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Cheap flights from Riyadh to Chennai from £121

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 15/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RUH — MAA
18 Jun — 25 Jun1
1 adult

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 13 June 2025.

Round-trip from

£369

One-way from

£121

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£444
Gulf Air
  • Gulf Air
  • 2/8-3/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 50m total
  • Riyadh to Chennai
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Air India
  • Air India
  • 15/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 9h 25m total
  • Riyadh to Chennai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price (£55 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£10 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in June 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 13 June 2025.

Fri 13/620:20RUH - MAA
1 stop25h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 13/804:55MAA - RUH
2 stops24h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6£256
Sat 14/607:00RUH - MAA
1 stop11h 20mGulf Air
Tue 29/706:00MAA - RUH
1 stop11h 30mGulf Air
Deal found 12/6£261
Wed 24/1204:25RUH - MAA
1 stop23h 35mOman Air
Sat 3/107:20MAA - RUH
1 stop22h 15mOman Air
Deal found 11/6£275
Thu 25/1209:25RUH - MAA
1 stop15h 05mAir Arabia
Fri 2/103:40MAA - RUH
1 stop15h 05mAir Arabia
Deal found 11/6£371
Fri 1/802:20RUH - MAA
1 stop15h 40mEmirates
Wed 3/904:00MAA - RUH
1 stop16h 35mEmirates
Deal found 11/6£419
Thu 12/601:25RUH - MAA
1 stop11h 10mIndiGo
Tue 12/803:15MAA - RUH
1 stop23h 40mIndiGo
Deal found 11/6£423
Sat 2/812:25RUH - MAA
1 stop11h 15mKuwait Airways
Tue 2/903:10MAA - RUH
1 stop10h 50mKuwait Airways
Deal found 12/6£511
Tue 1/710:15RUH - MAA
1 stop13h 55mEtihad Airways
Thu 14/810:15MAA - RUH
1 stop13h 45mEtihad Airways
Deal found 12/6£578
Thu 26/603:40RUH - MAA
1 stop19h 00mEthiopian Air
Fri 26/902:45MAA - RUH
1 stop25h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/6£705
Tue 17/618:50RUH - MAA
2 stops37h 25mMalaysia Airlines
Fri 25/723:55MAA - RUH
2 stops24h 05mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 12/6£902
Sun 29/601:10RUH - MAA
1 stop23h 10mQatar Airways
Fri 15/804:20MAA - RUH
1 stop8h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 11/6£903
Mon 16/600:35RUH - MAA
2 stops41h 15mBritish Airways
Fri 25/709:10MAA - RUH
2 stops47h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/6£1,453

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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 13 June 2025.
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

Sat 2/8

16:00-20:50

1 stop26h 20m

Chennai

Wed 3/9

06:00-17:00

1 stop13h 30m

£369

RiyadhChennai

RUH - MAA

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 1/8

02:20-20:30

1 stop15h 40m

Chennai

Wed 3/9

04:00-18:05

1 stop16h 35m

£419

RiyadhChennai

RUH - MAA

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 2/8

12:25-02:10

1 stop11h 15m

Chennai

Tue 2/9

03:10-11:30

1 stop10h 50m

£511

RiyadhChennai

RUH - MAA

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 9/9

21:00-15:20

2 stops15h 50m

Chennai

Thu 11/9

03:00-18:50

2 stops18h 20m

£567

RiyadhChennai

RUH - MAA

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 1/7

10:15-02:40

1 stop13h 55m

Chennai

Thu 14/8

10:15-21:30

1 stop13h 45m

£578

RiyadhChennai

RUH - MAA

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 26/6

03:55-14:30

1 stop8h 05m

Chennai

Sat 27/9

08:25-15:15

1 stop9h 20m

£609

RiyadhChennai

RUH - MAA

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 26/6

03:40-01:10

1 stop19h 00m

Chennai

Fri 26/9

02:45-02:10

1 stop25h 55m

£705

RiyadhChennai

RUH - MAA

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 29/6

01:10-02:50

1 stop23h 10m

Chennai

Fri 15/8

04:20-10:15

1 stop8h 25m

£903

RiyadhChennai

RUH - MAA

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 26/6

00:35-17:35

2 stops38h 30m

Chennai

Sat 27/9

05:35-06:35

1 stop27h 30m

£1,478

RiyadhChennai

RUH - MAA

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 1/7

05:00-10:45

2 stops27h 15m

Chennai

Thu 14/8

23:55-16:15

2 stops18h 50m

£1,609

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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 9 June 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Riyadh to Chennai, you should look to book at least 14 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 13 June 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.

Rainfall in Chennai by month

Plan your trip to Chennai by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chennai ranges from 10.0 - 330.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 330.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Chennai when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

Temperature in Chennai by month

Plan your trip to Chennai by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chennai, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, May is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 33.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 25.0 C).

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 13 June 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Riyadh to Chennai, such as Emirates, Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,265 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,265 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,265 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,584 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,265 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,211 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,265 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
263 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,265 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

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.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Riyadh to Chennai round-trip?

    According to our current data, Gulf Air (£369), Emirates (£419), and Kuwait Airways (£511) offers the cheapest pricing from Riyadh to Chennai.

  • 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 £121 on Air India. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Oman Air from £235 and Emirates from £333 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, 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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