169Average£223FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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