Airlines operating flights from Chennai to Dubai

Choose from 6 airlines flying from Chennai to Dubai, including Emirates, Air India and IndiGo. IndiGo currently offers the cheapest ticket on this route.
Emirates logo Emirates
Air India logo Air India
IndiGo logo IndiGo
Oman Air logo Oman Air
SriLankan Airlines logo SriLankan Airlines
SalamAir logo SalamAir
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Chennai to Dubai according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Find the cheapest direct flight options from Chennai to Dubai over the next three months. Book one-way tickets from £87 and round-trip tickets from £153.

Displayed flight fares from Chennai to Dubai are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Flight details for Chennai to Dubai

The distance between Chennai and Dubai is 2,934km. It takes around 4 hours 23 minutes on average to fly from Chennai to Dubai. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in January. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight price£84
Cheapest return ticket price£108
Off-season travel monthOctober
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance2,934km
Average flight time4 hours 23 minutes
Popular airlineEmirates
Flight statistics for the Chennai–Dubai route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com price insights on flights from Chennai to Dubai

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Chennai to Dubai?

The average one way ticket price paid by Trip.com users from Chennai to Dubai in each month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data, the cheapest month to fly from Chennai to Dubai is Oct, with an average price of £98. The most expensive month is usually Aug, with average prices reaching £219.

£219
£159
£98
£38
    Cheapest
  • £155
    Feb
  • £101
    Mar
  • £165
    Apr
  • £121
    May
  • £115
    Jun
  • £119
    Jul
  • £219
    Aug
  • £121
    Sep
  • £98
    Oct
  • £107
    Nov
  • £124
    Dec
  • £153
    Jan

What is the cheapest month for return flights from Chennai to Dubai?

Average price of return flights from Chennai to Dubai purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months

Based on Trip.com's historical data, Nov is often the cheapest month for fly from Chennai to Dubai, with an average price of £230. Aug is usually the most expensive period, with prices averaging as high as £431.

£431
£331
£230
£130
    Cheapest
  • £318
    Feb
  • £261
    Mar
  • £266
    Apr
  • £253
    May
  • £306
    Jun
  • £304
    Jul
  • £431
    Aug
  • £270
    Sep
  • £249
    Oct
  • £230
    Nov
  • £293
    Dec
  • £270
    Jan

Which day of the week is cheapest to fly from Chennai to Dubai?

Data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average weekly airfare from Chennai to Dubai on different days of the week according to Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to fly from Chennai to Dubai is Thu. The average fare on this day is usually lower than on other days. Try to avoid flying on Sun as fares are usually the highest.

£172
£153
£134
£115
    Cheapest
  • £143
    Mon
  • £141
    Tue
  • £149
    Wed
  • £134
    Thu
  • £140
    Fri
  • £148
    Sat
  • £172
    Sun

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Chennai (MAA) to Dubai (DXB)?

    Based on Trip.com data, SalamAir offers one-way fares as low as £84 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. MAA to DXB on Sat, Mar 14), while IndiGo offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from £108 departing on Sat, Feb 28 and returning on Mon, Mar 2.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Chennai to Dubai with the following airlines, including: Emirates Air India IndiGo SalamAir 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 23 minutes to fly from Chennai (MAA) to Dubai (DXB).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Chennai to Dubai 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 34 flight per week flying from Chennai to Dubai. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Emirates: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- EK543 (04:12) Emirates: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- EK545 (10:20) Air India: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- AI2211 (18:52)
  • To find best deals on flights from Chennai to Dubai, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Sat, Mar 14, with one-way flights priced at just £84.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is IndiGo.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Dubai travel is around January.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Chennai to Dubai is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our February flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Chennai to Dubai on February 20, 2026 with Kuwait Airways, with prices starting at £81.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Dubai, with Chennai International Airport to Dubai International Airport (MAA-DXB) is by far the most common option on this route: Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) Dubai International Airport (DXB) Dubai NP Bus Station (XHB) Dubai Etihad Bus Station (XNB).
  • The time difference between Dubai and Chennai 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.

Trip.com airline insights on flights from Chennai to Dubai

Which airlines offer the cheapest direct flights from Chennai to Dubai?

Data is based on the past 12 months and reflects the average fare of all direct flights from Chennai to Dubai on Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the airline offering the cheapest direct flights from Chennai to Dubai is Etihad Airways, with an average fare of £93.

£62
£93
£125
£156
£187
Etihad Airways
£93
Etihad Airways
SriLankan Airlines
£127
SriLankan Airlines
Emirates
£167
Emirates
Air India
£169
Air India
IndiGo
£172
IndiGo
Oman Air
£187
Oman Air

Which airlines operate the most flights from Chennai to Dubai?

The data is based on the past month and shows the number of flights each airline has from Chennai to Dubai on Trip.com.

According to Trip.com data from the past month, the airline with the most flights from Chennai to Dubai is Emirates, operating 23 flights per week.

1
8
16
23
Emirates
23
Emirates
Air India
8
Air India
IndiGo
8
IndiGo

How many flights fly from Chennai to Dubai each day?

The data is based on the past month and shows the number of flights per day of the week from Chennai to Dubai on Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, flights from Chennai to Dubai are most frequent on Friday, while the fewest flights operate on Monday.

25
23
20
18
Highest
20
Mon
20
Tue
20
Wed
20
Thu
25
Fri
25
Sat
25
Sun