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Cheapest return fare
£497
Typical prices: £479-£581
Etihad Airways
Sat 7/11Mon 16/11
FRA - MAA • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
£518
Typical prices: £456-£540
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Thu 10/9Wed 16/9
FRA - MAA • Direct
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Cheap Flights from Frankfurt am Main to Chennai (FRA-MAA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Frankfurt am Main to Chennai that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Frankfurt am Main to Chennai

Sat, 7 Nov - Mon, 16 Nov
Etihad Airways Logo
21:20 - 15:05
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MAA
13h 15m
1 stop
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03:55 - 18:15
MAA
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FRA
18h 50m
1 stop
£497Etihad Airways
Sat, 7 Nov - Mon, 16 Nov
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21:20 - 08:05
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MAA
30h 15m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
09:55 - 18:15
MAA
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FRA
12h 50m
1 stop
£497Etihad Airways
Sat, 15 Aug - Fri, 6 Nov
Gulf Air Logo
13:05 - 20:50
FRA
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MAA
28h 15m
1 stop
Gulf Air Logo
21:25 - 06:15
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FRA
13h 20m
1 stop
£498Gulf Air
Mon, 12 Oct - Tue, 10 Nov
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09:35 - 02:50
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MAA
13h 45m
1 stop
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03:25 - 13:20
MAA
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FRA
14h 25m
1 stop
£499Qatar Airways
Wed, 14 Oct - Sun, 8 Nov
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09:35 - 02:40
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MAA
13h 35m
1 stop
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03:25 - 13:20
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14h 25m
1 stop
£499Qatar Airways
Sat, 7 Nov - Sat, 12 Dec
Etihad Airways Logo
21:20 - 02:35
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MAA
24h 45m
1 stop
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03:55 - 18:15
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FRA
18h 50m
1 stop
£510Etihad Airways
Sat, 7 Nov - Fri, 11 Dec
Etihad Airways Logo
21:20 - 02:35
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MAA
24h 45m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
09:55 - 18:15
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12h 50m
1 stop
£510Etihad Airways
Thu, 10 Sep - Wed, 16 Sep
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11:10 - 00:10
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MAA
9h 30mdirect
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01:55 - 08:40
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10h 15mdirect
£518Lufthansa
Sat, 12 Sep - Wed, 16 Sep
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11:10 - 00:10
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9h 30mdirect
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01:55 - 08:40
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10h 15mdirect
£554Lufthansa
Wed, 14 Oct - Wed, 11 Nov
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9h 30mdirect
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01:45 - 07:55
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10h 40mdirect
£569Lufthansa
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KAYAK’s insights & trends for Frankfurt am Main to Chennai flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Frankfurt am Main to Chennai to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai departing in November.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Chennai from Frankfurt am Main Airport usually cost between £520 and £636 in November.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £497 on Etihad Airways (7 Nov–16 Nov).

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Frankfurt am Main to Chennai?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Chennai on a Wednesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Thursday is the most expensive day to fly from Frankfurt am Main to Chennai. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Tuesday and avoiding Saturdays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai is April, where tickets cost £472 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £705 and £671 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at £689 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 18% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Frankfurt am Main to Chennai

 
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Duncan Madden

Duncan Madden

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Duncan is a freelance travel writer, copywriter and book author in constant search of travel stories and the perpetual sensation of being on holiday. He’s never happier than when on a dusty trail in search of empty waves or ducking under the piste tape in search of snowbound solitude. British born, living in Germany, but happiest heading for the horizon. His first book, Found in Translation, explores the etymologies and stories of country names around the world and is out now.

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Gabriel Leigh

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Gabriel is a writer and video creator. As senior content producer for Flightradar24 and Monocle’s transport correspondent, he keeps a close eye on aviation in particular. He has also written travel articles for the likes of The New York Times. Born in New York but raised around the world, he now lives in Sweden. He’s been to 75 countries, flying 2.3 million miles on 113 airlines and through 234 airports in the process.

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When to book flights from Frankfurt am Main to Chennai

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Chennai based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Frankfurt am Main to Chennai flights

  • How many flights are there between Frankfurt am Main Airport and Chennai per day?

    There is a maximum of 1 direct flight a day that takes off from Frankfurt am Main Airport and lands in Chennai, with an average flight time of 9h 30m. The most common departure time is 11:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 6 flights.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai was £281 for a one-way ticket and £497 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Frankfurt am Main to Chennai?

    Frankfurt am Main airport is called Frankfurt am Main and the only airport in Chennai is Chennai.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Frankfurt am Main to Chennai?

    Lufthansa, and Air India offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Frankfurt am Main to Chennai flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Frankfurt am Main to Chennai?

    The Airbus A340-300 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Frankfurt am Main to Chennai flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Frankfurt am Main to Chennai?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Frankfurt am Main and Chennai.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Frankfurt am Main to Chennai?

    You can catch a direct flight from Frankfurt am Main to Chennai on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Frankfurt am Main to Chennai, Etihad Airways or Lufthansa?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Frankfurt am Main to Chennai are Etihad Airways and Lufthansa. With an average price for the route of £529 and an overall rating of 7.3, Etihad Airways is the most popular choice. Lufthansa is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £595 and an overall rating of 6.8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Frankfurt am Main to Chennai?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Frankfurt am Main to Chennai.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Chennai?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chennai from Frankfurt am Main is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Frankfurt am Main to Chennai?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Chennai with an airline and back to Frankfurt am Main with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Chennai?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Chennai from Frankfurt am Main up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Prefer to fly direct from Frankfurt am Main to Chennai?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Frankfurt am Main to Chennai.
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Direct departures

Frankfurt am Main to Chennai

Monday

Lufthansa

Lufthansa

Tuesday

Lufthansa

Lufthansa

Wednesday

Lufthansa

Lufthansa

Thursday

Lufthansa

Lufthansa

Saturday

Lufthansa

Lufthansa

Sunday

Lufthansa

Lufthansa

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Direct returns

Chennai to Frankfurt am Main

Monday

Lufthansa

Lufthansa

Tuesday

Lufthansa

Lufthansa

Wednesday

Lufthansa

Lufthansa

Thursday

Lufthansa

Lufthansa

Friday

Lufthansa

Lufthansa

Sunday

Lufthansa

Lufthansa

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Reviews of the top airlines flying from Frankfurt am Main to Chennai

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Frankfurt am Main to Chennai. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Frankfurt am Main to Chennai? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.3
Etihad AirwaysOverall score based on 1497 reviews
7.3Comfort
7.5Boarding
7.8Crew
7.2Entertainment
7.1Food
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They lost the baggage and said it was deleted from the system. I had baggage tag so was able to file the complaint but there was no PIR number and update so far

2.0 MediocrePrajakta, May 2026
AUH - BOM
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They lost the baggage and said it was deleted from the system. I had baggage tag so was able to file the complaint but there was no PIR number and update so far

Good service. But on flight to Kochi no entertainment except in app. And no working outlets to charge phone.

Was so disappointing. Business class with no TV, uncomfortable seats. Had much higher expectations.

Etihad seems to have a very strict luggage enforcement. I am a very light passenger compared to other passengers which are mainly heavier. I do not understood why airlines enforce the weight restriction so strictly. I was overweight luggage of 1.5kg, but am probably 10+kg lighter than the average passenger. Other airlines are far more accommodating. Poor customer service as far as I am concerned. If weight is such an important issue to an airline they should charge passengers by total amount of body weight plus luggage. To me just ridiculous.

This flight was a dreamliner so I think the space was ok for the legs, but the option for food was again limited and the crew was same.

Boarding was efficient, had to check in cabin luggage. Seats were narrow, food was more in quantity, received cabin luggage on the luggage belt which was fine.

Needs better seat for business class. My seat was falling apart. Also no WiFi on that flight

Only 1 time food and drinks together was offered, for total 5 hours duration drinks and snacks was never offered. For some people food choice was not available, only veg was available. No entertainment option was there. Crew members were mostly back of the flight asking each other for KitKat and chips to share between them.

Etihad flight sector is a local . .give the same quality upto destination

Lovely crew - comfortable journey despite it being an older plane.

Boarding arrangement at Frankfurt was terribly managed with no proper guidance and the flight was parked far away from the gate. In flight entertainment device (touch screen) was not working at all throughout the flight. And on top of all this two of the checked in bags were found to be missing when we landed at Chennai. All this mismanagement at a very high fare of about $2300 per ticket is unacceptable.

Fortunately the departure was delayed as I had a tight connection and the incoming flight was delayed. The departure delay helped me to make my connection. Thankfully, my luggage also could be transferred in the same time. The aircraft had to be changed and the power outlet in my seat didn’t work. Again luckily as the flight was not full, I could move to a different seat where the power outlet was working.

Boarding was by group and we had to take the bus. There were no elevators so had to walk down the stairs. It would help to have escalators or elevators. Note I had a special needs child and the gate crew was rushing us in. The bus was full but we were packed with no seats to sit.

Everything was on time, even though the layover in Frankfurt was 22hrs

The entertainment is pretty boring. There are no new movies or TV shows from February. The food is just ok on the Atlanta to Frankfurt leg, but better on the Fra to Bengaluru leg.

Flight LH760 from Germany to New Delhi, the food was excellent, the crew was fantastic, the seats in economy are usually tight these days, so I can say that the seats were Ok, the entertainment was OK because for some reason the sound is not very clear, overall I enjoyed this flight, compared to the flight (UA 962) I took with united from San Francisco to Frankfurt in this trip, that flight was horrible. Thank you Lufthansa.

Flight got struck in gate for 45 mins for no reason. Flight got delayed reaching Mumbai causing lot of discomfort

The Lufthansa flight was delayed, and I missed the connecting flight. Lufthansa staff have not been helpful in rebooking the subsequent flight with Air India (another airline that is part of the Star Alliance). Lufthansa told me it's not their responsibility, and Air India says the PNR is part of Lufthansa, so they are not responsible for rebooking. Lufthansa customer service asked me to contact the counter at Delhi airport, but no one was available there. I am caught between these two airlines, and ultimately, Air India decided to reschedule my flight after 18 hours. I am stranded at Delhi airport. I can't go out because if I do, I can't come back in, and I can't get past security to get food. My 3-year-old and I are stranded here for 12 hours without food and water.

1. Food provided was not per the selection. 2. Very old and outdated media infotainment and not much language oriented films 3. Better provide with a proper headset rather cheap in ear headphones.

The first flight from Denver was okay in terms of food and service of the crew. However, in the second flight they did not have the food I had requested prior to boarding and service was also poor. Never booking a flight with Lufthansa again.

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