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

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Connecting Flight Schedule 9 1-stop flights Verified 4mos ago
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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: Mar 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 9 hubs
BLR Bengaluru 7h 40m EK → 6EAFAI Bengaluru (BLR) to Chennai flights
AMD Ahmedabad 10h 58m EKTK → 6EQP Ahmedabad (AMD) to Chennai flights
SIN Singapore 12h 41m EK → 6EAINH Singapore (SIN) to Chennai flights
HKG Hong Kong 15h 8m EKTK → CXSQ Hong Kong (HKG) to Chennai flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 18h 30m CICXEK → AILH Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Chennai flights
ADD Addis Ababa 26h 40m ET → AIET Addis Ababa (ADD) to Chennai flights
CGO Zhengzhou 27h 25m EKTK → JD Zhengzhou (CGO) to Chennai flights
AMS Amsterdam ~18h 18m EKMP → SQ Amsterdam (AMS) to Chennai flights
LHR London ~19h 35m EK → AYBA London (LHR) to Chennai flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Dubai(Jebel Ali) to Chennai
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,825 mi 3h 30m nonstop +1.5h ahead

DWC–MAA had nonstop service from Emirates, last on the schedule in March 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 1,825 miles in 3h 30m.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DWC to MAA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
BLR ~7h 40m AMD ~10h 58m SIN ~12h 41m HKG ~15h 8m AMS ~18h 18m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
200
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 SHJ→MAA
Distance from DWC – 28 mi 37 mi
Nonstop airlines – 3 1
Weekly flights – 28 7
Flight time 3h 30m 4h 3m 4h 10m
Dubai (DXB) to Chennai flights · Sharjah (SHJ) 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 gate to gate.
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
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 3h 30m gate to gate. The route covers 1,825 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from DWC to MAA: Emirates. The last scheduled nonstop was in March 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 March 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 3h 30m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Kempegowda, Sardar Vallabh Patel and Singapore Changi.
Chennai is 1.5 hours ahead of Dubai(Jebel Ali).
Nearby alternatives include DXB, SHJ 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) had nonstop service from Emirates, last on the schedule in March 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.

DWC to MAA Flight Duration and Schedule

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

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Kempegowda, Sardar Vallabh Patel and Singapore Changi. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dubai (DXB), Sharjah (SHJ) and Abu Dhabi (AUH).