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Flight deals from Riyadh to Chennai

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Riyadh to Chennai? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Chennai.R 1,713 per passenger.Departing Thu, 30 Oct.One-way flight with flyadeal.Outbound indirect flight with flyadeal, departs from Riyadh on Thu, 30 Oct, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,713, select.
Chennai.R 1,717 per passenger.Departing Fri, 5 Sep.One-way flight with flyadeal.Outbound indirect flight with flyadeal, departs from Riyadh on Fri, 5 Sep, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,717, select.
Chennai.R 1,901 per passenger.Departing Sat, 30 Aug.One-way flight with SalamAir.Outbound indirect flight with SalamAir, departs from Riyadh on Sat, 30 Aug, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,901, select.
Chennai.R 2,023 per passenger.Departing Wed, 10 Dec.One-way flight with flyadeal.Outbound indirect flight with flyadeal, departs from Riyadh on Wed, 10 Dec, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,023, select.
Chennai.R 2,280 per passenger.Departing Tue, 4 Nov.One-way flight with flyadeal.Outbound indirect flight with flyadeal, departs from Riyadh on Tue, 4 Nov, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,280, select.
Chennai.R 2,542 per passenger.Departing Wed, 1 Apr.One-way flight with Oman Air.Outbound indirect flight with Oman Air, departs from Riyadh on Wed, 1 Apr, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,542, select.
Chennai.R 2,576 per passenger.Departing Fri, 15 May.One-way flight with Oman Air.Outbound indirect flight with Oman Air, departs from Riyadh on Fri, 15 May, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,576, select.
Chennai.R 2,576 per passenger.Departing Sun, 1 Mar.One-way flight with Oman Air.Outbound indirect flight with Oman Air, departs from Riyadh on Sun, 1 Mar, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,576, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Riyadh to Chennai

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Riyadh to Chennai flights are currently cheapest in October.
Aug
from R 1,901
Sep
from R 1,717
Oct
from R 1,713
Nov
from R 2,280
Dec
from R 2,023
Jan
from R 2,695
Feb
from R 2,584
Mar
from R 2,576
Apr
from R 2,542
May
from R 2,576
Jun
from R 2,790
Jul
from R 3,586

Riyadh to Chennai: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Riyadh to Chennai below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Chennai.

Riyadh to Chennai: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 1,713
Cheapest month to flyOctober

Finding cheap flights from Riyadh to Chennai: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Riyadh to Chennai is R 4,575. 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.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Riyadh to Chennai. But we found flights with one or more stops from R 4,575.
As of August 2025, there are no flights flying from Riyadh to Chennai.
The cheapest month to fly from Riyadh to Chennai is usually September.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Riyadh Airport to Chennai Airport on Thursday, 11 September 2025.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Riyadh Airport and Chennai Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
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, flyadeal offers the cheapest flight tickets to Chennai.

Flying from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know

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

  • Give yourself enough time to catch your RUH to MAA flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Travelling during a peak month like July? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from King Khaled International Airport to Chennai Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between RUH and MAA include:

    • Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport

    • Dubai Airport

    • Abu Dhabi International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Chennai Airport (MAA)

  • Right now, R 1,713 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way King Khaled International Airport to Chennai Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 4,575. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from RUH to MAA if you book in advance. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird deals.

  • If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the lowest price across every month when looking for a flight from King Khaled International Airport to Chennai Airport.

  • Spend less time searching for cheap flights from RUH to MAA by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.

  • Select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from King Khaled International Airport to Chennai Airport.

Handy information about King Khaled International Airport (RUH)

  • King Khaled International Airport scores top marks for its on-time performance. 86.76% of flights that depart RUH arrive at their destination without delay.

  • King Khaled International Airport is about 40 kilometres from central Riyadh. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.

  • Need a handy hotel close to RUH? If you're boarding an early flight from King Khaled International Airport to Chennai Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:

Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)

  • The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a King Khaled International Airport to Chennai Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near MAA instead:

  • Travel at your own speed with a Chennai Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Avis, Europcar or North Car Hire and see more of Chennai and beyond.

  • Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Chennai Airport around three weeks before your departure date.

Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai

  • Chennai Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from central Chennai. Driving there takes about 45 minutes.

  • Travelling on public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.

When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)

  • July is the most popular month for flights from King Khaled International Airport to Chennai Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Chennai in April.

  • When booking your flight from King Khaled International Airport to Chennai Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. May is the warmest month in Chennai, with the temperature ranging from 28ºC (82ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).

  • January sees average temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Look for cheap tickets from RUH to MAA around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.

Explore more of India

  • Bengaluru is just one of the many places in India waiting to be discovered after you've seen Chennai. Around 290 kilometres away to the west, top sights here include Bangalore Palace, Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore.

  • If you're eager to discover another side of India, consider Coimbatore, about 434 kilometres south-west of Chennai. Marudamalai Temple, Perur Pateeswarar Temple and Vellingiri Hill Temple are the start of reasons to visit.

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Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 45 days.