Dubai(Jebel Ali) to Chennai (DWC–MAA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Dubai(Jebel Ali) to Chennai
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 1,825 mi 3h 30m nonstop +1.5h ahead 11 1-stop hubs

DWC–MAA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Emirates leads the route. The flight covers 1,825 miles in approximately 3h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 11 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DWC–MAA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
EK Emirates 1 – 3h30 – – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: EK (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DWC to MAA direction.
Mon
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Tue
1
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Wed
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Thu
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Fri
0
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Sat
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Sun
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DWC to MAA.
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One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~34h
Longest
AUH ~7h 0m AMD ~14h 13m DEL ~14h 31m CCU ~14h 39m BLR ~15h 15m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
231
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Chennai from Dubai(Jebel Ali)

Nearby airports with service to Chennai International Airport.
Metric DWC→MAA DXB→MAA AUH→MAA
Distance from DWC – 28 mi 45 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 3 2
Weekly flights 1 35 34
Flight time 3h 30m 3h 40m 3h 50m
Dubai (DXB) to Chennai flights · Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Chennai flights
Airports within 200 miles of DWC with service to Chennai International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1.5h
Chennai is 1.5 hours ahead of Dubai(Jebel Ali).
DWC: +04 · MAA: IST

When it's 6:00 PM in Dubai(Jebel Ali), it's 7.5:00 PM in Chennai.
Distance & Flight Time
1,825 mi / 2,937 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 30m.
Visa & Entry

UAE passport holders need a visa to enter India. An eVisa is available online for tourism (up to 30, 90, or 365 days), business, and medical purposes. Apply through the Indian government's eVisa portal at least 4 days before travel. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months with 2 blank pages.

eVisa holders must enter through designated airports. Declare cash over USD 5,000 or total currency over USD 10,000.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

DWC–MAA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dubai(Jebel Ali) to Chennai route.
Route details
Distance1,825 mi / 2,937 km
Flight time3h 30m
Time difference+1.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections11 hubs
Origin: DWC
Full nameAl Maktoum International Airport
IATA / ICAODWC / OMDW
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Elevation114 ft / 35 m
Destination: MAA
Full nameChennai International Airport
IATA / ICAOMAA / VOMM
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Passengers/yr21.2M
Elevation52 ft / 16 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DWC to MAA flights.
Nonstop flights from Al Maktoum International Airport to Chennai International Airport take approximately 3h 30m. The route covers 1,825 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Emirates.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from DWC to MAA.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AUH, AMD, DEL, CCU, BLR, DAC, DXB, HKG, ADD, LHR and FRA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chennai is 1.5 hours ahead of Dubai(Jebel Ali).
Nearby alternatives include DXB and AUH. 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 DWC to MAA

Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) and Chennai International Airport (MAA) are connected by nonstop service from Emirates. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

DWC to MAA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DWC to MAA ranges from 3 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,825 miles (2,937 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

11 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via AUH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dubai (DXB) and Abu Dhabi (AUH).