Ad Dammam to Chennai (DMM–MAA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

Last scheduled nonstop: Apr 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
BAH Manama 6h 49m GFXY GF Manama (BAH) to Chennai flights
AUH Abu Dhabi 7h EYGAMU 6EEYQP Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Chennai flights
DOH Doha 7h 5m AYBAIB 6EQR Doha (DOH) to Chennai flights
MCT Muscat/Seeb 7h 12m OVSVWY WY Muscat/Seeb (MCT) to Chennai flights
DXB Dubai 7h 18m EKFZMK 6EEK Dubai (DXB) to Chennai flights
SHJ Sharjah 7h 25m G9 G9 Sharjah (SHJ) to Chennai flights
BLR Bengaluru 7h 40m IX 6EAFAI Bengaluru (BLR) to Chennai flights
BOM Mumbai 7h 50m 6EAI 6EA3AF Mumbai (BOM) to Chennai flights
LKO Lucknow 8h 33m 6EXY 6E Lucknow (LKO) to Chennai flights
DEL New Delhi 9h 18m 6EIX 6EA3AF New Delhi (DEL) to Chennai flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Ad Dammam to Chennai
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 2,176 mi 5h 20m nonstop +2.5h ahead

DMM–MAA had nonstop service from Great Barrier Airlines, last on the schedule in April 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 2,176 miles in 5h 20m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop DMM–MAA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
GF Great Barrier Airlines 0
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: GF (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DMM to MAA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
25
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
736
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Chennai from Ad Dammam

Nearby airports with service to Chennai International Airport.
Metric DMM→MAA BAH→MAA DOH→MAA
Distance from DMM 54 mi 140 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2
Weekly flights 8 26
Flight time 5h 20m 4h 18m 4h 16m
Airports within 200 miles of DMM with service to Chennai International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2.5h
Chennai is 2.5 hours ahead of Ad Dammam.
DMM: +03 · MAA: IST

When it's 6:00 PM in Ad Dammam, it's 8.5:00 PM in Chennai.
Distance & Flight Time
2,176 mi / 3,501 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 20m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Saudi passport holders need a visa to enter India. The e-visa at indianvisaonline.gov.in is the fastest route: $25 for 30 days (single entry) or $40 for 1 year (multiple entry, 90-day stays). Processing takes 3 to 5 business days. Upload your passport bio page and a recent photo against a white background. The e-visa works at 28 airports and 5 seaports. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry with two blank pages.

Saudi Arabia hosts over 2 million Indian workers, making this one of the busiest air corridors in the world. The traditional sticker visa through VFS Global in Riyadh or Jeddah costs SAR 290 for a 1-year multiple-entry tourist visa (processing 3 to 5 business days). India also offers a 5-year e-tourist visa ($80). For business visits, the e-business visa ($80 for 1 year) covers meetings and conferences.

Direct flights from Riyadh to Delhi run about 4 hours 30 minutes, and Riyadh to Mumbai runs about 4 hours on Saudia, Air India, IndiGo, and flynas. Jeddah to Hyderabad, Kochi, Lucknow, and Calicut all have direct service, reflecting the large Indian diaspora in the western region. India uses the Indian rupee (INR), trading at roughly 22.50 INR per SAR 1. ATMs are everywhere, and UPI-based payments dominate. Card payments work at hotels and larger businesses. No mandatory vaccinations. Delhi Metro costs INR 10 to INR 60 per trip (SAR 0.44 to SAR 2.67). Mumbai's local trains cost INR 5 to INR 15. Uber and Ola operate in all major Indian cities.

DMM–MAA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Ad Dammam to Chennai route.
Route details
Distance2,176 mi / 3,501 km
Flight time5h 20m
Time difference+2.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DMM
IATA / ICAODMM / OEDF
TimezoneAsia/Riyadh
Passengers/yr12.0M
Elevation72 ft / 22 m
Destination: MAA
IATA / ICAOMAA / VOMM
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Passengers/yr21.2M
Elevation52 ft / 16 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DMM to MAA flights.
Nonstop flights from King Fahd International Airport to Chennai International Airport take about 5h 20m gate to gate. The route covers 2,176 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from DMM to MAA: Great Barrier Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 5h 20m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Bahrain, Zayed and Hamad.
Chennai is 2.5 hours ahead of Ad Dammam.
Yes, return flights from MAA to DMM are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BAH and DOH. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from DMM to MAA

King Fahd International Airport (DMM) and Chennai International Airport (MAA) had nonstop service from Great Barrier Airlines, last on the schedule in April 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

DMM to MAA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DMM to MAA is about 5 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,176 miles (3,501 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Bahrain, Zayed and Hamad. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Manama (BAH) and Doha (DOH).