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Cheapest return flight
£263
Typical prices: £284-£410
IndiGo
Wed 28/11Sat 27/1
RUH - MAA • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
£130
Typical prices: £132-£213
Oman Air
Thu 22/11
RUH - MAA • 1 stop
Direct flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Riyadh and Chennai. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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When to book
18 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 18 weeks in advance save around 35% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
February
Cheapest • 29% price drop
June
Most popular
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Top stopover airports
Kuwait City (KWI)
Cheapest • Avg £285 (return)
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (CMB)
Shortest trip • 8h 17m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Riyadh to Chennai (RUH-MAA)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Riyadh to Chennai

Sat, 28 Nov - Wed, 27 Jan
IndiGo Logo
02:40 - 10:00RUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-MAA Chennai
28h 50m1 stop Bengaluru Intl
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02:45 - 21:45MAA  Chennai-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
21h 30m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
£263IndiGo
Fri, 20 Nov - Mon, 7 Dec
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02:40 - 19:30RUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-MAA Chennai
14h 20m1 stop Bengaluru Intl
IndiGo Logo
16:00 - 06:35MAA  Chennai-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
17h 05m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
£294IndiGo
Tue, 2 Feb - Fri, 5 Feb
Gulf Air Logo
23:20 - 04:45RUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-MAA Chennai
26h 55m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl
Gulf Air Logo
21:25 - 14:45MAA  Chennai-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
19h 50m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl
£299Gulf Air
Tue, 2 Feb - Fri, 5 Feb
Gulf Air Logo
11:55 - 04:45RUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-MAA Chennai
14h 20m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl
Gulf Air Logo
21:25 - 14:45MAA  Chennai-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
19h 50m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl
£299Gulf Air
Fri, 8 Jan - Sat, 13 Feb
Gulf Air Logo
06:50 - 20:40RUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-MAA Chennai
11h 20m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl
Gulf Air Logo
21:25 - 11:00MAA  Chennai-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
16h 05m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl
£332Gulf Air
Fri, 8 Jan - Sat, 13 Feb
Gulf Air Logo
06:50 - 20:40RUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-MAA Chennai
11h 20m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl
Gulf Air Logo
21:25 - 11:00MAA  Chennai-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
16h 05m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl
£333Gulf Air
Sun, 7 Mar - Mon, 15 Mar
Emirates Logo
04:00 - 08:15RUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-MAA Chennai
25h 45m1 stop Dubai Intl
Emirates Logo
09:50 - 18:45MAA  Chennai-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
11h 25m1 stop Dubai Intl
£358Emirates
Mon, 8 Mar - Sat, 20 Mar
Emirates Logo
09:50 - 08:15RUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-MAA Chennai
19h 55m1 stop Dubai Intl
Emirates Logo
09:50 - 08:15MAA  Chennai-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
24h 55m1 stop Dubai Intl
£369Emirates
Thu, 24 Dec - Thu, 7 Jan
IndiGo Logo
07:40 - 15:20RUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-MAA Chennai
29h 10m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
IndiGo Logo
11:30 - 06:35MAA  Chennai-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
21h 35m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
£377IndiGo
Mon, 8 Mar - Sat, 20 Mar
Multiple Airlines Logo
09:00 - 01:55RUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-MAA Chennai
14h 25m2 stops Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl Kuwait City
Multiple Airlines Logo
07:10 - 20:30MAA  Chennai-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
15h 50m1 stop Muscat Seeb
£398Multiple Airlines
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Riyadh to Chennai flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

How much is a return flight from Riyadh to Chennai?

Return flights from Riyadh to Chennai typically range from £284 to £410. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £263 on IndiGo.

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

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Riyadh to Chennai. It's 16% cheaper than the average day, while Wednesday is the most expensive, with prices 10% higher.

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

•February is the cheapest month to fly from Riyadh to Chennai at £240 return.
•July (£475) and August (£396) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 97% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Riyadh to Chennai the cheapest?

Flights from Riyadh to Chennai are cheapest 18 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 35% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Key details for Riyadh to Chennai flights

Low season

August

Cheapest flight

£130
Beat the crowds with an average 40% drop in traveller numbers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 78% increase in traveller numbers.
One-way flight from Riyadh to Chennai

When to book flights from Riyadh to Chennai

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

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

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

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

  • How long is a flight from Riyadh to Chennai?

    A direct flight from Riyadh to Chennai takes 00m, covering 2,328 miles.

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

    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 Riyadh to Chennai flight?

    Return flights from Riyadh to Chennai range from £284 to £410, with an average of £339 over the past 12 months. Anything below £284 counts as a good deal.

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

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 22% above the £339 route average. Book 18 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • Have flight prices from Riyadh to Chennai changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £263 to £1,764. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

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

    One-way fares from Riyadh to Chennai are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £152, which is 7% below the typical average for this route.

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

    Flights from Riyadh to Chennai usually depart from Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH) and arrive at Chennai (MAA).

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

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

    • Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) – 24% of one-stop connections
    • Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) – 19% of one-stop connections
    • Kuwait City (KWI) – 11% of one-stop connections
    • Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (CMB) – 10% of one-stop connections

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

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 24% on flights from Riyadh to Chennai. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at £285 return on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at £375, a difference of £90.

    Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

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

    Flying via Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (CMB) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 8h 17m, compared to 8h 37m via Sharjah (SHJ) and 9h 13m via Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH).

  • What is the time difference between Riyadh and Chennai?

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

Your guide to booking Riyadh to Chennai 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 Saturday departure and avoid flying on Wednesday. On this route, Saturday flights average £285, about £90 less than Wednesday fares (24% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 18 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 35% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Riyadh to Chennai trip for February. Fares historically average £240 return in that month – typically £235 less than the most expensive month, which is July (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Chennai Airport.

    • Radisson Blu Hotel And Suites GRT Chennai
    • Hotel Mount Manor

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