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Flight deals from Frankfurt am Main to Chennai

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 11,337. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Chennai.R 4,910 per passenger.Departing Thu, 5 Nov.One-way flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Thu, 5 Nov, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,910, select.
Chennai.R 5,003 per passenger.Departing Sat, 23 Jan.One-way flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Sat, 23 Jan, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,003, select.
Chennai.R 5,191 per passenger.Departing Tue, 22 Sep.One-way flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Tue, 22 Sep, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,191, select.
Chennai.R 5,198 per passenger.Departing Tue, 25 Aug.One-way flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Tue, 25 Aug, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,198, select.
Chennai.R 5,715 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Oct.One-way flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,715, select.
Chennai.R 5,772 per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Dec.One-way flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Mon, 7 Dec, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,772, select.
Chennai.R 6,634 per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Feb.One-way flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Tue, 2 Feb, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,634, select.
Chennai.R 6,671 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Mar.One-way flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Mon, 1 Mar, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,671, select.
Chennai.R 6,915 per passenger.Departing Tue, 7 Jul.One-way flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Tue, 7 Jul, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,915, select.
Chennai.R 7,080 per passenger.Departing Tue, 6 Apr.One-way flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Tue, 6 Apr, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,080, select.
Chennai.R 7,610 per passenger.Departing Wed, 19 May.One-way flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Wed, 19 May, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,610, select.
Chennai.R 7,621 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Jun.One-way flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Tue, 1 Jun, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,621, select.
Chennai.R 10,422 per passenger.Departing Mon, 10 Aug.One-way flight with Lufthansa.Outbound direct flight with Lufthansa departs from Frankfurt am Main on Mon, 10 Aug, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 10,422, select.
Chennai.R 10,487 per passenger.Departing Mon, 4 Jan.One-way flight with Lufthansa.Outbound direct flight with Lufthansa departs from Frankfurt am Main on Mon, 4 Jan, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 10,487, select.
Chennai.R 10,553 per passenger.Departing Mon, 26 Oct.One-way flight with Lufthansa.Outbound direct flight with Lufthansa departs from Frankfurt am Main on Mon, 26 Oct, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 10,553, select.
Chennai.R 10,667 per passenger.Departing Sat, 12 Sep.One-way flight with Lufthansa.Outbound direct flight with Lufthansa departs from Frankfurt am Main on Sat, 12 Sep, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 10,667, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Frankfurt am Main to Chennai

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Frankfurt am Main to Chennai flights are currently cheapest in November.
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Jul
from R 6,915
Aug
from R 5,198
Sep
from R 5,191
Oct
from R 5,715
Nov
from R 4,910
Dec
from R 5,772
Jan
from R 5,003
Feb
from R 6,634
Mar
from R 6,671
Apr
from R 7,080
May
from R 7,610

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Frankfurt am Main to Chennai: Alternative routes

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Frankfurt to Chennai: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 4,910
Cheapest month to flyNovember
Average flight time9 hrs, 22 mins
Most popular airlineLufthansa
Average flights per week21

Finding cheap flights from Frankfurt am Main to Chennai: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Frankfurt am Main to Chennai is R 8,676. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
9 hours and 22 minutes is the average flight time from Frankfurt am Main to Chennai.
Lufthansa, Air Canada and Air India fly direct from Frankfurt am Main to Chennai.
As of June 2026, there are 21 flights per week flying from Frankfurt am Main to Chennai.
The cheapest month to fly from Frankfurt am Main to Chennai is usually September.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai Airport on Monday, 14 September 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 9 hours and 22 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Chennai but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Chennai is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Currently, Etihad Airways and Lufthansa offer the cheapest flight tickets to Chennai.

Flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know

  • Around 9 hours 25 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai Airport.

  • The timezone in Chennai is UTC+5:30, which is four hours 30 minutes ahead of Frankfurt.

  • Each week, there are six Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai Airport flights. If you'd like to get going as soon as possible, opt for the 10:10 Lufthansa flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the latest flight is at 11:10 with Lufthansa.

  • Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your FRA to MAA flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.

  • Travelling during a peak time like September? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.

  • Lufthansa is your gateway to exploring Chennai (and maybe even some other exciting parts of India!). Check out the direct flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai Airport offered by this popular carrier.

  • Lufthansa is the most frequently booked airline on this route.

  • The carrier with the top on-time arrival performance for FRA to MAA flights is Lufthansa.

  • We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between FRA and MAA include:

    • Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport

    • Mumbai Airport

    • Zayed International Airport

Handy information about Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)

  • Of all flights leaving Frankfurt am Main Airport, 74% arrive on time at their destination.

  • Central Frankfurt to Frankfurt am Main Airport is around 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.

  • The trip on public transport takes about 20 minutes.

  • Catching an early flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to FRA:

Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)

  • If you're landing on a late Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near MAA:

  • Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Chennai Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Avis, Europcar or North Car Rental and experience the lesser-explored corners of Chennai and beyond.

  • Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Chennai Airport around three weeks in advance of your trip.

Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai

  • Chennai Airport to the centre of Chennai has a drive time of around 35 minutes. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.

  • Getting to the centre by public transport typically takes 1 hour.

When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)

  • January is the most popular month for flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Chennai in September.

  • Book your flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai Airport for May if you'd like to go to Chennai during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 28ºC (82ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF).

  • Look for cheap tickets from FRA to MAA in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) on average.

Explore more of India

  • Chennai is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of India just waiting to be explored. About 290 kilometres west of Chennai, a trip to Bengaluru will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Meenakshi Temple, Museum of Art & Photography (MAP) and Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwara Temple.

  • Coimbatore is another sought-after destination in India and is around 434 kilometres south-west of Chennai. No trip is complete without experiencing Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park, Siruvani Falls and Dam and Sri Ranganathar Temple.

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