Cheap flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai from ₹ 21,073

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 12/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
FRA — MAA
3 Dec — 10 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Frankfurt am Main to Chennai are usually found in September or March, booked 71 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap 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 3 November 2025.

Round-trip from

₹ 49,672

One-way from

₹ 21,073

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

₹ 62,600

Good round-trip deal

₹ 53,857 or less
3/12-27/12
  • 3/12-27/12
  • 6 total stops
  • 62h 20m total
  • Frankfurt am Main to Chennai
12/11
  • 12/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 33h 00m total
  • Frankfurt am Main to Chennai
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (₹ 542,918 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (₹ 144,705 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Frankfurt am Main to Chennai.

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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 3 November 2025.

Wed 3/1211:35FRA - MAA
3 stops35h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 27/1211:55MAA - FRA
3 stops27h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/11₹ 49,672
Sun 30/1111:40FRA - MAA
2 stops18h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 15/111:55MAA - FRA
3 stops31h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/11₹ 50,027
Sun 30/1111:40FRA - MAA
2 stops18h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/1217:40MAA - FRA
3 stops23h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/11₹ 50,115
Mon 17/1109:50FRA - MAA
1 stop24h 50mEtihad Airways
Sat 31/116:10MAA - FRA
1 stop30h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 2/11₹ 50,204
Wed 3/1209:50FRA - MAA
1 stop17h 50mEtihad Airways
Wed 10/1203:55MAA - FRA
1 stop19h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 2/11₹ 50,292
Fri 14/1111:35FRA - MAA
3 stops35h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 17/1121:40MAA - FRA
1 stop25h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/11₹ 50,381
Tue 18/1121:20FRA - MAA
1 stop24h 40mEtihad Airways
Mon 2/210:00MAA - FRA
1 stop24h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 2/11₹ 50,469
Thu 13/1113:45FRA - MAA
2 stops15h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 23/1103:55MAA - FRA
1 stop30h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/11₹ 50,558
Mon 17/1113:45FRA - MAA
3 stops32h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 31/116:10MAA - FRA
1 stop30h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/11₹ 50,735
Tue 18/1113:55FRA - MAA
2 stops25h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/1217:40MAA - FRA
3 stops23h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/11₹ 51,001

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai that are best for you.

Fly from

Frankfurt

Fly to

Chennai

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Frankfurt am MainChennai

FRA - MAA

FRAMAA

Frankfurt am Main

Mon 2/3

11:35-10:10

2 stops18h 05m

Chennai

Mon 9/3

07:55-14:25

3 stops35h 00m

₹ 52,771

Frankfurt am MainChennai

FRA - MAA

FRAMAA

Frankfurt am Main

Fri 30/1

09:50-15:10

1 stop24h 50m

Chennai

Thu 12/2

03:55-06:05

1 stop30h 40m

₹ 52,949

Frankfurt am MainChennai

FRA - MAA

FRAMAA

Frankfurt am Main

Sun 15/2

10:15-00:05

Nonstop9h 20m

Chennai

Thu 19/2

01:50-07:55

Nonstop10h 35m

₹ 53,214

Frankfurt am MainChennai

FRA - MAA

FRAMAA

Frankfurt am Main

Mon 2/3

09:50-08:10

1 stop17h 50m

Chennai

Sun 8/3

03:55-06:05

1 stop30h 40m

₹ 56,490

Frankfurt am MainChennai

FRA - MAA

FRAMAA

Frankfurt am Main

Sun 18/1

10:15-00:05

Nonstop9h 20m

Chennai

Thu 29/1

01:50-07:55

Nonstop10h 35m

₹ 57,199

Frankfurt am MainChennai

FRA - MAA

FRAMAA

Frankfurt am Main

Sun 15/2

10:15-00:05

Nonstop9h 20m

Chennai

Fri 20/2

01:50-07:55

Nonstop10h 35m

₹ 57,818

Frankfurt am MainChennai

FRA - MAA

FRAMAA

Frankfurt am Main

Sun 15/2

14:15-06:40

1 stop11h 55m

Chennai

Sat 21/2

03:15-12:45

1 stop14h 00m

₹ 60,121

Frankfurt am MainChennai

FRA - MAA

FRAMAA

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 12/11

09:15-02:20

1 stop12h 35m

Chennai

Tue 18/11

04:05-13:20

1 stop13h 45m

₹ 61,006

Frankfurt am MainChennai

FRA - MAA

FRAMAA

Frankfurt am Main

Sun 8/3

21:20-19:55

1 stop18h 05m

Chennai

Thu 12/3

10:00-18:35

1 stop13h 05m

₹ 61,094

Frankfurt am MainChennai

FRA - MAA

FRAMAA

Frankfurt am Main

Sun 15/2

09:50-02:30

1 stop12h 10m

Chennai

Sun 22/2

15:45-06:05

1 stop18h 50m

₹ 61,449

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Best time to book a flight from Frankfurt to Chennai

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai

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 31 October 2025.

The best time to book flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai is 71 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai (average of ₹ 40,198). Flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai in July is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 61,891). 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 3 November 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 34% on the flight price compared to flying at midday, which is usually more expensive.

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 3 November 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Qatar Airways, andEtihad Airways 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.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Related info for your journey

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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 5 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 20m. 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 ₹ 50,476, 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 21% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai?

    Consider Lufthansa (80%), Air Canada (54%) or Air India (54%) 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 ₹ 73,878, our data indicates the cheapest price to be ₹ 53,733. The most popular route (Frankfurt am Main - Chennai), is priced around ₹ 41,969.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Frankfurt to Chennai that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Frankfurt to Chennai flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Frankfurt to Chennai?

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  • 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai (average of ₹ 40,198). Flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai in July is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 61,891). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapest₹ 50,476Average₹ 65,451FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest₹ 51,925Average₹ 67,100FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air IndiaCheapest₹ 55,780Average₹ 67,122FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest₹ 59,101Average₹ 62,310FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest₹ 59,337Average₹ 72,524FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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