Cheap flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai from ₹ 21,367

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 10/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
FRA — MAA
29 Dec — 5 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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

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 29 November 2025.

Round-trip from

₹ 52,389

One-way from

₹ 21,367

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

₹ 62,760

Good round-trip deal

₹ 53,405 or less
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 13/5-21/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 45h 25m total
  • Frankfurt am Main to Chennai
10/1
  • 10/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 31h 25m total
  • Frankfurt am Main to Chennai
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (₹ 523,403 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (₹ 145,765 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 29 November 2025.

Sat 6/1218:35FRA - MAA
2 stops29h 40mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/1203:55MAA - FRA
1 stop19h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/11₹ 53,194
Mon 1/1209:50FRA - MAA
1 stop24h 50mEtihad Airways
Mon 8/1210:00MAA - FRA
1 stop24h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 28/11₹ 53,730
Thu 4/1210:45FRA - MAA
1 stop29h 25mGulf Air
Thu 11/1205:35MAA - FRA
1 stop29h 10mGulf Air
Deal found 29/11₹ 54,624
Mon 1/1213:45FRA - MAA
3 stops29h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/1220:30MAA - FRA
2 stops30h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/11₹ 54,803
Sun 30/1109:50FRA - MAA
1 stop29h 35mEtihad Airways
Thu 11/1210:00MAA - FRA
1 stop24h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 29/11₹ 58,558

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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 16/3

21:20-08:10

1 stop30h 20m

Chennai

Sat 4/4

16:35-19:05

1 stop30h 00m

₹ 53,820

Frankfurt am MainChennai

FRA - MAA

FRAMAA

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 21/1

21:20-08:10

1 stop30h 20m

Chennai

Sun 25/1

15:45-18:35

1 stop31h 20m

₹ 53,909

Frankfurt am MainChennai

FRA - MAA

FRAMAA

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 6/1

21:20-19:55

1 stop18h 05m

Chennai

Wed 21/1

16:10-06:05

1 stop18h 25m

₹ 56,233

Frankfurt am MainChennai

FRA - MAA

FRAMAA

Frankfurt am Main

Thu 12/2

09:50-02:30

1 stop12h 10m

Chennai

Fri 27/3

03:55-06:00

1 stop30h 35m

₹ 60,525

Frankfurt am MainChennai

FRA - MAA

FRAMAA

Frankfurt am Main

Sun 4/1

21:10-20:10

1 stop18h 30m

Chennai

Sun 18/1

03:50-12:45

1 stop13h 25m

₹ 62,402

Frankfurt am MainChennai

FRA - MAA

FRAMAA

Frankfurt am Main

Sun 4/1

21:10-02:15

1 stop24h 35m

Chennai

Tue 20/1

03:50-12:45

1 stop13h 25m

₹ 62,402

Frankfurt am MainChennai

FRA - MAA

FRAMAA

Frankfurt am Main

Sat 3/1

21:10-08:15

1 stop30h 35m

Chennai

Mon 19/1

21:45-19:20

1 stop26h 05m

₹ 64,995

Frankfurt am MainChennai

FRA - MAA

FRAMAA

Frankfurt am Main

Sat 3/1

21:10-08:15

1 stop30h 35m

Chennai

Thu 15/1

03:50-12:45

1 stop13h 25m

₹ 68,213

Frankfurt am MainChennai

FRA - MAA

FRAMAA

Frankfurt am Main

Sun 4/1

21:10-02:15

1 stop24h 35m

Chennai

Fri 16/1

09:50-19:20

1 stop14h 00m

₹ 68,839

Frankfurt am MainChennai

FRA - MAA

FRAMAA

Frankfurt am Main

Fri 9/1

18:35-23:30

3 stops48h 25m

₹ 22,350

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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 21 November 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 ₹ 40,409). Flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai in July is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 62,313). 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 29 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 29 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.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

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.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

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.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

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.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

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.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

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.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

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 30h 20m. There are 7590 km between Frankfurt am Main Airport and Chennai.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai round-trip?

    Lufthansa, at ₹ 50,329, 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 23% 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 (77%), Air Canada (57%) or Air India (57%) 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 ₹ 57,434, our data indicates the cheapest price to be ₹ 28,907. The most popular route (Frankfurt am Main - Chennai), is priced around ₹ 43,002.

  • 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?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Frankfurt to Chennai.

  • 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 ₹ 40,409). Flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai in July is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 62,313). 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₹ 50,329Average₹ 66,065FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest₹ 52,341Average₹ 66,975FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air IndiaCheapest₹ 56,321Average₹ 67,581FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest₹ 57,443Average₹ 62,914FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest₹ 59,912Average₹ 74,576FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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