Which airlines fly to Chennai?

When flying to Chennai from Ireland, momondo travellers will most often fly with one of these popular airlines: Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, British Airways or Emirates. Depending on what airport in Ireland you fly from, you may be able to find flights with any of these popular airlines.

Emirates Flights to Chennai

There are 21 Emirates flights to Chennai in a normal week. The most common departure point is Dubai Intl and the best Emirates ticket price seen on momondo is €654 (last 72 hours, from Dublin, to Chennai). Emirates has a score of 8.1 from 3,334 user reviews on momondo.

Etihad Airways Flights to Chennai

Etihad Airways flies to Chennai 31 times per week usually, making it a popular airline to fly with, particularly when heading to Chennai from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl. Etihad Airways (rating: 7.4, 1,250 reviews) varies in price depending on when and where you want to fly to Chennai from. The best Etihad Airways ticket price found on momondo to Chennai was from Dublin (€480 return).

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09:25 - 10:10DUB-MAA

19h 15m3 stops

07:20 - 06:00MAA-DUB

28h 10m2 stops

€460

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Sun, 26 Oct - Sun, 16 Nov

07:30 - 06:30DUB-MAA

17h 30m2 stops

15:00 - 06:00MAA-DUB

20h 30m2 stops

€475Oman Air

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Sun, 26 Oct - Sun, 16 Nov

14:10 - 14:20DUB-MAA

18h 40m2 stops

07:20 - 12:35MAA-DUB

34h 45m2 stops

€484Oman Air

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Sat, 17 Jan - Tue, 10 Feb

07:30 - 06:30DUB-MAA

17h 30m2 stops

07:20 - 12:35MAA-DUB

34h 45m2 stops

€485Oman Air

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Mon, 3 Nov - Mon, 17 Nov

08:10 - 19:55DUB-MAA

30h 15m1 stop

10:05 - 07:10MAA-DUB

25h 35m1 stop

€494Etihad Airways

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Wed, 25 Feb - Thu, 2 Apr

08:10 - 19:55DUB-MAA

30h 15m1 stop

10:00 - 06:25MAA-DUB

25h 55m1 stop

€499Etihad Airways

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Thu, 15 Jan - Wed, 28 Jan

10:40 - 18:05DUB-MAA

25h 55m2 stops

14:45 - 15:30MAA-DUB

30h 15m2 stops

€554IndiGo

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Sun, 26 Oct - Mon, 10 Nov

10:35 - 16:00DUB-MAA

24h 55m2 stops

22:45 - 15:30MAA-DUB

22h 15m2 stops

€560IndiGo

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Wed, 15 Oct - Wed, 29 Oct

08:50 - 05:35DUB-MAA

15h 15m1 stop

07:35 - 19:50MAA-DUB

17h 45m1 stop

€582British Airways

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Fri, 21 Nov - Fri, 12 Dec

17:55 - 00:05DUB-MAA

24h 40m2 stops

01:55 - 16:55MAA-DUB

19h 30m2 stops

€587Lufthansa

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Return

Price

DublinChennai

DUB - MAA

DUBMAA

Dublin

Sun 26/10

09:25-10:10

3 stops19h 15m

Chennai

Sun 16/11

07:20-06:00

2 stops28h 10m

€460

DublinChennai

DUB - MAA

DUBMAA

Dublin

Sun 26/10

07:30-06:30

2 stops17h 30m

Chennai

Sun 16/11

15:00-06:00

2 stops20h 30m

€475

DublinChennai

DUB - MAA

DUBMAA

Dublin

Sat 17/1

14:10-14:20

2 stops18h 40m

Chennai

Tue 10/2

07:20-12:35

2 stops34h 45m

€484

DublinChennai

DUB - MAA

DUBMAA

Dublin

Mon 3/11

07:30-06:30

2 stops17h 30m

Chennai

Mon 17/11

07:20-12:35

2 stops34h 45m

€485

DublinChennai

DUB - MAA

DUBMAA

Dublin

Wed 25/2

08:10-19:55

1 stop30h 15m

Chennai

Thu 2/4

10:05-07:10

1 stop25h 35m

€494

DublinChennai

DUB - MAA

DUBMAA

Dublin

Thu 15/1

08:10-19:55

1 stop30h 15m

Chennai

Wed 28/1

10:00-06:25

1 stop25h 55m

€499

DublinChennai

DUB - MAA

DUBMAA

Dublin

Sun 26/10

10:40-18:05

2 stops25h 55m

Chennai

Mon 10/11

14:45-15:30

2 stops30h 15m

€554

DublinChennai

DUB - MAA

DUBMAA

Dublin

Wed 15/10

10:35-16:00

2 stops24h 55m

Chennai

Wed 29/10

22:45-15:30

2 stops22h 15m

€560

DublinChennai

DUB - MAA

DUBMAA

Dublin

Fri 21/11

08:50-05:35

1 stop15h 15m

Chennai

Fri 12/12

07:35-19:50

1 stop17h 45m

€582

DublinChennai

DUB - MAA

DUBMAA

Dublin

Wed 25/2

17:55-00:05

2 stops24h 40m

Chennai

Wed 1/4

01:55-16:55

2 stops19h 30m

€587

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Chennai flights insights and trends

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Chennai?

If you don’t want to visit Chennai in September, then you should wait until March to fly from Ireland, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of €583.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Chennai?

According to our data, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly to Chennai from Ireland. The lowest ticket price found for a Wednesday departure recently was €579. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Thursday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Chennai on Thursday is €813.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Chennai?

The cheapest time of day to fly to Chennai is in the afternoon when flights can be purchased for as low as €675. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Chennai is in the evening when prices are around €970.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Chennai?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Chennai from Ireland when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Chennai for around €681 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Chennai from Ireland for as low as €550 on momondo.

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CHEAPEST MONTH TO FLY TO CHENNAI FROM DUBLIN	September	15% cheaper	Flying from Dublin to Chennai costs on average just €579 in September
MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO CHENNAI FROM DUBLIN	December	38% more expensive	It costs about €946 for flights to Chennai from Dublin in December
MOST POPULAR MONTH TO FLY TO CHENNAI FROM DUBLIN	December	375% more users visited	More momondo users searched in flights to Chennai from Dublin in December than any other month

Cheap Chennai flight deals and tips

Summary info about Chennai flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	€273
Best Round-Trip Price	€460
Fastest flight time	12h 50m
Popular in	December

The best one-way flight price to Chennai from Ireland in the last 72 hours is €273 (Dublin to Chennai).

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The best round-trip flight price to Chennai from Ireland in the last 72 hours is €460 (Dublin to Chennai).

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The fastest flight to Chennai from Ireland takes 12h 50m (Dublin to Chennai).

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December has the highest demand for flights to Chennai, with a 9% price increase on average.

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Frequently asked questions about flying to Chennai

How far in advance should I book a flight to Chennai?

In general, most travellers find the cheapest time to book a flight to Chennai is about 53 days prior to their departure date, when tickets on average are €681. In the past 72 hours, momondo users found flights from Ireland to Chennai for as low as €536.

Is there an alternative airport near Chennai?

Tirupati Airport or Pondicherry Airport can be an alternative airport used for travel to Chennai.

How long does it take to fly to Chennai?

If you’re flying from a popular airport in Ireland, such as Dublin or Cork, and flying into Chennai, then you can expect flight times to average 17h 50m and , respectively.

When did momondo last update prices for flights to Chennai Airport?

Prices for flights to Chennai Airport refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights to Chennai Airport?

The number of operators available for flights to Chennai Airport is 5 as of September 2025.

How old do you have to be to fly to Chennai Airport?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel to Chennai Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chennai Airport?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Chennai Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Chennai Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal to Chennai?

Finding the right flight to Chennai is quick and easy when you have a range of options in front of you, from reputable agents and recognisable airlines. These options can then be filtered down to find the best fit. That is what momondo does. We make finding flights to Chennai quick and easy, saving you time and money.

Can I find flights to Chennai with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Flights to Chennai with flexible booking policies can be found by using the search form above and then selecting our dedicated flexible booking filter, which will highlight only the flights where this policy is applied.

How can momondo help me find flights to Chennai?

momondo helps you find the best flight to Chennai by providing filters to narrow your choice of flights to those matching your criteria. You can select fights based on numerous factors such as price, departure and landing times, airport and airline.

I’m not ready to book a flight to Chennai right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

Yes momondo offers price alerts on flights to Chennai. After performing a search on this page you should be able to see the price alert set up feature. Simply provide a valid email address and momondo will instantly alert you when prices change.