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Flights from Dubai to Chennai

Find the cheapest direct flight options from Dubai to Chennai over the next three months. Book one-way tickets from £90 and round-trip tickets from £257.

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

Airlines operating flights from Dubai to Chennai

Choose from 7 airlines flying from Dubai to Chennai, including Emirates, IndiGo and Air India. IndiGo currently offers the cheapest ticket on this route.
Emirates logo Emirates
IndiGo logo IndiGo
Air India logo Air India
SriLankan Airlines logo SriLankan Airlines
Oman Air logo Oman Air
Flydubai logo Flydubai
Spicejet logo Spicejet
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Dubai to Chennai according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Flight details for Dubai to Chennai

The distance between Dubai and Chennai is 2,934km. It takes around 4 hours 7 minutes on average to fly from Dubai to Chennai. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in December. The off-season for travel is August.

Cheapest one-way flight price£90
Cheapest return ticket price£221
Off-season travel monthAugust
Peak season for travelDecember
Flight distance2,934km
Average flight time4 hours 7 minutes
Popular airlineEmirates
Flight statistics for the Dubai–Chennai route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com price insights on flights from Dubai to Chennai

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

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

Based on Trip.com data, the cheapest month to fly from Dubai to Chennai is September, with an average price of £90. The most expensive month is usually May, with average prices reaching £199.

£199
£145
£90
£36
    Cheapest
  • £162
    Jul
  • £101
    Aug
  • £90
    Sep
  • £132
    Oct
  • £165
    Nov
  • £190
    Dec
  • £142
    Jan
  • £112
    Feb
  • £181
    Mar
  • £190
    Apr
  • £199
    May
  • £162
    Jun

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

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

Based on Trip.com's historical data, February is often the cheapest month for fly from Dubai to Chennai, with an average price of £221. December is usually the most expensive period, with prices averaging as high as £359.

£359
£290
£221
£152
    Cheapest
  • £301
    Jul
  • £289
    Aug
  • £242
    Sep
  • £258
    Oct
  • £289
    Nov
  • £359
    Dec
  • £284
    Jan
  • £221
    Feb
  • £300
    Mar
  • £359
    Apr
  • £359
    May
  • £316
    Jun

During the Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen's Day), which day is cheapest to fly from Dubai to Chennai?

Data is based on the lowest one-way price from Dubai to Chennai during Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen's Day) in the Trip.com database over the past three days.

Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen's Day) is scheduled for Jul 13. The lowest flight fares from Dubai to Chennai are available on Jul 10, starting from £167.

£252
£210
£167
£125
  • £252
    9
    Jul
  • £167
    10
  • £249
    11
  • £201
    12
  • £170
    13
  • £185
    14
  • £192
    15

Flight FAQs

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

    Based on Trip.com data, IndiGo offers one-way fares as low as £90 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. DXB to MAA on Fri, Aug 28), while Air India offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from £221 departing on Sun, Jul 26 and returning on Sun, Aug 2.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Dubai to Chennai with the following airlines, including: Emirates IndiGo Spicejet Flydubai 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 7 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 26 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 -- EK546 (15:16) Emirates: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- EK544 (02:58) Emirates: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- EK542 (21:32)
  • To find best deals on flights from Dubai to Chennai, 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 Fri, Aug 28, with one-way flights priced at just £90.
    · 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 Chennai travel is around December.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Dubai to Chennai is August, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our July flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Dubai to Chennai on July 28, 2026 with IndiGo, with prices starting at £109.
  • 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.

Note: Prices shown on this page are the estimated lowest prices and include all taxes and fees found in the last 24 hours.

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Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com shows the cancellation and change policies for each flight ticket during the booking process, including any fees and applicable conditions. Please check the following scenarios:
Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline's ticket policy.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If the flight schedule has changed 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 visit the customer support pages.