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Cheapest round-trip
$604
Typical prices: $656-$889
Gulf Air
Fri 1/19Mon 4/23
FRA - MAA • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$667
Typical prices: $648-$974
Lufthansa
Thu 11/8Thu 11/22
FRA - MAA • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
5 days a week
You can fly direct with Lufthansa. Average duration is 9h 23m
Direct flights
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Avoid delays
Lufthansa
Most punctual • 66% on-time
Morning
Best time • Fewest delays
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When to book
13 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 13 weeks in advance save around 20% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
September
Cheapest • 14% price drop
July
Most popular
Good to know
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Good to know
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Top layover airports
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH)
Cheapest • Avg $744 (round-trip)
Kuwait City (KWI)
Shortest trip • 12h 58m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Frankfurt am Main to Chennai (FRA-MAA)

 

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

Tue, Jan 19 - Fri, Apr 23
Gulf Air Logo
10:45 am - 4:45 amFRA  Frankfurt am Main-MAA Chennai
13h 30m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl
Gulf Air Logo
6:10 am - 6:55 amMAA  Chennai-FRA Frankfurt am Main
28h 15m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl
$604Gulf Air
Sun, Nov 8 - Mon, Nov 23
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:35 am - 2:20 pmFRA  Frankfurt am Main-MAA Chennai
22h 15m2 stops Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Muscat Seeb
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:35 am - 6:15 amMAA  Chennai-FRA Frankfurt am Main
29h 10m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl
$606Multiple Airlines
Tue, Nov 17 - Tue, Nov 24
Etihad Airways Logo
9:55 am - 2:35 amFRA  Frankfurt am Main-MAA Chennai
12h 10m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Etihad Airways Logo
3:55 am - 6:00 amMAA  Chennai-FRA Frankfurt am Main
30h 35m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
$610Etihad Airways
Wed, Nov 18 - Tue, Nov 24
Etihad Airways Logo
9:55 am - 3:05 pmFRA  Frankfurt am Main-MAA Chennai
24h 40m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Etihad Airways Logo
9:55 am - 6:00 amMAA  Chennai-FRA Frankfurt am Main
24h 35m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
$610Etihad Airways
Wed, Oct 28 - Sat, Nov 14
Air India Logo
8:45 pm - 6:30 pmFRA  Frankfurt am Main-MAA Chennai
17h 15m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
Air India Logo
10:45 am - 6:30 pmMAA  Chennai-FRA Frankfurt am Main
36h 15m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
$617Air India
Tue, Jan 19 - Fri, Apr 23
Air India Logo
8:20 pm - 8:40 amFRA  Frankfurt am Main-MAA Chennai
31h 50m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
Air India Logo
6:55 am - 7:35 pmMAA  Chennai-FRA Frankfurt am Main
16h 10m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
$626Air India
Sun, Nov 8 - Sun, Nov 22
Lufthansa Logo
10:15 am - 12:05 amFRA  Frankfurt am Main-MAA Chennai
9h 20mnonstop
Lufthansa Logo
1:45 am - 7:55 amMAA  Chennai-FRA Frankfurt am Main
10h 40mnonstop
$667Lufthansa
Sun, Jan 24 - Wed, Feb 17
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10:15 am - 12:05 amFRA  Frankfurt am Main-MAA Chennai
9h 20mnonstop
Lufthansa Logo
1:45 am - 7:55 amMAA  Chennai-FRA Frankfurt am Main
10h 40mnonstop
$721Lufthansa
Fri, Mar 12 - Wed, Mar 31
Emirates Logo
9:40 am - 8:15 amFRA  Frankfurt am Main-MAA Chennai
18h 05m1 stop Dubai Intl
Emirates Logo
4:05 am - 1:15 pmMAA  Chennai-FRA Frankfurt am Main
12h 40m1 stop Dubai Intl
$737Emirates
Sat, Mar 13 - Wed, Mar 31
Emirates Logo
9:40 am - 3:20 amFRA  Frankfurt am Main-MAA Chennai
13h 10m1 stop Dubai Intl
Emirates Logo
4:05 am - 1:15 pmMAA  Chennai-FRA Frankfurt am Main
12h 40m1 stop Dubai Intl
$737Emirates

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

Round-trip flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai typically range from $656 to $889. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $604, on Gulf Air.

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

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Thursday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai. It’s 6% cheaper than the average day, while Saturday is the most expensive, with prices 9% higher.

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

•September is the cheapest month to fly from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai at $643 round-trip.
•July ($911) and December ($885) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 41% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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

Flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai are cheapest 13 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 20% 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 Frankfurt am Main to Chennai

 
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Duncan Madden

Duncan Madden

Expert on FRA

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 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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Key details for Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai flights

Low season

October

Cheapest flight

$317
Beat the crowds with an average 43% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 93% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai

When to book flights from Frankfurt am Main to Chennai

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main Airport 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 Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai?

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

    • Earliest: departs at 10:15 am and lands at 7:38 pm
    • Latest: departs at 11:10 am and lands at 8:33 pm.

    The flight takes about 9h 23m.

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

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai:

    • Economy Class
    • Business Class

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

    A nonstop flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai takes 9h 23m, covering 4,716 miles.

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

    Round-trip flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai range from $656 to $889, with an average of $744 over the past 12 months. Anything below $656 counts as a good deal.

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

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 12% above the $744 route average. Book 13 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

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

    On this route, nonstop and layover fares are close on average, with nonstop at $773 round-trip and layover options via Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) at $744.

  • How does on-time performance compare across airlines flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai?

    Lufthansa is the only airline operating Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai flights. 66% of its flights are on time.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai?

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $100–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

    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.

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

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

  • Have flight prices from Frankfurt am Main Airport 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 $604 to $5,202. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

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

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

  • How are flight prices from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai looking right now?

    One-way fares from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $455.

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

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

  • What time of day has the fewest delays on flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai?

    Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed from Frankfurt am Main Airport 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 Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai route, 34% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 35m.

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

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

    • Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) - 46% of one-stop connections
    • Dubai Intl (DXB) - 20% of one-stop connections
    • Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 10% of one-stop connections
    • Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) - 7% of one-stop connections

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

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 14% on flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $706 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $813, a difference of $107.

    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 Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai?

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

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

    Flying via Kuwait City (KWI) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 12h 58m, compared with 13h 19m via Dubai Intl (DXB) and 13h 56m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH).

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

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

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

    Among airlines operating Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai flights:

    • Lufthansa: 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 Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai 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

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

Your guide to booking Frankfurt am Main Airport 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 Thursday departure and avoid flying on Saturday. On this route, Thursday flights average $706, about $107 less than Saturday fares (13% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 13 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 20% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai trip for September. Fares historically average $643 round-trip in that month - typically $268 less than the most expensive month, which is July (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Airport (AUH) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $744 round-trip on this route - about $29 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.

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

Prefer to fly direct from Frankfurt am Main to Chennai?

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

Direct departures

Frankfurt am Main to Chennai

Tuesday

Lufthansa

Lufthansa

Wednesday

Lufthansa

Lufthansa

Thursday

Lufthansa

Lufthansa

Saturday

Lufthansa

Lufthansa

Sunday

Lufthansa

Lufthansa

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Direct returns

Chennai to Frankfurt am Main

Monday

Lufthansa

Lufthansa

Wednesday

Lufthansa

Lufthansa

Thursday

Lufthansa

Lufthansa

Friday

Lufthansa

Lufthansa

Sunday

Lufthansa

Lufthansa

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