Frankfurt am Main to Chennai (FRA–MAA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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FRA–MAA is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Air India and Lufthansa lead the route. The flight covers 4,719 miles in approximately 9h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 16 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI Air India | 7 | 343 | 9h20 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| LH Lufthansa | 7 | 343 | 9h15 | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
FRA: CET · MAA: IST
When it's 6:00 PM in Frankfurt am Main, it's 10.5:00 PM in Chennai.
German passport holders need a visa to enter India. The easiest route is the eVisa, which you apply for at indianvisaonline.gov.in. The eTourist Visa costs USD 25 for a 30-day single-entry or USD 40 for a 1-year multiple-entry. A 5-year multiple-entry eVisa runs USD 80. Processing takes 3 to 5 business days. Apply at least a week before travel.
You can also get a traditional sticker visa at the Indian embassy in Berlin or consulates in Munich, Hamburg, or Frankfurt through BLS International. This takes 5 to 10 business days and costs around EUR 82. It makes sense if you need a longer stay or specific visa category.
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from your arrival date with at least 2 blank pages. The eVisa is valid at 28 designated airports including Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, and Chennai. You cannot enter on an eVisa at a land border crossing. Keep a printed copy of your eVisa approval with you.
S-Bahn lines S8 and S9 run from Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof (main station) to Terminal 1 every 15 minutes (15 min, €5.65 single or included in a Frankfurt day ticket). ICE and IC long-distance trains serve the airport's own long-distance station (Fernbahnhof); this is separate from the S-Bahn Regional station and connects Frankfurt to Cologne, Stuttgart, Munich, and other cities without requiring travel through the city centre.Taxis from the city centre cost €25–35 and take 15–25 minutes. Terminal 2 connects to Terminal 1 via the free SkyLine people mover.
FRA–MAA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from FRA to MAA
Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA) and Chennai International Airport (MAA) are connected by nonstop service from Air India and Lufthansa. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
FRA to MAA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from FRA to MAA ranges from 9 hours 15 minutes to 9 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,719 miles (7,595 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
16 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 11 hours via DWC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.