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£298 Find Cheap Flights from Frankfurt am Main to Chennai

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Everything you should know

Cheapest return fare
£432
Typical prices: £460-£538
Etihad Airways
Thu 19/2Wed 11/3
FRA - MAA • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
£447
Typical prices: £437-£620
Lufthansa
Thu 2/4Mon 20/4
FRA - MAA • Direct
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Expect long queues at check-in and security at FRA.
At MAA, use the airport metro for a quick city ride.
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Cheapest • from £432 (return)
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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

Thu, 19 Feb - Wed, 11 Mar
Etihad Airways Logo
21:20 - 14:40
FRA
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MAA
12h 50m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
10:00 - 18:35
MAA
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FRA
13h 05m
1 stop
£432Etihad Airways
Tue, 17 Feb - Wed, 11 Mar
Etihad Airways Logo
21:20 - 08:10
FRA
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MAA
30h 20m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
16:10 - 18:35
MAA
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FRA
30h 55m
1 stop
£432Etihad Airways
Wed, 29 Apr - Wed, 20 May
Etihad Airways Logo
22:15 - 14:35
FRA
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MAA
12h 50m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
10:15 - 18:45
MAA
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FRA
12h 00m
1 stop
£434Etihad Airways
Wed, 18 Feb - Fri, 6 Mar
Etihad Airways Logo
21:20 - 19:55
FRA
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MAA
18h 05m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
15:45 - 06:05
MAA
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FRA
18h 50m
1 stop
£436Etihad Airways
Tue, 17 Feb - Thu, 12 Mar
Etihad Airways Logo
21:20 - 08:10
FRA
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MAA
30h 20m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
16:10 - 06:05
MAA
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FRA
18h 25m
1 stop
£437Etihad Airways
Wed, 18 Feb - Thu, 12 Mar
Etihad Airways Logo
21:20 - 14:40
FRA
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MAA
12h 50m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
16:10 - 06:05
MAA
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FRA
18h 25m
1 stop
£438Etihad Airways
Thu, 2 Apr - Mon, 20 Apr
Lufthansa Logo
11:10 - 00:10
FRA
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MAA
9h 30mdirect
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01:55 - 08:40
MAA
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FRA
10h 15mdirect
£447Lufthansa
Thu, 2 Apr - Mon, 20 Apr
Lufthansa Logo
11:10 - 00:10
FRA
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MAA
9h 30mdirect
Lufthansa Logo
01:55 - 08:40
MAA
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FRA
10h 15mdirect
£448Lufthansa
Thu, 5 Mar - Wed, 18 Mar
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20:30 - 14:20
FRA
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MAA
13h 20m
1 stop
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15:00 - 19:00
MAA
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FRA
32h 30m
1 stop
£451Oman Air
Fri, 20 Feb - Thu, 12 Mar
Oman Air Logo
20:30 - 13:30
FRA
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MAA
12h 30m
1 stop
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07:20 - 19:00
MAA
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FRA
16h 10m
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£452Oman Air
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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 February.

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, Tuesday is the most expensive day to fly from Frankfurt am Main to Chennai. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Wednesday and avoiding Thursdays 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 September, where tickets cost £466 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £673 and £654 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.

No, with an average price for the route of £517, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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 13% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 3 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

Expert on FRA

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.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Frankfurt am Main to Chennai

Low seasonOctober
Cheapest flight£298
Best time to beat the crowds (1% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (26% more expensive on average)
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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

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai was £298 for a one-way ticket and £432 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?

    Only Lufthansa offers 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?

    There are direct flights from Frankfurt am Main to Chennai on a daily basis.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Frankfurt am Main to Chennai are Emirates and Etihad Airways. With an average price for the route of £581 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. Etihad Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £562 and an overall rating of 7.3.

  • 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.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Chennai to Frankfurt am Main? 25% of our users found flights on this route for Chennai or less round-trip.

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.
Find which airlines fly direct from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Frankfurt am Main to Chennai

Monday

Lufthansa

Lufthansa

Tuesday

Lufthansa

Lufthansa

Wednesday

Lufthansa

Lufthansa

Thursday

Lufthansa

Lufthansa

Friday

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

Saturday

Lufthansa

Lufthansa

Sunday

Lufthansa

Lufthansa

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Reviews of the top 4 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.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3488 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.2Entertainment
8.3Crew
8.1Boarding
7.9Food
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I liked everything: the service, the food, the cleanness. I flew last year with Qatar Airways, so I can compare. Emirates did much better! Especially their meals and service.

10.0 ExcellentElena, Dec 2025
DXB - COK
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I liked everything: the service, the food, the cleanness. I flew last year with Qatar Airways, so I can compare. Emirates did much better! Especially their meals and service.

Mostly good and consistent of Emirates service. Christmas menu was great initiative and tasted good. Taking the bus from terminal to the plane spoilt the experience a little.

Emirates A380s are always wonderful to fly on. Their crews, food and service are always excellent. They are typically on time and the only thing I would change (maybe newer or upgraded aircraft have this) is bluetooth so I can pair my noise cancelling headphones without a cable.

Had to do shuttle bus both times during the transfer. It was waaay longer than acceptable. These 777s need a refurbishment really badly. Emirates and Dubai Airport used to be top notch. Now overcrowded and outdated.

The food options were excellent for Economy. It was difficult to find the lounge after clearing security and boarding was clunky

I had a good experience flying with Emirates. All of the flights were on time staff was very professional and kind. So I had a positive experience..

The staff on board were excellent. Kind, thoughtful, helpful - not just with me but with others around that I observed. Wonderful service.

Ove the A380 planes. Comfortable seats. Served great Indian food and Masala Chai!

Flight left on time. Bags came quickly. Crew was nice. But internet never worked and the food was awful.

Boarding, seats, entertainment and service were all great. The food was great except for the fact that there were too many sweet items.

Dirty and smelly lavatory and toilets in Wamos Air operated flights

The crew could have been more friendly and could have offered to make the beds. Also, Ethiad should have more vegetarian food options.

The flight was over 1 hour late taking off ,when I arrived in Abu Dhabi ,I missed my connecting flight to Bangkok so I had to wait almost 6 hours for my flight arriving in Bangkok at 6:30 am ,So I missed a whole day of my vacation and my hotel room sat empty so I paid for hotel days that I was not there. In Abu Dhabi there was a woman that worked the desk at transfers that was so professional, courteous , helpful,and may I say absolutely beautiful .she got me food vouchers for my layover and was a very calming presence. Besides that I will never use Etihad again I will pay the Xtra money . I'm sure they won't read or see this but it's my "2 cents" I'll use an airline that respects me and my hard earned dollars

I booked and paid for a Business Class seat for myself and my wife. 4 hours before the flight i get a call saying the plane they sent doesn't have the correct layout to accommodate all the business class seats they sold me 3 months earlier at a premium of $1500 a ticket. So they have to bump me from Business to Economy and will give me a $400 credit (total of $800 for both seats) that I could turn in at Abu Dahbi for $400 in US cash. They then promised a row that we could have to ourselves and the arm rests would go up so we could spread out for each of us. My wife was taken care of but I was put in the exit row with the flight attendents set as part of the three...and the arm rest did not go up. When we got to Abu Dahbi, they would not exchange our credit for cash as promised. Very disappointed they took my money 3 months ago and refused to reimburse for the change in seats or follow the promises made.

We have paid premium price for a business class Cabinet and we have received the old 777 with the following apart business class that is not to standard. It was very disappointing and it’s a very bad reputation for a premium airline company. This aeroplane should be the commission from being as a business class. We will pass this knowledge to our colleagues because the quality of business class in Etihad is not consistent and it is a lucky dip that sometimes you’re getting a good aeroplane and sometimes you’re getting their 30 years old aeroplane. The crew of the aeroplane have apologise and said that they hate this aeroplane and they have complained about it multiple times as well. Obviously Etihad is putting the economy in front of the Customer Experience. For the future we will not take this risk anymore and will fly with established company like emirates.

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

It’s a business class ticket but they didn’t give a lounge access

Crew was amazing as usual. Very comfortable for a 13hour flight. Check in at ATL was terrible. Ticket counter charged me $200 for a small bag. Apparently Kayak sold me a zero luggage ticket. No carry on no checked. So the check in desk charged me a bullshit $200 dollar fee for a small gym bag weighing less than 20lbs. In true 3rd party ticket buying. This will turn into a finger pointing process between Kayak and Etihad. Now I'm going to have to ship my bag back in the mail a day ahead of my return flight.

Very delayed and uncomfortable seats. Nothing written in Urdu for Pakistanis. Tons of Pakistanis use the airline they should ensure the airline is accommodating them properly.

My baggage was not boarded and is still missing. I was only carring one piece of luggage and that is misplaced now I am stuck at mumbai without luggage. I had an onward journey from here

The service was fabulous and the food was excellent. My luggage was left in Frankfurt due to late arrival but it is supposed to arriving on tonight’s flight.

This flight was on time but since I missed the connecting flight I didn’t get my seat upgraded I paid for

Not great - seats were very narrow and food was terrible.

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.

Some of the crew was sassy and not super helpful. The food was okay, but it seems like they were all unprepared compared to my flight I did from JFK to Frankfurt

What could have been better was holding the flight when our ORD to FRA flight was a bit late. We sat at FRA for 7 hours. It takes time to go through passport control and to get to a gate at that very large airport. We went as fast possible to our gate but were too late. Cityline is a good provider other wise.

I don’t understand how they charge as much as they do for such a poor experience

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

I wish the plane had pod seating for business class. I had a window seat (8K) and I had to climb over the person sitting on the aisle when I needed to get up. Also there is no partition between the seats for privacy when sleeping. The Asian airlines have much nicer business class seating. Their seats are wider for better comfort when sleeping.

Bumpy ride, not Lufthansa‘s fault. Crew managed a situation over a back rest to far down well. It was two iles behind me. The person putting the seat down, against the other person’s knees, was quite rude and belligerent and needed to be told in a no nonsense matter to stopp. Male flight attendant did good job.

I think if i find different options I’ll travel with it but not with air India they never loaded the luggage’s and they announce the luggage’s will be arriving on belt number 5 when all passengers reach to the belt we find they haven’t loaded the luggage’s

Flight was cancelled by air India. There was no explanation provided why the flight was cancelled. Found out that the flight was cancelled because the Iran air space was closed. Meanwhile, all other flights passing through that region were operating without issues. When asked to refund money for the tickets, being told that “ As checked, we wish to share that Flight AI 116 on 15 January 2026 from New York to Mumbai was cancelled due to Iran airspace closure, which were beyond the airline’s control. While such events can disrupt travel plans, we appreciate your understanding and patience. Our team remains committed to ensuring the safety and comfort of all passengers and takes all necessary measures to minimize any issues. However, we must inform you that compensation is not applicable under these extraordinary circumstances, in accordance with the relevant regulations.” Completed unacceptable and unprofessional behavior!

The flight was on time, the entire experience was very smooth. The Flight crew were incredibly professional and nice. Made us feel very comfortable

Very old aircraft. Business class seats don’t work right. No way to get out my tray table. Crew didn’t seem surprised about the aircraft and didn’t have any real answers. Old 777 seems to not have been updated ever.

They rescheduled flight..no customer care to even reach or accommodate

Bad weather in Amritsar cancelled the flight while we were at the gate in Delhi but the ground crew took good care of us and exceeded our expectations. Once on the plane, we enjoyed the best experience we’ve had on any flight in years. Their customer support was also impressively quick to answer and immediately helpful.

Unnecessary delays & Gate changes, so much inconvenience after 15-16 hours flight

Needs lots of improvement starting from crew/staff attitude, cleanliness, better quality food & in flight amenities.

Old and filthy aircraft Boarding was free for all with no zones

Very old and ill maintained flights. Seats didn’t have proper cushioning. The entertainment system was a joke. That’s the least one can expect from a 19 hour long flight.

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