Cheap flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai from £398
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 10/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
FRA — MAA
3 Mar — 10 Mar1
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 17 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Friday 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 1 February 2026.
Mon 8/621:55
FRA
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MAA
1 stop25h 00m
Etihad Airways
Tue 16/604:05
MAA
-
FRA
1 stop18h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 30/1£435
Wed 18/221:20
FRA
-
MAA
1 stop12h 50m
Etihad Airways
Mon 9/316:10
MAA
-
FRA
1 stop18h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 30/1£440
Thu 19/209:50
FRA
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MAA
1 stop17h 50m
Etihad Airways
Thu 12/310:00
MAA
-
FRA
1 stop24h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 30/1£443
Mon 2/320:20
FRA
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MAA
1 stop22h 00m
Air India
Mon 9/307:15
MAA
-
FRA
1 stop14h 45m
Air India
Deal found 31/1£447
Tue 13/1011:10
FRA
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MAA
Nonstop9h 30m
Lufthansa
Sun 25/1001:50
MAA
-
FRA
Nonstop10h 35m
Lufthansa
Deal found 30/1£453
Mon 8/621:55
FRA
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MAA
1 stop25h 00m
Etihad Airways
Sun 14/604:05
MAA
-
FRA
1 stop18h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 30/1£455
Sat 21/220:30
FRA
-
MAA
1 stop29h 30m
Oman Air
Wed 11/315:00
MAA
-
FRA
1 stop32h 30m
Oman Air
Deal found 30/1£457
Wed 18/221:20
FRA
-
MAA
1 stop30h 20m
Etihad Airways
Sun 8/315:45
MAA
-
FRA
1 stop18h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 30/1£459
Wed 18/221:20
FRA
-
MAA
1 stop18h 05m
Etihad Airways
Fri 13/310:00
MAA
-
FRA
1 stop24h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 30/1£461
Sun 8/220:20
FRA
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MAA
1 stop14h 50m
Air India
Mon 9/306:15
MAA
-
FRA
1 stop15h 45m
Air India
Deal found 1/2£471
Wed 18/221:20
FRA
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MAA
1 stop30h 20m
Etihad Airways
Sat 14/316:10
MAA
-
FRA
1 stop30h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 30/1£480
Fri 9/1013:05
FRA
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MAA
1 stop28h 15m
Gulf Air
Tue 27/1005:35
MAA
-
FRA
1 stop29h 10m
Gulf Air
Deal found 30/1£482
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 1 February 2026.
Fri 13/210:45
FRA
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MAA
1 stop29h 25m
Gulf Air
Wed 18/205:35
MAA
-
FRA
1 stop29h 10m
Gulf Air
Deal found 30/1£502
Sat 21/221:20
FRA
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MAA
1 stop12h 50m
Etihad Airways
Tue 10/310:00
MAA
-
FRA
1 stop24h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 30/1£506
Wed 1/411:10
FRA
-
MAA
Nonstop9h 30m
Lufthansa
Wed 8/401:55
MAA
-
FRA
Nonstop10h 15m
Lufthansa
Deal found 31/1£517
Tue 24/309:15
FRA
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MAA
1 stop12h 50m
Qatar Airways
Sun 12/403:55
MAA
-
FRA
1 stop14h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/2£544
Wed 1/412:10
FRA
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MAA
1 stop21h 15m
Air India
Thu 9/406:15
MAA
-
FRA
1 stop15h 10m
Air India
Deal found 31/1£549
Fri 20/209:50
FRA
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MAA
1 stop29h 35m
Etihad Airways
Sun 8/315:45
MAA
-
FRA
1 stop18h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 30/1£507
Thu 26/310:15
FRA
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MAA
Nonstop9h 20m
Lufthansa
Wed 8/401:55
MAA
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FRA
Nonstop10h 15m
Lufthansa
Deal found 1/2£517
Sun 1/309:50
FRA
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MAA
1 stop24h 20m
Etihad Airways
Wed 4/321:40
MAA
-
FRA
1 stop12h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 31/1£510
Wed 11/212:30
FRA
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MAA
1 stop15h 45m
Lufthansa
Mon 16/201:50
MAA
-
FRA
Nonstop10h 35m
Lufthansa
Deal found 30/1£540
Fri 27/310:15
FRA
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MAA
Nonstop9h 20m
Lufthansa
Wed 8/401:55
MAA
-
FRA
Nonstop10h 15m
Lufthansa
Deal found 1/2£556
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 1 February 2026.
Wed 11/210:15
FRA
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MAA
Nonstop9h 20m
Lufthansa
Mon 16/201:50
MAA
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FRA
Nonstop10h 35m
Lufthansa
Deal found 30/1£453
Mon 8/611:10
FRA
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MAA
Nonstop9h 30m
Lufthansa
Mon 15/601:55
MAA
-
FRA
Nonstop10h 15m
Lufthansa
Deal found 30/1£492
Thu 26/310:15
FRA
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MAA
Nonstop9h 20m
Lufthansa
Wed 8/401:55
MAA
-
FRA
Nonstop10h 15m
Lufthansa
Deal found 1/2£517
Tue 17/210:15
FRA
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MAA
Nonstop9h 20m
Lufthansa
Tue 10/301:50
MAA
-
FRA
Nonstop10h 35m
Lufthansa
Deal found 30/1£536
Fri 27/310:15
FRA
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MAA
Nonstop9h 20m
Lufthansa
Wed 8/401:55
MAA
-
FRA
Nonstop10h 15m
Lufthansa
Deal found 1/2£556
Fri 13/210:15
FRA
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MAA
Nonstop9h 20m
Lufthansa
Mon 16/201:50
MAA
-
FRA
Nonstop10h 35m
Lufthansa
Deal found 30/1£575
Thu 26/310:15
FRA
-
MAA
Nonstop9h 20m
Lufthansa
Thu 9/401:55
MAA
-
FRA
Nonstop10h 15m
Lufthansa
Deal found 31/1£591
Last-minute flights from Frankfurt to Chennai
Discover last-minute flight deals from Frankfurt to Chennai. Data last updated 1 February 2026 and is based on user searches.
Sun 8/220:20
FRA
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MAA
1 stop14h 50m
Air India
Mon 9/306:15
MAA
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FRA
1 stop15h 45m
Air India
Deal found 1/2£471
Tue 10/210:45
FRA
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MAA
1 stop13h 30m
Gulf Air
Wed 18/205:35
MAA
-
FRA
1 stop29h 10m
Gulf Air
Deal found 30/1£488
Wed 11/210:15
FRA
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MAA
Nonstop9h 20m
Lufthansa
Mon 16/201:50
MAA
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FRA
Nonstop10h 35m
Lufthansa
Deal found 30/1£453
Wed 18/221:20
FRA
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MAA
1 stop12h 50m
Etihad Airways
Mon 9/316:10
MAA
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FRA
1 stop18h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 30/1£440
Wed 18/221:20
FRA
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MAA
1 stop30h 20m
Etihad Airways
Sun 8/315:45
MAA
-
FRA
1 stop18h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 30/1£459
Wed 18/221:20
FRA
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MAA
1 stop18h 05m
Etihad Airways
Fri 13/310:00
MAA
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FRA
1 stop24h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 30/1£461
Wed 18/221:20
FRA
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MAA
1 stop30h 20m
Etihad Airways
Sat 14/316:10
MAA
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FRA
1 stop30h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 30/1£480
Thu 19/209:50
FRA
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MAA
1 stop24h 20m
Etihad Airways
Mon 9/316:10
MAA
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FRA
1 stop18h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 30/1£443
Thu 19/209:50
FRA
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MAA
1 stop24h 20m
Etihad Airways
Sat 14/316:10
MAA
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FRA
1 stop30h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 30/1£483
Fri 20/220:30
FRA
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MAA
1 stop29h 30m
Oman Air
Wed 11/315:00
MAA
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FRA
1 stop32h 30m
Oman Air
Deal found 30/1£482
Fri 20/209:50
FRA
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MAA
1 stop24h 50m
Etihad Airways
Mon 9/310:00
MAA
-
FRA
1 stop24h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 30/1£486
Sat 21/220:30
FRA
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MAA
1 stop29h 30m
Oman Air
Wed 11/315:00
MAA
-
FRA
1 stop32h 30m
Oman Air
Deal found 30/1£457
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 1 February 2026.
Fri 10/711:05
FRA
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MAA
1 stop24h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 31/1£398
Sun 12/711:05
FRA
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MAA
1 stop24h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 31/1£407
Sun 8/310:15
FRA
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MAA
Nonstop9h 20m
Lufthansa
Deal found 31/1£575
Find flight deals from Frankfurt to Chennai
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai that are best for you.
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Price
Frankfurt am MainChennai
FRA - MAA
FRAMAA
Frankfurt am Main
Fri 13/2
10:45-20:40
1 stop29h 25m
Chennai
Wed 18/2
05:35-06:15
1 stop29h 10m
£502
Frankfurt am MainChennai
FRA - MAA
FRAMAA
Frankfurt am Main
Sat 21/2
21:20-14:40
1 stop12h 50m
Chennai
Tue 10/3
10:00-06:05
1 stop24h 35m
£506
Frankfurt am MainChennai
FRA - MAA
FRAMAA
Frankfurt am Main
Fri 20/2
09:50-19:55
1 stop29h 35m
Chennai
Sun 8/3
15:45-06:05
1 stop18h 50m
£507
Frankfurt am MainChennai
FRA - MAA
FRAMAA
Frankfurt am Main
Sun 1/3
09:50-14:40
1 stop24h 20m
Chennai
Wed 4/3
21:40-06:05
1 stop12h 55m
£510
Frankfurt am MainChennai
FRA - MAA
FRAMAA
Frankfurt am Main
Wed 1/4
11:10-00:10
Nonstop9h 30m
Chennai
Wed 8/4
01:55-08:40
Nonstop10h 15m
£517
Frankfurt am MainChennai
FRA - MAA
FRAMAA
Frankfurt am Main
Thu 26/3
10:15-00:05
Nonstop9h 20m
Chennai
Wed 8/4
01:55-08:40
Nonstop10h 15m
£517
Frankfurt am MainChennai
FRA - MAA
FRAMAA
Frankfurt am Main
Wed 11/2
12:30-08:45
1 stop15h 45m
Chennai
Mon 16/2
01:50-07:55
Nonstop10h 35m
£540
Frankfurt am MainChennai
FRA - MAA
FRAMAA
Frankfurt am Main
Tue 24/3
09:15-02:35
1 stop12h 50m
Chennai
Sun 12/4
03:55-14:35
1 stop14h 10m
£544
Frankfurt am MainChennai
FRA - MAA
FRAMAA
Frankfurt am Main
Wed 1/4
12:10-12:55
1 stop21h 15m
Chennai
Thu 9/4
06:15-17:55
1 stop15h 10m
£549
Frankfurt am MainChennai
FRA - MAA
FRAMAA
Frankfurt am Main
Fri 27/3
10:15-00:05
Nonstop9h 20m
Chennai
Wed 8/4
01:55-08:40
Nonstop10h 15m
£556
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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 30 January 2026.
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 17 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 £337). Flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai in July is currently the most expensive (average of £531). 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 1 February 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?
Weekly flight availability from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai
Explore weekly flight availability from Frankfurt 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 1 February 2026.
The most flights from FRA to MAA are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).
How often are flights from Frankfurt am Main to Chennai delayed?
About 33% of weekly flights between Frankfurt am Main and Chennai have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 118 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 Thursday 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 34% of flights being delayed.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai?
Share of one-stop return flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Mumbai (BOM) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 38% of one-stop itineraries from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
Mumbai (BOM) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £422.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Dubai (DXB) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 12h 05m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Abu Dhabi (AUH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 44m.
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 1 February 2026.
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.
The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.
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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 3 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 30m. Gulf Air provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £517. 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?
Lufthansa, at £410, was found to be the cheapest airline from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai.Alternate airlines flying return to your destination include Air India and Etihad Airways. You may be able to fly from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai for 23% 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 (44%), Air Canada (39%), Air India (39%).
What are the cheapest flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai?
On average you can expect to pay £578 for a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai. The cheapest flight overall is £433 while the most popular route, (Frankfurt am Main - Chennai) is currently priced at £357.
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 £337). Flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai in July is currently the most expensive (average of £531). 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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