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Cheap flights from Riyadh to Chennai from £137

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 14/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RUH — MAA
6 Jul — 13 Jul1
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 6 June 2026.

Sat 14/1112:25
RUH
-
MAA
1 stop11h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 10/121:10
MAA
-
RUH
2 stops16h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/6£365
Sat 1/812:30
RUH
-
MAA
1 stop11h 25m
Kuwait Airways
Sat 15/803:25
MAA
-
RUH
1 stop10h 35m
Kuwait Airways
Deal found 4/6£366
Sun 2/804:05
RUH
-
MAA
1 stop13h 55m
Emirates
Sat 12/904:05
MAA
-
RUH
1 stop16h 30m
Emirates
Deal found 3/6£375
Mon 22/621:15
RUH
-
MAA
1 stop26h 45m
Emirates
Wed 29/704:05
MAA
-
RUH
1 stop10h 40m
Emirates
Deal found 2/6£378
Thu 3/909:50
RUH
-
MAA
1 stop8h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 19/904:05
MAA
-
RUH
1 stop10h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/6£401
Thu 11/609:50
RUH
-
MAA
1 stop14h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 28/604:05
MAA
-
RUH
1 stop10h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/6£463
Thu 25/612:05
RUH
-
MAA
1 stop14h 45m
Gulf Air
Wed 29/706:10
MAA
-
RUH
1 stop7h 15m
Gulf Air
Deal found 2/6£537
Wed 10/611:00
RUH
-
MAA
2 stops13h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 12/603:55
MAA
-
RUH
1 stop11h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/6£561
Sat 1/815:00
RUH
-
MAA
1 stop9h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 15/803:55
MAA
-
RUH
2 stops12h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/6£597
Mon 22/602:15
RUH
-
MAA
2 stops15h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 20/821:05
MAA
-
RUH
2 stops17h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/6£619
Wed 2/913:15
RUH
-
MAA
2 stops16h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 28/1106:00
MAA
-
RUH
2 stops16h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/6£666

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 6 June 2026.

Round-trip from

£365

One-way from

£137

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£373
14/11-10/1
  • 14/11-10/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 27h 35m total
  • Riyadh to Chennai
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Kuwait Airways
  • Kuwait Airways
  • 14/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 10h 15m 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. 4% potential price decrease (£11 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in June 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 6 June 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

RiyadhChennai

RUH - MAA

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 2/8

04:05-20:30

1 stop13h 55m

Chennai

Sat 12/9

04:05-18:05

1 stop16h 30m

£375

RiyadhChennai

RUH - MAA

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 22/6

21:15-02:30

1 stop26h 45m

Chennai

Wed 29/7

04:05-12:15

1 stop10h 40m

£378

RiyadhChennai

RUH - MAA

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 20/11

13:00-02:20

2 stops10h 50m

Chennai

Mon 7/12

03:25-13:40

2 stops12h 45m

£686

RiyadhChennai

RUH - MAA

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 24/7

12:15-11:10

2 stops20h 25m

Chennai

Tue 28/7

21:05-17:10

2 stops22h 35m

£704
Fastest return journey

RiyadhChennai

RUH - MAA

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 10/7

07:00-20:50

1 stop11h 20m

Chennai

Fri 28/8

06:10-15:00

1 stop11h 20m

£717

RiyadhChennai

RUH - MAA

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 25/7

13:15-08:40

2 stops16h 55m

Chennai

Mon 21/9

16:00-08:50

2 stops19h 20m

£734

RiyadhChennai

RUH - MAA

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 22/7

12:15-12:45

2 stops22h 00m

Chennai

Sun 16/8

23:45-00:15

2 stops27h 00m

£769

RiyadhChennai

RUH - MAA

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 1/8

12:15-10:20

2 stops19h 35m

Chennai

Sun 16/8

23:45-23:10

2 stops25h 55m

£769

RiyadhChennai

RUH - MAA

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 28/10

13:35-15:40

2 stops23h 35m

Chennai

Sun 6/12

00:15-00:55

2 stops27h 10m

£772

RiyadhChennai

RUH - MAA

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 31/8

12:15-10:20

2 stops19h 35m

Chennai

Fri 27/11

00:15-00:55

2 stops27h 10m

£773

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To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Riyadh to Chennai, you should look to book at least 25 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 £235). Flying from Riyadh to Chennai in July is currently the most expensive (average of £451). 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 6 June 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

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

5.7

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

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

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

5.7

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

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
1,448 reviews
Air Arabia
7.7
Good
56 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

5.7

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

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
234 reviews
Air Arabia
7.7
Good
56 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

5.7

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

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
346 reviews
Air Arabia
7.7
Good
56 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

5.7

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

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
84 reviews
Air Arabia
7.7
Good
56 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

5.7

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

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 14h 10m. Emirates provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £555. 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 (£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 £74 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 £235). Flying from Riyadh to Chennai in July is currently the most expensive (average of £451). 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£276FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Kuwait AirwaysCheapest£204Average£240FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time64%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£231Average£265FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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SriLankan AirlinesCheapest£235Average£268FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Air ArabiaCheapest£239Average£260FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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