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Cheap Flights from Dubai to Chennai

Popular airlines from Dubai to Chennai

Choose from 3 carriers that fly from Dubai to Chennai, including Air India, Emirates, and IndiGo. Enjoy the cheapest tickets on this route with Air India.
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Find direct flights from Dubai to Chennai within the next three months. Book one-way flights from S$ 162 or return tickets from S$ 324.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        DXB 23:10
        4h 5m
        Direct
        MAA 04:45
        Dubai - Chennai | Sat, Nov 15 | Air India
        MAA 21:45
        4h 30m
        Direct
        DXB 00:45
        Chennai - Dubai | Tue, Nov 18 | Emirates
        S$ 324 S$ 411
        21% OFF
        21% OFF
        S$ 411 S$ 324
      • DXB 20:50
        4h
        Direct
        MAA 02:20
        Dubai - Chennai | Mon, Nov 17 | IndiGo
        MAA 06:20
        4h 25m
        Direct
        DXB 09:15
        Chennai - Dubai | Sat, Nov 22 | IndiGo
        S$ 337 S$ 411
        18% OFF
        18% OFF
        S$ 411 S$ 337
      • DXB 20:05
        5h 50m
        1 stop
        MAA 03:25
        Dubai - Chennai | Thu, Nov 20 | SalamAir
        MAA 04:10
        16h 25m
        1 stop
        DXB 19:05
        Chennai - Dubai | Sun, Nov 23 | SalamAir
        S$ 265 S$ 411
        36% OFF
        36% OFF
        S$ 411 S$ 265
      • DXB 06:05
        5h 55m
        1 stop
        MAA 13:30
        Dubai - Chennai | Sat, Nov 15 | Oman Air
        MAA 07:20
        21h 20m
        1 stop
        DXB 03:10
        Chennai - Dubai | Wed, Nov 19 | Oman Air
        S$ 267
        35% OFF
        S$ 411 S$ 267
      • DXB 06:05
        6h 45m
        1 stop
        MAA 14:20
        Dubai - Chennai | Sun, Nov 16 | Oman Air
        MAA 07:20
        21h 20m
        1 stop
        DXB 03:10
        Chennai - Dubai | Wed, Nov 19 | Oman Air
        S$ 267
        35% OFF
        S$ 411 S$ 267
      • DXB 06:05
        22h 55m
        1 stop
        MAA 06:30
        Dubai - Chennai | Tue, Nov 18 | Oman Air
        MAA 07:20
        10h 5m
        1 stop
        DXB 15:55
        Chennai - Dubai | Fri, Nov 21 | Oman Air
        S$ 267
        35% OFF
        S$ 411 S$ 267
      • DXB 06:05
        6h 45m
        1 stop
        MAA 14:20
        Dubai - Chennai | Sun, Nov 23 | Oman Air
        MAA 07:20
        21h 20m
        1 stop
        DXB 03:10
        Chennai - Dubai | Wed, Nov 26 | Oman Air
        S$ 267
        35% OFF
        S$ 411 S$ 267
      • DXB 07:45
        11h 25m
        1 stop
        MAA 20:40
        Dubai - Chennai | Sat, Nov 22 | Gulf Air
        MAA 05:35
        14h 10m
        1 stop
        DXB 18:15
        Chennai - Dubai | Thu, Nov 27 | Gulf Air
        S$ 267
        35% OFF
        S$ 411 S$ 267
      • DXB 07:45
        19h 30m
        1 stop
        MAA 04:45
        Dubai - Chennai | Mon, Nov 24 | Gulf Air
        MAA 05:35
        18h 30m
        1 stop
        DXB 22:35
        Chennai - Dubai | Fri, Nov 28 | Gulf Air
        S$ 267
        35% OFF
        S$ 411 S$ 267
      • DXB 07:45
        11h 25m
        1 stop
        MAA 20:40
        Dubai - Chennai | Sun, Nov 23 | Gulf Air
        MAA 05:35
        14h 10m
        1 stop
        DXB 18:15
        Chennai - Dubai | Fri, Nov 28 | Gulf Air
        S$ 267
        35% OFF
        S$ 411 S$ 267
      • DXB 23:35
        27h 40m
        1 stop
        MAA 04:45
        Dubai - Chennai | Mon, Nov 17 | Gulf Air
        MAA 05:35
        16h 30m
        1 stop
        DXB 20:35
        Chennai - Dubai | Fri, Nov 21 | Gulf Air
        S$ 267
        35% OFF
        S$ 411 S$ 267
      • DXB 07:45
        11h 25m
        1 stop
        MAA 20:40
        Dubai - Chennai | Sun, Nov 16 | Gulf Air
        MAA 05:35
        14h 10m
        1 stop
        DXB 18:15
        Chennai - Dubai | Fri, Nov 21 | Gulf Air
        S$ 267
        35% OFF
        S$ 411 S$ 267
      • DXB 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        MAA Invalid Date
        Dubai - Chennai | Sun, Nov 16 | Normal Airline
        MAA 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        DXB 16:00
        Chennai - Dubai | Tue, Nov 18 | Normal Airline
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Flying from Dubai to Chennai

The distance between Dubai and Chennai is about 2,934km. It takes around 4 hours 2 minutes on average to fly from Dubai to Chennai. The most popular month to Chennai is December. The off-season for travel is August.

Cheapest one-way flight priceS$ 145
Cheapest return ticket priceS$ 265
Off-season for travelAugust
Peak season for travelDecember
Flight distance2,934km
Average flight time4 hours 2 minutes
Popular airlineAir India

Cheapest time to fly from Dubai to Chennai

The cheapest time for Dubai to Chennai flights: Jan 25 to Feb 1 — one way flight prices from S$ 143.

Cheapest flights
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  • 916
  • 1623
  • 2330

  • Dec

    307
  • 714
  • 1421
  • 2128

  • Jan

    284
  • 411
  • 1118
  • 1825

  • Feb

    251
Displayed prices are calculated based on the lowest average weekly prices of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Which airlines offer direct flights from Dubai to Chennai?

    At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Dubai to Chennai with the following airlines, including: Air India Emirates IndiGo Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 4 hours 2 minutes to fly from Dubai (DXB) to Chennai (MAA).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Dubai to Chennai is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 32 flight per week flying from Dubai to Chennai. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Emirates: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- EK544 (03:21) Emirates: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- EK542 (21:27) Emirates: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- EK546 (15:21)
  • The cheapest months to fly from Dubai to Chennai is August, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our November flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Dubai to Chennai on November 15, 2025 with SalamAir, with prices starting at S$ 128.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Chennai, with Dubai International Airport to Chennai International Airport (DXB-MAA) is by far the most common option on this route: Chennai International Airport (MAA).
  • The time difference between Chennai and Dubai is 1h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

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