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Cheap flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai from £319

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 5/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
FRA — MAA
18 May — 25 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Frankfurt am Main to Chennai are usually found in September or April, booked 66 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Friday

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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 18 April 2026.

Thu 28/510:55
FRA
-
MAA
1 stop12h 25m
Etihad Airways
Wed 10/621:55
MAA
-
FRA
1 stop12h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 14/4£436
Thu 11/621:55
FRA
-
MAA
1 stop31h 00m
Etihad Airways
Mon 15/616:05
MAA
-
FRA
1 stop30h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 16/4£437
Thu 11/621:55
FRA
-
MAA
1 stop18h 45m
Etihad Airways
Thu 25/610:15
MAA
-
FRA
1 stop12h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 16/4£438
Wed 10/611:05
FRA
-
MAA
1 stop17h 50m
Etihad Airways
Mon 22/610:15
MAA
-
FRA
1 stop12h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 15/4£438
Tue 28/421:35
FRA
-
MAA
1 stop19h 10m
Etihad Airways
Sun 17/516:05
MAA
-
FRA
1 stop18h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 14/4£455
Tue 9/621:55
FRA
-
MAA
1 stop25h 00m
Etihad Airways
Sat 20/604:05
MAA
-
FRA
1 stop18h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 14/4£458
Fri 5/611:05
FRA
-
MAA
1 stop11h 50m
Etihad Airways
Mon 22/604:05
MAA
-
FRA
1 stop18h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 17/4£459
Mon 11/510:55
FRA
-
MAA
1 stop12h 25m
Etihad Airways
Mon 18/516:05
MAA
-
FRA
1 stop30h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 17/4£460
Tue 26/513:05
FRA
-
MAA
1 stop12h 45m
Gulf Air
Wed 10/606:10
MAA
-
FRA
1 stop28h 15m
Gulf Air
Deal found 14/4£478
Sat 2/510:55
FRA
-
MAA
1 stop12h 25m
Etihad Airways
Sun 17/516:05
MAA
-
FRA
1 stop18h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 14/4£479
Sat 6/611:05
FRA
-
MAA
1 stop17h 50m
Etihad Airways
Sun 21/604:05
MAA
-
FRA
1 stop18h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 17/4£481

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 18 April 2026.

Round-trip from

£436

One-way from

£319

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£484
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 28/5-10/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 24h 55m total
  • Frankfurt am Main to Chennai
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Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 5/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 13h 40m total
  • Frankfurt am Main to Chennai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (£33 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 18 April 2026.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

Frankfurt am MainChennai

FRA - MAA

FRAMAA

Frankfurt am Main

Thu 11/6

21:55-20:10

1 stop18h 45m

Chennai

Mon 15/6

10:15-18:45

1 stop12h 00m

£438

Frankfurt am MainChennai

FRA - MAA

FRAMAA

Frankfurt am Main

Mon 8/6

11:05-02:25

1 stop11h 50m

Chennai

Thu 25/6

10:15-18:45

1 stop12h 00m

£438

Frankfurt am MainChennai

FRA - MAA

FRAMAA

Frankfurt am Main

Sat 2/5

10:55-02:50

1 stop12h 25m

Chennai

Sun 17/5

16:05-06:55

1 stop18h 20m

£479

Frankfurt am MainChennai

FRA - MAA

FRAMAA

Frankfurt am Main

Fri 5/6

06:10-10:05

2 stops24h 25m

Chennai

Tue 23/6

05:00-22:20

2 stops20h 50m

£629

Frankfurt am MainChennai

FRA - MAA

FRAMAA

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 9/6

06:40-05:45

2 stops19h 35m

Chennai

Mon 22/6

05:00-22:20

2 stops20h 50m

£629

Frankfurt am MainChennai

FRA - MAA

FRAMAA

Frankfurt am Main

Fri 15/5

06:10-13:50

2 stops28h 10m

Chennai

Mon 15/6

20:15-22:20

2 stops29h 35m

£629

Frankfurt am MainChennai

FRA - MAA

FRAMAA

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 9/9

11:10-00:10

Nonstop9h 30m

Chennai

Tue 22/9

18:00-08:05

1 stop17h 35m

£713

Frankfurt am MainChennai

FRA - MAA

FRAMAA

Frankfurt am Main

Sat 27/6

06:40-11:45

2 stops25h 35m

Chennai

Fri 31/7

20:15-21:45

2 stops29h 00m

£762
Fastest return journey

Frankfurt am MainChennai

FRA - MAA

FRAMAA

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 9/9

11:10-00:10

Nonstop9h 30m

Chennai

Sat 19/9

01:55-08:40

Nonstop10h 15m

£805

Frankfurt am MainChennai

FRA - MAA

FRAMAA

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 12/5

10:40-13:50

2 stops23h 40m

Chennai

Mon 18/5

16:45-22:20

2 stops33h 05m

£861

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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 10 April 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 66 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai (average of £473). Flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai in July is currently the most expensive (average of £721). 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 18 April 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 18 April 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
1,431 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Eric,Feb 2026

AUH - SYD

Excellent ground a flight staff. So polite and helpful. No criticism to offer..
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,431 reviews
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,431 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Eric,Feb 2026

AUH - SYD

Excellent ground a flight staff. So polite and helpful. No criticism to offer..
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,930 reviews
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,431 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Eric,Feb 2026

AUH - SYD

Excellent ground a flight staff. So polite and helpful. No criticism to offer..

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. 3 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 18h 45m. Etihad Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £438. 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?

    Etihad Airways, at £399, was found to be the cheapest airline from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai.Alternate airlines flying return to your destination include Lufthansa and Emirates. 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: Lufthansa (50%), Air Canada (39%), Air India (39%).

  • 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai (average of £473). Flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai in July is currently the most expensive (average of £721). 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 Frankfurt to Chennai

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapest£399Average£560FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapest£438Average£586FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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EmiratesCheapest£515Average£591FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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