Cheap flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai from £223
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 15/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
FRA — MAA
4 Jan — 11 Jan1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Frankfurt am Main to Chennai are usually found in September or May, booked 71 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday 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 5 December 2025.
Mon 8/1209:50FRA - MAA
1 stop17h 50mEtihad Airways
Mon 15/1221:40MAA - FRA
1 stop25h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 4/12£567
Mon 8/1209:50FRA - MAA
1 stop17h 50mEtihad Airways
Sun 14/1210:00MAA - FRA
1 stop13h 05mEtihad Airways
Deal found 4/12£577
Sat 6/1221:20FRA - MAA
1 stop30h 20mEtihad Airways
Tue 9/1203:55MAA - FRA
1 stop19h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 4/12£585
Sat 6/1221:20FRA - MAA
1 stop18h 05mEtihad Airways
Mon 8/1203:55MAA - FRA
1 stop19h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 4/12£600
Fri 5/1209:50FRA - MAA
1 stop17h 50mEtihad Airways
Tue 9/1203:55MAA - FRA
1 stop19h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 4/12£660
Fri 12/1209:50FRA - MAA
1 stop24h 50mEtihad Airways
Wed 17/1216:10MAA - FRA
1 stop30h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 4/12£666
Fri 12/1209:50FRA - MAA
1 stop24h 50mEtihad Airways
Thu 18/1203:55MAA - FRA
1 stop19h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 4/12£670
Thu 4/1210:15FRA - MAA
Nonstop9h 20mLufthansa
Thu 11/1218:00MAA - FRA
1 stop18h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 4/12£707
Thu 11/1221:20FRA - MAA
1 stop30h 20mEtihad Airways
Sat 20/1216:10MAA - FRA
1 stop30h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 4/12£727
Mon 8/1209:50FRA - MAA
1 stop17h 50mEtihad Airways
Tue 9/1221:40MAA - FRA
1 stop12h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 4/12£736
Thu 4/1221:20FRA - MAA
1 stop12h 50mEtihad Airways
Mon 15/1210:00MAA - FRA
1 stop13h 05mEtihad Airways
Deal found 4/12£742
Wed 3/1209:50FRA - MAA
2 stops18h 35mSWISS
Sun 7/1220:00MAA - FRA
3 stops20h 30mSWISS
Deal found 2/12£787
Best flights from Frankfurt to Chennai
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Frankfurt to Chennai that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 5 December 2025.
Fri 23/110:15FRA - MAA
Nonstop9h 20mLufthansa
Tue 27/101:50MAA - FRA
Nonstop10h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 4/12£453
Wed 14/121:20FRA - MAA
1 stop18h 05mEtihad Airways
Sat 7/316:10MAA - FRA
1 stop18h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 3/12£454
Mon 12/110:45FRA - MAA
1 stop13h 30mGulf Air
Tue 3/305:35MAA - FRA
1 stop29h 10mGulf Air
Deal found 3/12£485
Fri 9/109:15FRA - MAA
1 stop12h 45mQatar Airways
Mon 2/304:05MAA - FRA
1 stop13h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/12£522
Mon 12/121:20FRA - MAA
1 stop13h 20mEtihad Airways
Sat 7/316:10MAA - FRA
1 stop18h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 3/12£454
Mon 25/513:05FRA - MAA
1 stop12h 35mGulf Air
Thu 4/606:00MAA - FRA
1 stop28h 25mGulf Air
Deal found 3/12£495
Fri 23/109:50FRA - MAA
1 stop12h 10mEtihad Airways
Mon 26/103:55MAA - FRA
1 stop30h 40mEtihad Airways
Deal found 4/12£459
Thu 29/110:45FRA - MAA
1 stop13h 30mGulf Air
Mon 2/205:35MAA - FRA
1 stop29h 10mGulf Air
Deal found 2/12£495
Fri 23/109:50FRA - MAA
1 stop12h 10mEtihad Airways
Wed 28/116:10MAA - FRA
1 stop18h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 4/12£459
Sun 11/110:45FRA - MAA
1 stop13h 30mGulf Air
Tue 3/305:35MAA - FRA
1 stop29h 10mGulf Air
Deal found 3/12£513
Sun 24/522:15FRA - MAA
1 stop12h 50mEtihad Airways
Sat 6/616:35MAA - FRA
1 stop17h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 3/12£510
Direct flights from Frankfurt to Chennai
Explore direct flight options from Frankfurt to Chennai based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 5 December 2025.
Thu 22/110:15FRA - MAA
Nonstop9h 20mLufthansa
Wed 28/101:50MAA - FRA
Nonstop10h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 4/12£453
Thu 22/110:15FRA - MAA
Nonstop9h 20mLufthansa
Thu 29/101:50MAA - FRA
Nonstop10h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 4/12£536
Sat 23/511:10FRA - MAA
Nonstop9h 30mLufthansa
Wed 3/601:55MAA - FRA
Nonstop10h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 3/12£572
Mon 25/511:10FRA - MAA
Nonstop9h 30mLufthansa
Wed 3/601:55MAA - FRA
Nonstop10h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 3/12£573
Sat 23/511:10FRA - MAA
Nonstop9h 30mLufthansa
Thu 4/601:55MAA - FRA
Nonstop10h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 3/12£603
Mon 25/511:10FRA - MAA
Nonstop9h 30mLufthansa
Thu 4/601:55MAA - FRA
Nonstop10h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 3/12£605
Sun 4/110:15FRA - MAA
Nonstop9h 20mLufthansa
Sat 31/101:50MAA - FRA
Nonstop10h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 3/12£619
Tue 13/110:15FRA - MAA
Nonstop9h 20mLufthansa
Wed 14/101:50MAA - FRA
Nonstop10h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 3/12£1,366
Sun 21/1210:15FRA - MAA
Nonstop9h 20mLufthansa
Sun 18/101:50MAA - FRA
Nonstop10h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 3/12£1,651
Sat 20/1210:15FRA - MAA
Nonstop9h 20mLufthansa
Sun 18/101:50MAA - FRA
Nonstop10h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 3/12£1,662
Sat 20/1210:15FRA - MAA
Nonstop9h 20mLufthansa
Fri 16/101:50MAA - FRA
Nonstop10h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 3/12£1,740
Sat 20/1210:15FRA - MAA
Nonstop9h 20mLufthansa
Sat 17/101:50MAA - FRA
Nonstop10h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 3/12£1,755
Last-minute flights from Frankfurt to Chennai
Discover last-minute flight deals from Frankfurt to Chennai. Data last updated 5 December 2025 and is based on user searches.
Fri 9/121:20FRA - MAA
1 stop13h 20mEtihad Airways
Tue 3/310:00MAA - FRA
1 stop24h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 3/12£454
Sat 10/109:50FRA - MAA
1 stop17h 50mEtihad Airways
Sat 7/310:00MAA - FRA
1 stop24h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 3/12£458
Sat 10/109:15FRA - MAA
1 stop12h 45mQatar Airways
Tue 3/304:05MAA - FRA
1 stop13h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/12£522
Sun 11/110:45FRA - MAA
1 stop13h 30mGulf Air
Mon 2/305:35MAA - FRA
1 stop29h 10mGulf Air
Deal found 3/12£513
Mon 12/110:45FRA - MAA
1 stop13h 30mGulf Air
Mon 2/305:35MAA - FRA
1 stop29h 10mGulf Air
Deal found 3/12£485
Mon 12/110:45FRA - MAA
1 stop13h 30mGulf Air
Sun 8/305:35MAA - FRA
1 stop29h 10mGulf Air
Deal found 3/12£495
Thu 15/110:45FRA - MAA
1 stop13h 30mGulf Air
Sun 8/321:25MAA - FRA
1 stop13h 20mGulf Air
Deal found 3/12£505
Thu 22/110:15FRA - MAA
Nonstop9h 20mLufthansa
Tue 27/101:50MAA - FRA
Nonstop10h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 4/12£453
Thu 22/121:20FRA - MAA
1 stop18h 05mEtihad Airways
Sat 31/116:10MAA - FRA
1 stop18h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 4/12£456
Fri 23/109:50FRA - MAA
1 stop12h 10mEtihad Airways
Fri 30/110:00MAA - FRA
1 stop24h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 4/12£459
Thu 29/110:45FRA - MAA
1 stop29h 25mGulf Air
Mon 2/205:35MAA - FRA
1 stop29h 10mGulf Air
Deal found 3/12£497
One-way flights from Frankfurt to Chennai
Search for one-way flight options from Frankfurt to Chennai. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 5 December 2025.
Thu 15/118:35FRA - MAA
3 stops52h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12£223
Thu 15/109:50FRA - MAA
1 stop17h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 4/12£271
Fri 12/1209:50FRA - MAA
1 stop17h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 3/12£536
Thu 15/110:15FRA - MAA
Nonstop9h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 4/12£571
Sun 4/110:15FRA - MAA
Nonstop9h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 3/12£575
Tue 16/1214:30FRA - MAA
1 stop31h 15mEmirates
Deal found 3/12£576
Sun 18/110:15FRA - MAA
Nonstop9h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 4/12£577
Sat 13/1221:10FRA - MAA
1 stop24h 35mEmirates
Deal found 3/12£598
Wed 24/1214:30FRA - MAA
1 stop13h 15mEmirates
Deal found 3/12£660
Fri 26/1220:45FRA - MAA
2 stops31h 30mSWISS
Deal found 4/12£677
Wed 17/1209:50FRA - MAA
1 stop17h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 3/12£682
Find flight deals from Frankfurt to Chennai
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Frankfurt
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Chennai
Route
Depart
Return
Price
Frankfurt am MainChennai
FRA - MAA
FRAMAA
Frankfurt am Main
Fri 23/1
10:15-00:05
Nonstop9h 20m
Chennai
Tue 27/1
01:50-07:55
Nonstop10h 35m
£453
Frankfurt am MainChennai
FRA - MAA
FRAMAA
Frankfurt am Main
Wed 14/1
21:20-19:55
1 stop18h 05m
Chennai
Sat 7/3
16:10-06:05
1 stop18h 25m
£454
Frankfurt am MainChennai
FRA - MAA
FRAMAA
Frankfurt am Main
Mon 12/1
21:20-15:10
1 stop13h 20m
Chennai
Sat 7/3
16:10-06:05
1 stop18h 25m
£454
Frankfurt am MainChennai
FRA - MAA
FRAMAA
Frankfurt am Main
Fri 23/1
09:50-02:30
1 stop12h 10m
Chennai
Mon 26/1
03:55-06:05
1 stop30h 40m
£459
Frankfurt am MainChennai
FRA - MAA
FRAMAA
Frankfurt am Main
Fri 23/1
09:50-02:30
1 stop12h 10m
Chennai
Wed 28/1
16:10-06:05
1 stop18h 25m
£459
Frankfurt am MainChennai
FRA - MAA
FRAMAA
Frankfurt am Main
Mon 12/1
10:45-04:45
1 stop13h 30m
Chennai
Tue 3/3
05:35-06:15
1 stop29h 10m
£485
Frankfurt am MainChennai
FRA - MAA
FRAMAA
Frankfurt am Main
Mon 25/5
13:05-05:10
1 stop12h 35m
Chennai
Thu 4/6
06:00-06:55
1 stop28h 25m
£495
Frankfurt am MainChennai
FRA - MAA
FRAMAA
Frankfurt am Main
Thu 29/1
10:45-04:45
1 stop13h 30m
Chennai
Mon 2/2
05:35-06:15
1 stop29h 10m
£495
Frankfurt am MainChennai
FRA - MAA
FRAMAA
Frankfurt am Main
Sun 24/5
22:15-14:35
1 stop12h 50m
Chennai
Sat 6/6
16:35-07:00
1 stop17h 55m
£510
Frankfurt am MainChennai
FRA - MAA
FRAMAA
Frankfurt am Main
Sun 11/1
10:45-04:45
1 stop13h 30m
Chennai
Tue 3/3
05:35-06:15
1 stop29h 10m
£513
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Frankfurt to Chennai. Price data was last updated on 28 November 2025.
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 71 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai (average of £339). Flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai in July is currently the most expensive (average of £522). 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 5 December 2025.
It’s typically best to fly out from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 14% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.
How much does it cost for a return flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai?
How often are flights from Frankfurt am Main to Chennai delayed?
About 35% of weekly flights between Frankfurt am Main and Chennai have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 115 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Frankfurt am Main to Chennai flights?
Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Tuesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Frankfurt am Main to Chennai flights?
Over the past year, Lufthansa have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 36% of flights being delayed.
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 5 December 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Etihad Airways, andLufthansa 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.
Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
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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. 4 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 9h 20m. Lufthansa provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £453. Frankfurt am Main Airport and Chennai are separated by a distance of 4716 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai round-trip?
Emirates, at £406, was found to be the cheapest airline from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai.Alternate airlines flying return to your destination include Lufthansa and Air India. You may be able to fly from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai for 25% 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: Lufthansa (71%), Air Canada (47%), Air India (47%).
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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai (average of £339). Flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai in July is currently the most expensive (average of £522). 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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