Travelling from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Dubai: what you need to know
Expect to be travelling for 4 hours 5 minutes. That's the average duration of a direct flight from Chennai International Airport to Dubai.
Chennai International Airport is located in Chennai. Based in the UTC+4 timezone, Dubai is one hour 30 minutes behind Chennai.
With 35 weekly flights between the two airports, Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Dubai International Airport (DXB) is the most popular route. Emirates operates the earliest flight at 03:45. If you prefer to get more out of your day before taking off, the last departure from MAA to DXB is with Emirates at 22:00.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your MAA to Dubai flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a popular month such as November? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Begin your journey at MAA and travel nonstop to Dubai International Airport (DXB). That's where you can expect to land when searching for Chennai International Airport to Dubai tickets.
Leading carriers that offer direct flights from Chennai International Airport to Dubai include:
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your trip and perhaps even tick off a new city. When browsing for plane tickets from MAA to Dubai, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD)
Muscat International Airport (MCT)
Located around 16 kilometres from the centre of Chennai, MAA can be reached in about 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic). Travelling on public transport will take roughly 1 hour.
Searching for a hotel near MAA? If you've booked an early flight from Chennai International Airport to Dubai, these stays will get you from your pillow to the plane in no time:
76% of flights that take off from Chennai International Airport make it to their destination on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Dubai
$184 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Chennai International Airport to Dubai flight. A return plane ticket right now is $335. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from MAA to Dubai. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.
Finding cheap tickets from Chennai International Airport to Dubai is more likely if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to access the best prices across every month and score a sweet deal.
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Snag an affordable flight from Chennai International Airport to Dubai with the help of our filters. Select your preferred times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
Airports in Dubai
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Dubai International Airport (DXB) is around 14 kilometres from central Dubai. If you're grabbing a taxi or a ride-share, the drive will take roughly 20 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes about 35 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Chennai International Airport to Dubai. Stay at one of these accommodation options near DXB instead:
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Dubai International Airport about three weeks ahead of your flight from MAA to Dubai.
Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
Central Dubai is about 48 kilometres from Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC). After your flight from Chennai International Airport to Dubai has landed and you've made your way to arrivals, expect a drive of about 40 minutes.
You can expect the trip to take roughly 1 hour 20 minutes on public transport.
There are some great places to rest your head close to DWC. Tuck yourself in and get cosy after your MAA to Dubai flight at one of these well-located options:
Avoid last-minute price surges. Securing your ride three weeks before your arrival at DWC will save you money.
Best time to go to Dubai
January is the busiest month for flights from Chennai International Airport to Dubai. To skip the crowds, plan your trip to Dubai in December.
The warmest month in Dubai is July, with temperatures ranging between 30ºC and 42ºC. Lock in your Chennai International Airport to Dubai plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
January sees average temperatures of between 14ºC and 25ºC. Look for a cheap ticket from MAA to Dubai around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Dubai
After booking your flight from Chennai International Airport to Dubai, choose a hotel that puts you right where the action is. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Dubai:
Every great holiday has to include a little sightseeing. Dubai Opera, Burj Khalifa and Dubai Gold Souk are must-do's during your Dubai adventure.
Explore more of the United Arab Emirates
Abu Dhabi is just one of the many places in the United Arab Emirates waiting to be discovered after you've seen Dubai. Around 121 kilometres away to the southwest, top sights here include Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Mosque and Emirates Palace.