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Cheap flights from Riyadh to Chennai from £109

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 11/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RUH — MAA
28 Mar — 4 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Riyadh to Chennai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Riyadh to Chennai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 26 February 2026.

Wed 8/421:00
RUH
-
MAA
1 stop7h 55m
Oman Air
Wed 15/408:15
MAA
-
RUH
1 stop9h 30m
Oman Air
Deal found 22/2£214
Sat 7/322:40
RUH
-
MAA
1 stop7h 00m
Etihad Airways
Wed 11/310:00
MAA
-
RUH
1 stop25h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 22/2£221
Thu 19/315:40
RUH
-
MAA
1 stop26h 30m
Gulf Air
Sat 25/421:35
MAA
-
RUH
1 stop21h 55m
Gulf Air
Deal found 23/2£325
Thu 19/319:25
RUH
-
MAA
2 stops33h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 25/418:15
MAA
-
RUH
2 stops15h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/2£370
Wed 4/312:00
RUH
-
MAA
2 stops12h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 1/503:55
MAA
-
RUH
2 stops12h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/2£508
Wed 20/501:10
RUH
-
MAA
1 stop23h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 20/604:20
MAA
-
RUH
2 stops12h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/2£602
Wed 25/313:25
RUH
-
MAA
2 stops23h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/621:40
MAA
-
RUH
2 stops28h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/2£654
Thu 7/513:00
RUH
-
MAA
2 stops11h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 17/506:00
MAA
-
RUH
2 stops10h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/2£698
Mon 16/312:00
RUH
-
MAA
2 stops12h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 21/303:40
MAA
-
RUH
2 stops12h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/2£704

Find flight deals from Riyadh to Chennai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Riyadh (RUH) 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 26 February 2026.

Round-trip from

£214

One-way from

£109

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£233
Oman Air
  • Oman Air
  • 8/4-15/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 17h 25m total
  • Riyadh to Chennai
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Air India
  • Air India
  • 11/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 13h 35m total
  • Riyadh to Chennai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price (£45 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£9 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Riyadh 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 26 February 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

RiyadhChennai

RUH - MAA

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 8/4

21:00-07:25

1 stop7h 55m

Chennai

Wed 15/4

08:15-15:15

1 stop9h 30m

£214

RiyadhChennai

RUH - MAA

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 7/5

21:00-14:40

1 stop15h 10m

Chennai

Sun 17/5

08:15-20:10

1 stop14h 25m

£214

RiyadhChennai

RUH - MAA

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 19/3

19:25-07:15

2 stops33h 20m

Chennai

Sat 25/4

18:15-07:15

2 stops15h 30m

£370

RiyadhChennai

RUH - MAA

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 20/5

01:10-02:40

1 stop23h 00m

Chennai

Sat 20/6

04:20-13:55

2 stops12h 05m

£602

RiyadhChennai

RUH - MAA

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 25/3

13:25-15:05

2 stops23h 10m

Chennai

Mon 8/6

21:40-23:10

2 stops28h 00m

£654

RiyadhChennai

RUH - MAA

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 25/6

12:15-10:20

2 stops19h 35m

Chennai

Sat 25/7

22:30-23:10

2 stops27h 10m

£705

RiyadhChennai

RUH - MAA

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 25/5

12:15-15:05

2 stops24h 20m

Chennai

Thu 11/6

23:00-23:10

2 stops26h 40m

£778

RiyadhChennai

RUH - MAA

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 10/3

02:15-11:05

2 stops30h 20m

Chennai

Sat 14/3

14:20-12:25

2 stops24h 35m

£833

RiyadhChennai

RUH - MAA

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 11/3

06:45-22:50

1 stop13h 35m

£109

RiyadhChennai

RUH - MAA

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 10/3

10:30-19:55

1 stop6h 55m

£140

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Riyadh to Chennai

How far ahead should I book a flight from Riyadh to Chennai?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Riyadh to Chennai. Price data was last updated on 20 February 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Riyadh to Chennai, you should look to book at least 60 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Riyadh to Chennai?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riyadh to Chennai (average of £113). Flying from Riyadh to Chennai in June is currently the most expensive (average of £276). 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.

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 26 February 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air Arabia, Etihad Airways, andKuwait Airways from Riyadh 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.
Air Arabia
7.7
Good
56 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.9

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

5.7

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 1
2.0
Mediocre

معلومة نص,Mar 2023

SHJ - HBE

There was a delay about 30 minutes The WiFi movies were not working There is no Free Food
Air Arabia
7.7
Good
56 reviews
Air Arabia
7.7
Good
56 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.9

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

5.7

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 1
2.0
Mediocre

معلومة نص,Mar 2023

SHJ - HBE

There was a delay about 30 minutes The WiFi movies were not working There is no Free Food
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,420 reviews
Air Arabia
7.7
Good
56 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.9

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

5.7

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 1
2.0
Mediocre

معلومة نص,Mar 2023

SHJ - HBE

There was a delay about 30 minutes The WiFi movies were not working There is no Free Food
Kuwait Airways
7.2
Good
336 reviews
Air Arabia
7.7
Good
56 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.9

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

5.7

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 1
2.0
Mediocre

معلومة نص,Mar 2023

SHJ - HBE

There was a delay about 30 minutes The WiFi movies were not working There is no Free Food
Gulf Air
7.2
Good
228 reviews
Air Arabia
7.7
Good
56 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.9

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

5.7

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 1
2.0
Mediocre

معلومة نص,Mar 2023

SHJ - HBE

There was a delay about 30 minutes The WiFi movies were not working There is no Free Food
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
79 reviews
Air Arabia
7.7
Good
56 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.9

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

5.7

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 1
2.0
Mediocre

معلومة نص,Mar 2023

SHJ - HBE

There was a delay about 30 minutes The WiFi movies were not working There is no Free Food

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Riyadh to Chennai. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Riyadh to Chennai?

    A quick flight from Riyadh to Chennai can take about 7h. Oman Air provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £221. Riyadh and Chennai are separated by a distance of 2328 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 Riyadh to Chennai round-trip?

    According to our current data, Gulf Air (£184), Kuwait Airways (£202), and Etihad Airways (£229) offers the cheapest pricing from Riyadh to Chennai. Users have found that Gulf Air is 38% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Riyadh to Chennai one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as £59 on Air India. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Salam Air from £66 and Etihad Airways from £73 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Riyadh to Chennai that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Riyadh to Chennai flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Riyadh to Chennai?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Riyadh to Chennai.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Riyadh to Chennai?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Riyadh 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 Riyadh to Chennai?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riyadh to Chennai (average of £113). Flying from Riyadh to Chennai in June is currently the most expensive (average of £276). 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
Gulf AirCheapest£184Average£273FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Kuwait AirwaysCheapest£202Average£238FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time64%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£229Average£262FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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SriLankan AirlinesCheapest£235Average£269FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Air ArabiaCheapest£237Average£258FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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