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$322+ Cheap flights from Frankfurt (FRA) to Chennai (MAA)

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 8/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
FRA — MAA
May 28 — Jun 41
Wed 5/28
Wed 6/4
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Frankfurt am Main to Chennai are usually found in September or March, booked 45 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

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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 May 23, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$616
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$322
(Mytrip)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$673

Good round-trip deal

$583 or less
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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 May 23, 2025.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/248:20 pmFRA - MAA
1 stop15h 40mAir India
Wed 11/58:00 amMAA - FRA
1 stop14h 00mAir India
Deal found 5/23$616
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/139:10 pmFRA - MAA
1 stop18h 30mEtihad Airways
Thu 11/209:50 amMAA - FRA
1 stop25h 15mEtihad Airways
Deal found 5/23$617
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/121:05 pmFRA - MAA
1 stop11h 10mGulf Air
Wed 11/195:35 amMAA - FRA
1 stop29h 50mGulf Air
Deal found 5/23$622
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/2811:10 amFRA - MAA
Nonstop9h 30mLufthansa
Tue 7/11:55 amMAA - FRA
Nonstop10h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 5/23$637
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/129:15 pmFRA - MAA
1 stop16h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/268:35 pmMAA - FRA
2 stops25h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/23$647
This Oman Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Oman Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/157:30 pmFRA - MAA
1 stop32h 25mOman Air
Sun 9/143:30 pmMAA - FRA
1 stop30h 15mOman Air
Deal found 5/23$671
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/108:45 pmFRA - MAA
2 stops29h 05mSWISS
Sun 9/143:25 pmMAA - FRA
2 stops21h 25mSWISS
Deal found 5/23$720
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/1210:55 amFRA - MAA
2 stops19h 00mTurkish Airlines
Wed 11/1910:30 pmMAA - FRA
2 stops19h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/23$840
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/1011:00 amFRA - MAA
1 stop12h 00mEmirates
Tue 9/99:50 amMAA - FRA
1 stop26h 30mEmirates
Deal found 5/23$876
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/123:15 pmFRA - MAA
1 stop12h 55mSriLankan Airlines
Wed 11/199:40 amMAA - FRA
2 stops32h 10mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 5/23$982
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/1110:35 amFRA - MAA
1 stop13h 25mBritish Airways
Wed 9/105:35 amMAA - FRA
1 stop15h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/23$995
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/247:05 amFRA - MAA
2 stops19h 30mAir France
Wed 11/58:30 pmMAA - FRA
2 stops19h 15mAir France
Deal found 5/23$1,029

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Customize 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 23, 2025.
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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Frankfurt

Fly to

Chennai

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Return

Price

Frankfurt am MainChennai

FRA - MAA

FRAMAA

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 9/24

8:20 pm-3:30 pm

1 stop15h 40m

Chennai

Wed 11/5

8:00 am-5:30 pm

1 stop14h 00m

$616

Frankfurt am MainChennai

FRA - MAA

FRAMAA

Frankfurt am Main

Thu 11/13

9:10 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop18h 30m

Chennai

Thu 11/20

9:50 am-6:35 am

1 stop25h 15m

$617

Frankfurt am MainChennai

FRA - MAA

FRAMAA

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 11/12

1:05 pm-4:45 am

1 stop11h 10m

Chennai

Wed 11/19

5:35 am-6:55 am

1 stop29h 50m

$622

Frankfurt am MainChennai

FRA - MAA

FRAMAA

Frankfurt am Main

Thu 6/5

11:10 am-12:10 am

Nonstop9h 30m

Chennai

Thu 6/26

1:55 am-8:45 am

Nonstop10h 20m

$637

Frankfurt am MainChennai

FRA - MAA

FRAMAA

Frankfurt am Main

Thu 6/12

9:15 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop16h 25m

Chennai

Thu 6/26

8:35 pm-6:15 pm

2 stops25h 10m

$647

Frankfurt am MainChennai

FRA - MAA

FRAMAA

Frankfurt am Main

Fri 8/15

7:30 pm-7:25 am

1 stop32h 25m

Chennai

Sun 9/14

3:30 pm-6:15 pm

1 stop30h 15m

$671

Frankfurt am MainChennai

FRA - MAA

FRAMAA

Frankfurt am Main

Sun 8/10

8:45 pm-5:20 am

2 stops29h 05m

Chennai

Sun 9/14

3:25 pm-9:20 am

2 stops21h 25m

$720

Frankfurt am MainChennai

FRA - MAA

FRAMAA

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 11/12

10:55 am-10:25 am

2 stops19h 00m

Chennai

Wed 11/19

10:30 pm-1:55 pm

2 stops19h 55m

$840

Frankfurt am MainChennai

FRA - MAA

FRAMAA

Frankfurt am Main

Sun 8/10

11:00 am-2:30 am

1 stop12h 00m

Chennai

Tue 9/9

9:50 am-8:50 am

1 stop26h 30m

$876

Frankfurt am MainChennai

FRA - MAA

FRAMAA

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 11/12

3:15 pm-8:40 am

1 stop12h 55m

Chennai

Wed 11/19

9:40 am-1:20 pm

2 stops32h 10m

$982

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Compare providers for flights from Frankfurt to Chennai

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Frankfurt to Chennai in May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Frankfurt am Main Airport-Chennai flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Frankfurt am Main Airport-Chennai flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Frankfurt am Main Airport-Chennai flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Frankfurt am Main Airport-Chennai flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Frankfurt am Main Airport-Chennai flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

The best insider tips for Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai flights

Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of Cheapflights-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai trip
Airports
FRA

Book a free fast-track security slot via FRA SmartWay 72 hours before departure for a smoother experience.

Read more about FRAby Blane Bachelor
MAA

Expect a slow immigration process at MAA, taking about an hour including baggage pickup.

Read more about MAAby Ria Gupta
Our travel experts
Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Expert on FRA

Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

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Ria Gupta

Ria Gupta

Expert on MAA

Ria Gupta

Ria Gupta

An independent journalist born and brought up in India, Ria travels to learn from the world at large. She’s a solo traveler at heart, and hopes that her tips, insights, and inspirations can help people take off without waiting for others. With a passion for flying, Ria finds freedom in the skies as much as on the ground. She’s contributed to titles like Condé Nast Traveller, Elle Decor, and Harper’s Bazaar.

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Best time to book a flight from Frankfurt to Chennai

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Chennai from Frankfurt with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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 round-trip flight from Frankfurt to Chennai. Price data was last updated on May 16, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 45 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai (average of $943). Flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,577). 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 May 23, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 22% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

Rainfall in Chennai by month

Plan your trip to Chennai by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chennai ranges from 0.4 - 13.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 13.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Chennai when rainfall is around 0.4 in.

Temperature in Chennai by month

Plan your trip to Chennai by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chennai, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, May is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 91.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 77.0 F).

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 May 23, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, Thai Airways and SWISS from Frankfurt am Main to Chennai. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,243 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kunda,Feb 2024

FRA - DXB

All in all I enjoyed my experience and definitely flying with you again
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,243 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,243 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kunda,Feb 2024

FRA - DXB

All in all I enjoyed my experience and definitely flying with you again
Thai Airways
7.7
Good
332 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,243 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kunda,Feb 2024

FRA - DXB

All in all I enjoyed my experience and definitely flying with you again
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,602 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,243 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kunda,Feb 2024

FRA - DXB

All in all I enjoyed my experience and definitely flying with you again
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
875 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,243 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kunda,Feb 2024

FRA - DXB

All in all I enjoyed my experience and definitely flying with you again

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Frankfurt to Chennai. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Chennai from Frankfurt am Main?

    Chennai (MAA), located 10.2 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Frankfurt am Main to Chennai. 6 airlines have flights to Chennai from Frankfurt am Main on a regular basis. Booking flights from Frankfurt am Main to Chennai should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 2 inbound flights from Frankfurt am Main per day.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai is Air India. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $616 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Etihad Airways and Gulf Air, starting at $617 and $622 round-trip. These flights start at 14% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai are Oman Air ($368), Etihad Airways ($397), and Air India ($411).

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai consider choosing Lufthansa (70%), Air Canada (67%) or Air India (67%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai?

    While on average a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai is generally $837, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $439. When looking at the most popular route, (Frankfurt am Main - Chennai), you can expect to pay $711 for that flight.

  • 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 vacation 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai (average of $943). Flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,577). 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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Top 6 airlines flying from Frankfurt to Chennai

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Frankfurt to Chennai. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 23, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air IndiaCheapest$518Average$695FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$538Average$631FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
LufthansaCheapest$559Average$812FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
VistaraCheapest$605Average$712FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$647Average$733FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
EmiratesCheapest$683Average$904FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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