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Cheap flights from Riyadh to Chennai from £124

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 13/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RUH — MAA
28 Jan — 4 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Best flights from Riyadh to Chennai
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Riyadh to Chennai that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 29 December 2025.

Mon 23/223:20RUH - MAA
1 stop26h 55mGulf Air
Thu 26/205:35MAA - RUH
1 stop19h 15mGulf Air
Deal found 26/12£209
Sat 7/318:00RUH - MAA
1 stop24h 10mGulf Air
Wed 11/305:35MAA - RUH
1 stop19h 15mGulf Air
Deal found 28/12£209
Tue 13/110:30RUH - MAA
2 stops12h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 23/103:55MAA - RUH
1 stop7h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/12£418
Fri 24/413:15RUH - MAA
1 stop10h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 16/522:05MAA - RUH
1 stop13h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/12£470
Wed 11/206:00RUH - MAA
2 stops16h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 18/218:00MAA - RUH
2 stops17h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/12£587
Fri 30/113:00RUH - MAA
2 stops17h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/321:40MAA - RUH
2 stops23h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/12£587
Tue 27/122:00RUH - MAA
2 stops15h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 2/218:00MAA - RUH
2 stops17h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/12£588
Fri 6/306:30RUH - MAA
2 stops23h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 22/300:15MAA - RUH
2 stops20h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/12£800

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 29 December 2025.

Round-trip from

£209

One-way from

£124

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£284
Gulf Air
  • Gulf Air
  • 23/2-26/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 46h 10m total
  • Riyadh to Chennai
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Oman Air
  • Oman Air
  • 13/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 13h 50m total
  • Riyadh to Chennai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price (£44 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 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 29 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

Fly to

Chennai

Route

Depart

Return

Price

RiyadhChennai

RUH - MAA

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 23/2

23:20-04:45

1 stop26h 55m

Chennai

Thu 26/2

05:35-22:20

1 stop19h 15m

£209

RiyadhChennai

RUH - MAA

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 7/3

18:00-20:40

1 stop24h 10m

Chennai

Wed 11/3

05:35-22:20

1 stop19h 15m

£209

RiyadhChennai

RUH - MAA

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 13/1

10:30-01:00

2 stops12h 00m

Chennai

Fri 23/1

03:55-09:00

1 stop7h 35m

£418

RiyadhChennai

RUH - MAA

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 24/4

13:15-02:30

1 stop10h 45m

Chennai

Sat 16/5

22:05-08:50

1 stop13h 15m

£470

RiyadhChennai

RUH - MAA

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 11/2

06:00-00:30

2 stops16h 00m

Chennai

Wed 18/2

18:00-08:40

2 stops17h 10m

£587

RiyadhChennai

RUH - MAA

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 30/1

13:00-08:45

2 stops17h 15m

Chennai

Tue 10/3

21:40-18:40

2 stops23h 30m

£587

RiyadhChennai

RUH - MAA

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 27/1

22:00-15:40

2 stops15h 10m

Chennai

Mon 2/2

18:00-08:40

2 stops17h 10m

£588

RiyadhChennai

RUH - MAA

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 6/3

06:30-08:55

2 stops23h 55m

Chennai

Sun 22/3

00:15-18:10

2 stops20h 25m

£800

RiyadhChennai

RUH - MAA

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 13/3

21:10-13:30

1 stop13h 50m

£124

RiyadhChennai

RUH - MAA

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 14/3

17:10-14:20

1 stop18h 40m

£124

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Deals found on 29/12

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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 26 December 2025.

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 £113). Flying from Riyadh to Chennai in June is currently the most expensive (average of £297). 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 29 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
7.6
Good
55 reviews
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Entertainment

5.7

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Food

6.8

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
7.6
Good
55 reviews
Air Arabia
7.6
Good
55 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

5.7

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Food

6.8

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
1,341 reviews
Air Arabia
7.6
Good
55 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

5.7

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Food

6.8

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
7.6
Good
55 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

5.7

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Food

6.8

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
221 reviews
Air Arabia
7.6
Good
55 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

5.7

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Food

6.8

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
77 reviews
Air Arabia
7.6
Good
55 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

5.7

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Food

6.8

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 26h 55m. Gulf Air provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £209. Riyadh and Chennai are separated by a distance of 2328 mi.

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

    According to our current data, Gulf Air (£202), Kuwait Airways (£203), and Etihad Airways (£229) offers the cheapest pricing from Riyadh to Chennai. Users have found that Gulf Air is 32% 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 £59 on Air India. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Salam Air from £66 and Etihad Airways from £73 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 £113). Flying from Riyadh to Chennai in June is currently the most expensive (average of £297). 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£202Average£274FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Kuwait AirwaysCheapest£203Average£238FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time64%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£229Average£265FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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SriLankan AirlinesCheapest£235Average£273FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Air ArabiaCheapest£237Average£258FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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