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Everything you should know

Nonstop flights
6 days a week
You can fly direct with Lufthansa. Average duration is 10h 21m
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Avoid delays
Lufthansa
Most punctual • 83% on-time
Night
Best time • Fewest delays
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When to book
18 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 18 weeks in advance save around 27% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
July
Cheapest • 11% price drop
July
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (CMB)
Cheapest • Avg $704 (round-trip)
Kuwait City (KWI)
Shortest trip • 13h 07m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Chennai to Frankfurt am Main (MAA-FRA)

 
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Price, demand and travel trends for Chennai to Frankfurt am Main Airport flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Chennai to Frankfurt am Main Airport with more confidence.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chennai to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chennai to Frankfurt am Main Airport, it is 8% cheaper than the average day. Saturday is the most expensive day with flight prices 7% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chennai to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

  • July is the cheapest month to fly from Chennai to Frankfurt am Main Airport at $679 round-trip.
  • September ($865) and August ($841) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 27% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Chennai to Frankfurt am Main Airport the cheapest?

Flights from Chennai to Frankfurt am Main Airport are cheapest 18 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 27% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Expert advice for your flight from Chennai to Frankfurt am Main

 
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Duncan Madden

Duncan Madden

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Duncan is a freelance travel writer, copywriter and book author in constant search of travel stories and the perpetual sensation of being on holiday. He’s never happier than when on a dusty trail in search of empty waves or ducking under the piste tape in search of snowbound solitude. British born, living in Germany, but happiest heading for the horizon. His first book, Found in Translation, explores the etymologies and stories of country names around the world and is out now.

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Gabriel is a writer and video creator. As senior content producer for Flightradar24 and Monocle’s transport correspondent, he keeps a close eye on aviation in particular. He has also written travel articles for the likes of The New York Times. Born in New York but raised around the world, he now lives in Sweden. He’s been to 75 countries, flying 2.3 million miles on 113 airlines and through 234 airports in the process.

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Key details for Chennai to Frankfurt am Main Airport flights

Low season

November
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 7% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 11% lower on average.

When to book flights from Chennai to Frankfurt am Main

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chennai to Frankfurt am Main based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Chennai to Frankfurt am Main Airport flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Chennai to Frankfurt am Main Airport flights?

    Among airlines operating Chennai to Frankfurt am Main Airport flights:

    • Lufthansa: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

    Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

  • What airlines are available from Chennai to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

    Only Lufthansa operates flights between Chennai and Frankfurt am Main Airport.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Chennai to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

    Flights from Chennai to Frankfurt am Main Airport usually depart from Chennai (MAA) and arrive at Frankfurt am Main (FRA).

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Chennai to Frankfurt am Main Airport flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • Lufthansa: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • Air India: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

    Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Chennai to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Chennai to Frankfurt am Main Airport.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Chennai to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $704 round-trip via Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (CMB), compared to $840 for nonstop.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Chennai to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

    The Airbus A340-300 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Lufthansa and Air India. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A340 variants.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Chennai to Frankfurt am Main Airport pass through?

    One-stop flights from Chennai to Frankfurt am Main Airport most commonly connect through:

    • Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) - 38% of one-stop connections
    • Dubai Intl (DXB) - 22% of one-stop connections
    • Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) - 14% of one-stop connections
    • Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl (BOM) - 12% of one-stop connections

    Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Chennai to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 15% on the Chennai to Frankfurt am Main Airport route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $704 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $820, a difference of $116. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed from Chennai to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

    A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Chennai to Frankfurt am Main Airport route, 17% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 58 minutes.

  • How are flight departures from Chennai to Frankfurt am Main Airport spread across the day?

    Night is the busiest departure period on Chennai to Frankfurt am Main Airport flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, afternoon flights for 0%, and evening flights for 0%.

  • What popular places can I visit in Frankfurt am Main Airport?

    Some of the most popular sights in Frankfurt am Main Airport are Frankfurt Central Station, Congress Center Messe Frankfurt and Römerberg. These are among the most viewed places in Frankfurt am Main Airport on KAYAK.

  • How long is a flight from Chennai to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

    A nonstop flight from Chennai to Frankfurt am Main Airport takes 10h 21m, covering 4,716 miles.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Chennai to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Chennai to Frankfurt am Main Airport:

    • Earliest: departs at 1:45 am and lands at 12:06 pm
    • Latest: departs at 1:55 am and lands at 12:16 pm.

    The flight takes about 10h 21m.

  • How expensive are last-minute Chennai to Frankfurt am Main Airport flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 19% above the route average of $761. Book 18 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Chennai to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

    Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

  • How does Lufthansa’s on-time performance compare to other airlines on Chennai to Frankfurt am Main Airport flights?

    Lufthansa is the only airline operating Chennai to Frankfurt am Main Airport flights. 83% of its flights are on time.

  • How do delay rates compare for morning and evening flights from Chennai to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

    Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Chennai to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

    Flying via Kuwait City (KWI) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 13h 07m, compared with 13h 26m via Dubai Intl (DXB) and 13h 49m via Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (CMB).

  • What is the time difference between Chennai and Frankfurt am Main Airport?

    Frankfurt am Main Airport is 3 hours behind Chennai (Central European Time vs India Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What car rental options are available at Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)?

    Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $11 for economy cars. Top options include:
    · Wheego
    · Alamo
    · Europcar
    · Enterprise Rent-A-Car
    · Hertz

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Chennai to Frankfurt am Main Airport flight?

    Round-trip flights from Chennai to Frankfurt am Main Airport range from $670 to $865, with an average of $761 over the past 12 months. Anything below $670 counts as a good deal.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi on Chennai to Frankfurt am Main Airport flights?

    Lufthansa is the only airline on the Chennai to Frankfurt am Main Airport route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

Your guide to booking Chennai to Frankfurt am Main Airport flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure instead of Saturday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $704 - about $116 less than Saturday (14% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 18 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 27% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Chennai to Frankfurt am Main Airport trip for July. Fares historically average $679 round-trip in that month - typically $186 less than the most expensive month, which is September (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (CMB) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $704 round-trip on this route - about $135 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Frankfurt am Main Airport.
    - Holiday Inn Frankfurt Airport By IHG
    - Intercityhotel Frankfurt Airport Terminal 3
    - Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel and Conference Center

Prefer to fly direct from Chennai to Frankfurt am Main?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Chennai Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Chennai to Frankfurt am Main

Monday

Lufthansa

Lufthansa

Tuesday

Lufthansa

Lufthansa

Wednesday

Lufthansa

Lufthansa

Thursday

Lufthansa

Lufthansa

Friday

Lufthansa

Lufthansa

Sunday

Lufthansa

Lufthansa

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Direct returns

Frankfurt am Main to Chennai

Monday

Lufthansa

Lufthansa

Tuesday

Lufthansa

Lufthansa

Wednesday

Lufthansa

Lufthansa

Thursday

Lufthansa

Lufthansa

Saturday

Lufthansa

Lufthansa

Sunday

Lufthansa

Lufthansa

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Everything you need to know for your flight from Chennai to Frankfurt am Main

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Chennai (MAA)
Frankfurt (FRA)