Cheap flights from Riyadh to Chennai from £238

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RUH — MAA
12 Oct — 19 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheap 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 12 September 2025.

Round-trip from

£238

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£253
Gulf Air
  • Gulf Air
  • 2/12-29/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 22h 15m total
  • Riyadh to Chennai
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (£35 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£8 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025

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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 12 September 2025.

Tue 2/1215:40RUH - MAA
1 stop10h 35mGulf Air
Thu 29/105:35MAA - RUH
1 stop11h 40mGulf Air
Deal found 10/9£238
Fri 3/1015:00RUH - MAA
1 stop10h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 16/1018:55MAA - RUH
1 stop14h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/9£240
Fri 3/1018:00RUH - MAA
1 stop24h 20mGulf Air
Thu 16/1006:00MAA - RUH
1 stop25h 20mGulf Air
Deal found 10/9£250
Thu 2/1002:20RUH - MAA
1 stop15h 40mEmirates
Thu 16/1022:00MAA - RUH
1 stop22h 35mEmirates
Deal found 10/9£347
Wed 8/1002:20RUH - MAA
1 stop15h 40mEmirates
Sat 25/1004:00MAA - RUH
1 stop10h 25mEmirates
Deal found 12/9£357
Fri 3/1018:20RUH - MAA
1 stop29h 20mKuwait Airways
Wed 15/1003:10MAA - RUH
1 stop10h 50mKuwait Airways
Deal found 10/9£407
Thu 9/1010:15RUH - MAA
2 stops12h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 25/1004:25MAA - RUH
1 stop19h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/9£429
Tue 2/1210:30RUH - MAA
2 stops11h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 29/116:35MAA - RUH
1 stop18h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/9£495

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Riyadh to Chennai that are best for you.

Fly from

Riyadh

Fly to

Chennai

Route

Depart

Return

Price

RiyadhChennai

RUH - MAA

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 2/12

15:40-04:45

1 stop10h 35m

Chennai

Thu 29/1

05:35-14:45

1 stop11h 40m

£238

RiyadhChennai

RUH - MAA

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 8/3

18:00-04:45

1 stop8h 15m

Chennai

Thu 12/3

05:35-22:20

1 stop19h 15m

£238

RiyadhChennai

RUH - MAA

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 3/10

15:00-04:05

1 stop10h 35m

Chennai

Thu 16/10

18:55-07:15

1 stop14h 50m

£240

RiyadhChennai

RUH - MAA

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 7/3

04:25-14:20

1 stop7h 25m

Chennai

Thu 12/3

07:20-03:35

1 stop22h 45m

£246

RiyadhChennai

RUH - MAA

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 8/3

22:40-08:10

1 stop7h 00m

Chennai

Thu 12/3

16:35-03:05

1 stop13h 00m

£250

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Deals found on 10/9

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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 29 August 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Riyadh to Chennai, you should look to book at least 24 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riyadh to Chennai (average of £620). Flying from Riyadh 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 RUH to MAA?

Find hourly flight availability from Riyadh 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 12 September 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Riyadh to Chennai in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 13% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

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 12 September 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, andSriLankan Airlines 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.

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.8

Overall

7.4

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AUH - HYD

The AC is poor ,inspite of letting the flight attendents know they did not increase the AC.Food is very bad.

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.8

Overall

7.4

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AUH - HYD

The AC is poor ,inspite of letting the flight attendents know they did not increase the AC.Food is very bad.

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.8

Overall

7.4

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AUH - HYD

The AC is poor ,inspite of letting the flight attendents know they did not increase the AC.Food is very bad.

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.8

Overall

7.4

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AUH - HYD

The AC is poor ,inspite of letting the flight attendents know they did not increase the AC.Food is very bad.

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Riyadh to Chennai?

    A quick flight from Riyadh to Chennai can take about 7h. Gulf Air provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £250. 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 (£210), Etihad Airways (£221), and SriLankan Airlines (£240) offers the cheapest pricing from Riyadh to Chennai. Users have found that Gulf Air is 30% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • 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.

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    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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riyadh to Chennai (average of £620). Flying from Riyadh 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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Top 3 airlines flying from Riyadh to Chennai

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Gulf AirCheapest£210Average£273FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£221Average£299FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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SriLankan AirlinesCheapest£240Average£285FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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