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Cheap flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai from £275

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 23/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
FRA — MAA
2 Sep — 9 Sep1
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 77 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

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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 3 August 2026.

Sun 8/1121:20
FRA
-
MAA
1 stop13h 15m
Etihad Airways
Sun 22/1103:55
MAA
-
FRA
1 stop18h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 30/7£488
Sat 29/810:55
FRA
-
MAA
1 stop24h 15m
Etihad Airways
Fri 4/915:40
MAA
-
FRA
1 stop30h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/8£493
Sat 7/1121:20
FRA
-
MAA
1 stop24h 45m
Etihad Airways
Wed 25/1109:55
MAA
-
FRA
1 stop12h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 30/7£497
Sun 8/1110:45
FRA
-
MAA
1 stop13h 30m
Gulf Air
Fri 20/1105:35
MAA
-
FRA
1 stop29h 10m
Gulf Air
Deal found 30/7£497
Sat 24/1013:05
FRA
-
MAA
1 stop28h 05m
Gulf Air
Fri 6/1105:35
MAA
-
FRA
1 stop29h 10m
Gulf Air
Deal found 2/8£499
Tue 20/1009:35
FRA
-
MAA
1 stop13h 45m
Qatar Airways
Wed 4/1104:05
MAA
-
FRA
1 stop13h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 2/8£500
Sun 25/1021:20
FRA
-
MAA
1 stop13h 15m
Etihad Airways
Wed 4/1103:55
MAA
-
FRA
1 stop18h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 2/8£501
Sat 24/1013:05
FRA
-
MAA
1 stop28h 05m
Gulf Air
Thu 5/1105:35
MAA
-
FRA
1 stop29h 10m
Gulf Air
Deal found 2/8£502
Sun 8/1121:20
FRA
-
MAA
1 stop13h 15m
Etihad Airways
Sun 22/1116:10
MAA
-
FRA
1 stop18h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 30/7£505
Mon 30/1115:35
FRA
-
MAA
3 stops36h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 31/1205:35
MAA
-
FRA
1 stop29h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/8£508
Thu 10/911:10
FRA
-
MAA
Nonstop9h 30m
Lufthansa
Wed 16/901:55
MAA
-
FRA
Nonstop10h 15m
Lufthansa
Deal found 29/7£512
Sat 7/1121:20
FRA
-
MAA
1 stop13h 15m
Etihad Airways
Sun 22/1116:10
MAA
-
FRA
1 stop18h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 30/7£513

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 3 August 2026.

Round-trip from

£488

One-way from

£275

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

April

Average price

£549
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 8/11-22/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 05m total
  • Frankfurt am Main to Chennai
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Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 23/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 24h 40m total
  • Frankfurt am Main to Chennai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (£36 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 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 3 August 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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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

Frankfurt am MainChennai

FRA - MAA

FRAMAA

Frankfurt am Main

Sat 12/9

16:30-14:40

2 stops18h 40m

Chennai

Thu 17/9

08:15-15:50

2 stops35h 05m

£555

Frankfurt am MainChennai

FRA - MAA

FRAMAA

Frankfurt am Main

Sat 21/11

16:40-06:40

2 stops33h 30m

Chennai

Mon 14/12

15:00-09:50

2 stops47h 20m

£566

Frankfurt am MainChennai

FRA - MAA

FRAMAA

Frankfurt am Main

Fri 20/11

21:20-14:20

2 stops36h 30m

Chennai

Fri 11/12

15:00-19:00

1 stop32h 30m

£566

Frankfurt am MainChennai

FRA - MAA

FRAMAA

Frankfurt am Main

Thu 17/9

14:50-03:30

1 stop33h 10m

Chennai

Mon 21/9

07:05-22:20

2 stops42h 45m

£571
Fastest return journey

Frankfurt am MainChennai

FRA - MAA

FRAMAA

Frankfurt am Main

Sat 12/9

11:10-00:10

Nonstop9h 30m

Chennai

Thu 17/9

01:55-08:40

Nonstop10h 15m

£642

Frankfurt am MainChennai

FRA - MAA

FRAMAA

Frankfurt am Main

Sun 27/9

19:40-03:30

1 stop28h 20m

Chennai

Sat 3/10

16:45-13:40

2 stops24h 25m

£649

Frankfurt am MainChennai

FRA - MAA

FRAMAA

Frankfurt am Main

Mon 5/10

13:00-11:10

1 stop18h 40m

Chennai

Sun 18/10

01:55-08:40

Nonstop10h 15m

£660

Frankfurt am MainChennai

FRA - MAA

FRAMAA

Frankfurt am Main

Sun 27/9

11:10-00:10

Nonstop9h 30m

Chennai

Sat 3/10

20:10-08:30

1 stop15h 50m

£662

Frankfurt am MainChennai

FRA - MAA

FRAMAA

Frankfurt am Main

Fri 14/8

21:55-08:25

1 stop31h 00m

Chennai

Thu 3/9

15:40-19:05

1 stop30h 55m

£694

Frankfurt am MainChennai

FRA - MAA

FRAMAA

Frankfurt am Main

Fri 18/12

10:45-20:40

1 stop29h 25m

Chennai

Mon 21/12

05:35-06:15

1 stop29h 10m

£703

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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 76 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 £697). 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 3 August 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?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai flights typically cost between £514 and £630 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £488 on Etihad Airways (8 Nov–22 Nov).

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 3 August 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
1,498 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Food

7.1

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2026

YYZ - AUH

Excellent customer service! This was my first time flying with Etihad Airways, and I had a wonderful experience. The staff were friendly, professional, and very helpful throughout my journey. If I travel again in the future, I will definitely choose Etihad Airways. Highly recommended
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,498 reviews
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,498 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Food

7.1

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2026

YYZ - AUH

Excellent customer service! This was my first time flying with Etihad Airways, and I had a wonderful experience. The staff were friendly, professional, and very helpful throughout my journey. If I travel again in the future, I will definitely choose Etihad Airways. Highly recommended
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
8,176 reviews
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,498 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Food

7.1

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2026

YYZ - AUH

Excellent customer service! This was my first time flying with Etihad Airways, and I had a wonderful experience. The staff were friendly, professional, and very helpful throughout my journey. If I travel again in the future, I will definitely choose Etihad Airways. Highly recommended

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. 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 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 40m. Oman Air provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £555. 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 £402, 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: Lufthansa (63%), Air Canada (58%), Air India (58%).

  • 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 £697). 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 3 August 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapest£402Average£524FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapest£440Average£589FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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