Which airports can I use when flying from Riyadh to Chennai?

Flights from Riyadh to Chennai usually depart from Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH) and arrive at Chennai (MAA).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from Riyadh to Chennai?

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Riyadh to Chennai: • Economy Class • First Class

Which airports do connecting flights from Riyadh to Chennai pass through?

One-stop flights from Riyadh to Chennai most commonly connect through: • Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) - 24% of one-stop connections • Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) - 19% of one-stop connections • Kuwait City (KWI) - 11% of one-stop connections • Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (CMB) - 10% of one-stop connections

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Riyadh to Chennai?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 24% on flights from Riyadh to Chennai. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at 1,407 ﷼ round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at 1,850 ﷼, a difference of 443 ﷼. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

How expensive are last-minute Riyadh to Chennai flights?

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 22% above the 1,674 ﷼ route average. Book 18 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

How long is a flight from Riyadh to Chennai?

A nonstop flight from Riyadh to Chennai takes 00m, covering 6,029 km.

Do I need a passport to fly from Riyadh to Chennai?

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Have flight prices from Riyadh to Chennai changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about 1,296 ﷼ to 7,992 ﷼. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Riyadh to Chennai looking right now?

One-way fares from Riyadh to Chennai are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about 683 ﷼, which is 16% below the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Riyadh to Chennai?

Flying via Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (CMB) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 8h 17m, compared with 8h 37m via Sharjah (SHJ) and 9h 13m via Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH).

What is the time difference between Riyadh and Chennai?

Chennai is 2 hours ahead of Riyadh (India Time vs Arabian Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

How much should I expect to pay for a Riyadh to Chennai flight?

Round-trip flights from Riyadh to Chennai range from 1,400 ﷼ to 2,024 ﷼, with an average of 1,674 ﷼ over the past 12 months. Anything below 1,400 ﷼ counts as a good deal.

How much is a round-trip flight from Riyadh to Chennai?

Round-trip flights from Riyadh to Chennai typically range from 1,400 ﷼ to 2,024 ﷼. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was 1,296 ﷼, on IndiGo.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Riyadh to Chennai?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Riyadh to Chennai. It’s 16% cheaper than the average day, while Wednesday is the most expensive, with prices 10% higher.

What's the cheapest month to fly from Riyadh to Chennai?

•February is the cheapest month to fly from Riyadh to Chennai at 1,185 ﷼ round-trip. •July (2,344 ﷼) and August (1,953 ﷼) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 97% on average. This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Riyadh to Chennai the cheapest?

Flights from Riyadh to Chennai are cheapest 18 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 35% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Riyadh to Chennai?

IndiGo (1,296 ﷼) and Gulf Air (1,347 ﷼) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Riyadh to Chennai according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What’s the most popular layover airport when flying from Riyadh to Chennai?

Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) is the most popular layover for the Riyadh to Chennai route. 24% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via BAH.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Riyadh to Chennai?

Flights via Kuwait City (KWI) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of 1,404 ﷼. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Riyadh to Chennai, which airport offers the shortest layover?

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (CMB) had the shortest average connection time for Riyadh to Chennai layovers at 4h 47m over the past 3 months.

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Recent round-trip flight deals from Riyadh to Chennai

Sat, Nov 28 - Wed, Jan 27

2:40 am - 10:00 amRUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl-MAA Chennai

28h 50m1 stop Bengaluru Intl

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

21h 30m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

1,296 ﷼IndiGo

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13h 00m1 stop Bengaluru Intl

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Mon, Feb 8 - Wed, Mar 10

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

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5:35 am - 10:30 pmMAA Chennai-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

19h 25m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl

1,347 ﷼Gulf Air

Sun, Feb 7 - Wed, Mar 10

3:30 pm - 4:45 amRUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl-MAA Chennai

10h 45m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl

5:35 am - 10:30 pmMAA Chennai-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

19h 25m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl

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5:10 pm - 6:25 amRUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl-MAA Chennai

10h 45m1 stop Muscat Seeb

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4:15 am - 2:20 pmRUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl-MAA Chennai

7h 35m1 stop Muscat Seeb

7:10 am - 8:30 pmMAA Chennai-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

15h 50m1 stop Muscat Seeb

1,429 ﷼Oman Air

Thu, Nov 12 - Fri, Dec 4

4:15 am - 2:20 pmRUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl-MAA Chennai

7h 35m1 stop Muscat Seeb

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6:45 am - 10:00 amRUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl-MAA Chennai

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1,443 ﷼Air India

Mon, Mar 8 - Sat, Mar 20

9:50 am - 8:15 amRUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl-MAA Chennai

19h 55m1 stop Dubai Intl

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24h 55m1 stop Dubai Intl

1,820 ﷼Emirates

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Sat, Oct 31 - Sat, Nov 7

6:45 am - 10:00 amRUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl-MAA Chennai

24h 45m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

10:45 am - 5:20 amMAA Chennai-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

21h 05m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

1,683 ﷼Air India

Sun, Nov 1 - Sun, Nov 22

8:00 am - 11:55 amRUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl-MAA Chennai

25h 25m2 stops Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

10:45 am - 5:20 amMAA Chennai-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

21h 05m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

1,901 ﷼Multiple Airlines

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9:55 am - 2:20 amRUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl-MAA Chennai

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9:25 pm - 11:55 amRUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl-MAA Chennai

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29h 25m2 stops Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

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21h 05m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

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3:40 pm - 11:55 amRUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl-MAA Chennai

17h 45m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

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Sat, Oct 31 - Sat, Nov 7

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9:55 am - 8:40 amRUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl-MAA Chennai

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How much is a round-trip flight from Riyadh to Chennai? This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Riyadh to Chennai departing in november.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Riyadh to Chennai?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Riyadh to Chennai. It’s 16% cheaper than the average day, while Wednesday is the most expensive, with prices 10% higher.
What's the cheapest month to fly from Riyadh to Chennai? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for round-trip flights from Riyadh to Chennai, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.: •February is the cheapest month to fly from Riyadh to Chennai at 1,185 ﷼ round-trip.
•July (2,344 ﷼) and August (1,953 ﷼) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 97% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.
When are flights from Riyadh to Chennai the cheapest?: Flights from Riyadh to Chennai are cheapest 18 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 35% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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What cabin classes can I book on flights from Riyadh to Chennai?
Two cabin classes are available on flights from Riyadh to Chennai:

• Economy Class
• First Class
How long is a flight from Riyadh to Chennai?
A nonstop flight from Riyadh to Chennai takes 00m, covering 6,029 km.
Do I need a passport to fly from Riyadh to Chennai?
Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.
How much should I expect to pay for a Riyadh to Chennai flight?
Round-trip flights from Riyadh to Chennai range from 1,400 ﷼ to 2,024 ﷼, with an average of 1,674 ﷼ over the past 12 months. Anything below 1,400 ﷼ counts as a good deal.
How expensive are last-minute Riyadh to Chennai flights?
Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 22% above the 1,674 ﷼ route average. Book 18 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.
Have flight prices from Riyadh to Chennai changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about 1,296 ﷼ to 7,992 ﷼. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Riyadh to Chennai looking right now?
One-way fares from Riyadh to Chennai are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about 683 ﷼, which is 16% below the typical average for this route.
Which airports can I use when flying from Riyadh to Chennai?
Flights from Riyadh to Chennai usually depart from Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH) and arrive at Chennai (MAA).
Which airports do connecting flights from Riyadh to Chennai pass through?
One-stop flights from Riyadh to Chennai most commonly connect through:

• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) - 24% of one-stop connections
• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) - 19% of one-stop connections
• Kuwait City (KWI) - 11% of one-stop connections
• Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (CMB) - 10% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Riyadh to Chennai?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 24% on flights from Riyadh to Chennai. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at 1,407 ﷼ round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at 1,850 ﷼, a difference of 443 ﷼.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Riyadh to Chennai?
Flying via Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (CMB) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 8h 17m, compared with 8h 37m via Sharjah (SHJ) and 9h 13m via Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH).
What is the time difference between Riyadh and Chennai?
Chennai is 2 hours ahead of Riyadh (India Time vs Arabian Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure and avoid flying on Wednesday. On this route, Saturday flights average 1,407 ﷼, about 443 ﷼ less than Wednesday fares (24% savings) based on the last 12 months.
For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 18 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 35% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Riyadh to Chennai trip for February. Fares historically average 1,185 ﷼ round-trip in that month - typically 1,159 ﷼ less than the most expensive month, which is July (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Chennai Airport.

• Radisson Blu Hotel And Suites GRT Chennai
• Hotel Mount Manor
• NK Grand Park Hotel

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