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Cheap flights from Riyadh to Chennai from £175

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 2/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RUH — MAA
1 Jan — 8 Jan1
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 2 December 2025.

Fri 5/1203:40RUH - MAA
2 stops26h 45mEthiopian Air
Sun 14/1202:30MAA - RUH
1 stop26h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 30/11£1,078
Mon 29/1213:25RUH - MAA
2 stops19h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/121:40MAA - RUH
2 stops23h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/12£1,110
Thu 4/1213:25RUH - MAA
2 stops22h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 19/1200:25MAA - RUH
2 stops20h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/12£1,121
Sat 6/1219:10RUH - MAA
2 stops16h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/221:10MAA - RUH
2 stops23h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/11£1,122
Tue 23/1213:25RUH - MAA
2 stops21h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 28/1223:15MAA - RUH
2 stops21h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/11£1,138
Wed 31/1203:40RUH - MAA
2 stops26h 35mEthiopian Air
Fri 30/102:30MAA - RUH
1 stop26h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 29/11£1,172
Thu 18/1213:25RUH - MAA
2 stops18h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 23/100:15MAA - RUH
2 stops20h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/11£1,226
Wed 17/1203:40RUH - MAA
2 stops26h 45mEthiopian Air
Fri 23/102:30MAA - RUH
1 stop26h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 30/11£1,266
Sun 28/1203:40RUH - MAA
1 stop26h 00mEthiopian Air
Sun 4/102:30MAA - RUH
2 stops23h 59mEthiopian Air
Deal found 1/12£1,273
Fri 26/1205:05RUH - MAA
2 stops15h 30mMalaysia Airlines
Thu 1/100:20MAA - RUH
2 stops23h 10mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 1/12£1,354
Sat 6/1219:10RUH - MAA
2 stops16h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 14/1200:25MAA - RUH
2 stops20h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/11£1,355
Fri 5/1203:40RUH - MAA
2 stops26h 45mEthiopian Air
Wed 4/221:10MAA - RUH
2 stops31h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 30/11£1,512

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 2 December 2025.

Round-trip from

£199

One-way from

£175

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£326
Gulf Air
  • Gulf Air
  • 14/1-21/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 46h 10m total
  • Riyadh to Chennai
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Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 2/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 8h 15m total
  • Riyadh to Chennai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price (£42 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£8 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
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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 2 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Riyadh to Chennai that are best for you.

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Riyadh

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Chennai

Route

Depart

Return

Price

RiyadhChennai

RUH - MAA

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 14/1

23:20-04:45

1 stop26h 55m

Chennai

Wed 21/1

05:35-22:20

1 stop19h 15m

£199

RiyadhChennai

RUH - MAA

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 21/2

23:20-20:40

1 stop18h 50m

Chennai

Tue 24/2

05:35-17:00

1 stop13h 55m

£203

RiyadhChennai

RUH - MAA

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 21/2

12:25-02:15

1 stop11h 20m

Chennai

Mon 23/2

03:15-10:55

1 stop10h 10m

£218

RiyadhChennai

RUH - MAA

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 14/1

12:05-01:00

2 stops10h 25m

Chennai

Wed 21/1

20:15-10:55

3 stops17h 10m

£240

RiyadhChennai

RUH - MAA

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 20/2

04:25-19:55

1 stop13h 00m

Chennai

Mon 23/2

03:55-09:00

1 stop7h 35m

£251

RiyadhChennai

RUH - MAA

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 12/1

07:00-04:45

1 stop19h 15m

Chennai

Mon 2/2

05:35-14:45

1 stop11h 40m

£611

RiyadhChennai

RUH - MAA

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 2/1

04:25-15:10

1 stop8h 15m

£175

RiyadhChennai

RUH - MAA

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 25/3

03:40-08:55

2 stops26h 45m

£1,239

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Deals found on 1/12

Best time to book a flight from Riyadh to Chennai

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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 28 November 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Riyadh to Chennai, you should look to book at least 34 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 £114). Flying from Riyadh to Chennai in June is currently the most expensive (average of £308). 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 2 December 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Riyadh to Chennai at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 34% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

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 2 December 2025.
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
7.5
Good
52 reviews
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Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

5.8

Boarding

7.6

Overall

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
7.5
Good
52 reviews
Air Arabia
7.5
Good
52 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

5.8

Boarding

7.6

Overall

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
7.4
Good
1,319 reviews
Air Arabia
7.5
Good
52 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

5.8

Boarding

7.6

Overall

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
322 reviews
Air Arabia
7.5
Good
52 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

5.8

Boarding

7.6

Overall

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
222 reviews
Air Arabia
7.5
Good
52 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

5.8

Boarding

7.6

Overall

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
6.9
Okay
76 reviews
Air Arabia
7.5
Good
52 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

5.8

Boarding

7.6

Overall

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 11h 20m. Gulf Air provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £218. 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 (£215), Kuwait Airways (£233), and Etihad Airways (£234) 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?

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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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riyadh to Chennai (average of £114). Flying from Riyadh to Chennai in June is currently the most expensive (average of £308). 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£215Average£279FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Kuwait AirwaysCheapest£233Average£246FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time64%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£234Average£278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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SriLankan AirlinesCheapest£240Average£279FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Air ArabiaCheapest£242Average£263FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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