Which airlines fly to Chennai?

Etihad Airways, Air India and Lufthansa are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Chennai from France according to our data. Etihad Airways is the first choice among our users, with 37% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Chennai. Keep in mind that there are 7 different airlines that fly to Chennai on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from France to Chennai?

Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, and IndiGo are the most popular carriers operating from France to Chennai

How long does it take to fly to Chennai?

Flight times vary depending on what airport in France you fly out of and what airport in Chennai you fly into. For example, flying from Paris to Chennai takes 14h 17m on average. On the other hand, flying from Lyon to Chennai takes 19h 50m on average. Keep in mind that it’s always quicker to opt for a non-stop flight, so be sure to check momondo to see if there are any available for your route.

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

Prices for flights from France to Chennai Airport refresh daily.

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

As of December 2025, there are 7 operators available to choose from for flights from France to Chennai Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly from France 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 layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from France to Chennai Airport.

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

The required travel and health documents for your Chennai Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Chennai Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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13:35 - 20:40

MRS

MAA

26h 35m3 stops

07:55 - 10:35

MAA

MRS

31h 10m2 stops

₹ 51,333Multiple Airlines

Sat, 24 Jan - Wed, 28 Jan

12:50 - 19:50

NCE

MAA

26h 30m3 stops

04:55 - 00:15

MAA

NCE

22h 50m2 stops

₹ 52,329Multiple Airlines

Mon, 12 Jan - Sat, 11 Apr

06:35 - 00:10

LYS

MAA

14h 05m1 stop

01:55 - 13:30

MAA

LYS

15h 05m1 stop

₹ 52,420Lufthansa

Thu, 2 Apr - Wed, 15 Apr

09:45 - 02:30

CDG

MAA

12h 15m1 stop

06:00 - 07:55

MAA

CDG

29h 25m1 stop

₹ 52,601Multiple Airlines

Tue, 10 Feb - Wed, 22 Apr

14:25 - 19:55

CDG

MAA

25h 00m1 stop

10:00 - 07:10

MAA

CDG

25h 40m1 stop

₹ 52,691Etihad Airways

Mon, 26 Jan - Thu, 19 Feb

13:45 - 08:10

CDG

MAA

37h 55m3 stops

10:05 - 13:50

MAA

CDG

31h 15m1 stop

₹ 52,782Multiple Airlines

Mon, 2 Mar - Tue, 31 Mar

09:45 - 08:10

CDG

MAA

17h 55m1 stop

10:00 - 07:10

MAA

CDG

25h 40m1 stop

₹ 52,963Etihad Airways

Thu, 15 Jan - Fri, 30 Jan

06:25 - 00:05

CDG

MAA

13h 10m1 stop

01:50 - 10:25

MAA

CDG

13h 05m1 stop

₹ 53,416Lufthansa

Sat, 7 Feb - Sun, 15 Feb

09:35 - 02:20

BOD

MAA

36h 15m2 stops

03:25 - 09:20

MAA

BOD

34h 25m2 stops

₹ 78,946Qatar Airways

Tue, 3 Mar - Tue, 10 Mar

21:15 - 06:35

BOD

MAA

28h 50m2 stops

07:35 - 20:25

MAA

BOD

17h 20m1 stop

₹ 81,753British Airways

Sun, 18 Jan - Sun, 25 Jan

Lufthansa flights from France to Chennai

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Lufthansa

2 Apr

LYS06:35Lyon-Saint Exupéry

14h 05m

1 stop

MAA00:10Chennai

15 Apr

MAA01:55Chennai

15h 05m

1 stop

LYS13:30Lyon-Saint Exupéry

₹ 52,420

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Lufthansa

7 Feb

CDG06:25Paris Charles de Gaulle

13h 10m

1 stop

MAA00:05Chennai

15 Feb

MAA01:50Chennai

13h 05m

1 stop

CDG10:25Paris Charles de Gaulle

₹ 53,416

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Lufthansa

28 Feb

CDG06:25Paris Charles de Gaulle

13h 10m

1 stop

MAA00:05Chennai

12 Mar

MAA01:50Chennai

13h 05m

1 stop

CDG10:25Paris Charles de Gaulle

₹ 54,230

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Etihad Airways flights from France to Chennai

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Etihad Airways

26 Jan

CDG14:25Paris Charles de Gaulle

25h 00m

1 stop

MAA19:55Chennai

19 Feb

MAA10:00Chennai

25h 40m

1 stop

CDG07:10Paris Charles de Gaulle

₹ 52,691

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Etihad Airways

15 Jan

CDG09:45Paris Charles de Gaulle

17h 55m

1 stop

MAA08:10Chennai

30 Jan

MAA10:00Chennai

25h 40m

1 stop

CDG07:10Paris Charles de Gaulle

₹ 52,963

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Etihad Airways

27 Jan

CDG09:45Paris Charles de Gaulle

17h 55m

1 stop

MAA08:10Chennai

22 Feb

MAA10:00Chennai

25h 40m

1 stop

CDG07:10Paris Charles de Gaulle

₹ 53,235

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Depart

Return

Price

MarseilleChennai

MRS - MAA

MRSMAA

Marseille

Sat 24/1

13:35-20:40

3 stops26h 35m

Chennai

Wed 28/1

07:55-10:35

2 stops31h 10m

₹ 51,333

NiceChennai

NCE - MAA

NCEMAA

Nice Côte d'Azur

Mon 12/1

12:50-19:50

3 stops26h 30m

Chennai

Sat 11/4

04:55-00:15

2 stops22h 50m

₹ 52,329

LyonChennai

LYS - MAA

LYSMAA

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Thu 2/4

06:35-00:10

1 stop14h 05m

Chennai

Wed 15/4

01:55-13:30

1 stop15h 05m

₹ 52,420

ParisChennai

CDG - MAA

CDGMAA

Paris Charles de Gaulle

Tue 10/2

09:45-02:30

1 stop12h 15m

Chennai

Wed 22/4

06:00-07:55

1 stop29h 25m

₹ 52,601

ParisChennai

CDG - MAA

CDGMAA

Paris Charles de Gaulle

Mon 26/1

14:25-19:55

1 stop25h 00m

Chennai

Thu 19/2

10:00-07:10

1 stop25h 40m

₹ 52,691

ParisChennai

CDG - MAA

CDGMAA

Paris Charles de Gaulle

Mon 2/3

13:45-08:10

3 stops37h 55m

Chennai

Tue 31/3

10:05-13:50

1 stop31h 15m

₹ 52,782

ParisChennai

CDG - MAA

CDGMAA

Paris Charles de Gaulle

Thu 15/1

09:45-08:10

1 stop17h 55m

Chennai

Fri 30/1

10:00-07:10

1 stop25h 40m

₹ 52,963

ParisChennai

CDG - MAA

CDGMAA

Paris Charles de Gaulle

Sat 7/2

06:25-00:05

1 stop13h 10m

Chennai

Sun 15/2

01:50-10:25

1 stop13h 05m

₹ 53,416

BordeauxChennai

BOD - MAA

BODMAA

Bordeaux

Tue 3/3

09:35-02:20

2 stops36h 15m

Chennai

Tue 10/3

03:25-09:20

2 stops34h 25m

₹ 78,946

BordeauxChennai

BOD - MAA

BODMAA

Bordeaux

Sun 18/1

21:15-06:35

2 stops28h 50m

Chennai

Sun 25/1

07:35-20:25

1 stop17h 20m

₹ 81,753

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Chennai?

The month of March is another great option to travel to Chennai, with average flight prices from France averaging around ₹ 53,416.

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

On average, the least expensive day to fly to Chennai from France is on a Tuesday. momondo users have found tickets for Tuesday departures for as low as ₹ 53,984. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. Flights from France to Chennai on a Friday will generally be more expensive and average around ₹ 69,526. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

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

Our data shows that the cheapest France to Chennai flights are usually those with departure times in the evening. Our users have found flights to Chennai in the evening for as low as ₹ 59,931. Try not to purchase tickets at midday because they tend to be around ₹ 86,850. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Chennai from France when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Chennai for around ₹ 62,763 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 France for as low as ₹ 58,214 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on France to Chennai flights?

You could potentially save up to 6% on your flight if you consider stops on a France to Chennai flight.

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Fastest flight time	11h 45m
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The fastest flight from France to Chennai takes 11h 45m

There are no direct flights from France to Chennai. There are no popular flight routes from France to Chennai.

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from France to Chennai Airport?
Prices for flights from France to Chennai Airport refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from France to Chennai Airport?
As of December 2025, there are 7 operators available to choose from for flights from France to Chennai Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from France 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 layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from France to Chennai Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chennai Airport?
The required travel and health documents for your Chennai Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Chennai Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from France to Chennai

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom ₹ 40,063	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,681 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom ₹ 42,783	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,332 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom ₹ 43,792	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 7,628 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
Emirates	PriceFrom ₹ 46,552	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.1 3,442 reviews	Search Emirates flights
Air India	PriceFrom ₹ 48,196	Free Cancellation	Rating 5.5 2,947 reviews	Search Air India flights
Oman Air	PriceFrom ₹ 51,069	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 112 reviews	Search Oman Air flights
Air France	PriceFrom ₹ 55,990	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,506 reviews	Search Air France flights

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