Which airlines fly to Chennai?

Gulf Air, SriLankan Airlines and Etihad Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Chennai from Riyadh according to our data. Gulf Air is the first choice among our users, with 42% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Chennai. Keep in mind that there are 5 different airlines that fly to Chennai on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport to Chennai Airport?

Prices for flights from Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport to Chennai Airport refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport to Chennai Airport?

As of September 2025, there are 5 operators available to choose from for flights from Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport to Chennai Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly from Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport to Chennai Airport?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport to Chennai Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chennai Airport?

The required travel and health documents for your Chennai Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Chennai Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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12:05 - 04:45RUH-MAA

14h 10m1 stop

05:35 - 22:20MAA-RUH

19h 15m1 stop

£237Gulf Air

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Sun, 8 Mar - Thu, 12 Mar

16:00 - 20:50RUH-MAA

26h 20m1 stop

06:00 - 17:00MAA-RUH

13h 30m1 stop

£248Gulf Air

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Fri, 3 Oct - Thu, 16 Oct

04:25 - 19:55RUH-MAA

13h 00m1 stop

16:35 - 03:05MAA-RUH

13h 00m1 stop

£256Etihad Airways

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Sat, 7 Mar - Thu, 12 Mar

18:15 - 06:40RUH-MAA

9h 55m1 stop

03:15 - 11:05MAA-RUH

10h 20m1 stop

£274Kuwait Airways

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Sun, 8 Mar - Wed, 11 Mar

04:25 - 19:55RUH-MAA

13h 00m1 stop

03:55 - 15:15MAA-RUH

13h 50m1 stop

£295Etihad Airways

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Sat, 7 Mar - Wed, 11 Mar

02:20 - 20:30RUH-MAA

15h 40m1 stop

09:45 - 20:25MAA-RUH

13h 10m1 stop

£334Emirates

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Sun, 12 Oct - Tue, 28 Oct

02:20 - 20:30RUH-MAA

15h 40m1 stop

09:50 - 20:15MAA-RUH

12h 55m1 stop

£355Emirates

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Wed, 8 Oct - Sat, 25 Oct

02:20 - 08:05RUH-MAA

27h 15m1 stop

03:50 - 15:25MAA-RUH

14h 05m1 stop

£355Emirates

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Wed, 1 Oct - Thu, 30 Oct

02:30 - 20:10RUH-MAA

15h 10m1 stop

21:45 - 04:05MAA-RUH

8h 50m1 stop

£360Emirates

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Fri, 14 Nov - Sat, 20 Dec

15:00 - 00:55RUH-MAA

7h 25m1 stop

01:40 - 07:15MAA-RUH

8h 05m1 stop

£382Jazeera Airways

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Gulf Air flights from Riyadh to Chennai

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Gulf Air

8 Mar

RUH12:05Riyadh King Khaled Intl

14h 10m

1 stop

MAA04:45Chennai

12 Mar

MAA05:35Chennai

19h 15m

1 stop

RUH22:20Riyadh King Khaled Intl

£237

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Gulf Air

3 Oct

RUH16:00Riyadh King Khaled Intl

26h 20m

1 stop

MAA20:50Chennai

16 Oct

MAA06:00Chennai

13h 30m

1 stop

RUH17:00Riyadh King Khaled Intl

£248

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Etihad Airways flights from Riyadh to Chennai

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Etihad Airways

7 Mar

RUH04:25Riyadh King Khaled Intl

13h 00m

1 stop

MAA19:55Chennai

12 Mar

MAA16:35Chennai

13h 00m

1 stop

RUH03:05Riyadh King Khaled Intl

£256

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Etihad Airways

7 Mar

RUH04:25Riyadh King Khaled Intl

13h 00m

1 stop

MAA19:55Chennai

11 Mar

MAA03:55Chennai

13h 50m

1 stop

RUH15:15Riyadh King Khaled Intl

£295

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RiyadhChennai

RUH - MAA

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 8/3

12:05-04:45

1 stop14h 10m

Chennai

Thu 12/3

05:35-22:20

1 stop19h 15m

£237

RiyadhChennai

RUH - MAA

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 3/10

16:00-20:50

1 stop26h 20m

Chennai

Thu 16/10

06:00-17:00

1 stop13h 30m

£248

RiyadhChennai

RUH - MAA

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 7/3

04:25-19:55

1 stop13h 00m

Chennai

Thu 12/3

16:35-03:05

1 stop13h 00m

£256

RiyadhChennai

RUH - MAA

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 8/3

18:15-06:40

1 stop9h 55m

Chennai

Wed 11/3

03:15-11:05

1 stop10h 20m

£274

RiyadhChennai

RUH - MAA

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 7/3

04:25-19:55

1 stop13h 00m

Chennai

Wed 11/3

03:55-15:15

1 stop13h 50m

£295

RiyadhChennai

RUH - MAA

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 12/10

02:20-20:30

1 stop15h 40m

Chennai

Tue 28/10

09:45-20:25

1 stop13h 10m

£334

RiyadhChennai

RUH - MAA

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 8/10

02:20-20:30

1 stop15h 40m

Chennai

Sat 25/10

09:50-20:15

1 stop12h 55m

£355

RiyadhChennai

RUH - MAA

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 1/10

02:20-08:05

1 stop27h 15m

Chennai

Thu 30/10

03:50-15:25

1 stop14h 05m

£355

RiyadhChennai

RUH - MAA

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 14/11

02:30-20:10

1 stop15h 10m

Chennai

Sat 20/12

21:45-04:05

1 stop8h 50m

£360

RiyadhChennai

RUH - MAA

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 3/10

15:00-00:55

1 stop7h 25m

Chennai

Wed 15/10

01:40-07:15

1 stop8h 05m

£382

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Chennai?

The month of February is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Chennai from Riyadh, with most prices found around £245. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of February, then book flights to Chennai from Riyadh during September instead. Flights to Chennai in September, while not as cheap as those in February, still average around £254.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Chennai?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Chennai is on a Friday when prices can be found for as low as £270. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Wednesday because tickets tend to average around £434. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to Chennai.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Chennai?

Flying to Chennai from Riyadh in the morning is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as £339 when looking at flights departing in the morning. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Chennai is in the evening when prices are around £388.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Chennai?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Chennai from Riyadh when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Chennai for around £301 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Chennai from Riyadh for as low as £269 on momondo.

How have Riyadh to Chennai flight prices changed over time?

As of September 2025, prices for Riyadh to Chennai flights are approximately 7% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Riyadh to Chennai

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Riyadh to Chennai according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.

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How far is Riyadh King Khaled Intl to Chennai by plane?
The distance between Riyadh King Khaled Intl and Chennai is about 2325.9 mi. 7h 25m is a normal flight duration for this route.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport to Chennai Airport?
Prices for flights from Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport to Chennai Airport refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport to Chennai Airport?
As of September 2025, there are 5 operators available to choose from for flights from Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport to Chennai Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport to Chennai Airport?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport to Chennai Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chennai Airport?
The required travel and health documents for your Chennai Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Chennai Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.
What is the most popular airline from Riyadh to Chennai?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked airline on the route from Riyadh to Chennai is Gulf Air, representing 38% of all bookings. The subsequent popular airlines are SriLankan Airlines at 20%, Etihad Airways at 18%, and Kuwait Airways at 13%.

Best airlines flying from Riyadh to Chennai

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Gulf Air	PriceFrom £208	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 210 reviews	Search Gulf Air flights
Kuwait Airways	PriceFrom £225	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 307 reviews	Search Kuwait Airways flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom £227	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,251 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Air Arabia	PriceFrom £235	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 49 reviews	Search Air Arabia flights
SriLankan Airlines	PriceFrom £237	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 75 reviews	Search SriLankan Airlines flights

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