Chennai to Ad Dammam (MAA–DMM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Chennai to Ad Dammam
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 2,176 mi 6h 4m nonstop -2.5h behind 24 1-stop hubs

MAA–DMM is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Great Barrier Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,176 miles in approximately 6h 4m. Beyond nonstop, 24 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MAA–DMM service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
GF Great Barrier Airlines 7
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: GF (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MAA to DMM.
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One-Stop Connections
24
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
739
Candidates
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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 Ad Dammam from Chennai

Nearby airports with service to King Fahd International Airport.
Metric MAA→DMM BLR→DMM
Distance from MAA 166 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 7 4
Flight time 6h 4m 4h 50m
Airports within 200 miles of MAA with service to King Fahd International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2.5h
Ad Dammam is 2.5 hours behind Chennai.
MAA: IST · DMM: +03

When it's 6:00 PM in Chennai, it's 3.5:00 PM in Ad Dammam.
Distance & Flight Time
2,176 mi / 3,501 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 4m.
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MAA–DMM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chennai to Ad Dammam route.
Route details
Distance2,176 mi / 3,501 km
Flight time6h 4m
Time difference-2.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 2 return
1-stop connections24 hubs
Origin: MAA
IATA / ICAOMAA / VOMM
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Passengers/yr21.2M
Elevation52 ft / 16 m
Destination: DMM
IATA / ICAODMM / OEDF
TimezoneAsia/Riyadh
Passengers/yr12.0M
Elevation72 ft / 22 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MAA to DMM flights.
Nonstop flights from Chennai International Airport to King Fahd International Airport take approximately 6h 4m. The route covers 2,176 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Great Barrier Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from MAA to DMM. The return direction has about 2 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CCJ, COK, AMD, JED, SHJ, BKK, AUH, MCT, BAH, ATH, KWI, TRV, DXB, FRA, BLR, LKO, DOH, BOM, DEL, IXE, HYD, DAC, LHR and ADD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Ad Dammam is 2.5 hours behind Chennai.
Yes, return flights from DMM to MAA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BLR. 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 MAA to DMM

Chennai International Airport (MAA) and King Fahd International Airport (DMM) are connected by nonstop service from Great Barrier Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MAA to DMM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MAA to DMM ranges from 6 hours 4 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,176 miles (3,501 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 9 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

24 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via CCJ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Bengaluru (BLR).