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Cheapest round-trip
$289
Typical prices: $346-$484
Oman Air
Sat 3/10Wed 3/14
DXB - MAA • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$297
Typical prices: $349-$482
IndiGo
Sun 10/28Sun 10/28
DXB - MAA • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
Every day
You can fly direct with Emirates and IndiGo. Average duration is 3h 58m
Direct flights
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Direct flights
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Avoid delays
Air India
Most punctual • 85% on-time
Afternoon
Best time • Fewest delays
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When to book
26 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 26 weeks in advance save around 28% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
February
Cheapest • 23% price drop
June
Most popular
Good to know
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Good to know
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Top layover airports
Pune Lohegaon (PNQ)
Cheapest • Avg $347 (round-trip)
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (CMB)
Shortest trip • 9h 27m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Dubai to Chennai (DXB-MAA)

 

Cheap flights from Dubai to Chennai with top airlines, updated regularly. Compare round-trip, one-way, direct and last-minute deals.

Wed, Mar 10 - Sun, Mar 14
Oman Air Logo
10:20 pm - 6:25 amDXB  Dubai Intl-MAA Chennai
6h 35m1 stop Muscat Seeb
Oman Air Logo
7:10 am - 10:00 amMAA  Chennai-DXB Dubai Intl
28h 20m1 stop Muscat Seeb
$289Oman Air
Tue, Mar 2 - Fri, Apr 2
Oman Air Logo
5:00 pm - 2:20 pmDXB  Dubai Intl-MAA Chennai
19h 50m1 stop Muscat Seeb
Oman Air Logo
8:15 am - 7:50 pmMAA  Chennai-DXB Dubai Intl
13h 05m1 stop Muscat Seeb
$290Oman Air
Wed, Oct 28 - Wed, Oct 28
IndiGo Logo
10:20 am - 3:55 pmDXB  Dubai Intl-MAA Chennai
4h 05mnonstop
IndiGo Logo
6:15 pm - 9:15 pmMAA  Chennai-DXB Dubai Intl
4h 30mnonstop
$297IndiGo
Sat, Oct 24 - Wed, Oct 28
IndiGo Logo
11:25 am - 5:10 pmDXB  Dubai Intl-MAA Chennai
4h 15mnonstop
IndiGo Logo
6:15 pm - 9:15 pmMAA  Chennai-DXB Dubai Intl
4h 30mnonstop
$302IndiGo
Thu, Mar 11 - Fri, Mar 12
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:20 am - 3:55 pmDXB  Dubai Intl-MAA Chennai
4h 05mnonstop
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:40 am - 5:55 pmMAA  Chennai-DXB Dubai Intl
11h 45m1 stop Kuwait City
$303Multiple Airlines
Mon, Nov 9 - Sun, Nov 15
Qatar Airways Logo
1:10 pm - 2:15 amDXB  Dubai Intl-MAA Chennai
11h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
3:15 am - 11:40 amMAA  Chennai-DXB Dubai Intl
9h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
$320Qatar Airways
Sun, Feb 21 - Thu, Feb 25
Emirates Logo
2:50 am - 8:15 amDXB  Dubai Intl-MAA Chennai
3h 55mnonstop
Emirates Logo
3:55 am - 6:40 amMAA  Chennai-DXB Dubai Intl
4h 15mnonstop
$374Emirates
Thu, Mar 11 - Thu, Mar 11
Emirates Logo
2:45 pm - 8:10 pmDXB  Dubai Intl-MAA Chennai
3h 55mnonstop
Emirates Logo
3:55 am - 6:40 amMAA  Chennai-DXB Dubai Intl
4h 15mnonstop
$383Emirates
Mon, Oct 26 - Thu, Nov 26
Air India Logo
5:00 pm - 3:10 pmDXB  Dubai Intl-MAA Chennai
20h 40m2 stops Vasco da Gama Goa Intl Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
Air India Logo
10:45 am - 6:35 pmMAA  Chennai-DXB Dubai Intl
9h 20m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
$427Air India
Sun, Nov 8 - Tue, Nov 24
Air India Logo
2:20 am - 11:50 pmDXB  Dubai Intl-MAA Chennai
20h 00m2 stops Jaipur Sanganeer Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
Air India Logo
10:45 am - 9:55 pmMAA  Chennai-DXB Dubai Intl
12h 40m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
$494Air India

Price, demand and travel trends for Dubai to Chennai flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

How much is a round-trip flight from Dubai to Chennai?

Round-trip flights from Dubai to Chennai typically range from $346 to $484. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $289, on Oman Air.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Dubai to Chennai?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Monday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Dubai to Chennai. It’s 3% cheaper than the average day, while Friday is the most expensive, with prices 4% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Dubai to Chennai?

•February is the cheapest month to fly from Dubai to Chennai at $307 round-trip.
•July ($510) and December ($426) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 66% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Dubai to Chennai the cheapest?

Flights from Dubai to Chennai are cheapest 26 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 28% 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 Dubai to Chennai

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Our travel experts
Duncan Madden

Duncan Madden

Expert on Emirates

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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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on Air India

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Robert Schrader

Robert Schrader

Expert on IndiGo

One of the web's original travel bloggers, Robert launched his first site Leave Your Daily Hell in 2009. Since then, he's expanded into destination niche sites (one each for Japan, Thailand and Taiwan), in addition to having written for the inflight magazines of Singapore Airlines and Korean Air. Overall, he's visited nearly 100 countries, and flies business as often as possible.

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Gabriel Leigh

Gabriel Leigh

Expert on MAA

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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Jessica Macdonald

Jessica Macdonald

Expert on DXB

Currently based in Scotland after living in South Africa and the United States, Jessica has been writing travel and aviation content for more than 10 years. She regularly contributes to Travel + Leisure and TripSavvy, and has had work published by Condé Nast Traveller and The Independent. She has traveled to more than 50 countries across six continents.

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Key details for Dubai to Chennai flights

Low season

September

Cheapest flight

$135
Beat the crowds with an average 35% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 51% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Dubai to Chennai

When to book flights from Dubai to Chennai

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

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Dubai to Chennai?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Dubai to Chennai:

    • Earliest: departs at 2:30 am and lands at 6:28 am
    • Latest: departs at 9:00 pm and lands at 12:58 am.

    The flight takes about 3h 58m.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Dubai to Chennai?

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from Dubai to Chennai:

    • Economy Class
    • Business Class

  • How long is a flight from Dubai to Chennai?

    A nonstop flight from Dubai to Chennai takes 3h 58m, covering 1,821 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Dubai to Chennai?

    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 much should I expect to pay for a Dubai to Chennai flight?

    Round-trip flights from Dubai to Chennai range from $346 to $484, with an average of $397 over the past 12 months. Anything below $346 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Dubai to Chennai flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 13% above the $397 route average. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Dubai to Chennai?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $347 round-trip via Pune Lohegaon (PNQ), compared to $395 for nonstop.

  • How does on-time performance compare across airlines flying from Dubai to Chennai?

    Air India is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Emirates has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Dubai to Chennai flights are:

    • Air India: 85% on time
    • Emirates: 81% on time
    • IndiGo: 76% on time

    Overall, flights on this route are punctual 81% of the time on average.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Dubai to Chennai?

    The Boeing 777-300ER family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Emirates. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320neo variants.

  • How are flight departures from Dubai to Chennai spread across the day?

    Night is the busiest departure period on Dubai to Chennai flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 25%, afternoon flights for 25%, and evening flights for 0%.

  • Have flight prices from Dubai to Chennai changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $289 to $1,932. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Dubai to Chennai looking right now?

    One-way fares from Dubai to Chennai are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $169, which is 16% below the typical average for this route.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Dubai to Chennai?

    Flights from Dubai to Chennai usually depart from Dubai Intl (DXB) and arrive at Chennai (MAA).

  • What time of day has the fewest delays on flights from Dubai to Chennai?

    Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed from Dubai to Chennai?

    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 Dubai to Chennai route, 19% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 05m.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Dubai to Chennai pass through?

    One-stop flights from Dubai to Chennai most commonly connect through:

    • Muscat Seeb (MCT) - 34% of one-stop connections
    • Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) - 26% of one-stop connections
    • Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (CMB) - 12% of one-stop connections
    • New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL) - 11% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Dubai to Chennai?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 7% on flights from Dubai to Chennai. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $386 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $413, a difference of $27.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • What airlines fly from Dubai to Chennai?

    2 airlines operate flights between Dubai and Chennai. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

    • Emirates
    • IndiGo

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Dubai to Chennai?

    Flying via Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (CMB) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 9h 27m, compared with 9h 35m via Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl (BOM) and 10h 18m via Bengaluru Intl (BLR).

  • What is the time difference between Dubai and Chennai?

    Chennai is 1 hour ahead of Dubai (India Time vs Gulf Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Dubai to Chennai flights?

    Among airlines operating Dubai to Chennai flights:

    • Emirates: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

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

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Dubai to Chennai flights?

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

    • IndiGo: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • Emirates: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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

Your guide to booking Dubai to Chennai flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Monday departure and avoid flying on Friday. On this route, Monday flights average $386, about $27 less than Friday fares (7% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 26 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 28% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Dubai to Chennai trip for February. Fares historically average $307 round-trip in that month - typically $203 less than the most expensive month, which is July (based on the last 12 months).
  • For the best chance of arriving on time, fly with Air India. Over the past three months, 85% of Air India flights from Dubai to Chennai arrived on time, slightly above the route average of 81%. When flights on this route arrive late, they're delayed by an average of 2h 05m, so choosing an airline with strong on-time performance can make a difference if you're on a tight schedule.
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Pune Lohegaon Airport (PNQ) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $347 round-trip on this route - about $48 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 Chennai Airport.

    • Trident Chennai
    • Radisson Blu Hotel And Suites GRT Chennai
    • Hotel Mount Manor

Prefer to fly direct from Dubai to Chennai?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Dubai Intl Airport to Chennai Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Dubai Intl to Chennai

Monday

Emirates,IndiGo

Emirates,IndiGo

Tuesday

Emirates,IndiGo

Emirates,IndiGo

Wednesday

Emirates,IndiGo

Emirates,IndiGo

Thursday

Emirates,IndiGo

Emirates,IndiGo

Friday

Emirates,IndiGo

Emirates,IndiGo

Saturday

Emirates,IndiGo

Emirates,IndiGo

Sunday

Emirates,IndiGo

Emirates,IndiGo

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Direct returns

Chennai to Dubai Intl

Monday

Emirates,IndiGo

Emirates,IndiGo

Tuesday

Emirates,IndiGo

Emirates,IndiGo

Wednesday

Emirates,IndiGo

Emirates,IndiGo

Thursday

Emirates,IndiGo

Emirates,IndiGo

Friday

Emirates,IndiGo

Emirates,IndiGo

Saturday

Emirates,IndiGo

Emirates,IndiGo

Sunday

Emirates,IndiGo

Emirates,IndiGo

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