Dubai to Chennai (DXB–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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
DXB–MAA is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Emirates, IndiGo and Air India lead the route. The flight covers 1,822 miles in approximately 4h 8m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EK Emirates | 21 | 77W | 4h-4h10 | – | – | – |
| 6E IndiGo | 7 | 32N | 4h15 | – | – | – |
| AI Air India | 0 | – | – | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Chennai from Dubai
| Metric | DXB→MAA | SHJ→MAA | DWC→MAA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DXB | – | 11 mi | 28 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 28 | 7 | – |
| Flight time | 4h 8m | 4h 10m | 3h 30m |
Travel Essentials
DXB: +04 · MAA: IST
When it's 6:00 PM in Dubai, it's 7.5:00 PM in Chennai.
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.
Dubai Metro Red Line connects Union and BurJuman stations to T1 and T3 (Airport: Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 stations). T1 is 20 minutes from Union, T3 is 22 minutes (AED 6.50–10 depending on zones and Gold/Silver class). Trains run 5:30am–midnight Saturday–Wednesday, until 1am Thursday–Friday. T2 (low-cost) is not on the metro; taxi or bus required.Taxis from Dubai Marina cost AED 70–90; from Downtown Dubai (Burj Khalifa area) AED 35–50. Ride-hail via Careem is widely available and comparable to taxis. Traffic on Sheikh Zayed Road is heavy during morning and evening rush.
DXB–MAA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DXB to MAA
Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Chennai International Airport (MAA) are connected by nonstop service from Emirates, IndiGo and Air India. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DXB to MAA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DXB to MAA is about 4 hours 8 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,822 miles (2,932 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 56 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Pune, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Kempegowda. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Sharjah (SHJ), Dubai(Jebel Ali) (DWC) and Abu Dhabi (AUH).