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
1 adult
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

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 5 December 2025.

Round-trip from

£453

One-way from

£223

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£666
Lufthansa
  • Lufthansa
  • 22/1-28/1
  • Nonstop
  • 19h 55m total
  • Frankfurt am Main to Chennai
15/1
  • 15/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 52h 00m total
  • Frankfurt am Main to Chennai
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (£37 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£11 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025

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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 5 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai that are best for you.

Fly from

Frankfurt

Fly to

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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Best time to book a flight from Frankfurt to Chennai

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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?

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?

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.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Related info for your journey

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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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Top 4 airlines flying from Frankfurt to Chennai

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
EmiratesCheapest£406Average£588FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapest£421Average£485FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air IndiaCheapest£430Average£590FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£494Average£579FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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