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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Dubai to Chennai:

• Earliest: departs at 02:50 and lands at 06:47
• Latest: departs at 21:00 and lands at 00:57.

The flight takes about 3h 57m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Dubai to Chennai:

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Dubai to Chennai takes 3h 57m, covering 4,717 km.

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.

Return flights from Dubai to Chennai range from AED 1,277 to AED 1,769, with an average of AED 1,465 over the past 12 months. Anything below AED 1,277 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 12% above the AED 1,465 route average. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average AED 1,276 return via Pune Lohegaon (PNQ), compared with AED 1,458 for direct.

Air India is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Emirates has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Dubai to Chennai flights are:

• Air India: 85% on time
• Emirates: 81% on time
• IndiGo: 76% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 81% of the time.

The Boeing 777-300ER family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Emirates. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320neo variants.

Night is the busiest departure period on Dubai to Chennai flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 25%, Afternoon flights for 25%, and Evening flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Dubai to Chennai are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about AED 565, which is 24% below the typical average for this route.

Flights from Dubai to Chennai usually depart from Dubai Intl (DXB) and arrive at Chennai (MAA).

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Dubai to Chennai route, 19% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 05m.

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

• Muscat Seeb (MCT) – 37% of one-stop connections
• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) – 25% of one-stop connections
• Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (CMB) – 11% of one-stop connections
• New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL) – 10% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 7% on flights from Dubai to Chennai. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at AED 1,429 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at AED 1,524, a difference of AED 96.

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

2 airlines operate flights between Dubai and Chennai. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Emirates
• IndiGo

Flying via Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (CMB) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 9h 22m, compared to 9h 38m via Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl (BOM) and 9h 49m via Bengaluru Intl (BLR).

Chennai is 1 hour ahead of Dubai (India Time vs Gulf Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Among airlines operating Dubai to Chennai flights:

• IndiGo: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Emirates: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• IndiGo: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Emirates: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

There are frequent flights travelling the route from Dubai to Chennai with a large amount of airlines and so your choices for travel are wide. If you are looking for a special First Class experience for a special occasion or Business Class if you want to arrive refreshed for your meetings, then the main airlines offering these options are Emirates, Air India, Vistara and Gulf Air. Search through KAYAK to find the best dates and prices.

There is a dedicated Smoking Zone in the Security hold area in Terminal 1 of International Arrivals. This is a very basic smoking area with a closed off glass room where you can enjoy a smoke or two after a long journey. Once you leave the terminals smoking is allowed in the outside zones.