Which layover airport has the shortest travel time from Riyadh to Chennai?

Flights connecting via Abu Dhabi (AUH) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 7h 00m.

Which layover airport has the shortest connection time from Riyadh to Chennai?

Colombo (CMB) has the shortest average layover time for this route: 1h 03m.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Riyadh King Khaled Intl to Chennai?

Oman Air and IndiGo are the most popular carriers operating from Riyadh King Khaled Intl to Chennai

Which airport is the most popular layover for flights between Riyadh and Chennai?

Muscat (MCT) was the most common stop: 29% of momondo users choosing 1-stop flights on this route connected there.

What airlines fly to Chennai?

Emirates, Gulf Air and SriLankan Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Chennai from Riyadh according to our data. Emirates is the first choice among our users, with 29% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Chennai. Keep in mind that there are 5 different airlines that fly to Chennai on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Which layover airport offers the lowest fares from Riyadh to Chennai?

Flights via Mumbai (BOM) offer the lowest average round-trip price of $301.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport to Chennai Airport?

Prices for flights from Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport to Chennai Airport were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport to Chennai Airport?

As of October 2026, there are 5 operators available to choose from for flights from Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport to Chennai Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly from Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport to Chennai Airport?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport to Chennai Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chennai Airport?

The required travel and health documents for your Chennai Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Chennai Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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2:40 am - 9:35 pmRUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl-MAA Chennai

16h 25m1 stop Bengaluru Intl

7:00 pm - 9:45 pmMAA Chennai-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

29h 15m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

$358IndiGo

Fri, Nov 20 - Fri, Nov 27

2:40 am - 10:35 pmRUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl-MAA Chennai

17h 25m1 stop Bengaluru Intl

11:45 pm - 9:45 pmMAA Chennai-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

24h 30m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

$366IndiGo

Sun, Nov 8 - Sun, Nov 15

9:10 pm - 6:25 amRUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl-MAA Chennai

6h 45m1 stop Muscat Seeb

7:10 am - 3:35 amMAA Chennai-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

22h 55m1 stop Muscat Seeb

$371Oman Air

Mon, Nov 16 - Mon, Nov 23

12:55 am - 4:15 pmRUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl-MAA Chennai

12h 50m1 stop Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl

8:55 am - 1:40 amMAA Chennai-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

19h 15m1 stop Bengaluru Intl

$373IndiGo

Wed, Dec 2 - Thu, Dec 10

11:55 am - 4:45 amRUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl-MAA Chennai

14h 20m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl

9:25 pm - 2:45 pmMAA Chennai-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

19h 50m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl

$398Gulf Air

Tue, Feb 2 - Fri, Feb 5

11:55 am - 4:45 amRUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl-MAA Chennai

14h 20m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl

9:25 pm - 2:45 pmMAA Chennai-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

19h 50m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl

$399Gulf Air

Tue, Feb 2 - Fri, Feb 5

4:30 am - 8:05 amRUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl-MAA Chennai

25h 05m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:55 am - 9:00 amMAA Chennai-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

25h 35m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$457Etihad Airways

Sat, Dec 26 - Wed, Jan 13

4:30 am - 8:05 amRUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl-MAA Chennai

25h 05m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:55 am - 2:55 amMAA Chennai-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

19h 30m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$457Etihad Airways

Fri, Dec 25 - Wed, Jan 13

4:30 am - 8:05 amRUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl-MAA Chennai

25h 05m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

4:05 pm - 2:55 amMAA Chennai-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

13h 20m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$464Etihad Airways

Thu, Dec 24 - Wed, Jan 13

11:20 pm - 4:45 amRUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl-MAA Chennai

26h 55m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl

5:35 am - 11:00 amMAA Chennai-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

7h 55m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl

$494Gulf Air

Wed, Dec 30 - Mon, Jan 11

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IndiGo flights from Riyadh to Chennai

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IndiGo

Nov 20

RUH2:40 amRiyadh King Khaled Intl

16h 25m

1 stop

MAA9:35 pmChennai

Nov 27

MAA7:00 pmChennai

29h 15m

1 stop

RUH9:45 pmRiyadh King Khaled Intl

$358

IndiGo

Nov 8

RUH2:40 amRiyadh King Khaled Intl

17h 25m

1 stop

MAA10:35 pmChennai

Nov 15

MAA11:45 pmChennai

24h 30m

1 stop

RUH9:45 pmRiyadh King Khaled Intl

$366

IndiGo

Dec 2

RUH12:55 amRiyadh King Khaled Intl

12h 50m

1 stop

MAA4:15 pmChennai

Dec 10

MAA8:55 amChennai

19h 15m

1 stop

RUH1:40 amRiyadh King Khaled Intl

$373

Oman Air flights from Riyadh to Chennai

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Oman Air

Nov 16

RUH9:10 pmRiyadh King Khaled Intl

6h 45m

1 stop

MAA6:25 amChennai

Nov 23

MAA7:10 amChennai

22h 55m

1 stop

RUH3:35 amRiyadh King Khaled Intl

$371

Oman Air

Dec 26

RUH4:15 amRiyadh King Khaled Intl

23h 40m

1 stop

MAA6:25 amChennai

Jan 13

MAA3:00 pmChennai

15h 05m

1 stop

RUH3:35 amRiyadh King Khaled Intl

$465

Oman Air

Dec 25

RUH9:10 pmRiyadh King Khaled Intl

6h 45m

1 stop

MAA6:25 amChennai

Jan 10

MAA3:00 pmChennai

8h 00m

1 stop

RUH8:30 pmRiyadh King Khaled Intl

$507

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RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl - MAA Chennai

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 11/20

2:40 am-9:35 pm

1 stop16h 25m

Chennai

Fri 11/27

7:00 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop29h 15m

$358

RiyadhChennai

RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl - MAA Chennai

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 11/8

2:40 am-10:35 pm

1 stop17h 25m

Chennai

Sun 11/15

11:45 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop24h 30m

$366

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RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl - MAA Chennai

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 11/16

9:10 pm-6:25 am

1 stop6h 45m

Chennai

Mon 11/23

7:10 am-3:35 am

1 stop22h 55m

$371

RiyadhChennai

RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl - MAA Chennai

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 12/2

12:55 am-4:15 pm

1 stop12h 50m

Chennai

Thu 12/10

8:55 am-1:40 am

1 stop19h 15m

$373

RiyadhChennai

RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl - MAA Chennai

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 2/2

11:55 am-4:45 am

1 stop14h 20m

Chennai

Fri 2/5

9:25 pm-2:45 pm

1 stop19h 50m

$398

RiyadhChennai

RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl - MAA Chennai

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 2/2

11:55 am-4:45 am

1 stop14h 20m

Chennai

Fri 2/5

9:25 pm-2:45 pm

1 stop19h 50m

$399

RiyadhChennai

RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl - MAA Chennai

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 12/26

4:30 am-8:05 am

1 stop25h 05m

Chennai

Wed 1/13

9:55 am-9:00 am

1 stop25h 35m

$457

RiyadhChennai

RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl - MAA Chennai

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 12/25

4:30 am-8:05 am

1 stop25h 05m

Chennai

Wed 1/13

9:55 am-2:55 am

1 stop19h 30m

$457

RiyadhChennai

RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl - MAA Chennai

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 12/24

4:30 am-8:05 am

1 stop25h 05m

Chennai

Wed 1/13

4:05 pm-2:55 am

1 stop13h 20m

$464

RiyadhChennai

RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl - MAA Chennai

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 12/30

11:20 pm-4:45 am

1 stop26h 55m

Chennai

Mon 1/11

5:35 am-11:00 am

1 stop7h 55m

$494

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Riyadh and Chennai?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $388 to $430.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $358.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Chennai?

In general, February is the cheapest month to fly from Riyadh to Chennai. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $329. If you’re not able to fly to Chennai in February, then November is your next best option. Flight prices from Riyadh to Chennai during November average around $382.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Riyadh to Chennai?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Chennai from Riyadh when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Chennai for around $446 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Chennai from Riyadh for as low as $357 on momondo.

How have Riyadh to Chennai flight prices changed over time?

As of October 2026, prices for Riyadh to Chennai flights are approximately 9% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Best Price Found	$156
Fastest flight time	8h 10m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Chennai from Riyadh in the past 72 hours is $156. The best round-trip flight deal from Riyadh to Chennai found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $358.

The fastest flight from Riyadh to Chennai takes 8h 10m

There are no direct flights from Riyadh to Chennai. There are no popular flight routes from Riyadh to Chennai.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Riyadh to Chennai

How far is Riyadh King Khaled Intl to Chennai by plane?
The distance between Riyadh King Khaled Intl and Chennai is about 2325.9 mi. By plane, this route typically takes 8h 10m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport to Chennai Airport?
Prices for flights from Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport to Chennai Airport were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport to Chennai Airport?
As of October 2026, there are 5 operators available to choose from for flights from Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport to Chennai Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport to Chennai Airport?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport to Chennai Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chennai Airport?
The required travel and health documents for your Chennai Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Chennai Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.
What is the most popular airline from Riyadh to Chennai?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between Riyadh and Chennai, the leading airline is Emirates, making up 25% of the total bookings. Other popular airlines include Gulf Air with 25%, SriLankan Airlines with 18%, and Etihad Airways with 17%.

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Emirates	PriceFrom $193	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.1 3,686 reviews	Search Emirates flights
Kuwait Airways	PriceFrom $263	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 348 reviews	Search Kuwait Airways flights
Gulf Air	PriceFrom $264	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 246 reviews	Search Gulf Air flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $311	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,549 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
SriLankan Airlines	PriceFrom $346	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 90 reviews	Search SriLankan Airlines flights

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