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₹ 19,880 Find Cheap Flights from Chennai to Istanbul Airport

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Cheapest return fare
₹ 39,852
Overall average: ₹ 50,937
Gulf Air
Thu 12/3Sun 29/3
MAA - IST • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
₹ 21,438
Typical prices: ₹ 21,804-₹ 25,010
Gulf Air
Fri 13/3
MAA - IST • 1 stop
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Gulf Air
Cheapest • from ₹ 39,852 (return)
Emirates
Best reviews • 8.1 score
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When to book
2 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 10% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
February
Cheapest • 18% price drop
May
Most popular
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Cheap Flights from Chennai to Istanbul (MAA-IST)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Chennai to Istanbul that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Chennai to Istanbul

Thu, 12 Mar - Sun, 29 Mar
Gulf Air Logo
05:35 - 15:30
MAA
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IST
12h 25m
1 stop
Gulf Air Logo
05:45 - 20:50
IST
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MAA
12h 35m
1 stop
₹ 39,852Gulf Air
Mon, 2 Mar - Mon, 9 Mar
Etihad Airways Logo
21:40 - 12:55
MAA
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IST
17h 45m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
14:00 - 08:10
IST
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MAA
15h 40m
1 stop
₹ 41,134Etihad Airways
Fri, 13 Mar - Sun, 29 Mar
Gulf Air Logo
05:35 - 15:30
MAA
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IST
12h 25m
1 stop
Gulf Air Logo
05:45 - 20:50
IST
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MAA
12h 35m
1 stop
₹ 43,150Gulf Air
Tue, 3 Mar - Tue, 10 Mar
Etihad Airways Logo
21:40 - 12:55
MAA
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IST
17h 45m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
14:00 - 08:10
IST
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MAA
15h 40m
1 stop
₹ 43,242Etihad Airways
Thu, 12 Mar - Sun, 29 Mar
Multiple Airlines Logo
03:55 - 12:55
MAA
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IST
11h 30m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
05:45 - 08:20
IST
-
MAA
24h 05m
2 stops
₹ 43,608Multiple Airlines
Sat, 14 Mar - Sun, 29 Mar
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:20 - 17:30
MAA
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IST
29h 40m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
05:45 - 20:50
IST
-
MAA
12h 35m
1 stop
₹ 44,249Multiple Airlines
Thu, 12 Mar - Sun, 29 Mar
Multiple Airlines Logo
07:20 - 20:00
MAA
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IST
15h 10m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
05:45 - 20:50
IST
-
MAA
12h 35m
1 stop
₹ 44,524Multiple Airlines
Sun, 1 Mar - Mon, 9 Mar
Multiple Airlines Logo
04:00 - 17:40
MAA
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IST
16h 10m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:00 - 10:10
IST
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MAA
17h 40m
1 stop
₹ 45,165Multiple Airlines
Thu, 12 Mar - Fri, 27 Mar
Multiple Airlines Logo
03:55 - 12:55
MAA
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IST
11h 30m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:05 - 07:00
IST
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MAA
22h 25m
2 stops
₹ 45,623Multiple Airlines
Fri, 13 Mar - Sun, 29 Mar
Multiple Airlines Logo
00:15 - 13:05
MAA
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IST
15h 20m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
05:45 - 20:50
IST
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MAA
12h 35m
1 stop
₹ 46,173Multiple Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Chennai to Istanbul flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Chennai to Istanbul to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chennai to Istanbul Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Chennai to Istanbul Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Chennai to Istanbul Airport is February, where tickets cost ₹ 39,852 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is ₹ 60,282 and ₹ 57,533 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chennai to Istanbul Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Chennai to Istanbul Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Chennai to Istanbul Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 10% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonDecember
Cheapest flight₹ 21,438
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 23% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (17% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Chennai to Istanbul

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chennai to Istanbul based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Chennai to Istanbul Airport flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chennai to Istanbul Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chennai to Istanbul Airport was ₹ 19,880 for a one-way ticket and ₹ 39,852 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Chennai to Istanbul Airport?

    Chennai airport is called Chennai and the only airport in Istanbul Airport is Istanbul.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chennai to Istanbul Airport?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Chennai to Istanbul, Emirates or Air Arabia?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chennai to Istanbul are Emirates and Air Arabia. With an average price for the route of ₹ 61,760 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. Air Arabia is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of ₹ 45,901 and an overall rating of 7.7.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chennai to Istanbul Airport?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Chennai to Istanbul Airport.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Chennai to Istanbul Airport?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Istanbul Airport from Chennai is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Chennai to Istanbul Airport?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Istanbul Airport with an airline and back to Chennai with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Chennai to Istanbul Airport?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Istanbul Airport from Chennai up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from Chennai to Istanbul

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Chennai to Istanbul. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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8.1
EmiratesOverall score based on 3494 reviews
8.3Crew
8.1Boarding
8.2Entertainment
7.9Food
8.0Comfort
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Food was great. More vegetarian options on menu would be great!

8.0 ExcellentShruti, Jan 2026
DEL - DXB
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Food was great. More vegetarian options on menu would be great!

The main issue was that the flight from trivandrum to Dubai was delayed which resulted in arriving late in Dubai. Coincidentally the flight leaving out of Dubai to jfk was also delayed for different reason. Despite we reached the gate ( through wheel chair assistance) along with 10 other passengers we were not let in. The gate was open and yet was refrained from entering. We were then requested to flight the next morning. Meal vouchers were provided but the hotel reservations were not made and took a lot longer to receive that. If Emirates knew about the delay and was certain the passengers will not be able to board the next flight shouldn't they have prepared these ahead of time?

I would have liked less packaged snacky stuff, more fruit. The crew was great.

Crew were very good. Food service was a little slow and disappointing not having on demand dining and only 3 options. Amenity kits and pyjamas were excellent.

The staff on board were excellent. Kind, thoughtful, helpful - not just with me but with others around that I observed. Wonderful service.

Delayed and missed connecting flight. But Emirates took care until next day flight. Thank you

One of the female staff from the cabin crew, forgot to ask us about what we want to drink and focused more on other specific people rather than treating everyone politely. I asked her about the drinks to which she said oh I forgot.

The best ever, friendly and attentive cabin crew, amazing captains who utilised their expertise for less turbulence, just overall amazing

no problem with Emirates it was the underpricer subcontractor Who was ridiculous

Good flight overall. Good options of food on NY-Dubai-Mumbai leg. Not that good reversing back. The flight crew is courteous and professional as always. The seating was much more comfortable going into Mumbai than coming back. Cheers!

Much better seats on Airbus 321. Food prices are very reasonable.

My flight BKK–SHJ–TBS was changed, and I was notified only by an email that went into my spam folder. I found out only 1 day before the flight when I checked in online. The new flight had a 15-hour layover in SHJ and arrived in TBS 1 day later than my original plan. I needed to adjust my plan urgently and lost the cost of one hotel night because the free cancellation period was over.

My flight BKK-SHJ-TBS was changed and I was notified only by email which went into spam folder. I found out only 1 day before the flight when I checked in online. The new flight had a 15-hour layover in SHJ and arrived in TBS 1 day later than my original plan! I needed to adjust the plan urgently and lost the cost of one hotel night because the free cancellation period was over.

The flight was slightly delayed because of change of plane but informed beforehand. Flight was very good and comfortable

Superb like always. On time and quite comfortable. Only thing is that the arrival movement was by bus.

We were boarded by bus. That was a bit of pain.

It was great! Kept the time. Provided what was promised

It was mediocre. Honestly, the flight was late but that didn’t bother me as I had plenty of time. The only thing that bothered me is that the crew never asked to make the beds for us in business class. Maybe the crew was exhausted and that just didn’t occur to them.

I booked and paid for a Business Class seat for myself and my wife. 4 hours before the flight i get a call saying the plane they sent doesn't have the correct layout to accommodate all the business class seats they sold me 3 months earlier at a premium of $1500 a ticket. So they have to bump me from Business to Economy and will give me a $400 credit (total of $800 for both seats) that I could turn in at Abu Dahbi for $400 in US cash. They then promised a row that we could have to ourselves and the arm rests would go up so we could spread out for each of us. My wife was taken care of but I was put in the exit row with the flight attendents set as part of the three...and the arm rest did not go up. When we got to Abu Dahbi, they would not exchange our credit for cash as promised. Very disappointed they took my money 3 months ago and refused to reimburse for the change in seats or follow the promises made.

Kayak and Aran grant issuing business class tickets without lounge access and sometimes 1 or 2 connections in economy class. It’s very disappointing to find out that after buying the ticket. Never buy tickets on kayak and Aran grant again

We have paid premium price for a business class Cabinet and we have received the old 777 with the following apart business class that is not to standard. It was very disappointing and it’s a very bad reputation for a premium airline company. This aeroplane should be the commission from being as a business class. We will pass this knowledge to our colleagues because the quality of business class in Etihad is not consistent and it is a lucky dip that sometimes you’re getting a good aeroplane and sometimes you’re getting their 30 years old aeroplane. The crew of the aeroplane have apologise and said that they hate this aeroplane and they have complained about it multiple times as well. Obviously Etihad is putting the economy in front of the Customer Experience. For the future we will not take this risk anymore and will fly with established company like emirates.

There was not any issues with the Etihad Airways. Staff was excellent and I love the variety of movies and games that they provided.

Was so disappointing. Business class with no TV, uncomfortable seats. Had much higher expectations.

It was an old plane with seats not comfortable and with little space for the legs. I must say that the previous flight I had was amazing on a very comfortable new plane

I didn’t have a flight because it was a fraud and you allow it. Illl never use Kayak again!!!

Seat space was tight and uncomfortable. There was hardly any cushioning giving me a terrible tail bone ache. Getting and out was extremely cramped. We paid for seat choices and felt totally ripped off. Food was mediocre. By the time the servers served 2 or 3 rows they ran out of this or that option as we saw on the inbound trip also. This is infuriating. Entertainment choices were extremely limited for such a long haul. The screen froze on occasion and did not switch off when the on off button was pressed. When it did it came back on its own in 5 seconds. The airlines has gone downhill since last year.

Pretty much what you'd expect for an economy flight. The crew were excellent as usual. The food was ok, but nothing special.

Staff is rude and condescending. Airline is badly managed. They take away their flimsy earphones and blankets one hour before the lading. I’ve never experienced this with any other airline. It’s a very portly managed and run airline that should be avoided.

The Senior Flight attendant was just amazing on our Flight GF 284 on 30/11/25. She was so attentive, helpful and caring not just to us but to all in our cabin.

Loading was on time and quick Not very many people

Amazing business class in a single aisle plane. Fully flat seats, pyjamas, amenity kits, all in all a really complete product. Service was good - not amazing - but they did a good job. Got a few hours sleep. Will fly with them again if I can.

They flight was without ait conetion weather was very hot

Did not have to leave plane. However found the wait tiring with nearly a full plane boarding at Male and being unable to get out of seat due to cleaners security and a full plane boarding with hand luggage. Staff were excellent despite a long and tiring flight due to stopover.

Everything about our return trip from Colombo to Manchester was excellent. Staff were brilliant all flights. Return flights on time and all staff were brilliant. The outbound journey however was marred by cancellation of Man to Bahrain flight. No information or staff assistance. Customer Service none existent. Told to make own arrangements by none interested or understanding telephone staff who said to make own hotel arrangements and be reimbursed. CS refused to reimburse hotel or lost lounge booking or taxi fees.

The boarding was late. The check-in board said boarding closed but the boarding hadn't even started. I have spine issue but not eligible for wheelchair since I can walk. But we were taken to a plane with stairs to climb. I requested support with the handcarry and was told that I shouldn't have booked this flight without wheelchair. Instead this information should be public if this plane has sky bridge or stairs. The infotainment system did not work either. And the plane was very loud with very less legroom in economy.

Very poor experience, passengers and were not social and started a troubled with other passengers and a fight erupted

Flight was delayed 110 mins.. Crew on Ground or in Air had no regrets.. No apologies... Very poor boarding process... Awful food and beverage choice.

Flight was delayed and due to this we almost miss the connection flight

The flight was delayed by 3 hours, causing me to miss my connecting international flight. I then had to wait in the airport 18 hours for the next flight. The reason for the delay was a computer issue, not something outside of their control like weather. To add insult to injury, instead of trying to expedite the flight to make up for lost time, they ran a carry-on baggage check to verify every bag onboard belonged to someone on the plane, which took another 20 minutes.

झूठा है इंडिगो फ्लाइट में मील दिया नहीं जब शिकायत किया तो बोला आपको मिल चुका है

It took a lot of time to declare that the flight gonna be cancelled ☹️ very disappointed.

They denied my meal which was included in ticket and also damaged my bag completely and broke the wheel and still not accepting their fault

As budget airline everything was good. Except that - boarding process can be more organised. Then if entertainment systems are not operational. Its better to keep them switch off.

Flight cancelled after 4+ hour delay. Indigo created a nightmare scenario and showed the most callus attitude towards the passengers I will refer to them was IndiNoGo!

Very nice and pleasant. Boarding was quick and the crew were responsive

Foreign nationals are not permitted to check in online in advance. We can only check in at the airport, so choice of seat was limited. I was stuck in a very uncomfortable location. I would expect a meal included in a flight of this duration. The food options to buy are very basic. IngiGo are a very good domestic carrier, but if they are serious about operating more international, longer haul flights, they need to improve this service to match every other airline I know.

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