Cheap flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai from ₹ 25,914
This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
FRA — MAA
29 Mar — 5 Apr1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Frankfurt am Main to Chennai are usually found in September or May, booked 77 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Saturday
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Cheapest flights from Frankfurt to Chennai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Frankfurt to Chennai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 27 February 2026.
Thu 23/413:35
FRA
-
MAA
2 stops21h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 17/520:20
MAA
-
FRA
3 stops19h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/2₹ 53,283
Thu 23/422:15
FRA
-
MAA
1 stop12h 50m
Etihad Airways
Sun 17/515:45
MAA
-
FRA
1 stop18h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 23/2₹ 53,374
Sun 24/507:05
FRA
-
MAA
2 stops23h 30m
Air France
Tue 9/617:50
MAA
-
FRA
2 stops21h 05m
Air France
Deal found 24/2₹ 53,465
Thu 28/520:20
FRA
-
MAA
1 stop15h 50m
Air India
Sun 7/621:10
MAA
-
FRA
1 stop24h 15m
Air India
Deal found 23/2₹ 53,556
Fri 24/411:05
FRA
-
MAA
1 stop17h 50m
Etihad Airways
Mon 18/516:35
MAA
-
FRA
1 stop29h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 23/2₹ 53,647
Mon 13/413:35
FRA
-
MAA
3 stops35h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 23/416:35
MAA
-
FRA
2 stops24h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/2₹ 53,738
Tue 26/521:55
FRA
-
MAA
1 stop25h 00m
Etihad Airways
Thu 11/610:15
MAA
-
FRA
1 stop12h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 23/2₹ 53,829
Tue 26/521:50
FRA
-
MAA
1 stop25h 05m
Etihad Airways
Tue 9/610:15
MAA
-
FRA
1 stop12h 05m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 24/2₹ 53,920
Sun 19/417:35
FRA
-
MAA
3 stops31h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 29/422:50
MAA
-
FRA
2 stops21h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/2₹ 54,011
Thu 14/521:55
FRA
-
MAA
1 stop13h 10m
Etihad Airways
Sun 31/515:45
MAA
-
FRA
1 stop30h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 24/2₹ 54,102
Mon 13/411:10
FRA
-
MAA
Nonstop9h 30m
Lufthansa
Wed 22/401:55
MAA
-
FRA
Nonstop10h 15m
Lufthansa
Deal found 25/2₹ 54,193
Mon 23/311:35
FRA
-
MAA
2 stops23h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 27/311:00
MAA
-
FRA
2 stops35h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/2₹ 54,283
Best flights from Frankfurt to Chennai
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Frankfurt to Chennai that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 27 February 2026.
Thu 20/818:55
FRA
-
MAA
2 stops34h 20m
SWISS
Thu 17/920:40
MAA
-
FRA
3 stops18h 25m
SWISS
Deal found 26/2₹ 69,650
Thu 20/822:20
FRA
-
MAA
1 stop18h 40m
Emirates
Tue 8/909:50
MAA
-
FRA
1 stop13h 45m
Emirates
Deal found 23/2₹ 77,197
Fri 21/809:35
FRA
-
MAA
1 stop13h 45m
Qatar Airways
Thu 27/804:20
MAA
-
FRA
1 stop13h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 23/2₹ 87,381
Mon 24/821:50
FRA
-
MAA
1 stop13h 45m
Etihad Airways
Thu 27/810:15
MAA
-
FRA
1 stop12h 05m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 26/2₹ 89,563
Thu 20/815:15
FRA
-
MAA
1 stop13h 20m
Emirates
Wed 2/909:50
MAA
-
FRA
1 stop26h 30m
Emirates
Deal found 26/2₹ 77,288
Thu 12/307:20
FRA
-
MAA
3 stops21h 05m
SWISS
Wed 25/318:00
MAA
-
FRA
3 stops22h 35m
SWISS
Deal found 23/2₹ 82,925
Wed 19/811:00
FRA
-
MAA
1 stop12h 00m
Emirates
Wed 2/909:50
MAA
-
FRA
1 stop26h 30m
Emirates
Deal found 24/2₹ 77,288
Sat 22/809:35
FRA
-
MAA
1 stop13h 45m
Qatar Airways
Thu 27/804:20
MAA
-
FRA
1 stop13h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 23/2₹ 87,381
Mon 24/822:20
FRA
-
MAA
1 stop18h 40m
Emirates
Wed 2/922:05
MAA
-
FRA
1 stop14h 15m
Emirates
Deal found 24/2₹ 77,288
Thu 20/809:35
FRA
-
MAA
1 stop13h 45m
Qatar Airways
Sun 30/804:20
MAA
-
FRA
1 stop13h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 26/2₹ 87,472
Sat 22/811:00
FRA
-
MAA
1 stop12h 00m
Emirates
Sat 29/804:05
MAA
-
FRA
1 stop32h 15m
Emirates
Deal found 24/2₹ 88,927
Direct flights from Frankfurt to Chennai
Explore direct flight options from Frankfurt to Chennai based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 27 February 2026.
Mon 13/411:10
FRA
-
MAA
Nonstop9h 30m
Lufthansa
Wed 22/401:55
MAA
-
FRA
Nonstop10h 15m
Lufthansa
Deal found 25/2₹ 54,193
Thu 26/310:15
FRA
-
MAA
Nonstop9h 20m
Lufthansa
Wed 29/401:55
MAA
-
FRA
Nonstop10h 15m
Lufthansa
Deal found 27/2₹ 54,556
Thu 12/310:15
FRA
-
MAA
Nonstop9h 20m
Lufthansa
Tue 24/301:50
MAA
-
FRA
Nonstop10h 35m
Lufthansa
Deal found 26/2₹ 54,647
Thu 14/511:10
FRA
-
MAA
Nonstop9h 30m
Lufthansa
Sat 30/501:55
MAA
-
FRA
Nonstop10h 15m
Lufthansa
Deal found 24/2₹ 54,920
Thu 23/411:10
FRA
-
MAA
Nonstop9h 30m
Lufthansa
Sat 16/501:55
MAA
-
FRA
Nonstop10h 15m
Lufthansa
Deal found 23/2₹ 55,193
Thu 26/310:15
FRA
-
MAA
Nonstop9h 20m
Lufthansa
Tue 28/401:55
MAA
-
FRA
Nonstop10h 15m
Lufthansa
Deal found 27/2₹ 55,738
Wed 22/411:10
FRA
-
MAA
Nonstop9h 30m
Lufthansa
Mon 4/501:55
MAA
-
FRA
Nonstop10h 15m
Lufthansa
Deal found 25/2₹ 58,921
Tue 24/310:15
FRA
-
MAA
Nonstop9h 20m
Lufthansa
Mon 30/301:55
MAA
-
FRA
Nonstop10h 15m
Lufthansa
Deal found 24/2₹ 59,557
Last-minute flights from Frankfurt to Chennai
Discover last-minute flight deals from Frankfurt to Chennai. Data last updated 27 February 2026 and is based on user searches.
Sun 1/311:40
FRA
-
MAA
3 stops22h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 12/312:25
MAA
-
FRA
3 stops28h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/2₹ 55,011
Tue 3/310:45
FRA
-
MAA
1 stop13h 30m
Gulf Air
Tue 10/305:35
MAA
-
FRA
1 stop29h 10m
Gulf Air
Deal found 26/2₹ 54,556
Tue 3/307:05
FRA
-
MAA
2 stops28h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 10/305:35
MAA
-
FRA
1 stop29h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/2₹ 54,738
Thu 12/310:15
FRA
-
MAA
Nonstop9h 20m
Lufthansa
Tue 24/301:50
MAA
-
FRA
Nonstop10h 35m
Lufthansa
Deal found 26/2₹ 54,647
Thu 12/318:35
FRA
-
MAA
2 stops21h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 25/312:55
MAA
-
FRA
3 stops28h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/2₹ 55,102
Fri 13/309:50
FRA
-
MAA
1 stop17h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 17/309:05
MAA
-
FRA
3 stops32h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/2₹ 54,465
Mon 23/311:35
FRA
-
MAA
2 stops23h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 27/311:00
MAA
-
FRA
2 stops35h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/2₹ 54,283
One-way flights from Frankfurt to Chennai
Search for one-way flight options from Frankfurt to Chennai. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 27 February 2026.
Tue 12/514:40
FRA
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MAA
3 stops38h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/2₹ 25,914
Mon 20/414:40
FRA
-
MAA
2 stops32h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/2₹ 26,278
Fri 15/513:35
FRA
-
MAA
3 stops45h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/2₹ 28,369
Sun 15/309:50
FRA
-
MAA
1 stop23h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 24/2₹ 29,006
Wed 18/321:20
FRA
-
MAA
1 stop12h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 25/2₹ 29,279
Tue 12/521:50
FRA
-
MAA
1 stop25h 05m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 27/2₹ 29,369
Sun 17/519:30
FRA
-
MAA
2 stops28h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/2₹ 29,551
Mon 18/517:35
FRA
-
MAA
2 stops30h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/2₹ 30,097
Sun 15/318:55
FRA
-
MAA
2 stops29h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/2₹ 30,370
Find flight deals from Frankfurt to Chennai
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Frankfurt (FRA) to Chennai (MAA). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 27 February 2026.
Customise your flight search to find flights from Frankfurt to Chennai that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 454,620 searches. Data last updated 27 February 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai that are best for you.
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Fly to
Route
Depart
Return
Price
Frankfurt am MainChennai
FRA - MAA
FRAMAA
Frankfurt am Main
Thu 20/8
18:55-08:45
2 stops34h 20m
Chennai
Thu 17/9
20:40-11:35
3 stops18h 25m
₹ 69,650
Frankfurt am MainChennai
FRA - MAA
FRAMAA
Frankfurt am Main
Thu 20/8
22:20-20:30
1 stop18h 40m
Chennai
Tue 8/9
09:50-20:05
1 stop13h 45m
₹ 77,197
Frankfurt am MainChennai
FRA - MAA
FRAMAA
Frankfurt am Main
Thu 20/8
15:15-08:05
1 stop13h 20m
Chennai
Wed 2/9
09:50-08:50
1 stop26h 30m
₹ 77,288
Frankfurt am MainChennai
FRA - MAA
FRAMAA
Frankfurt am Main
Wed 19/8
11:00-02:30
1 stop12h 00m
Chennai
Wed 2/9
09:50-08:50
1 stop26h 30m
₹ 77,288
Frankfurt am MainChennai
FRA - MAA
FRAMAA
Frankfurt am Main
Mon 24/8
22:20-20:30
1 stop18h 40m
Chennai
Wed 2/9
22:05-08:50
1 stop14h 15m
₹ 77,288
Frankfurt am MainChennai
FRA - MAA
FRAMAA
Frankfurt am Main
Thu 12/3
07:20-08:55
3 stops21h 05m
Chennai
Wed 25/3
18:00-12:05
3 stops22h 35m
₹ 82,925
Frankfurt am MainChennai
FRA - MAA
FRAMAA
Frankfurt am Main
Fri 21/8
09:35-02:50
1 stop13h 45m
Chennai
Thu 27/8
04:20-14:35
1 stop13h 45m
₹ 87,381
Frankfurt am MainChennai
FRA - MAA
FRAMAA
Frankfurt am Main
Sat 22/8
09:35-02:50
1 stop13h 45m
Chennai
Thu 27/8
04:20-14:35
1 stop13h 45m
₹ 87,381
Frankfurt am MainChennai
FRA - MAA
FRAMAA
Frankfurt am Main
Thu 20/8
09:35-02:50
1 stop13h 45m
Chennai
Sun 30/8
04:20-14:35
1 stop13h 45m
₹ 87,472
Frankfurt am MainChennai
FRA - MAA
FRAMAA
Frankfurt am Main
Sat 22/8
11:00-02:30
1 stop12h 00m
Chennai
Sat 29/8
04:05-08:50
1 stop32h 15m
₹ 88,927
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Frankfurt to Chennai. Price data was last updated on 20 February 2026.
The best time to book flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai is 77 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai?
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai (average of ₹ 38,098). Flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai in July is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 67,195). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from FRA to MAA?
Find hourly flight availability from Frankfurt to Chennai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 27 February 2026.
Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai as you normally would.
How often are flights from Frankfurt am Main to Chennai delayed?
About 31% of weekly flights between Frankfurt am Main and Chennai have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 121 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Frankfurt am Main to Chennai flights?
Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Frankfurt am Main to Chennai flights?
Over the past year, Lufthansa have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 32% of flights being delayed.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai?
Share of one-stop return flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Dubai (DXB) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 36% of one-stop itineraries from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
Kuwait City (KWI) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of ₹ 51,662.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Kuwait City (KWI) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 12h 20m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Kuwait City (KWI) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 55m.
Reviews of airlines servicing Chennai
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chennai. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Chennai. Reviews last updated 27 February 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Etihad Airways, andLufthansa from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.
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What airport do you fly into for flights to Chennai from Frankfurt am Main?
Chennai (MAA) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Chennai. You should not have trouble finding flights to Chennai from Frankfurt am Main; the airport handles an average of 2 inbound flights from Frankfurt am Main per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 4 airlines have flights to the Chennai airport from Frankfurt am Main. It is only a 16.5 km journey from Chennai (MAA) to Chennai’s city centre.
How long is the flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai?
Departing from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai will take you 9h 30m. There are 7590 km between Frankfurt am Main Airport and Chennai. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai round-trip?
Lufthansa, at ₹ 49,065, was found to be the cheapest airline from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Etihad Airways and Air India. Lufthansa is priced at 26% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai one-way?
₹ 23,841 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Etihad Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Air India and Oman Air, with prices starting from ₹ 28,850 and ₹ 32,396, respectively.
What are the most reliable airlines from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai?
Consider Lufthansa (70%), Air Canada (58%) or Air India (58%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai.
What are the cheapest flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai?
Looking for the cheapest flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai? While on average our users pay ₹ 73,327, our data indicates the cheapest price to be ₹ 27,623. The most popular route (Frankfurt am Main - Chennai), is priced around ₹ 48,373.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Frankfurt to Chennai?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Frankfurt to Chennai by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai?
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai (average of ₹ 38,098). Flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai in July is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 67,195). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
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