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Cheapest return flight
465 €
Typical prices: 599 €-848 €
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Mon 19.11.Sun 2.12.
BER - MAA • 3 stops
Cheapest direct flights
583 €
Typical prices: 577 €-868 €
Lufthansa
Thu 8.11.Thu 22.11.
FRA - MAA • Direct
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You can fly direct with Lufthansa. Average duration is 9h 21m
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Best reviews • 7,3 score
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Cheapest • 12% average savings
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 13 weeks in advance save around 18% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights to Chennai

 
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Recent return flight deals to Chennai

Thu, 19. Nov - Wed, 2. Dec
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12:05 - 20:40Berlin  Berlin Brandenburg-Chennai Chennai
28h 05m3 stops Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Muscat Seeb Manama Bahrain Intl
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5:35 - 10:55Chennai  Chennai-Berlin Berlin Brandenburg
33h 50m3 stops Manama Bahrain Intl Muscat Seeb Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen
465 €Multiple Airlines
2 days ago
Thu, 18. Feb - Sat, 27. Feb
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11:10 - 4:45Munich  Munich Franz Josef Strauss-Chennai Chennai
13h 05m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl
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21:25 - 5:45Chennai  Chennai-Munich Munich Franz Josef Strauss
12h 50m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl
477 €Gulf Air
1 day ago
Thu, 18. Feb - Fri, 26. Feb
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11:10 - 4:45Munich  Munich Franz Josef Strauss-Chennai Chennai
13h 05m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl
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21:25 - 5:45Chennai  Chennai-Munich Munich Franz Josef Strauss
12h 50m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl
477 €Gulf Air
1 day ago
Mon, 30. Nov - Mon, 7. Dec
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21:35 - 15:05Munich  Munich Franz Josef Strauss-Chennai Chennai
13h 00m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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16:05 - 18:10Chennai  Chennai-Munich Munich Franz Josef Strauss
30h 35m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
504 €Etihad Airways
3+ days ago
Wed, 4. Nov - Wed, 18. Nov
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21:50 - 15:05Munich  Munich Franz Josef Strauss-Chennai Chennai
12h 45m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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16:05 - 18:20Chennai  Chennai-Munich Munich Franz Josef Strauss
30h 45m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
516 €Etihad Airways
3+ days ago
Thu, 14. Jan - Mon, 1. Mar
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14:40 - 20:40Munich  Munich Franz Josef Strauss-Chennai Chennai
25h 30m3 stops Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Manama Bahrain Intl
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5:35 - 5:45Chennai  Chennai-Munich Munich Franz Josef Strauss
28h 40m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl
536 €Multiple Airlines
1 day ago
Fri, 20. Nov - Fri, 11. Dec
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20:30 - 6:25Frankfurt am Main  Frankfurt am Main-Chennai Chennai
29h 25m1 stop Muscat Seeb
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7:10 - 19:00Chennai  Chennai-Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt am Main
16h 20m1 stop Muscat Seeb
566 €Oman Air
3+ days ago
Sat, 21. Nov - Mon, 7. Dec
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20:30 - 6:25Frankfurt am Main  Frankfurt am Main-Chennai Chennai
29h 25m1 stop Muscat Seeb
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7:10 - 19:00Chennai  Chennai-Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt am Main
16h 20m1 stop Muscat Seeb
566 €Oman Air
3+ days ago
Sun, 8. Nov - Sun, 22. Nov
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10:15 - 0:05Frankfurt am Main  Frankfurt am Main-Chennai Chennai
9h 20mdirect
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1:45 - 7:55Chennai  Chennai-Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt am Main
10h 40mdirect
583 €Lufthansa
3+ days ago
Sun, 8. Nov - Sun, 22. Nov
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10:15 - 0:05Frankfurt am Main  Frankfurt am Main-Chennai Chennai
9h 20mdirect
Lufthansa Logo
1:45 - 7:55Chennai  Chennai-Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt am Main
10h 40mdirect
598 €Lufthansa
3+ days ago
Booking Insights

Price, demand, and travel trends for flights to Chennai

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

What is the cheapest flight to Chennai?

Berlin to Chennai is the cheapest route at 465 € return, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai is the most popular connection with return deals from 566 €.

How much is a flight to Chennai?

On average, a return flight from Germany to Chennai costs 691 €, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months. Return fares from Frankfurt am Main Airport average 663 €, while Berlin runs a bit higher at 676 €.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Chennai?

Thursday is the cheapest day to fly to Chennai at 677 € return on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Saturday is the most expensive at 733 €.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Chennai?

•April is the cheapest month to fly to Chennai with an average price of 598 € return.
•December (839 €) and July (826 €) are the most expensive.
•Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Chennai?

Night flights to Chennai are the cheapest at 646 € return on average. Afternoon flights are the most expensive at 810 €.

What is a good deal for flights to Chennai?

Flights under 599 € are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found return flights to Chennai at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from:
•Stuttgart 567 €
•Frankfurt am Main Airport 585 €.

When are flights to Chennai the cheapest?

Flights to Chennai are cheapest 13 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 18% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for flights to Chennai

Low season

October

Cheapest flight

243 €
Beat the crowds with an average 39% drop in traveller numbers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 34% increase in traveller numbers.
One-way flight from Hamburg to Chennai

When to book flights to Chennai

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel 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 questions about flights to Chennai, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • How do I know if a flight to Chennai is a good deal?

    A good deal on a flight to Chennai is around 599 € return. This fare is in the lowest 25% of return flight prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

  • How long is a direct flight to Chennai?

    Direct flights to Chennai are available from Frankfurt am Main Airport, with a flight time of about 9h 20m.

  • Which city has the cheapest flights to Chennai?

    Based on fares booked in the past 5 days, the cheapest flights to Chennai are from Frankfurt am Main, starting at 566 € return.

  • How expensive are last-minute flights to Chennai?

    Last-minute fares to Chennai (booked within two weeks of departure) are typically 11% higher than the average return fare of 691 €.

  • What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at Chennai?

    Lufthansa operates the most flights from Germany to Chennai at 5 per week, while Etihad Airways is the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from Germany to Chennai. The two are often different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveller choice.

  • Which airlines should I consider for flights to Chennai?

  • How many flights serve Chennai?

    Chennai receives 1 flights per day and 5 per week from across the world. Frankfurt am Main Airport has the most flights to Chennai with 5 weekly flights.

Your guide to booking Chennai flights

From booking to airport arrival, find tips to help you plan your flight with more confidence.
  • For the best chance at a low fare to Chennai, book around 13 weeks before departure. Based on KAYAK data from the last 12 months, fares are historically about 18% lower during this window than last-minute fares.
  • For flights to Chennai, a good return fare is around 599 €. If you find a fare below that, you're getting a strong deal.
  • If your travel dates are flexible, consider flying to Chennai in April. Return fares historically average 598 €, making April the cheapest month to travel based on KAYAK data from the last 12 months.
  • Before you book:

    • Check the route's typical price range so you can spot a deal.
    • Confirm baggage fees and seat selection costs on budget carriers.
    • Verify whether you need any travel documents beyond an ID.
    • Pick a departure airport, since your nearest may not be the cheapest origin.
  • Shift your departure to evening to save up to 165 € on a return flight. Evening flights to Chennai average 646 € compared to 810 € for midday flights.
  • Bag allowances vary by airline, fare type, cabin class, and route. On flights to Chennai, some airlines may include bags at no extra cost. For example, Lufthansa includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class. Always check the fare details before booking, since bag policies can change by ticket type.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Chennai

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with 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 3681 reviews
8,2Boarding
7,9Food
8,1Comfort
8,4Crew
8,2Entertainment
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Everything was great except the boarding experience. After the check in, they "packed us" in a small area, very hot there. It would be nice to be aware of this, I'd wait on the outside area

10,0 ExcellentDiego, Feb 2026
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Everything was great except the boarding experience. After the check in, they "packed us" in a small area, very hot there. It would be nice to be aware of this, I'd wait on the outside area

Chaos at the gate while boarding - no clear signs or announcements

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.

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

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

Flight was pathetic, felt like a old plane was modified and brought in service. Didnt like the aircraft at all. Crew and services were good.but aircraft totally dissappointment.

Enough vegetarian food was not available on the flight for all vegetarian guests on the plane. Crew did not adequately handle this experience

Worst ever. No assistance and communication from Emirates crew. No visibility of when the flight is flying. Couldn’t understand if we can go to lounge to take rest. Emirates system at a certain point said flight is not operating and suggested to take the next flight and in few minutes it suddenly opened the gate for boarding. unsupportive and rude crew. Worst experience ever. Flight was delayed by 5 hours so need the compensation for that.

Emirates flights always nice. Service rendered by the staff is superb.I am always comfortable in Emirates flights.

Emirates is great for someone like me traveling and on an expired H1B

Qatar Airways has consistently established a standard in my mind that very few airlines manage to sustain, and once again, this Economy Class journey reaffirmed precisely why. As an avid globetrotter who travels extensively for work, I experience many airlines, service cultures, and interpretations of hospitality. What continues to distinguish Qatar Airways is not any single element, but the complete proposition: professionalism, courtesy, warmth, attentiveness, consistency, and a genuinely polished hospitality culture. There is a reassuring confidence that comes with boarding Qatar because, over many journeys, the airline has simply never underdelivered against the expectations it has established for me. This particular journey was especially memorable. I had recently been promoted to Gold tier with Qatar Airways Privilege Club, was travelling on my birthday, and was flying into India on Indian Independence Day. Collectively, that made this considerably more than another flight. The crew made the personal element truly exceptional. Cabin Supervisor Hershel and Cabin Crew Ali deserve particular recognition. Their hospitality went well beyond procedural service; they took the initiative to acknowledge my birthday and, using the resources available onboard, thoughtfully assembled a small presentation with KitKat chocolates and dessert to wish me. It was simple, spontaneous, genuine, and immensely memorable. For someone who spends a considerable part of life travelling, these are precisely the moments that transcend service delivery and become lasting memories. That is where Qatar continues to excel: exceptionally well trained, composed, aligned, and polished crew who can deliver consistency without appearing mechanical. The human warmth remains evident, and individual colleagues repeatedly find ways to distinguish themselves. One small opportunity would have made the occasion even more complete. As we were travelling from Doha to India on 15 August, still within Indian Independence Day, a subtle acknowledgement of India celebrating its 80th Independence Day, perhaps simply wishing the Indian guests onboard on this proud occasion, would have been a thoughtful and culturally resonant gesture. It certainly does not detract from an excellent journey, but would have added another meaningful dimension to an already memorable flight. The only substantive disappointment was that my checked luggage did not complete the journey with me from Seattle (SEA), via Doha (DOH), to Kolkata (CCU), having been delayed in Doha. A baggage exception report is already on file with the local airport team in Kolkata. Given the confidence Qatar Airways has earned from me over the years, I remain optimistic that they will once again live up to that standard, work their magic, and reunite me with my luggage within the next 24 hours. Overall, another exceptional experience and one I will genuinely cherish. Hershel and Ali, thank you for making my birthday in the skies so memorable. Way to go, Qatar Airways. Please continue investing in and developing your cabin professionals to this calibre. When service excellence is combined with authentic human connection, an ordinary journey becomes an experience a passenger remembers long after landing.

Looks like a local flight. Food was horrible. No entertainment system.

Economy travel is really hard with no room to move especially when the person sitting beside you is an XL or XXL size person who if moving could hit your face

I purchased Qatar airways after seeing ads about its service. To my surprise Qatar is marketing gimmick and horrible airlines which I don’t recommend to anyone Flight was dirty including flight from Miami to Doha And Doha airport restrooms are dirty On top of this they use this pathetic cheap indigo From Doha to Hyderabad which I will never fly Also they lost one of my baggage in Indigo and still waiting to receive it. I will never travel Qatar and will never recommend

Aircraft was spacious compared to American Airlines, food was great, entertainment was much better with a wide variety of options, and the crew was very polite.

The overall flight experience between Doha and Kolkata was satisfactory. The staff onboard were notably engaged, responsive, and enthusiastic, providing a level of service that stood out, especially when compared to the less attentive crew on the earlier leg from Heathrow to Doha. Their eagerness to assist made the journey more pleasant. Additionally, the time spent at the Silver Lounge in Doha contributed positively to the experience. The lounge offered a comfortable and relaxing environment, with adequate amenities and attentive staff. Overall, both the flight and the lounge experience in Doha met expectations, making for a smooth and satisfactory travel experience.

Being a platinum member, no attention given. No towel or tissue provided.

No towels or tissue and chocolate and mint provided before arrival

They made us deliberate waste time by holding our passports and boarding passes making us miss the flight

Luggage handling was very very bad. Damaged my new Calvin Klein bag and delayed another. Still did not get it since 2 days. Worst airlines and service.

It’’s cheap airways and not worth code sharing with Etihad. They charge for everything…

The first segment from Atlanta to Abu Dhabi was fantastic, but we got downgraded to a different aircraft from Abu Dhabi to Delhi. We were supposed to be on a flatbed business class when we booked it but just about one week before travel, we were changed to A321 Neo, which just has old-fashioned business class seats that recline but don’t go flat. No TV either. While I fully understand that sometimes these changes have to be made for operational reasons, but I asked for some credit or compensation for that and I did not get any anywhere with that

I bought a full price ticket for business class on kayak and my seat selection was not Included, I had to pay more and WiFi for example was not Included in my seat. My travel companion who bought his ticket for the same business class price had these features included in his ticket therefore I am not happy with my purchase via kayak.

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.

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

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

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

Very friendly, service oriented and responsive crew. Very pleased with th service!

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.

Very disappointed. None of the bags from Newark & Toronto flight were loaded onto connecting flight to Mumbai. And yet, no announcement during the flight. No placard near the luggage carousel in Mumbai. Absolute mayhem at Lufthansa lost & found counter. Each agent taking 20 minutes to record each incident. Stood in line for more than 1 hour, after suffering through a 8 hour flight.

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.

I did not have WiFi on the flight in business class. This was a problem on a long 15 hour flight. I had important work to do and was unable to do it. This resulted in loss of productivity .

The quality of service in AI Express was much better than Air India

Air India Express operates as a separate airline, so it says. Air India Express is a subsidiary of Air India and is part of the Tata Group, which acquired a 100% stake in the airline. (https://www.tata.com/business/air-india-express). Yet Air India express is not a member of Star Alliance, so Star Alliance gold members do not receive the benefits they would had they traveled on a mainline Air India flight. Even though it's a subsidiary of Air India, which is a Star Alliance airline. Very frustrating.

I paid $110 for a seat located at the start of a section and therefor would not have a chair in front of it, but this is not what I received. The floor plan was different from when I booked my ticket. This is very disappointing and my money needs to be returned.

When landing in Hyderabad, the pilot made a hard landing. Everyone in the plane were shocked. The captain landed the plane hard and felt as if we were going to be thrown out from our seats. It was surprising the captain didn't apologize or make an announcement about. Again a surprise no crew acknowledge this. This was an odd experience!

I appreciated a meal on the shorter flight. It was slightly delayed with no announcement but I was able to determine what was happening.

Very comfortable flight. I appreciate the announcements were also in English.

I don't think there were entertainment options (short flight) - which is why I gave the 'ok' sign. Didn't make a diff in my flight experience either way, however

Poor, pilot flew as if he was in hurry and had to coverup for wasted time

The trip with Air India was better than expected starting with the check-in and the Lounge. The flight was comfortable for a 1 hour flight.

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