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Cheap flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai from £359

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 16/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
FRA — MAA
13 Jul — 20 Jul1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Frankfurt am Main to Chennai are usually found in April or September, booked 77 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

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Cheapest flights from Frankfurt to Chennai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Frankfurt to Chennai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 13 June 2026.

Sat 13/613:05
FRA
-
MAA
1 stop28h 15m
Gulf Air
Tue 7/706:10
MAA
-
FRA
1 stop28h 15m
Gulf Air
Deal found 9/6£507
Sat 13/613:05
FRA
-
MAA
1 stop28h 15m
Gulf Air
Wed 8/706:10
MAA
-
FRA
1 stop28h 15m
Gulf Air
Deal found 10/6£508
Mon 15/610:55
FRA
-
MAA
1 stop24h 40m
Etihad Airways
Thu 23/716:05
MAA
-
FRA
1 stop30h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 13/6£510
Sat 26/913:05
FRA
-
MAA
1 stop28h 15m
Gulf Air
Fri 9/1021:35
MAA
-
FRA
1 stop12h 50m
Gulf Air
Deal found 13/6£512
Sat 31/1010:45
FRA
-
MAA
1 stop29h 25m
Gulf Air
Tue 17/1105:35
MAA
-
FRA
1 stop29h 10m
Gulf Air
Deal found 9/6£514
Fri 4/913:05
FRA
-
MAA
1 stop28h 15m
Gulf Air
Fri 16/1006:10
MAA
-
FRA
1 stop28h 15m
Gulf Air
Deal found 13/6£515
Mon 15/610:55
FRA
-
MAA
1 stop24h 40m
Etihad Airways
Sun 19/710:15
MAA
-
FRA
1 stop12h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 13/6£519
Sun 14/609:35
FRA
-
MAA
1 stop13h 35m
Qatar Airways
Wed 8/704:20
MAA
-
FRA
1 stop13h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 9/6£522
Sat 13/616:10
FRA
-
MAA
1 stop31h 00m
Qatar Airways
Tue 30/604:20
MAA
-
FRA
1 stop13h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 9/6£523
Sat 13/613:05
FRA
-
MAA
1 stop28h 15m
Gulf Air
Fri 10/721:35
MAA
-
FRA
1 stop12h 50m
Gulf Air
Deal found 10/6£525
Sun 14/616:10
FRA
-
MAA
1 stop31h 00m
Qatar Airways
Tue 21/703:55
MAA
-
FRA
1 stop14h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 13/6£526

Find flight deals from Frankfurt to Chennai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Frankfurt (FRA) 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 13 June 2026.

Round-trip from

£512

One-way from

£359

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

April

Average price

£516
Gulf Air
  • Gulf Air
  • 27/9-9/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 41h 00m total
  • Frankfurt am Main to Chennai
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 16/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 13h 35m total
  • Frankfurt am Main to Chennai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (£36 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£13 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Frankfurt 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 13 June 2026.
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Price

Cheapest return flight

Frankfurt am MainChennai

FRA - MAA

FRAMAA

Frankfurt am Main

Fri 30/10

09:40-08:15

1 stop18h 05m

Chennai

Fri 13/11

21:45-19:20

1 stop26h 05m

£573

Frankfurt am MainChennai

FRA - MAA

FRAMAA

Frankfurt am Main

Thu 16/7

10:55-15:05

1 stop24h 40m

Chennai

Thu 6/8

16:05-18:55

1 stop30h 20m

£689

Frankfurt am MainChennai

FRA - MAA

FRAMAA

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 1/9

09:45-04:55

2 stops15h 40m

Chennai

Wed 30/9

18:00-11:35

3 stops21h 05m

£691

Frankfurt am MainChennai

FRA - MAA

FRAMAA

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 12/8

07:00-08:15

2 stops21h 45m

Chennai

Fri 11/9

21:25-11:05

2 stops17h 10m

£804
Fastest return journey

Frankfurt am MainChennai

FRA - MAA

FRAMAA

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 3/11

10:15-00:05

Nonstop9h 20m

Chennai

Sat 14/11

01:45-07:55

Nonstop10h 40m

£849

Frankfurt am MainChennai

FRA - MAA

FRAMAA

Frankfurt am Main

Mon 7/9

07:45-08:55

2 stops21h 40m

Chennai

Thu 17/9

18:00-11:35

3 stops21h 05m

£862

Frankfurt am MainChennai

FRA - MAA

FRAMAA

Frankfurt am Main

Thu 19/11

20:45-08:45

2 stops31h 30m

Chennai

Thu 11/3

18:00-10:00

2 stops20h 30m

£867

Frankfurt am MainChennai

FRA - MAA

FRAMAA

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 1/7

20:45-08:55

2 stops32h 40m

Chennai

Tue 14/7

18:00-11:35

3 stops21h 05m

£893

Frankfurt am MainChennai

FRA - MAA

FRAMAA

Frankfurt am Main

Fri 7/8

07:45-08:55

2 stops21h 40m

Chennai

Mon 24/8

20:40-20:00

3 stops26h 50m

£905

Frankfurt am MainChennai

FRA - MAA

FRAMAA

Frankfurt am Main

Sat 21/11

10:55-12:10

2 stops20h 45m

Chennai

Sat 6/3

00:15-16:45

2 stops21h 00m

£934

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai

How far ahead should I book a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai?

The price you pay for your flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 76 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai (average of £468). Flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai in July is currently the most expensive (average of £728). 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 FRA to MAA?

Find hourly flight availability from Frankfurt 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 13 June 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai as you normally would.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport 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 13 June 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Etihad Airways and Lufthansa from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,452 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.3

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.6

Food

7.2

Crew

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abraham,May 2026

TLV - AUH

Huge delay no explanation, made me miss the connection. Terrible experience
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,452 reviews
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,452 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.3

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.6

Food

7.2

Crew

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abraham,May 2026

TLV - AUH

Huge delay no explanation, made me miss the connection. Terrible experience
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
8,057 reviews
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,452 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.3

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.6

Food

7.2

Crew

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abraham,May 2026

TLV - AUH

Huge delay no explanation, made me miss the connection. Terrible experience

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Frankfurt 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 Frankfurt am Main?

    Chennai (MAA), located 10.2 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Frankfurt am Main to Chennai. 2 airlines have flights to Chennai from Frankfurt am Main on a regular basis. Booking flights from Frankfurt am Main to Chennai should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 2 inbound flights from Frankfurt am Main per day.

  • How long is the flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai?

    A quick flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai can take about 24h 40m. Etihad Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £535. Frankfurt am Main Airport and Chennai are separated by a distance of 4716 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai round-trip?

    Etihad Airways, at £403, was found to be the cheapest airline from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Lufthansa. You may be able to fly from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai for 26% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai on time: Air Canada (64%), Air India (64%), Lufthansa (54%).

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

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

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

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Frankfurt to Chennai?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Frankfurt 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 Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai (average of £468). Flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai in July is currently the most expensive (average of £728). 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 2 airlines flying from Frankfurt to Chennai

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Frankfurt 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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 13 June 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapest£403Average£565FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapest£442Average£626FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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