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Cheapest return flight
₹ 50,984
Typical prices: ₹ 62,062-₹ 80,100
Etihad Airways
Sat 1/12Sat 8/12
MAA - FRA • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
₹ 90,334
Typical prices: ₹ 68,402-₹ 99,638
Lufthansa
Sat 24/11Sun 2/12
MAA - FRA • Direct
Direct flights
You can fly direct with Lufthansa. Average duration is 10h 40m
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Most punctual • 83% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 18 weeks in advance save around 30% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 10% price drop
Most popular
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Top stopover airports
Cheapest • Avg ₹ 66,634 (return)
Shortest trip • 13h 07m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Chennai to Frankfurt am Main (MAA-FRA)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Chennai to Frankfurt

Tue, 1 Dec - Tue, 8 Dec
Etihad Airways Logo
21:50 - 12:15MAA  Chennai-FRA Frankfurt am Main
18h 55m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Etihad Airways Logo
14:45 - 19:50FRA  Frankfurt am Main-MAA Chennai
24h 35m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
₹ 50,984Etihad Airways
Mon, 16 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov
Etihad Airways Logo
21:50 - 18:15MAA  Chennai-FRA Frankfurt am Main
24h 55m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Etihad Airways Logo
21:30 - 19:50FRA  Frankfurt am Main-MAA Chennai
17h 50m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
₹ 50,984Etihad Airways
Wed, 25 Nov - Wed, 2 Dec
Air India Logo
10:45 - 18:30MAA  Chennai-FRA Frankfurt am Main
36h 15m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
Air India Logo
20:45 - 21:25FRA  Frankfurt am Main-MAA Chennai
20h 10m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
₹ 54,200Air India
Mon, 16 Nov - Thu, 3 Dec
Air India Logo
21:05 - 18:30MAA  Chennai-FRA Frankfurt am Main
25h 55m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
Air India Logo
11:15 - 15:05FRA  Frankfurt am Main-MAA Chennai
23h 20m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
₹ 56,092Air India
Wed, 24 Mar - Sat, 5 Jun
Gulf Air Logo
05:35 - 06:15MAA  Chennai-FRA Frankfurt am Main
29h 10m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl
Gulf Air Logo
13:05 - 20:50FRA  Frankfurt am Main-MAA Chennai
28h 15m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl
₹ 56,660Gulf Air
Sat, 12 Dec - Sun, 28 Feb
Gulf Air Logo
21:25 - 06:15MAA  Chennai-FRA Frankfurt am Main
13h 20m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl
Gulf Air Logo
10:25 - 04:45FRA  Frankfurt am Main-MAA Chennai
13h 50m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl
₹ 57,227Gulf Air
Wed, 25 Nov - Wed, 2 Dec
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:00 - 18:15MAA  Chennai-FRA Frankfurt am Main
16h 45m2 stops Bengaluru Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
09:55 - 19:50FRA  Frankfurt am Main-MAA Chennai
29h 25m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
₹ 62,619Multiple Airlines
Wed, 2 Dec - Wed, 9 Dec
Multiple Airlines Logo
16:05 - 12:15MAA  Chennai-FRA Frankfurt am Main
24h 40m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:35 - 11:25FRA  Frankfurt am Main-MAA Chennai
19h 20m2 stops Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
₹ 62,714Multiple Airlines
Thu, 17 Dec - Fri, 25 Dec
Emirates Logo
03:55 - 19:20MAA  Chennai-FRA Frankfurt am Main
19h 55m1 stop Dubai Intl
Emirates Logo
21:10 - 08:15FRA  Frankfurt am Main-MAA Chennai
30h 35m1 stop Dubai Intl
₹ 69,051Emirates
Sun, 22 Nov - Sat, 28 Nov
Emirates Logo
21:45 - 12:45MAA  Chennai-FRA Frankfurt am Main
19h 30m1 stop Dubai Intl
Emirates Logo
09:40 - 20:10FRA  Frankfurt am Main-MAA Chennai
30h 00m1 stop Dubai Intl
₹ 948,176Emirates
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Chennai to Frankfurt am Main Airport 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 Chennai to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

Return flights from Chennai to Frankfurt am Main Airport typically range from ₹ 62,062 to ₹ 80,100. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was ₹ 50,984 on Etihad Airways.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chennai to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chennai to Frankfurt am Main Airport. It's 6% cheaper than the average day, while Saturday is the most expensive, with prices 9% higher.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chennai to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

•December is the cheapest month to fly from Chennai to Frankfurt am Main Airport at ₹ 62,997 return.
•August (₹ 79,929) and January (₹ 78,132) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 26% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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

Flights from Chennai to Frankfurt am Main Airport are cheapest 18 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 30% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for Chennai to Frankfurt am Main Airport flights

Low season

December

Cheapest flight

₹ 27,810
Beat the crowds with an average 48% drop in travellers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 35% increase in travellers.
One-way flight from Chennai to Frankfurt am Main Airport

When to book flights from Chennai to Frankfurt

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

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

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Chennai to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Chennai to Frankfurt am Main Airport:

    • Earliest: departs at 01:45 and lands at 12:25
    • Latest: departs at 01:45 and lands at 12:25.

    The flight takes about 10h 40m.

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Chennai to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

    Four cabin classes are available on flights from Chennai to Frankfurt am Main Airport:

    • Economy class
    • Premium Economy Class
    • Business Class
    • First Class

    Prices vary by airline.

  • How long is a flight from Chennai to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

    A direct flight from Chennai to Frankfurt am Main Airport takes 10h 40m, covering 12,214 km.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Chennai to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

    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 Chennai to Frankfurt am Main Airport flight?

    Return flights from Chennai to Frankfurt am Main Airport range from ₹ 62,062 to ₹ 80,100, with an average of ₹ 70,267 over the past 12 months. Anything below ₹ 62,062 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Chennai to Frankfurt am Main Airport flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 12% above the ₹ 70,267 route average. Book 18 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by having a stopover when flying from Chennai to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

    On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average ₹ 66,634 return via Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (CMB), compared with ₹ 85,657 for direct.

  • How does on-time performance compare across airlines flying from Chennai to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

    Lufthansa is the only airline operating Chennai to Frankfurt am Main Airport flights. 83% of its flights are on time.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Chennai to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

    The Airbus A340-300 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Lufthansa and Air India. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A340 variants.

  • How are flight departures from Chennai to Frankfurt am Main Airport spread across the day?

    Night is the busiest departure period on Chennai to Frankfurt am Main Airport flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Evening flights for 0%.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi on Chennai to Frankfurt am Main Airport flights?

    Lufthansa is the only airline on the Chennai to Frankfurt am Main Airport route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

  • How are flight prices from Chennai to Frankfurt am Main Airport looking right now?

    One-way fares from Chennai to Frankfurt am Main Airport are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about ₹ 47,560, which is 34% above the typical average for this route.

  • Which car hire options are available at Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)?

    Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around ₹ 4,528 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Wheego
    • Alamo
    • Europcar
    • Enterprise Rent-A-Car
    • Hertz

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Chennai to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

    Flights from Chennai to Frankfurt am Main Airport usually depart from Chennai (MAA) and arrive at Frankfurt am Main (FRA).

  • What time of day has the fewest delays on flights from Chennai to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

    Night flights have the fewest delays on this route.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed from Chennai to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

    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 Chennai to Frankfurt am Main Airport route, 17% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 57m.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Chennai to Frankfurt am Main Airport pass through?

    One-stop flights from Chennai to Frankfurt am Main Airport most commonly connect through:

    • Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) – 41% of one-stop connections
    • Dubai Intl (DXB) – 22% of one-stop connections
    • Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) – 15% of one-stop connections
    • Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl (BOM) – 9% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Chennai to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 15% on flights from Chennai to Frankfurt am Main Airport. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at ₹ 66,213 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at ₹ 76,997, a difference of ₹ 10,783.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • Which airlines fly from Chennai to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

    Only Lufthansa operates flights between Chennai and Frankfurt am Main Airport.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Chennai to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

    Flying via Kuwait City (KWI) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 13h 07m, compared to 13h 21m via Dubai Intl (DXB) and 13h 49m via Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (CMB).

  • What is the time difference between Chennai and Frankfurt am Main Airport?

    Frankfurt am Main Airport is 4 hours behind Chennai (Central European Time vs India Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What popular places can I visit in Frankfurt am Main Airport?

    Some of the most popular sights in Frankfurt am Main Airport are Konstablerwache, Alte Oper, and Hauptwache. These are among the most viewed places in Frankfurt am Main Airport on KAYAK.

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Chennai to Frankfurt am Main Airport flights?

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

    • Lufthansa: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
    • Air India: 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.

Your guide to booking Chennai to Frankfurt am Main Airport 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 Wednesday departure and avoid flying on Saturday. On this route, Wednesday flights average ₹ 66,213, which is about ₹ 10,783 less than Saturday fares (14% 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 30% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Chennai to Frankfurt am Main Airport trip for December. Fares historically average ₹ 62,997 return in that month – typically ₹ 16,932 less than the most expensive month, which is August (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (CMB) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest stopover option averages ₹ 66,634 return on this route – about ₹ 19,023 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Frankfurt am Main Airport.

    • Intercityhotel Frankfurt Airport Terminal 3
    • Holiday Inn Frankfurt Airport By IHG
    • Meininger Hotel Frankfurt/Main Flughafen

Prefer to fly direct from Chennai to Frankfurt am Main?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Chennai Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Chennai to Frankfurt am Main

Monday

Lufthansa

Lufthansa

Wednesday

Lufthansa

Lufthansa

Thursday

Lufthansa

Lufthansa

Friday

Lufthansa

Lufthansa

Sunday

Lufthansa

Lufthansa

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Direct returns

Frankfurt am Main to Chennai

Tuesday

Lufthansa

Lufthansa

Wednesday

Lufthansa

Lufthansa

Thursday

Lufthansa

Lufthansa

Saturday

Lufthansa

Lufthansa

Sunday

Lufthansa

Lufthansa

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