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Cheapest return flight
€448
Typical prices: €591-€846
British Airways
Thu 8/3Sat 7/4
DUB - MAA • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
€259
Typical prices: €301-€602
Multiple Airlines
Thu 15/11
DUB - MAA • 3 stops
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Cheap Flights to Chennai

 
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Recent return flight deals to Chennai

Mon, 8 Mar - Wed, 7 Apr
British Airways Logo
20:40 - 05:35Dublin  Dublin-Chennai Chennai
27h 25m1 stop London Heathrow
British Airways Logo
20:15 - 18:00Chennai  Chennai-Dublin Dublin
26h 15m2 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl London Heathrow
€448British Airways
2 days ago
Mon, 2 Nov - Wed, 18 Nov
British Airways Logo
07:35 - 05:35Dublin  Dublin-Chennai Chennai
16h 30m1 stop London Heathrow
British Airways Logo
22:00 - 16:35Chennai  Chennai-Dublin Dublin
24h 05m2 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl London Heathrow
€478British Airways
3+ days ago
Mon, 2 Nov - Sun, 15 Nov
Multiple Airlines Logo
08:05 - 15:05Dublin  Dublin-Chennai Chennai
25h 30m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
03:40 - 21:55Chennai  Chennai-Dublin Dublin
23h 45m2 stops Sharjah London Gatwick
€487Multiple Airlines
1 day ago
Mon, 9 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:25 - 11:40Dublin  Dublin-Chennai Chennai
23h 45m3 stops Bergamo Orio Al Serio Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
03:40 - 20:40Chennai  Chennai-Dublin Dublin
22h 30m2 stops Sharjah London Gatwick
€491Multiple Airlines
2 days ago
Mon, 16 Nov - Wed, 2 Dec
Etihad Airways Logo
19:45 - 15:05Dublin  Dublin-Chennai Chennai
13h 50m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Etihad Airways Logo
16:05 - 18:10Chennai  Chennai-Dublin Dublin
31h 35m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
€511Etihad Airways
1 day ago
Mon, 2 Nov - Mon, 16 Nov
Etihad Airways Logo
19:45 - 15:05Dublin  Dublin-Chennai Chennai
13h 50m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Etihad Airways Logo
16:05 - 18:10Chennai  Chennai-Dublin Dublin
31h 35m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
€514Etihad Airways
5 hours ago
Mon, 15 Feb - Wed, 14 Apr
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07:45 - 02:15Dublin  Dublin-Chennai Chennai
13h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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03:55 - 13:30Chennai  Chennai-Dublin Dublin
14h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
€564Qatar Airways
3+ days ago
Thu, 7 Jan - Mon, 25 Jan
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21:20 - 02:15Dublin  Dublin-Chennai Chennai
23h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
03:15 - 12:35Chennai  Chennai-Dublin Dublin
14h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
€574Qatar Airways
3+ days ago
Thu, 3 Dec - Thu, 31 Dec
Emirates Logo
08:25 - 02:20Dublin  Dublin-Chennai Chennai
12h 25m1 stop Dubai Intl
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09:50 - 06:25Chennai  Chennai-Dublin Dublin
26h 05m1 stop Dubai Intl
€914Emirates
18 hours ago
Thu, 3 Dec - Thu, 31 Dec
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20:50 - 08:15Dublin  Dublin-Chennai Chennai
29h 55m1 stop Dubai Intl
Emirates Logo
09:50 - 11:20Chennai  Chennai-Dublin Dublin
31h 00m1 stop Dubai Intl
€914Emirates
1 day ago
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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?

Dublin to Chennai is the cheapest route at €448 return, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. KAYAK data shows this is also the most popular route.

How much is a flight to Chennai?

On average, a return flight from Ireland to Chennai costs €661, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months. Return fares from Dublin average €655, while Shannon runs a bit higher at €872.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Chennai?

Monday is the cheapest day to fly to Chennai at €628 return on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Sunday is the most expensive at €730.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Chennai?

•September is the cheapest month to fly to Chennai with an average price of €560 return.
•December (€864) and August (€809) are the most expensive.
•Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

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

Evening flights to Chennai are the cheapest at €608 return on average. Afternoon flights are the most expensive at €806.

What is a good deal for flights to Chennai?

Flights under €591 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found return flights to Chennai at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from:
•Dublin €590.

When are flights to Chennai the cheapest?

Flights to Chennai are cheapest 15 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 33% 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

€259
Beat the crowds with an average 65% drop in traveller numbers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 4% increase in traveller numbers.
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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

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

    A good deal on a flight to Chennai is around €591 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 expensive are last-minute flights to Chennai?

    Last-minute fares to Chennai (booked within two weeks of departure) are typically 28% higher than the average return fare of €661.

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

    Emirates operates the most flights from Ireland to Chennai at 0 per week, while Etihad Airways is the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from Ireland to Chennai. The two are often different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveller choice.

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 15 weeks before departure. Based on KAYAK data from the last 12 months, fares are historically about 33% lower during this window than last-minute fares.
  • For flights to Chennai, a good return fare is around €591. If you find a fare below that, you're getting a strong deal.
  • If your travel dates are flexible, consider flying to Chennai in September. Return fares historically average €560, making September 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 afternoon to save up to €198 on a return flight. Afternoon flights to Chennai average €608 compared to €806 for midday flights.

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.
8.1
EmiratesOverall score based on 3673 reviews
7.9Food
8.2Entertainment
8.2Boarding
8.1Comfort
8.4Crew
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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.

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

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

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.

The food from Delhi to Frankfurt went bad or something cause I got sick after I ate the meal and felt ill the rest of my travel back to NY

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.

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.

My first check in at my origin checked my visa for my international flight but it needed to be checked again. While this is understandable, I had to wait in line for 2 hours to get this second check. More agents are needed to process travel issues in Heathrow. There were times during the 2 hour wait that there was only one person servicing the long line (I don't know where the others went). There were many agents milling about but not working the desk so it seemed as if there were plenty of people at work that day. I attempted to use the automated kiosk but because I had a new visa (not one in my passport). Again, most of this was understandable travel delays but the queue processing time was just horrible.

The plane was so old, it needs to be retired! The windows were rattling we paid for premier economy and there was no footrest. Video console was so old, barely had any games for kids. Video console is very slow to react. The gaming console was broken. The foldable food table was sticky and the air hostess had a rough time opening it and closing it for us!!

Generally okay. Disappointing compared to some of their competitors. My seat hadn’t been cleaned properly which was upsetting

The map feature on the display at the seat had challenges. The biggest issue was the flight had no WIFI. Most of the smaller planes now have free WIFI. American Airlines on the flight over had WIFI you could purchase. With 8-10 hours on a single flight, the ability to do work via WIFI is essential!!

My experience with IndiGo was terrible. I had tried to check in online. I could do the DEL to LHR and from LHR to JFK. However, I was unable to check in for the CCU to DEL flight. There was no explanation of why I could not do so. After 2.5 hours of being shuffled from one place to another, I found out that because I was on a codeshare flight, I had to get my boarding pass at the airport. For 2.5 hours, no one was able to explain this to me.

A little bit late but it went smoothly overall. Delicious food on Indigo!

The business class seating arrangement for LHR to MAA was very uncomfortable. The movie options were terrible.

Even in business class, no 2 members of our family including kids were able to sit together. I booked the tickets months in advance. The all my luggage was left in London and arrived 2 days later. It took hours to report the missing luggage at the airport and 3-4 hours to recover one of the bags from the airport with mind bending amount of paperwork. Worst experience ever, I would seriously reconsider traveling by British Airways again.

Overall, the food and entertainment were great. The staff were amazing, polite and professional. They did not have WiFi on board on this leg but that was okay. There was a delay in boarding from London and landing at Mumbai airport but the pilot communicate DC the reason for the delayed landing. They even sent us an apology afterwards for the delayed landing.

Experience with British Airways was hopeless and the response from ground staff after flight cancellation was hopeless

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