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Cheap flights from Riyadh to Chennai from £82

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 9/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RUH — MAA
2 Apr — 9 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 3 March 2026.

Wed 15/416:00
RUH
-
MAA
1 stop10h 50m
Gulf Air
Wed 22/406:10
MAA
-
RUH
1 stop24h 20m
Gulf Air
Deal found 1/3£198
Fri 17/418:00
RUH
-
MAA
1 stop24h 20m
Gulf Air
Fri 24/406:10
MAA
-
RUH
1 stop24h 20m
Gulf Air
Deal found 3/3£199
Thu 16/403:55
RUH
-
MAA
1 stop25h 00m
Oman Air
Fri 24/415:30
MAA
-
RUH
1 stop7h 10m
Oman Air
Deal found 3/3£216
Sat 7/322:40
RUH
-
MAA
1 stop13h 00m
Etihad Airways
Wed 11/315:25
MAA
-
RUH
1 stop20h 05m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 1/3£223
Mon 13/407:15
RUH
-
MAA
1 stop9h 25m
Air India
Mon 20/416:20
MAA
-
RUH
1 stop26h 35m
Air India
Deal found 27/2£233
Fri 17/422:30
RUH
-
MAA
2 stops9h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 24/404:10
MAA
-
RUH
1 stop12h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3£267
Wed 15/419:30
RUH
-
MAA
2 stops13h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 22/416:35
MAA
-
RUH
1 stop12h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/3£278
Tue 17/307:35
RUH
-
MAA
1 stop16h 30m
Qatar Airways
Wed 1/404:20
MAA
-
RUH
1 stop12h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 27/2£320
Tue 17/311:45
RUH
-
MAA
1 stop12h 20m
Qatar Airways
Fri 3/404:20
MAA
-
RUH
1 stop12h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 27/2£339
Tue 14/420:25
RUH
-
MAA
1 stop9h 10m
Emirates
Tue 21/404:05
MAA
-
RUH
1 stop24h 50m
Emirates
Deal found 28/2£342
Thu 19/317:40
RUH
-
MAA
1 stop24h 30m
Gulf Air
Fri 3/406:10
MAA
-
RUH
1 stop13h 20m
Gulf Air
Deal found 27/2£354

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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 3 March 2026.

Round-trip from

£198

One-way from

£82

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£374
Gulf Air
  • Gulf Air
  • 15/4-22/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 10m total
  • Riyadh to Chennai
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Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 9/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 7h 00m total
  • Riyadh to Chennai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price (£46 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 March 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 3 March 2026.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

RiyadhChennai

RUH - MAA

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 16/4

03:55-07:25

1 stop25h 00m

Chennai

Fri 24/4

15:30-20:10

1 stop7h 10m

£216

RiyadhChennai

RUH - MAA

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 1/5

16:05-07:25

1 stop12h 50m

Chennai

Fri 8/5

08:15-15:15

1 stop9h 30m

£216

RiyadhChennai

RUH - MAA

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 17/3

11:45-02:35

1 stop12h 20m

Chennai

Fri 3/4

04:20-14:00

1 stop12h 10m

£339

RiyadhChennai

RUH - MAA

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 14/4

20:25-08:05

1 stop9h 10m

Chennai

Tue 21/4

04:05-02:25

1 stop24h 50m

£342

RiyadhChennai

RUH - MAA

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 10/4

18:15-08:45

2 stops12h 00m

Chennai

Wed 29/4

03:55-13:45

2 stops12h 20m

£486

RiyadhChennai

RUH - MAA

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 29/3

13:00-02:40

2 stops11h 10m

Chennai

Sun 5/4

03:55-13:45

2 stops12h 20m

£491

RiyadhChennai

RUH - MAA

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 30/3

14:00-02:40

2 stops10h 10m

Chennai

Sun 5/4

03:55-13:45

2 stops12h 20m

£493

RiyadhChennai

RUH - MAA

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 1/4

13:00-02:40

2 stops11h 10m

Chennai

Sun 5/4

03:55-13:45

2 stops12h 20m

£495

RiyadhChennai

RUH - MAA

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 18/3

14:40-20:10

1 stop27h 00m

Chennai

Thu 2/4

09:50-08:05

1 stop24h 45m

£524

RiyadhChennai

RUH - MAA

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 25/6

11:15-02:40

1 stop12h 55m

Chennai

Sat 25/7

04:20-13:45

2 stops11h 55m

£569

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Best time to book a flight from Riyadh to Chennai

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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 27 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 £114). Flying from Riyadh to Chennai in June is currently the most expensive (average of £278). 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 3 March 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

Entertainment

5.7

Crew

8.1

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

Entertainment

5.7

Crew

8.1

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
1,424 reviews
Air Arabia
7.7
Good
56 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.9

Entertainment

5.7

Crew

8.1

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
337 reviews
Air Arabia
7.7
Good
56 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.9

Entertainment

5.7

Crew

8.1

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
231 reviews
Air Arabia
7.7
Good
56 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.9

Entertainment

5.7

Crew

8.1

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
80 reviews
Air Arabia
7.7
Good
56 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.9

Entertainment

5.7

Crew

8.1

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 9h 10m. Oman Air provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £342. 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 (£186), Kuwait Airways (£204), and Etihad Airways (£231) 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 £60 on Air India. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Salam Air from £67 and Etihad Airways from £74 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 £114). Flying from Riyadh to Chennai in June is currently the most expensive (average of £278). 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£186Average£275FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Kuwait AirwaysCheapest£204Average£240FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time64%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£231Average£264FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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SriLankan AirlinesCheapest£237Average£272FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Air ArabiaCheapest£239Average£260FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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