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Cheap flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai from £279

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 18/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
FRA — MAA
28 Jun — 5 Jul1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Frankfurt am Main to Chennai are usually found in April or September, booked 31 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday 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 29 May 2026.

Fri 12/621:55
FRA
-
MAA
1 stop25h 25m
Etihad Airways
Fri 17/704:05
MAA
-
FRA
1 stop18h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 26/5£480
Fri 12/621:55
FRA
-
MAA
1 stop25h 25m
Etihad Airways
Sun 12/710:15
MAA
-
FRA
1 stop12h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 26/5£485
Tue 8/1214:35
FRA
-
MAA
1 stop13h 05m
Etihad Airways
Sun 20/1203:55
MAA
-
FRA
1 stop19h 05m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 25/5£492
Fri 26/612:10
FRA
-
MAA
1 stop27h 30m
Air India
Fri 10/721:05
MAA
-
FRA
1 stop24h 20m
Air India
Deal found 25/5£493
Sat 22/813:05
FRA
-
MAA
1 stop28h 15m
Gulf Air
Mon 14/906:10
MAA
-
FRA
1 stop28h 15m
Gulf Air
Deal found 27/5£496
Tue 9/613:05
FRA
-
MAA
1 stop12h 45m
Gulf Air
Fri 17/706:10
MAA
-
FRA
1 stop28h 15m
Gulf Air
Deal found 26/5£497
Thu 25/620:20
FRA
-
MAA
1 stop15h 00m
Air India
Thu 2/707:00
MAA
-
FRA
1 stop14h 25m
Air India
Deal found 28/5£507
Tue 25/809:35
FRA
-
MAA
1 stop13h 35m
Qatar Airways
Tue 15/904:20
MAA
-
FRA
1 stop13h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 27/5£513
Fri 21/809:35
FRA
-
MAA
1 stop13h 35m
Qatar Airways
Mon 14/903:55
MAA
-
FRA
1 stop14h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 27/5£525
Sat 13/609:35
FRA
-
MAA
1 stop13h 35m
Qatar Airways
Wed 15/704:20
MAA
-
FRA
1 stop13h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 26/5£525
Sat 13/613:05
FRA
-
MAA
1 stop28h 15m
Gulf Air
Fri 17/706:10
MAA
-
FRA
1 stop28h 15m
Gulf Air
Deal found 26/5£530
Sat 13/613:05
FRA
-
MAA
1 stop28h 15m
Gulf Air
Thu 16/706:10
MAA
-
FRA
1 stop28h 15m
Gulf Air
Deal found 26/5£532

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 29 May 2026.

Round-trip from

£480

One-way from

£279

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

April

Average price

£519
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 12/6-15/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 35m total
  • Frankfurt am Main to Chennai
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Air India
  • Air India
  • 18/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 33h 05m total
  • Frankfurt am Main to Chennai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (£39 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£14 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in May 2026
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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 29 May 2026.
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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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

Frankfurt am MainChennai

FRA - MAA

FRAMAA

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 1/7

20:20-20:25

1 stop20h 35m

Chennai

Wed 15/7

06:25-17:55

1 stop15h 00m

£557

Frankfurt am MainChennai

FRA - MAA

FRAMAA

Frankfurt am Main

Fri 6/11

07:00-06:35

2 stops19h 05m

Chennai

Thu 10/12

20:30-14:25

2 stops22h 25m

£625

Frankfurt am MainChennai

FRA - MAA

FRAMAA

Frankfurt am Main

Sun 12/7

22:20-02:30

1 stop24h 40m

Chennai

Tue 28/7

22:05-13:15

1 stop18h 40m

£636

Frankfurt am MainChennai

FRA - MAA

FRAMAA

Frankfurt am Main

Mon 6/7

20:20-20:25

1 stop20h 35m

Chennai

Wed 5/8

06:25-17:55

1 stop15h 00m

£644

Frankfurt am MainChennai

FRA - MAA

FRAMAA

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 30/6

15:15-20:30

1 stop25h 45m

Chennai

Tue 7/7

04:05-20:05

1 stop19h 30m

£666

Frankfurt am MainChennai

FRA - MAA

FRAMAA

Frankfurt am Main

Sun 5/7

22:20-08:05

1 stop30h 15m

Chennai

Mon 13/7

09:50-20:05

1 stop13h 45m

£666

Frankfurt am MainChennai

FRA - MAA

FRAMAA

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 28/7

11:00-20:30

1 stop30h 00m

Chennai

Fri 28/8

04:05-13:15

1 stop12h 40m

£720
Fastest return journey

Frankfurt am MainChennai

FRA - MAA

FRAMAA

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 9/6

09:35-02:40

1 stop13h 35m

Chennai

Wed 10/6

03:55-14:35

1 stop14h 10m

£815

Frankfurt am MainChennai

FRA - MAA

FRAMAA

Frankfurt am Main

Thu 25/6

06:40-06:05

2 stops19h 55m

Chennai

Thu 2/7

22:00-22:40

2 stops28h 10m

£815

Frankfurt am MainChennai

FRA - MAA

FRAMAA

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 8/7

06:35-19:35

2 stops33h 30m

Chennai

Thu 23/7

19:05-18:20

2 stops26h 45m

£934

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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?

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 30 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai (average of £467). Flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai in July is currently the most expensive (average of £742). 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 29 May 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 29 May 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
1,445 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.3

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Tom,May 2026

JFK - AUH

Everything was good except the lie flat bed. The bed has a gap and is uncomfortable to lie on. The hostesses were great; the food service was reasonable and the connecting flight services and the baggage service were good. Entertainment service was also good.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,445 reviews
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,445 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.3

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Tom,May 2026

JFK - AUH

Everything was good except the lie flat bed. The bed has a gap and is uncomfortable to lie on. The hostesses were great; the food service was reasonable and the connecting flight services and the baggage service were good. Entertainment service was also good.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
8,032 reviews
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,445 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.3

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Tom,May 2026

JFK - AUH

Everything was good except the lie flat bed. The bed has a gap and is uncomfortable to lie on. The hostesses were great; the food service was reasonable and the connecting flight services and the baggage service were good. Entertainment service was also good.

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. 2 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 13h 40m. Air India provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £719. 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 £403, was found to be the cheapest airline from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Lufthansa. 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: Air Canada (48%), Air India (48%), Lufthansa (45%).

  • 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai (average of £467). Flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai in July is currently the most expensive (average of £742). 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 2 airlines flying from Frankfurt to Chennai

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Frankfurt to Chennai. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 29 May 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapest£403Average£565FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapest£442Average£625FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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