Cheap flights from Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Chennai from £95

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 18/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DXB — MAA
18 Apr — 25 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Dubai Intl to Chennai are usually found in September or October, booked 37 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Friday 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 19 March 2026.

Tue 28/422:20
DXB
-
MAA
1 stop14h 50m
Oman Air
Tue 5/513:45
MAA
-
DXB
1 stop6h 40m
Oman Air
Deal found 14/3£197
Wed 6/511:00
DXB
-
MAA
1 stop18h 55m
Oman Air
Sun 17/508:15
MAA
-
DXB
1 stop27h 05m
Oman Air
Deal found 14/3£205
Sun 12/422:20
DXB
-
MAA
1 stop7h 35m
Oman Air
Sun 19/408:15
MAA
-
DXB
1 stop13h 05m
Oman Air
Deal found 15/3£206
Mon 13/419:55
DXB
-
MAA
1 stop10h 00m
Oman Air
Mon 20/408:15
MAA
-
DXB
1 stop8h 55m
Oman Air
Deal found 14/3£207
Mon 13/414:50
DXB
-
MAA
Nonstop4h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 20/408:15
MAA
-
DXB
1 stop8h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/3£221
Mon 13/414:50
DXB
-
MAA
Nonstop4h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 19/408:15
MAA
-
DXB
1 stop8h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/3£227
Sat 2/520:50
DXB
-
MAA
Nonstop4h 15m
IndiGo
Sat 9/506:35
MAA
-
DXB
Nonstop4h 05m
IndiGo
Deal found 18/3£234
Thu 9/411:45
DXB
-
MAA
1 stop13h 25m
Qatar Airways
Wed 22/403:55
MAA
-
DXB
1 stop7h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 18/3£235
Thu 30/417:00
DXB
-
MAA
1 stop26h 20m
Gulf Air
Thu 7/506:10
MAA
-
DXB
1 stop7h 25m
Gulf Air
Deal found 16/3£241
Sat 18/420:40
DXB
-
MAA
1 stop9h 15m
Oman Air
Sun 3/508:15
MAA
-
DXB
1 stop14h 40m
Oman Air
Deal found 16/3£242
Sat 2/508:00
DXB
-
MAA
1 stop11h 20m
Gulf Air
Sat 9/521:35
MAA
-
DXB
1 stop7h 25m
Gulf Air
Deal found 18/3£242

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 19 March 2026.

Round-trip from

£197

One-way from

£95

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£284

Good round-trip deal

£236 or less

Good one-way deal

£113 or less
Oman Air
  • Oman Air
  • 28/4-5/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 21h 30m total
  • Dubai to Chennai
Oman Air
  • Oman Air
  • 11/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 12h 45m total
  • Dubai to Chennai
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price (£33 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£6 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
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 19 March 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Dubai to Chennai that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Wed 29/4

11:10-07:25

1 stop18h 45m

Chennai

Wed 6/5

08:15-09:50

1 stop27h 05m

£197

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Mon 13/4

17:10-07:25

1 stop12h 45m

Chennai

Mon 20/4

08:15-15:40

1 stop8h 55m

£206

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Wed 1/4

02:30-08:05

Nonstop4h 05m

Chennai

Mon 6/4

22:05-00:40

Nonstop4h 05m

£251

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Thu 30/4

02:30-08:05

Nonstop4h 05m

Chennai

Mon 13/7

04:05-06:40

Nonstop4h 05m

£268
Fastest return journey

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Tue 28/4

02:30-08:05

Nonstop4h 05m

Chennai

Wed 6/5

09:50-12:20

Nonstop4h 00m

£268

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Fri 1/5

17:00-20:50

1 stop26h 20m

Chennai

Sun 12/7

21:35-18:10

1 stop22h 05m

£293

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Sat 2/5

11:45-02:50

1 stop13h 35m

Chennai

Sat 9/5

11:00-21:25

2 stops11h 55m

£395

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Thu 2/4

11:45-02:50

1 stop13h 35m

Chennai

Mon 6/4

11:00-21:25

2 stops11h 55m

£425

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Mon 30/3

23:00-15:10

2 stops14h 40m

Chennai

Fri 3/4

04:20-11:40

1 stop8h 50m

£578

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Thu 23/4

10:30-12:45

2 stops24h 45m

Chennai

Sat 9/5

21:05-00:20

2 stops28h 45m

£644

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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 13 March 2026.

The best time to book flights from Dubai to Chennai is 37 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 £191). 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 19 March 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?

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 19 March 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.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

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.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

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.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

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.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

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 3 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 Oman Air and Emirates 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 14h 40m. 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 £154. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are IndiGo, from £168, and Emirates, from £236. These flights start at 37% 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 IndiGo from £70 and Air India from £70 one-way.

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

    Consider Emirates (72%), Air India (68%) or IndiGo (66%) 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 £196, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £97. The most popular route (Dubai Intl - Chennai), is priced around £190.

  • 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 £191). 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
Air IndiaCheapest£154Average£188FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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IndiGoCheapest£168Average£295FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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EmiratesCheapest£236Average£321FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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