Which airlines fly to Chennai?

Etihad Airways, Gulf Air and Oman Air are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Chennai from Riyadh according to our data. Etihad Airways is the first choice among our users, with 36% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Chennai. Keep in mind that there are 3 different airlines that fly to Chennai on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Which airport is the most popular for stopovers for flights between Riyadh and Chennai?

Hyderabad (HYD) was the most common stop: 33% of momondo users choosing one-stop flights on this route connected there.

Which stopover airport has the shortest travel time from Riyadh to Chennai?

Flights connecting via Manama (BAH) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 8h 25m.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Riyadh King Khaled Intl to Chennai?

IndiGo is the most popular carrier operating from Riyadh King Khaled Intl to Chennai

Which stopover airport has the shortest connection time from Riyadh to Chennai?

Manama (BAH) has the shortest average stopover time for this route: 1h 53m.

Which stopover airport offers the lowest fares from Riyadh to Chennai?

Flights via Manama (BAH) offer the lowest average return price of ₹ 42,648.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport to Chennai Airport?

Prices for flights from Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport to Chennai Airport were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport to Chennai Airport?

As of September 2026, there are 3 operators available to choose from for flights from Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport to Chennai Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly from Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport to Chennai Airport?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport 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 license, 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.

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18:15 - 06:40RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl-MAA Chennai

9h 55m1 stop Kuwait City

07:40 - 17:15MAA Chennai-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

12h 05m1 stop Kuwait City

₹ 24,336Kuwait Airways

Fri, 8 Jan - Sat, 13 Feb

18:15 - 06:40RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl-MAA Chennai

9h 55m1 stop Kuwait City

03:15 - 11:05MAA Chennai-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

10h 20m1 stop Kuwait City

₹ 24,431Kuwait Airways

Sun, 17 Jan - Sat, 27 Feb

17:55 - 06:40RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl-MAA Chennai

10h 15m1 stop Kuwait City

07:40 - 16:55MAA Chennai-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

11h 45m1 stop Kuwait City

₹ 24,431Kuwait Airways

Fri, 8 Jan - Sat, 13 Feb

17:55 - 06:40RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl-MAA Chennai

10h 15m1 stop Kuwait City

07:40 - 16:55MAA Chennai-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

11h 45m1 stop Kuwait City

₹ 24,716Kuwait Airways

Fri, 8 Jan - Sat, 13 Feb

04:20 - 08:25RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl-MAA Chennai

25h 35m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

16:10 - 02:55MAA Chennai-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

13h 15m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

₹ 32,511Etihad Airways

Thu, 1 Oct - Wed, 28 Oct

22:35 - 08:05RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl-MAA Chennai

7h 00m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

16:10 - 15:10MAA Chennai-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

25h 30m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

₹ 32,511Etihad Airways

Mon, 2 Nov - Thu, 3 Dec

04:20 - 08:25RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl-MAA Chennai

25h 35m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

16:10 - 09:00MAA Chennai-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

19h 20m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

₹ 32,511Etihad Airways

Thu, 8 Oct - Sat, 14 Nov

04:20 - 08:25RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl-MAA Chennai

25h 35m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

16:10 - 02:55MAA Chennai-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

13h 15m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

₹ 32,606Etihad Airways

Thu, 15 Oct - Mon, 26 Oct

17:10 - 06:40RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl-MAA Chennai

11h 00m1 stop Muscat Seeb

08:15 - 03:05MAA Chennai-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

21h 20m1 stop Muscat Seeb

₹ 38,310Oman Air

Wed, 10 Mar - Sat, 10 Apr

23:20 - 04:45RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl-MAA Chennai

26h 55m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl

21:25 - 14:45MAA Chennai-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

19h 50m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl

₹ 84,605Gulf Air

Tue, 24 Nov - Sun, 29 Nov

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17:10 - 09:20RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl-MAA Chennai

13h 40m1 stop Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl

16:10 - 16:10MAA Chennai-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

26h 30m1 stop Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl

₹ 32,511IndiGo

Tue, 15 Sep - Wed, 16 Sep

17:10 - 09:20RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl-MAA Chennai

13h 40m1 stop Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl

09:55 - 16:10MAA Chennai-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

8h 45m1 stop Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl

₹ 33,367IndiGo

Tue, 15 Sep - Sat, 19 Sep

17:10 - 11:20RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl-MAA Chennai

15h 40m1 stop Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl

16:10 - 16:10MAA Chennai-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

26h 30m1 stop Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl

₹ 34,698IndiGo

Mon, 14 Sep - Tue, 15 Sep

17:10 - 09:20RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl-MAA Chennai

13h 40m1 stop Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl

16:10 - 16:10MAA Chennai-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

26h 30m1 stop Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl

₹ 37,549IndiGo

Fri, 11 Sep - Sat, 12 Sep

07:15 - 22:35RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl-MAA Chennai

12h 50m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

16:10 - 16:10MAA Chennai-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

26h 30m1 stop Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl

₹ 38,120Multiple Airlines

Mon, 14 Sep - Tue, 15 Sep

17:10 - 09:40RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl-MAA Chennai

14h 00m1 stop Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl

18:20 - 13:50MAA Chennai-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

22h 00m2 stops Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl Dammam King Fahad Intl

₹ 38,310Multiple Airlines

Tue, 15 Sep - Wed, 16 Sep

08:40 - 22:55RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl-MAA Chennai

11h 45m2 stops Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl Bengaluru Intl

18:20 - 13:50MAA Chennai-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

22h 00m2 stops Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl Dammam King Fahad Intl

₹ 39,261Multiple Airlines

Tue, 15 Sep - Wed, 16 Sep

00:35 - 13:55RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl-MAA Chennai

10h 50m2 stops Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl Bengaluru Intl

09:55 - 16:10MAA Chennai-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

8h 45m1 stop Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl

₹ 39,451Multiple Airlines

Mon, 14 Sep - Sat, 19 Sep

08:00 - 04:25RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl-MAA Chennai

17h 55m2 stops Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

09:55 - 16:10MAA Chennai-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

8h 45m1 stop Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl

₹ 39,736Multiple Airlines

Mon, 14 Sep - Tue, 15 Sep

00:35 - 15:10RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl-MAA Chennai

12h 05m2 stops Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl Kochi

16:10 - 16:10MAA Chennai-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

26h 30m1 stop Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl

₹ 42,398Multiple Airlines

Thu, 10 Sep - Sat, 12 Sep

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Kuwait Airways flights from Riyadh to Chennai

Our best Kuwait Airways deals on Riyadh to Chennai flight tickets

Kuwait Airways

8 Jan

RUH18:15Riyadh King Khaled Intl

9h 55m

1 stop

MAA06:40Chennai

13 Feb

MAA07:40Chennai

12h 05m

1 stop

RUH17:15Riyadh King Khaled Intl

₹ 24,336

Kuwait Airways

8 Jan

RUH17:55Riyadh King Khaled Intl

10h 15m

1 stop

MAA06:40Chennai

13 Feb

MAA07:40Chennai

11h 45m

1 stop

RUH16:55Riyadh King Khaled Intl

₹ 24,431

Kuwait Airways

8 Jan

RUH17:55Riyadh King Khaled Intl

10h 15m

1 stop

MAA06:40Chennai

13 Feb

MAA07:40Chennai

11h 45m

1 stop

RUH16:55Riyadh King Khaled Intl

₹ 24,716

Etihad Airways flights from Riyadh to Chennai

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Etihad Airways

1 Oct

RUH04:20Riyadh King Khaled Intl

25h 35m

1 stop

MAA08:25Chennai

28 Oct

MAA16:10Chennai

13h 15m

1 stop

RUH02:55Riyadh King Khaled Intl

₹ 32,511

Etihad Airways

21 Oct

RUH16:50Riyadh King Khaled Intl

13h 05m

1 stop

MAA08:25Chennai

27 Oct

MAA03:55Chennai

13h 45m

1 stop

RUH15:10Riyadh King Khaled Intl

₹ 32,986

Etihad Airways

1 Oct

RUH04:20Riyadh King Khaled Intl

25h 35m

1 stop

MAA08:25Chennai

17 Oct

MAA16:05Chennai

25h 40m

1 stop

RUH15:15Riyadh King Khaled Intl

₹ 33,081

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RiyadhChennai

RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl - MAA Chennai

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 8/1

18:15-06:40

1 stop9h 55m

Chennai

Sat 13/2

07:40-17:15

1 stop12h 05m

₹ 24,336

Fastest return journey

RiyadhChennai

RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl - MAA Chennai

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 17/1

18:15-06:40

1 stop9h 55m

Chennai

Sat 27/2

03:15-11:05

1 stop10h 20m

₹ 24,431

RiyadhChennai

RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl - MAA Chennai

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 8/1

17:55-06:40

1 stop10h 15m

Chennai

Sat 13/2

07:40-16:55

1 stop11h 45m

₹ 24,431

RiyadhChennai

RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl - MAA Chennai

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 8/1

17:55-06:40

1 stop10h 15m

Chennai

Sat 13/2

07:40-16:55

1 stop11h 45m

₹ 24,716

RiyadhChennai

RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl - MAA Chennai

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 1/10

04:20-08:25

1 stop25h 35m

Chennai

Wed 28/10

16:10-02:55

1 stop13h 15m

₹ 32,511

RiyadhChennai

RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl - MAA Chennai

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 2/11

22:35-08:05

1 stop7h 00m

Chennai

Thu 3/12

16:10-15:10

1 stop25h 30m

₹ 32,511

RiyadhChennai

RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl - MAA Chennai

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 8/10

04:20-08:25

1 stop25h 35m

Chennai

Sat 14/11

16:10-09:00

1 stop19h 20m

₹ 32,511

RiyadhChennai

RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl - MAA Chennai

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 15/10

04:20-08:25

1 stop25h 35m

Chennai

Mon 26/10

16:10-02:55

1 stop13h 15m

₹ 32,606

RiyadhChennai

RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl - MAA Chennai

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 10/3

17:10-06:40

1 stop11h 00m

Chennai

Sat 10/4

08:15-03:05

1 stop21h 20m

₹ 38,310

RiyadhChennai

RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl - MAA Chennai

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 24/11

23:20-04:45

1 stop26h 55m

Chennai

Sun 29/11

21:25-14:45

1 stop19h 50m

₹ 84,605

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Riyadh and Chennai?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from ₹ 33,652 to ₹ 44,679.
The lowest price recently found on this route was ₹ 24,336.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Chennai?

The month of November is another great option to travel to Chennai, with average flight prices from Riyadh averaging around ₹ 35,838.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Chennai from Riyadh when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Chennai for around ₹ 42,144 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 Riyadh for as low as ₹ 33,747 on momondo.

How have Riyadh to Chennai flight prices changed over time?

As of September 2026, prices for Riyadh to Chennai flights are approximately 22% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Best price found	₹ 13,594
Fastest flight time	10h 15m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Chennai from Riyadh in the past 72 hours is ₹ 13,594. The best return flight deal from Riyadh to Chennai found on momondo in the last 72 hours is ₹ 24,336.

The fastest flight from Riyadh to Chennai takes 10h 15m

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

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Riyadh to Chennai

How far is Riyadh King Khaled Intl to Chennai by plane?
A flight from Riyadh King Khaled Intl to Chennai will travel around 3743.2 km. Typically, this will take 10h 15m by plane in normal conditions.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport to Chennai Airport?
Prices for flights from Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport to Chennai Airport were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport to Chennai Airport?
As of September 2026, there are 3 operators available to choose from for flights from Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport to Chennai Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport to Chennai Airport?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport 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 license, 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.
What is the most popular airline from Riyadh to Chennai?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked airline on the route from Riyadh to Chennai is Etihad Airways, representing 36% of all bookings. The subsequent popular airlines are Gulf Air at 33% and Oman Air at 31%.

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Gulf Air	PriceFrom ₹ 24,986	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 244 reviews	Search Gulf Air flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom ₹ 30,546	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,535 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Oman Air	PriceFrom ₹ 34,321	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 139 reviews	Search Oman Air flights

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