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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 ₹ 32,831 to ₹ 45,927, with an average of ₹ 37,679 over the past 12 months. Anything below ₹ 32,831 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 13% above the ₹ 37,679 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 ₹ 32,981 return via Pune Lohegaon (PNQ), compared with ₹ 37,500 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%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about ₹ 27,626 to ₹ 189,773. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Dubai to Chennai are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about ₹ 15,389, which is 19% 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) – 34% of one-stop connections
• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) – 26% of one-stop connections
• Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (CMB) – 12% of one-stop connections
• New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL) – 11% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 7% on flights from Dubai to Chennai. Monday is the cheapest departure day at ₹ 36,645 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at ₹ 39,208, a difference of ₹ 2,563.

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

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 27m, compared to 9h 35m via Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl (BOM) and 10h 18m 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 extra legroom; 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.