Flights from Frankfurt to Chennai: Best prices, time to go and all you need to know

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Lufthansa

FRAMAA

30 Jul - 10 Sep

Direct, 9h 30m

$836

4 months ago

Lufthansa

FRAMAA

30 Jul - 10 Sep

Direct, 9h 30m

$836

4 months ago

Lufthansa

FRAMAA

30 Jul - 10 Sep

Direct, 9h 30m

$836

4 months ago

Flight prices from Frankfurt to Chennai

Typically the return flight from Frankfurt to Chennai costs about that much:

From:

Frankfurt

Bangkok

~$639

Cheap

$639

Average price

Expensive

Our users typically choose flights from Frankfurt to Chennai within this price range. If you come across prices over $639, they are likely to be more expensive than usual. To find cheap flights at the best price, we recommend searching early, using our flexible dates feature.

Flight examples

Here are different examples (return flights) for those prices:

Lufthansa

In two months

FRA

MAA

Direct, 9h 30m

$836

4 months ago

7586 km

Distance

9h 30m

Duration

Which is the cheapest month to fly to Chennai?

Here are approximate min and max prices for Frankfurt to Chennai flight (one-way) at the moment:

We have analyzed the prices and it seems that April might be the cheapest month to go, with approximate prices from $396 to $435. Meanwhile, the most expensive month will probably be January with a price range of $502 – $527.

Is Chennai an expensive destination?

We have compared flights from Frankfurt to Chennai with other routes:

Average

Price per kilometer: 0.08 $ / km

Flight prices to Chennai ($639 – $639) are pretty average compared to other destinations.

Select dates to search flights to Chennai

Pick your travel dates to get the cheapest live flight prices to Chennai:

June

2026

Recently found flights

Return

One-Way

30 Jul (Thu) - 10 Sep (Thu)30 Jul (Thu) + nights

09:10

FRA

9h 30m

Direct

18:40

MAA

20:25

MAA

10h 15m

Direct

06:40

FRA

$836

Found 4 months ago

Direct flights from Frankfurt to Chennai

There are 2 airlines that fly directly from Frankfurt to Chennai: Lufthansa, Air India if you are departing from Frankfurt. Most airlines that have direct connections are departing from Frankfurt Airport. Most airlines arrive to Chennai International Airport. Most flights depart on Saturday, Friday.

Airlines that have direct flights from Frankfurt to Chennai

Lufthansa

FRA

MAA

SÁ

Air India

FRA

MAA

SÁ

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Airlines that have connecting flights from Frankfurt to Chennai

There are 10 other airlines that fly from Frankfurt to Chennai, including SWISS, Iberia, British Airways, Emirates and others.

SWISS

Iberia

British Airways

Emirates

Airports in Chennai and Frankfurt

Chennai has 1 airport and Frankfurt has 3 airports.

Chennai

Frankfurt

Chennai International Airport (MAA)

15 km from Chennai city center.

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Taxi

~20 min.

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Bus

~60 min.

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Train

~35 min.

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Shuttle

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Subway

~20 min.

2 airlines with direct flights

Which airport in Chennai is better?

The closest airport to Chennai city center is Chennai International Airport (MAA) with 15 km distance. The quickest way to get to city center is to take a bus from Chennai International Airport (MAA), trip will take 60 min. Most airlines like Lufthansa, Air India with direct flights are flying to Chennai International Airport (MAA).

Planning a trip from Frankfurt to Chennai? Check the weather

16 Days Weather Forecast

Here’s how the weather in Chennai looks currently:

Mon, 22 June

🌦

+91°F

Rain

10 m/s

57 %

Tue, 23 June

🌦

+88°F

Rain

8 m/s

59 %

Wed, 24 June

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+82°F

Rain

8 m/s

61 %

Thu, 25 June

☁️

+90°F

Broken clouds

9 m/s

47 %

Fri, 26 June

☁️

+90°F

Broken clouds

8 m/s

49 %

Sat, 27 June

🌦

+91°F

Rain

7 m/s

48 %

Sun, 28 June

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+93°F

Rain

8 m/s

46 %

Mon, 29 June

🌦

+91°F

Rain

7 m/s

49 %

Tue, 30 June

🌦

+93°F

Rain

8 m/s

43 %

Wed, 01 July

🌦

+90°F

Rain

8 m/s

46 %

Thu, 02 July

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+86°F

Rain

7 m/s

54 %

Fri, 03 July

🌦

+81°F

Rain

8 m/s

68 %

Sat, 04 July

☁️

+79°F

Broken clouds

10 m/s

70 %

Sun, 05 July

☁️

+93°F

Broken clouds

10 m/s

45 %

Mon, 06 July

☁️

+93°F

Broken clouds

9 m/s

42 %

Tue, 07 July

☁️

+90°F

Broken clouds

7 m/s

47 %

How expensive is Chennai?

Chennai prices compared to Frankfurt:

Chennai is in average 76% cheaper than Frankfurt. The biggest difference is Ch. The smallest difference is Clothing (-56%) and Transport (-60%).

Some Price Examples (vs Frankfurt):

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Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

$2.08 vs $16.14

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Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

$18.09 vs $80.71

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McMeal at McDonalds

$5.43 vs $12.92

☕

Cappuccino (regular)

$2.39 vs $4.72

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Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

$0.66 vs $4.38

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Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$0.29 vs $3.72

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Milk (regular), (1 liter)

$0.88 vs $1.51

🍞

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

$0.65 vs $2.01

🥚

Eggs (regular) (12)

$1.18 vs $3.76

🧀

Local Cheese (1kg)

$10.27 vs $14.19

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Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$4.11 vs $9.87

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Banana (1kg)

$1.12 vs $2.73

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Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

$9.94 vs $8.07

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Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$2.51 vs $1.15

Chennai in average is 76% cheaper

👪💵🛋

The biggest difference is Childcare, Salaries, Rent prices.

CO₂-e emission on the Frankfurt – Chennai route

Here are typical CO₂-e emissions on a return flight to Chennai:

2336 kg2336 kg2336 kg

From 2336 kg to 2336 kg is the approximate amount of CO₂ equivalents emitted on the Frankfurt to Chennai route. The exact figure depends on the number of stops, the type of airplane and its capacity.

🌳

~117 trees

are needed to absorb those emissions (approximation, source: Climate Neutral Group)

Offset CO2-e emission on Frankfurt – Chennai flight

To reduce your own impact from flying to Chennai, you can also compensate for it. This means that you sponsor projects that reduce the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere by the same estimated amount that your flight emits:

Renewable Energy

Reforrestation

Solar energy in India

FAQ

Flying from Frankfurt to Chennai? Here are some useful things to know:

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What airports does Chennai has?

There are 1 of airport in Chennai: Chennai International Airport. The closest one is Chennai International Airport which is 15 km away.

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How far is it to fly between Frankfurt and Chennai?

A passenger flying direct from Frankfurt to Chennai will travel around 7586 km.

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How long does it take to travel from Frankfurt to Chennai?

You should expect a flight time of around 4h 45m – 10h 2m.

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How much does it cost to fly from Frankfurt to Chennai?

Typically a return flight from Frankfurt to Chennai costs $320 – $675.

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What’s the weather like in Chennai?

On average you could expect in December to in December. Currently, it is Rain and +91°F in Chennai.

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Is there a direct connection between Frankfurt and Chennai?

Yes, there are direct flights from Frankfurt to Chennai. You can fly to Chennai 7 days a week: Saturday, Friday, Thursday, Wednesday, Tuesday, Monday, Sunday.

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Which airlines offer direct flights from Frankfurt to Chennai?

Here are the airlines that have direct connections from Frankfurt to Chennai: Lufthansa, Air India.

Chennai guide

Chennai themes

This is what Chennai is known for:

Family

Beach

Location

Chennai is located in India, 7586 km away from Frankfurt:

Chennai time zone

Chennai jest o 3 godziny przed Frankfurt, gdzie teraz jest 20:04

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20:04 (CEST +2)

Time in Chennai right now

Currency and exchange rate

100 Indian Rupee equals 1.06 United States Dollar. 100 United States Dollar equals 9452.38 Indian Rupee.

🤑

₹100 = $1.06

Exchange rate

Visa to India

E-Visa is required for US citizens. Allowed stay is 30 days¹.

🛂

E-visa is required

For US citizens

Language in India

Official language in India is Hindi, English. People knowledge of English is average².

Hindi, English

Official language

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Knowledge of English

Safety

Chennai typically is a safe place³. Just be careful when crossing a road or using ATMs.

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🫤

🤔

😃

😇

Typically safe

Air Quality

Chennai generally has a heavy level of air pollution⁴.

Air pollution: heavy

Chennai pros and cons

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