Which airlines fly to Chennai?

Gulf Air, Air Arabia 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 41% 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.

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As of September 2026, 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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18:15 - 06:40RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl-MAA Chennai

9h 55m1 stop Kuwait City

07:40 - 17:15MAA Chennai-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

12h 05m1 stop Kuwait City

£202Kuwait Airways

Thu, 14 Jan - Mon, 18 Jan

11:55 - 02:15RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl-MAA Chennai

11h 50m1 stop Kuwait City

07:40 - 17:15MAA Chennai-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

12h 05m1 stop Kuwait City

£216Kuwait Airways

Tue, 2 Feb - Fri, 5 Feb

11:55 - 01:55RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl-MAA Chennai

11h 30m1 stop Kuwait City

07:40 - 16:55MAA Chennai-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

11h 45m1 stop Kuwait City

£219Kuwait Airways

Tue, 2 Feb - Fri, 5 Feb

17:55 - 06:40RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl-MAA Chennai

10h 15m1 stop Kuwait City

07:40 - 16:55MAA Chennai-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

11h 45m1 stop Kuwait City

£229Kuwait Airways

Thu, 14 Jan - Mon, 18 Jan

22:35 - 08:05RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl-MAA Chennai

7h 00m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

16:10 - 02:55MAA Chennai-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

13h 15m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

£249Etihad Airways

Sun, 25 Oct - Sun, 1 Nov

16:50 - 08:25RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl-MAA Chennai

13h 05m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

03:55 - 15:10MAA Chennai-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

13h 45m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

£256Etihad Airways

Wed, 21 Oct - Tue, 27 Oct

04:30 - 08:05RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl-MAA Chennai

25h 05m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

16:10 - 02:55MAA Chennai-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

13h 15m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

£277Etihad Airways

Fri, 20 Nov - Mon, 7 Dec

17:20 - 08:55RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl-MAA Chennai

13h 05m2 stops Muscat Seeb Bengaluru Intl

23:15 - 10:05MAA Chennai-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

13h 20m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

£281Multiple Airlines

Sun, 25 Oct - Sun, 1 Nov

11:45 - 02:30RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl-MAA Chennai

12h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

03:15 - 15:00MAA Chennai-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

14h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

£296Qatar Airways

Sat, 21 Nov - Sun, 6 Dec

17:20 - 08:55RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl-MAA Chennai

13h 05m2 stops Muscat Seeb Bengaluru Intl

21:35 - 08:35MAA Chennai-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

13h 30m2 stops Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl Sharjah

£297Multiple Airlines

Sun, 25 Oct - Sun, 1 Nov

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Turkish Airlines flights from Riyadh to Chennai

Our best Turkish Airlines deals on Riyadh to Chennai flight tickets

Turkish Airlines

19 Nov

RUH13:35Riyadh King Khaled Intl

21h 25m

2 stops

MAA13:30Chennai

20 Dec

MAA23:45Chennai

26h 40m

2 stops

RUH23:55Riyadh King Khaled Intl

£830

Turkish Airlines

2 Feb

RUH13:35Riyadh King Khaled Intl

18h 30m

2 stops

MAA10:35Chennai

5 Feb

MAA23:45Chennai

26h 40m

2 stops

RUH23:55Riyadh King Khaled Intl

£852

Turkish Airlines

2 Feb

RUH13:35Riyadh King Khaled Intl

18h 30m

2 stops

MAA10:35Chennai

5 Feb

MAA23:45Chennai

26h 40m

2 stops

RUH23:55Riyadh King Khaled Intl

£864

Kuwait Airways flights from Riyadh to Chennai

Our best Kuwait Airways deals on Riyadh to Chennai flight tickets

Kuwait Airways

14 Jan

RUH18:15Riyadh King Khaled Intl

9h 55m

1 stop

MAA06:40Chennai

18 Jan

MAA07:40Chennai

12h 05m

1 stop

RUH17:15Riyadh King Khaled Intl

£202

Kuwait Airways

2 Feb

RUH11:55Riyadh King Khaled Intl

11h 50m

1 stop

MAA02:15Chennai

5 Feb

MAA07:40Chennai

12h 05m

1 stop

RUH17:15Riyadh King Khaled Intl

£216

Kuwait Airways

2 Feb

RUH11:55Riyadh King Khaled Intl

11h 30m

1 stop

MAA01:55Chennai

5 Feb

MAA07:40Chennai

11h 45m

1 stop

RUH16:55Riyadh King Khaled Intl

£219

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RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl - MAA Chennai

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Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 14/1

18:15-06:40

1 stop9h 55m

Chennai

Mon 18/1

07:40-17:15

1 stop12h 05m

£202

RiyadhChennai

RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl - MAA Chennai

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 2/2

11:55-02:15

1 stop11h 50m

Chennai

Fri 5/2

07:40-17:15

1 stop12h 05m

£216

RiyadhChennai

RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl - MAA Chennai

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 2/2

11:55-01:55

1 stop11h 30m

Chennai

Fri 5/2

07:40-16:55

1 stop11h 45m

£219

RiyadhChennai

RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl - MAA Chennai

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 14/1

17:55-06:40

1 stop10h 15m

Chennai

Mon 18/1

07:40-16:55

1 stop11h 45m

£229

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RiyadhChennai

RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl - MAA Chennai

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 25/10

22:35-08:05

1 stop7h 00m

Chennai

Sun 1/11

16:10-02:55

1 stop13h 15m

£249

RiyadhChennai

RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl - MAA Chennai

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 21/10

16:50-08:25

1 stop13h 05m

Chennai

Tue 27/10

03:55-15:10

1 stop13h 45m

£256

RiyadhChennai

RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl - MAA Chennai

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 20/11

04:30-08:05

1 stop25h 05m

Chennai

Mon 7/12

16:10-02:55

1 stop13h 15m

£277

RiyadhChennai

RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl - MAA Chennai

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 25/10

17:20-08:55

2 stops13h 05m

Chennai

Sun 1/11

23:15-10:05

1 stop13h 20m

£281

RiyadhChennai

RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl - MAA Chennai

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 21/11

11:45-02:30

1 stop12h 15m

Chennai

Sun 6/12

03:15-15:00

1 stop14h 15m

£296

RiyadhChennai

RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl - MAA Chennai

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 25/10

17:20-08:55

2 stops13h 05m

Chennai

Sun 1/11

21:35-08:35

2 stops13h 30m

£297

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Riyadh and Chennai?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from £262 to £347.
The lowest price recently found on this route was £202.

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 £237. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of February, then book flights to Chennai from Riyadh during November instead. Flights to Chennai in November, while not as cheap as those in February, still average around £279.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Riyadh 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 £328 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 £262 on momondo.

How have Riyadh to Chennai flight prices changed over time?

As of September 2026, prices for Riyadh to Chennai flights are approximately 21% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Best price found	£202
Fastest flight time	8h 10m
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The best flight deal from Riyadh to Chennai found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £202

The fastest flight from Riyadh to Chennai takes 8h 10m

There are no direct flights from Riyadh to Chennai. There are no popular flight routes from Riyadh to Chennai.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Riyadh to Chennai

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. 8h 10m 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 2026, 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 35% of all bookings. The subsequent popular airlines are Air Arabia at 18%, Etihad Airways at 17%, and Kuwait Airways at 15%.

Best airlines flying from Riyadh to Chennai

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Gulf Air	PriceFrom £175	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 244 reviews	Search Gulf Air flights
Kuwait Airways	PriceFrom £202	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 348 reviews	Search Kuwait Airways flights
SriLankan Airlines	PriceFrom £232	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 87 reviews	Search SriLankan Airlines flights
Air Arabia	PriceFrom £237	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 55 reviews	Search Air Arabia flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom £246	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,535 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights

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