Cheap flights from Middle East to Chennai from ₹ 9,014

The month of October is another great option to travel to Chennai, with average flight prices from Middle East averaging around ₹ 31,598.

On average, the least expensive day to fly to Chennai from Middle East is on a Thursday. momondo users have found tickets for Thursday departures for as low as ₹ 32,091. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. Flights from Middle East to Chennai on a Friday will generally be more expensive and average around ₹ 43,524. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

Our data shows that the cheapest Middle East to Chennai flights are usually those with departure times at midday. Our users have found flights to Chennai at midday for as low as ₹ 35,916. Try not to purchase tickets in the morning because they tend to be around ₹ 36,525. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

Fly from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl to Chennai for the best Middle East - Chennai flight prices

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Chennai from Middle East when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Chennai for around ₹ 35,836 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 Middle East for as low as ₹ 30,933 on momondo.

There are 2 cabin classes available to choose from on Middle East to Chennai flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Kuwait Airways, Etihad Airways, and IndiGo are the most popular carriers operating from Middle East to Chennai

Etihad Airways, Oman Air and Emirates are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Chennai from Middle East according to our data. Etihad Airways is the first choice among our users, with 30% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Chennai. Keep in mind that there are 9 different airlines that fly to Chennai on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Historically, on average around 18% of flights between Middle East and Chennai have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 128 minutes.

Generally, flights departing in the early afternoon tend to experience fewer delays. Flights departing at night have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

Sunday is statistically the day of the week that experiences the fewest delays on this flight route. Saturday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

According to our data, Gulf Air have had the fewest delays on this route over the last 12 months, with about 9% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

As of October 2026, 9 flights take off from Middle East and land in Chennai each day. The most common flight departure time for this route is 02:00, with 44% of daily flights taking off in the evening.

As of October 2026, 69 flights take off from Middle East and land in Chennai each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Thu, with 28% of weekly flights taking off on this day.