£116 Find Cheap Flights from Chennai to Dubai – Compare and Save

While you await your flight, you can make use of the comfortable rest rooms, private child care rooms, multi-confessional prayer rooms, medical and health scan facilities as well as numerous lounges. Those with disabilities or motility issues are readily assisted, and there's a wheelchair hire service available.

For those whose flights have arrived late from Chennai International, or for those wishing to take a little break, Dubai International Airport (DXB) offers two overnight options on site. Dubai International Hotel is located at Terminal 3 and provides luxurious rooms, where you can regain your strength. For something simpler, the sleep ’n fly Sleep Lounges are located in three locations at the airport and are great for a quick power nap or overnight rest. Each unit also has an office pod.

As soon as you disembark your flight, you can begin your journey in Dubai with a hired car from any of the leading global car hire companies sited at the airport. There are also public transport options that are safe and reliable; taxis await passengers 24/7 at the designated taxi rank at each terminal, while there are also two airport train stations at Dubai Metro and a low-cost bus that travels into the city centre.

Among airlines operating Chennai to Dubai flights:

• Emirates: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

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

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

• Emirates
• IndiGo

Flights from Chennai to Dubai usually depart from Chennai (MAA) and arrive at Dubai Intl (DXB).

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

• Emirates: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• IndiGo: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

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

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Chennai to Dubai:

• Economy class
• Business Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £163 return via Kuwait City (KWI), compared with £245 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £5–£30 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 777-300ER family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Emirates. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

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

• Muscat Seeb (MCT) – 57% of one-stop connections
• Kuwait City (KWI) – 28% of one-stop connections
• Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (CMB) – 12% of one-stop connections
• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) – 2% of one-stop connections

Muscat Seeb (MCT) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 13% on the Chennai to Dubai route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at £230 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £261, a difference of £32. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 Dubai route, 9% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 38 minutes.

Night is the busiest departure period on Chennai to Dubai flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 25%, Evening flights for 25%, and Afternoon flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Dubai are Jumeirah Beach Residence, Burj Khalifa, and Palm Jumeirah. These are among the most viewed places in Dubai on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 03:50 and lands at 08:04
• Latest: departs at 22:05 and lands at 02:19.

The flight takes about 4h 14m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 16% above the route average of £243. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Chennai to Dubai takes 4h 14m, covering 1,821 miles.

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.

One-way fares from Chennai to Dubai are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £128, which is 17% below the typical average for this route.

Air India is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while IndiGo has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Chennai to Dubai flights are:

• Air India: 98% on time
• IndiGo: 98% on time
• Emirates: 88% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 91% of the time.

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl (BOM) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 9h 30m, compared to 10h 27m via New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL) and 10h 44m via Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH).

Dubai is 1 hour behind Chennai (Gulf Time vs India Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Dubai Intl Airport (DXB) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £3 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Autostrad Rent A Car
· Alamo
· AMEX
· Europcar
· Hertz

Return flights from Chennai to Dubai range from £219 to £291, with an average of £243 over the past 12 months. Anything below £219 counts as a good deal.