Dubai to Chennai (DXB–MAA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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EK544
EK Emirates
77W
2:50 AM
+04 T3
8:15 AM
IST
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
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EK546
EK Emirates
77W
2:41 PM
+04 T3
7:51 PM
IST
3h 40m
M T W T F S S
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6E1472
6E IndiGo
32Q
8:50 PM
+04 T1
2:20 AM+1
IST
4h
M T W T F S S
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EK542
EK Emirates
77W
9:00 PM
+04 T3
2:15 AM+1
IST
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
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AI2212
AI Air India
32N
11:10 PM
+04 T1
4:45 AM+1
IST
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
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EK543
EK Emirates
77W
3:50 AM
IST T2
6:35 AM
+04
4h 15m
M T W T F S S
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6E1471
6E IndiGo
32N
6:20 AM
IST T2
9:15 AM
+04
4h 25m
M T W T F S S
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EK545
EK Emirates
77W
9:50 AM
IST T2
12:40 PM
+04
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
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AI2211
AI Air India
32N
6:45 PM
IST T2
10:00 PM
+04
4h 45m
M T W T F S S
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EK547
EK Emirates
77W
9:45 PM
IST T2
12:45 AM+1
+04
4h 30m
M T W T F S S
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Dubai to Chennai
3 carriers, 35 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 35 Flights/wk 1,822 mi 3h 40m nonstop +1.5h ahead 34 1-stop hubs

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 3h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 34 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DXB–MAA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
EK Emirates 21 77W 3h40-3h55
6E IndiGo 7 32Q 4h
AI Air India 7 32N 4h05 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
32N Airbus A320neo – AI
32Q Airbus A321neo – 6E
77W Boeing 777-300ER – EK
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 6E + EK (28 flights/wk, 80%)
Star Alliance: AI (7 flights/wk, 20%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DXB to MAA direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
35
Outbound / wk
35
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DXB to MAA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
34
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~38h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,570
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 Dubai

Nearby airports with service to Chennai International Airport.
Metric DXB→MAA DWC→MAA AUH→MAA
Distance from DXB 28 mi 72 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1 2
Weekly flights 35 1 34
Flight time 3h 40m 3h 30m 3h 50m
Airports within 200 miles of DXB with service to Chennai International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1.5h
Chennai is 1.5 hours ahead of Dubai.
DXB: +04 · MAA: IST

When it's 6:00 PM in Dubai, it's 7.5:00 PM in Chennai.
Distance & Flight Time
1,822 mi / 2,932 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 40m to 4h 5m.
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.

Getting to DXB

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

Key statistics for the Dubai to Chennai route.
Route details
Distance1,822 mi / 2,932 km
Flight time3h 40m to 4h 5m
Time difference+1.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights35 out / 35 return
1-stop connections34 hubs
Origin: DXB
IATA / ICAODXB / OMDB
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Passengers/yr92.3M
Elevation62 ft / 19 m
Destination: MAA
IATA / ICAOMAA / VOMM
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Passengers/yr21.2M
Elevation52 ft / 16 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DXB to MAA flights.
Nonstop flights from Dubai International Airport to Chennai International Airport take approximately 3h 40m to 4h 5m. The route covers 1,822 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: IndiGo, Air India and Emirates.
There are approximately 35 nonstop flights per week from DXB to MAA. The return direction has about 35 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DWC, RGN, IXM, LKO, DOH, BBI, AMD, BLR, HYD, MRU, CMB, AUH, BOM, MCT, DPS, COK, DEL, BAH, TRV, CCU, DAC, TRZ, BKK, ADD, IXC, PNQ, HKG, JAI, SIN, STV, KUL, FRA, PEN and LHR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chennai is 1.5 hours ahead of Dubai.
Yes, return flights from MAA to DXB are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DWC 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 DXB to MAA

Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Chennai International Airport (MAA) are connected by nonstop service from IndiGo, Air India and Emirates. With 35 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

DXB to MAA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DXB to MAA ranges from 3 hours 40 minutes to 4 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,822 miles (2,932 km). There are approximately 35 weekly flights outbound and 35 return, totaling 70 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

34 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 9 hours via DWC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dubai(Jebel Ali) (DWC) and Abu Dhabi (AUH).