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Cheap flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai from £266

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 13/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
FRA — MAA
1 Sep — 8 Sep1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Frankfurt am Main to Chennai are usually found in September or March, booked 87 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Friday

Cheap 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 27 August 2025.

Round-trip from

£465

One-way from

£266

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£568
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 19/10-29/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 56h 25m total
  • Frankfurt am Main to Chennai
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Oman Air
  • Oman Air
  • 13/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 15h 30m total
  • Frankfurt am Main to Chennai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (£37 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£11 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
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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 27 August 2025.

Sun 19/1022:00FRA - MAA
1 stop13h 05mEtihad Airways
Mon 27/1003:55MAA - FRA
1 stop19h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 25/8£465
Thu 9/1014:45FRA - MAA
2 stops33h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 16/1008:00MAA - FRA
1 stop13h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/8£468
Thu 9/1013:05FRA - MAA
1 stop28h 15mGulf Air
Thu 16/1006:00MAA - FRA
1 stop28h 25mGulf Air
Deal found 25/8£474
Wed 8/1011:20FRA - MAA
1 stop11h 50mEtihad Airways
Mon 27/1003:55MAA - FRA
1 stop19h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 25/8£480
Wed 27/811:10FRA - MAA
Nonstop9h 30mLufthansa
Thu 18/901:55MAA - FRA
Nonstop10h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 25/8£485
Tue 16/907:00FRA - MAA
2 stops19h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 23/920:10MAA - FRA
2 stops18h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/8£499
Wed 17/911:10FRA - MAA
Nonstop9h 30mLufthansa
Sat 20/901:55MAA - FRA
Nonstop10h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 26/8£519
Sun 19/1022:20FRA - MAA
1 stop30h 15mEmirates
Sun 26/1003:50MAA - FRA
1 stop32h 15mEmirates
Deal found 25/8£521
Sun 14/1214:15FRA - MAA
1 stop12h 05mKuwait Airways
Tue 10/202:50MAA - FRA
1 stop14h 25mKuwait Airways
Deal found 25/8£527
Thu 4/909:35FRA - MAA
1 stop20h 05mQatar Airways
Wed 17/921:50MAA - FRA
1 stop20h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 26/8£534

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Frankfurt

Fly to

Chennai

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Frankfurt am MainChennai

FRA - MAA

FRAMAA

Frankfurt am Main

Sun 19/10

22:00-08:30

1 stop31h 00m

Chennai

Wed 29/10

21:40-18:35

1 stop25h 25m

£465

Frankfurt am MainChennai

FRA - MAA

FRAMAA

Frankfurt am Main

Mon 20/10

22:00-08:30

1 stop31h 00m

Chennai

Wed 29/10

21:40-18:35

1 stop25h 25m

£465

Frankfurt am MainChennai

FRA - MAA

FRAMAA

Frankfurt am Main

Mon 20/10

22:00-08:30

1 stop31h 00m

Chennai

Mon 27/10

03:55-18:35

1 stop19h 10m

£465

Frankfurt am MainChennai

FRA - MAA

FRAMAA

Frankfurt am Main

Sun 19/10

22:00-14:35

1 stop13h 05m

Chennai

Mon 27/10

03:55-18:35

1 stop19h 10m

£465

Frankfurt am MainChennai

FRA - MAA

FRAMAA

Frankfurt am Main

Thu 9/10

14:45-04:05

2 stops33h 50m

Chennai

Thu 16/10

08:00-17:30

1 stop13h 00m

£468

Frankfurt am MainChennai

FRA - MAA

FRAMAA

Frankfurt am Main

Thu 9/10

13:05-20:50

1 stop28h 15m

Chennai

Thu 16/10

06:00-06:55

1 stop28h 25m

£474

Frankfurt am MainChennai

FRA - MAA

FRAMAA

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 8/10

11:20-02:40

1 stop11h 50m

Chennai

Mon 27/10

03:55-18:35

1 stop19h 10m

£480

Frankfurt am MainChennai

FRA - MAA

FRAMAA

Frankfurt am Main

Thu 9/10

11:20-08:30

1 stop17h 40m

Chennai

Tue 28/10

10:00-18:35

1 stop13h 05m

£480

Frankfurt am MainChennai

FRA - MAA

FRAMAA

Frankfurt am Main

Sat 13/9

19:30-14:30

1 stop15h 30m

£266

Frankfurt am MainChennai

FRA - MAA

FRAMAA

Frankfurt am Main

Fri 30/1

20:30-13:30

1 stop12h 30m

£266

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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 22 August 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 87 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 £620). Flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,013). 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 27 August 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.

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 27 August 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,320 reviews
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Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,320 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,320 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,239 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,320 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,363 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,320 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.
Air India
5.5
Fair
2,929 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,320 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

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. 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 31h. Etihad Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £465. 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?

    Lufthansa, at £417, 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 22% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Oman Air. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £266. Users have also found prices from £295 and £305 on Air India and Etihad Airways, respectively.

  • 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 (61%), Air India (61%), Lufthansa (56%).

  • 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 £620). Flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,013). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapest£417Average£480FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air IndiaCheapest£425Average£560FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£452Average£574FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EmiratesCheapest£496Average£521FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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