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$265+ Cheap flights from Frankfurt (FRA) to Chennai (MAA)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
FRA — MAA
juin 17 — juin 241
mar. 6/17
mar. 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Frankfurt am Main to Chennai are usually found in September or May, booked 89 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Frankfurt (FRA) to Chennai (MAA). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated juin 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$611
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$265
(Mytrip)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$687

Good round-trip deal

$576 or less
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Frankfurt to Chennai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on juin 12, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 7/16:00 pmFRA - MAA
3 stops44h 05mMultiple Airlines
ven. 7/119:35 pmMAA - FRA
1 stop12h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$611
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mer. 11/1210:15 amFRA - MAA
1 stop17h 40mEtihad Airways
mer. 11/194:15 pmMAA - FRA
1 stop30h 40mEtihad Airways
Deal found 6/10$631
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mer. 11/121:55 pmFRA - MAA
1 stop12h 25mKuwait Airways
mar. 11/182:50 amMAA - FRA
1 stop14h 35mKuwait Airways
Deal found 6/10$638
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jeu. 11/2010:15 amFRA - MAA
Nonstop9h 20mLufthansa
ven. 3/271:50 amMAA - FRA
Nonstop10h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 6/10$643
This Gulf Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gulf Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 11/181:05 pmFRA - MAA
1 stop11h 10mGulf Air
mer. 4/15:35 amMAA - FRA
1 stop28h 50mGulf Air
Deal found 6/10$678
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 11/33:00 pmFRA - MAA
1 stop13h 40mQatar Airways
lun. 11/109:50 pmMAA - FRA
1 stop13h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/10$690
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dim. 8/107:55 amFRA - MAA
2 stops21h 30mSWISS
dim. 9/143:25 pmMAA - FRA
2 stops33h 05mSWISS
Deal found 6/10$727
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dim. 8/1011:00 amFRA - MAA
1 stop17h 35mEmirates
lun. 9/84:00 amMAA - FRA
1 stop12h 45mEmirates
Deal found 6/12$755
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mer. 11/1210:55 amFRA - MAA
2 stops20h 30mTurkish Airlines
jeu. 11/208:30 pmMAA - FRA
2 stops25h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/10$849
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mar. 7/112:10 pmFRA - MAA
1 stop16h 35mAir India
ven. 7/115:30 pmMAA - FRA
1 stop20h 45mAir India
Deal found 6/12$851

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Frankfurt to Chennai that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated juin 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai that are best for you.

Fly from

Frankfurt

Fly to

Chennai

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Frankfurt am MainChennai

FRA - MAA

FRAMAA

Frankfurt am Main

mar. 7/1

6:00 pm-5:35 pm

3 stops44h 05m

Chennai

ven. 7/11

9:35 pm-6:55 am

1 stop12h 50m

$611

Frankfurt am MainChennai

FRA - MAA

FRAMAA

Frankfurt am Main

mer. 11/12

10:15 am-8:25 am

1 stop17h 40m

Chennai

mer. 11/19

4:15 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop30h 40m

$631

Frankfurt am MainChennai

FRA - MAA

FRAMAA

Frankfurt am Main

mer. 11/12

1:55 pm-6:50 am

1 stop12h 25m

Chennai

mar. 11/18

2:50 am-12:55 pm

1 stop14h 35m

$638

Frankfurt am MainChennai

FRA - MAA

FRAMAA

Frankfurt am Main

jeu. 11/20

10:15 am-12:05 am

Nonstop9h 20m

Chennai

mer. 5/6

1:55 am-8:45 am

Nonstop10h 20m

$643

Frankfurt am MainChennai

FRA - MAA

FRAMAA

Frankfurt am Main

mar. 11/18

1:05 pm-4:45 am

1 stop11h 10m

Chennai

mer. 5/6

5:35 am-6:55 am

1 stop28h 50m

$678

Frankfurt am MainChennai

FRA - MAA

FRAMAA

Frankfurt am Main

lun. 11/3

3:00 pm-9:10 am

1 stop13h 40m

Chennai

lun. 11/10

9:50 pm-6:50 am

1 stop13h 30m

$690

Frankfurt am MainChennai

FRA - MAA

FRAMAA

Frankfurt am Main

dim. 8/10

7:55 am-8:55 am

2 stops21h 30m

Chennai

dim. 9/14

3:25 pm-9:00 pm

2 stops33h 05m

$727

Frankfurt am MainChennai

FRA - MAA

FRAMAA

Frankfurt am Main

dim. 8/10

11:00 am-8:05 am

1 stop17h 35m

Chennai

lun. 9/8

4:00 am-1:15 pm

1 stop12h 45m

$755

Frankfurt am MainChennai

FRA - MAA

FRAMAA

Frankfurt am Main

mer. 11/12

10:55 am-11:55 am

2 stops20h 30m

Chennai

jeu. 11/20

8:30 pm-5:00 pm

2 stops25h 00m

$849

Frankfurt am MainChennai

FRA - MAA

FRAMAA

Frankfurt am Main

mar. 7/1

12:10 pm-8:15 am

1 stop16h 35m

Chennai

ven. 7/11

5:30 pm-10:45 am

1 stop20h 45m

$851

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The best insider tips for Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai trip
Airports
FRA

Book a free fast-track security slot via FRA SmartWay 72 hours before departure for a smoother experience.

Read more about FRAby Blane Bachelor
MAA

Expect a slow immigration process at MAA, taking about an hour including baggage pickup.

Read more about MAAby Ria Gupta
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Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Expert on FRA

Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

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Ria Gupta

Ria Gupta

Expert on MAA

Ria Gupta

Ria Gupta

An independent journalist born and brought up in India, Ria travels to learn from the world at large. She’s a solo traveler at heart, and hopes that her tips, insights, and inspirations can help people take off without waiting for others. With a passion for flying, Ria finds freedom in the skies as much as on the ground. She’s contributed to titles like Condé Nast Traveller, Elle Decor, and Harper’s Bazaar.

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Best time to book a flight from Frankfurt to Chennai

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Chennai from Frankfurt with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Frankfurt to Chennai. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 89 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai (average of $943). Flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,538). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from FRA to MAA?

Find hourly flight availability from Frankfurt to Chennai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated juin 12, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 22% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

Rainfall in Chennai by month

Plan your trip to Chennai by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chennai ranges from 0.4 - 13.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 13.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Chennai when rainfall is around 0.4 in.

Temperature in Chennai by month

Plan your trip to Chennai by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chennai, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, May is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 91.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 77.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Chennai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chennai. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Chennai. Reviews last updated juin 12, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, SWISS and Qatar Airways from Frankfurt am Main to Chennai. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,623 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,584 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,211 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Frankfurt to Chennai. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Chennai from Frankfurt am Main?

    Chennai (MAA), located 10.2 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Frankfurt am Main to Chennai. 6 airlines have flights to Chennai from Frankfurt am Main on a regular basis. Booking flights from Frankfurt am Main to Chennai should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 2 inbound flights from Frankfurt am Main per day.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai is Etihad Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $631 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Kuwait Airways and Lufthansa, starting at $638 and $643 round-trip. These flights start at 12% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai are Oman Air ($382), Etihad Airways ($416), and Gulf Air ($530).

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai consider choosing Air Canada (65%), Air India (65%) or Lufthansa (60%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai?

    While on average a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai is generally $589, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $439. When looking at the most popular route, (Frankfurt am Main - Chennai), you can expect to pay $711 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Frankfurt to Chennai that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Frankfurt to Chennai flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Frankfurt to Chennai?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Frankfurt to Chennai.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Frankfurt to Chennai?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Frankfurt to Chennai by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai (average of $943). Flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,538). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 6 airlines flying from Frankfurt to Chennai

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Frankfurt to Chennai. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated juin 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air IndiaCheapest$518Average$695FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LufthansaCheapest$559Average$720FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$572Average$642FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
VistaraCheapest$605Average$712FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$647Average$733FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
EmiratesCheapest$683Average$904FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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