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Cheapest return flight
£314
Typical prices: £255-£353
Oman Air
Sun 4/11Thu 8/11
MAA - DOH • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
£373
Typical prices: £315-£416
IndiGo
Sat 3/11Sun 25/11
MAA - DOH • Direct
Direct flights
You can fly direct with IndiGo and Qatar Airways. Average duration is 4h 51m
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Most punctual • 89% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 24 weeks in advance save around 38% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 18% price drop
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Cheapest • Avg £232 (return)
Shortest trip • 6h 34m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Chennai to Doha (MAA-DOH)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Chennai to Doha

Wed, 4 Nov - Sun, 8 Nov
Oman Air Logo
07:10 - 09:30MAA  Chennai-DOH Doha Hamad Intl
28h 50m1 stop Muscat Seeb
Oman Air Logo
10:30 - 14:20DOH  Doha Hamad Intl-MAA Chennai
25h 20m1 stop Muscat Seeb
£314Oman Air
Wed, 4 Nov - Sun, 8 Nov
Oman Air Logo
07:10 - 15:30MAA  Chennai-DOH Doha Hamad Intl
10h 50m1 stop Muscat Seeb
Oman Air Logo
16:30 - 14:20DOH  Doha Hamad Intl-MAA Chennai
19h 20m1 stop Muscat Seeb
£314Oman Air
Wed, 4 Nov - Sun, 8 Nov
Oman Air Logo
07:10 - 09:30MAA  Chennai-DOH Doha Hamad Intl
28h 50m1 stop Muscat Seeb
Oman Air Logo
21:50 - 14:20DOH  Doha Hamad Intl-MAA Chennai
14h 00m1 stop Muscat Seeb
£315Oman Air
Mon, 28 Dec - Tue, 5 Jan
Oman Air Logo
15:00 - 20:50MAA  Chennai-DOH Doha Hamad Intl
8h 20m1 stop Muscat Seeb
Oman Air Logo
21:50 - 06:25DOH  Doha Hamad Intl-MAA Chennai
6h 05m1 stop Muscat Seeb
£364Oman Air
Tue, 3 Nov - Wed, 25 Nov
IndiGo Logo
03:15 - 05:45MAA  Chennai-DOH Doha Hamad Intl
5h 00mdirect
IndiGo Logo
19:25 - 02:15DOH  Doha Hamad Intl-MAA Chennai
4h 20mdirect
£373IndiGo
Mon, 2 Nov - Wed, 25 Nov
IndiGo Logo
03:15 - 05:45MAA  Chennai-DOH Doha Hamad Intl
5h 00mdirect
IndiGo Logo
19:25 - 02:15DOH  Doha Hamad Intl-MAA Chennai
4h 20mdirect
£373IndiGo
Thu, 10 Dec - Tue, 5 Jan
Oman Air Logo
07:10 - 15:30MAA  Chennai-DOH Doha Hamad Intl
10h 50m1 stop Muscat Seeb
Oman Air Logo
21:50 - 06:25DOH  Doha Hamad Intl-MAA Chennai
6h 05m1 stop Muscat Seeb
£386Oman Air
Wed, 4 Nov - Sun, 8 Nov
Oman Air Logo
07:10 - 15:30MAA  Chennai-DOH Doha Hamad Intl
10h 50m1 stop Muscat Seeb
Oman Air Logo
10:30 - 14:20DOH  Doha Hamad Intl-MAA Chennai
25h 20m1 stop Muscat Seeb
£387Oman Air
Mon, 1 Mar - Tue, 23 Mar
Qatar Airways Logo
03:15 - 05:45MAA  Chennai-DOH Doha Hamad Intl
5h 00mdirect
Qatar Airways Logo
19:25 - 02:15DOH  Doha Hamad Intl-MAA Chennai
4h 20mdirect
£643Qatar Airways
Sun, 22 Nov - Wed, 16 Dec
Qatar Airways Logo
03:15 - 05:45MAA  Chennai-DOH Doha Hamad Intl
5h 00mdirect
Qatar Airways Logo
19:25 - 02:15DOH  Doha Hamad Intl-MAA Chennai
4h 20mdirect
£645Qatar Airways
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Chennai to Doha flights

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How much is a return flight from Chennai to Doha?

Return flights from Chennai to Doha typically range from £255 to £353. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £314 on Oman Air.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chennai to Doha?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Thursday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chennai to Doha. It’s 8% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 9% higher.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chennai to Doha?

•November is the cheapest month to fly from Chennai to Doha at £250 return.
•June (£428) and August (£379) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 71% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Chennai to Doha the cheapest?

Flights from Chennai to Doha are cheapest 24 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 38% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Chennai to Doha

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Our travel experts
Robert Schrader

Robert Schrader

Expert on IndiGo

One of the web's original travel bloggers, Robert launched his first site, Leave Your Daily Hell, in 2009. Since then, he's expanded into destination niche sites (one each for Japan, Thailand and Taiwan), in addition to having written for the inflight magazines of Singapore Airlines and Korean Air. Overall, he's visited nearly 100 countries, and flies business as often as possible.

Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on Qatar Airways

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or out at sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

Key details for Chennai to Doha flights

Low season

August

Cheapest flight

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Beat the crowds with an average 49% drop in traveller numbers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 59% increase in traveller numbers.
One-way flight from Chennai to Doha

When to book flights from Chennai to Doha

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chennai to Doha based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Chennai to Doha flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Chennai to Doha?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Chennai to Doha:

    • Earliest: departs at 03:15 and lands at 08:06
    • Latest: departs at 04:20 and lands at 09:11.

    The flight takes about 4h 51m.

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Chennai to Doha?

    Only Economy class is available on flights from Chennai to Doha.

  • How long is a flight from Chennai to Doha?

    A direct flight from Chennai to Doha takes 4h 51m, covering 2,040 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Chennai to Doha?

    Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Chennai to Doha flight?

    Return flights from Chennai to Doha range from £255 to £353, with an average of £306 over the past 12 months. Anything below £255 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Chennai to Doha flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 10% above the £306 route average. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by having a stopover when flying from Chennai to Doha?

    On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £232 return via Kuwait City (KWI), compared with £339 for direct.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Chennai to Doha?

    The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Qatar Airways and IndiGo. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320neo variants.

  • How are flight departures from Chennai to Doha spread across the day?

    Night is the busiest departure period on Chennai to Doha flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Evening flights for 0%.

  • How are flight prices from Chennai to Doha looking right now?

    One-way fares from Chennai to Doha are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £178, which is 6% above the typical average for this route.

  • Which car hire options are available at Doha Hamad Intl Airport (DOH)?

    Doha Hamad Intl Airport (DOH) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £6 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • GREEN MOTION
    • ADDCAR RENTAL
    • Safety Rent A Car
    • Alamo
    • Final Rentals

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Chennai to Doha?

    Flights from Chennai to Doha usually depart from Chennai (MAA) and arrive at Doha Hamad Intl (DOH).

  • What time of day has the fewest delays on flights from Chennai to Doha?

    Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while morning departures tend to have the most.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed on the route from Chennai to Doha?

    A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Chennai to Doha route, 12% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 44m.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Chennai to Doha pass through?

    One-stop flights from Chennai to Doha most commonly connect through:

    • Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) – 26% of one-stop connections
    • Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) – 21% of one-stop connections
    • Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (CMB) – 18% of one-stop connections
    • Dubai Intl (DXB) – 14% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Chennai to Doha?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 16% on flights from Chennai to Doha. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at £284 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £334, a difference of £51.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • Which airlines fly from Chennai to Doha?

    2 airlines operate flights between Chennai and Doha. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

    • IndiGo
    • Qatar Airways

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Chennai to Doha?

    Flying via Sharjah (SHJ) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 6h 34m, compared to 7h 37m via Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) and 7h 49m via Dubai Intl (DXB).

  • What is the time difference between Chennai and Doha?

    Doha is 2 hours behind Chennai (Arabian Time vs India Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What popular places can I visit in Doha?

    Katara Cultural Village is one of the most viewed places in Doha on KAYAK.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Chennai to Doha flights?

    Among airlines operating Chennai to Doha flights:

    • Qatar Airways: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

    Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Chennai to Doha flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • Qatar Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
    • IndiGo: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

    Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Your guide to booking Chennai to Doha flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Thursday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Thursday flights average £284, about £51 less than Sunday fares (15% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 24 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 38% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Chennai to Doha trip for November. Fares historically average £250 return in that month – typically £178 less than the most expensive month, which is June (based on the last 12 months).
  • For the best chance of arriving on time, fly with IndiGo. Over the past three months, 89% of IndiGo flights from Chennai to Doha arrived on time, slightly above the route average of 88%. When flights on this route arrive late, they're delayed by an average of 1h 44m, so choosing an airline with strong on-time performance can make a difference if you're on a tight schedule.
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Kuwait City Airport (KWI) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest stopover option averages £232 return on this route – about £107 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Doha Hamad Intl Airport.

    • Oryx Airport Hotel

Prefer to fly direct from Chennai to Doha?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Chennai Airport to Doha Hamad Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Chennai to Doha Hamad Intl

Monday

IndiGo,Qatar Airways

IndiGo,Qatar Airways

Tuesday

IndiGo,Qatar Airways

IndiGo,Qatar Airways

Wednesday

IndiGo,Qatar Airways

IndiGo,Qatar Airways

Thursday

IndiGo,Qatar Airways

IndiGo,Qatar Airways

Friday

IndiGo,Qatar Airways

IndiGo,Qatar Airways

Saturday

IndiGo,Qatar Airways

IndiGo,Qatar Airways

Sunday

IndiGo,Qatar Airways

IndiGo,Qatar Airways

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Direct returns

Doha Hamad Intl to Chennai

Monday

IndiGo,Qatar Airways

IndiGo,Qatar Airways

Tuesday

IndiGo,Qatar Airways

IndiGo,Qatar Airways

Wednesday

IndiGo,Qatar Airways

IndiGo,Qatar Airways

Thursday

IndiGo,Qatar Airways

IndiGo,Qatar Airways

Friday

IndiGo,Qatar Airways

IndiGo,Qatar Airways

Saturday

IndiGo,Qatar Airways

IndiGo,Qatar Airways

Sunday

IndiGo,Qatar Airways

IndiGo,Qatar Airways

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