Best Airlines for Chennai to Dubai Flights (MAA – DXB)

Compare cheap flights from Chennai to Dubai (MAA–DXB) across popular airlines. Check departure times, flight duration, and direct vs. connecting options to find the best-value tickets, then book to lock in low fares. Current cheapest airline on this route: IndiGo.
Air India logo Air India
Emirates logo Emirates
IndiGo logo IndiGo
Oman Air logo Oman Air
SriLankan Airlines logo SriLankan Airlines
Kuwait Airways logo Kuwait Airways
Gulf Air logo Gulf Air
Flydubai logo Flydubai
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Chennai to Dubai according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Book direct and connecting flights from Chennai (MAA) to Dubai (DXB) from AED 461 one-way and AED 816 rounded trip. Compare prices for the next 3 months and find the cheapest dates to fly.

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.

Key Facts About Flights From Chennai to Dubai

Get a quick overview of the Chennai to Dubai route before you book. The table below highlights typical ticket prices, best travel months, flight distance, average journey time and the most popular airline.

Cheapest one-way flight priceAED 425
Cheapest return ticket priceAED 499
Off-season for travelOctober
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance2,934 km
Average flight time4 hours 28 minutes
Popular airlineAir India
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

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Chennai to Dubai?

The average price of one-way flights from Chennai to Dubai purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Chennai to Dubai is October, with an average price of AED 493; while the month with the highest flight price is usually August, with an average price of up to AED 1,099.

AED 1,099
AED 796
AED 493
AED 190
    Cheapest
  • AED 511
    Mar
  • AED 830
    Apr
  • AED 609
    May
  • AED 576
    Jun
  • AED 597
    Jul
  • AED 1,099
    Aug
  • AED 609
    Sep
  • AED 493
    Oct
  • AED 534
    Nov
  • AED 619
    Dec
  • AED 767
    Jan
  • AED 803
    Feb

What is the cheapest month for round-trip flights from Chennai to Dubai?

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

According to historical data from Trip.com, the lowest prices for flights from Chennai to Dubai are found during November, with an average price of AED 1,154. Conversely, the highest prices are found during August, with an average price of up to AED 2,168.

AED 2,168
AED 1,661
AED 1,154
AED 647
    Cheapest
  • AED 1,428
    Mar
  • AED 1,335
    Apr
  • AED 1,269
    May
  • AED 1,537
    Jun
  • AED 1,527
    Jul
  • AED 2,168
    Aug
  • AED 1,358
    Sep
  • AED 1,250
    Oct
  • AED 1,154
    Nov
  • AED 1,471
    Dec
  • AED 1,354
    Jan
  • AED 1,361
    Feb

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

Data is based on the average flight price for each day of the week from Chennai to Dubai on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to fly from Chennai to Dubai is Thursday, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Sunday, as prices are usually highest then.

AED 867
AED 771
AED 674
AED 578
    Cheapest
  • AED 722
    Mon
  • AED 705
    Tue
  • AED 742
    Wed
  • AED 674
    Thu
  • AED 705
    Fri
  • AED 747
    Sat
  • AED 867
    Sun

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chennai to Dubai (MAA-DXB)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Kuwait Airways offers one-way fares as low as AED 425 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. MAA to DXB on Tue, Apr 14), while Kuwait Airways offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from AED 499 departing on Wed, Apr 8 and returning on Mon, Apr 13.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Chennai to Dubai with the following airlines, including: Air India Emirates IndiGo 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 28 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 15 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 (22:10) Emirates: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- EK545 (10:03) IndiGo: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- 6E1471 (06:36)
  • 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 Tue, Apr 14, with one-way flights priced at just AED 425.
    · 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 March flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Chennai to Dubai on March 16, 2026 with Kuwait Airways, with prices starting at AED 388.
  • 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 canceled 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 nonstop flights from Chennai to Dubai?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Chennai to Dubai on Trip.com in the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, Etihad Airways offers the cheapest nonstop flights from Chennai to Dubai, with an average price of AED 452.

AED 290
AED 452
AED 615
AED 778
AED 940
Etihad Airways
AED 452
Etihad Airways
SriLankan Airlines
AED 637
SriLankan Airlines
Emirates
AED 837
Emirates
Air India
AED 854
Air India
IndiGo
AED 856
IndiGo
Oman Air
AED 940
Oman Air

Which airlines operate the most flights from Chennai to Dubai?

Data is based on the number of flights from Chennai to Dubai operated by each airline on Trip.com in the past month.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, Emirates operates the most flights from Chennai to Dubai, with 23 flight per week.

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

How many flights are there each day from Chennai to Dubai?

Data is based on the number of flights from Chennai to Dubai for each day of the week on Trip.com over the last month.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, the most flights from Chennai to Dubai depart on Friday/Saturday/Sunday, and the fewest flights depart on Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday.

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