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Cheap flights from Riyadh to Chennai from £159

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 10/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RUH — MAA
15 Aug — 22 Aug1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Riyadh to Chennai

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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 16 July 2026.

Fri 27/1118:15
RUH
-
MAA
1 stop9h 55m
Kuwait Airways
Sat 28/1103:15
MAA
-
RUH
1 stop10h 20m
Kuwait Airways
Deal found 15/7£232
Sat 5/907:00
RUH
-
MAA
1 stop11h 20m
Gulf Air
Sun 11/1021:35
MAA
-
RUH
1 stop27h 20m
Gulf Air
Deal found 14/7£324
Wed 18/1118:00
RUH
-
MAA
1 stop8h 15m
Gulf Air
Sun 22/1121:25
MAA
-
RUH
1 stop19h 50m
Gulf Air
Deal found 11/7£326
Thu 17/916:00
RUH
-
MAA
1 stop26h 20m
Gulf Air
Sat 24/1021:35
MAA
-
RUH
1 stop21h 55m
Gulf Air
Deal found 15/7£335
Fri 4/918:00
RUH
-
MAA
1 stop24h 20m
Gulf Air
Fri 25/906:10
MAA
-
RUH
1 stop13h 20m
Gulf Air
Deal found 13/7£337
Mon 3/811:30
RUH
-
MAA
1 stop9h 20m
Air India Express
Sat 8/821:25
MAA
-
RUH
1 stop15h 35m
Air India Express
Deal found 12/7£348
Mon 3/811:30
RUH
-
MAA
1 stop9h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 8/816:40
MAA
-
RUH
2 stops23h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/7£366
Fri 4/918:20
RUH
-
MAA
2 stops12h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 25/904:05
MAA
-
RUH
1 stop10h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/7£529

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 16 July 2026.

Round-trip from

£232

One-way from

£159

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£481
Kuwait Airways
  • Kuwait Airways
  • 27/11-28/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 20h 15m total
  • Riyadh to Chennai
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Air India
  • Air India
  • 10/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 25m total
  • Riyadh to Chennai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price (£60 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (£12 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 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 16 July 2026.
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Depart

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Price

Cheapest return flight

RiyadhChennai

RUH - MAA

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 27/11

18:15-06:40

1 stop9h 55m

Chennai

Sat 28/11

03:15-11:05

1 stop10h 20m

£232

RiyadhChennai

RUH - MAA

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 5/9

07:00-20:50

1 stop11h 20m

Chennai

Sun 11/10

21:35-22:25

1 stop27h 20m

£324

RiyadhChennai

RUH - MAA

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 18/11

18:00-04:45

1 stop8h 15m

Chennai

Sun 22/11

21:25-14:45

1 stop19h 50m

£326

RiyadhChennai

RUH - MAA

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 17/9

16:00-20:50

1 stop26h 20m

Chennai

Sat 24/10

21:35-17:00

1 stop21h 55m

£336

RiyadhChennai

RUH - MAA

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 4/9

14:00-08:55

2 stops16h 25m

Chennai

Wed 21/10

14:00-02:45

2 stops15h 15m

£583
Fastest return journey

RiyadhChennai

RUH - MAA

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 8/1

16:40-02:30

1 stop7h 20m

Chennai

Fri 12/2

04:05-14:15

2 stops12h 40m

£598

RiyadhChennai

RUH - MAA

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 5/9

22:00-14:50

2 stops14h 20m

Chennai

Sun 11/10

18:00-07:40

1 stop16h 10m

£721
Cheapest one-way

RiyadhChennai

RUH - MAA

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 10/9

07:15-11:10

1 stop25h 25m

£159

RiyadhChennai

RUH - MAA

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 7/8

07:00-20:50

1 stop11h 20m

£193
Fastest single journey

RiyadhChennai

RUH - MAA

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 6/8

09:40-20:30

1 stop8h 20m

£224

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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?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Riyadh to Chennai, you should look to book at least 52 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riyadh to Chennai (average of £240). Flying from Riyadh to Chennai in July is currently the most expensive (average of £481). 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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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 16 July 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air Arabia,Etihad Airways, andGulf Air 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

Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

5.7

Overall

7.7

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

Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

5.7

Overall

7.7

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
1,479 reviews
Air Arabia
7.7
Good
56 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

5.7

Overall

7.7

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
235 reviews
Air Arabia
7.7
Good
56 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

5.7

Overall

7.7

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
7.1
Good
348 reviews
Air Arabia
7.7
Good
56 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

5.7

Overall

7.7

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
85 reviews
Air Arabia
7.7
Good
56 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

5.7

Overall

7.7

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 55m. Kuwait Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £232. 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 (£185), Kuwait Airways (£204), and Etihad Airways (£230) offers the cheapest pricing from Riyadh to Chennai. Users have found that Gulf Air is 41% 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 £73 on Etihad Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Air Arabia from £94 and Oman Air from £112 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riyadh to Chennai (average of £240). Flying from Riyadh to Chennai in July is currently the most expensive (average of £481). 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£185Average£275FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Kuwait AirwaysCheapest£204Average£239FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time64%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£230Average£264FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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SriLankan AirlinesCheapest£234Average£267FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Air ArabiaCheapest£238Average£258FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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