Cheap Flights from Chennai to Riyadh

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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Chennai to Riyadh? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Chennai to Riyadh

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Chennai to Riyadh flights are currently cheapest in June.

Chennai to Riyadh: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Chennai to Riyadh below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Riyadh.

Chennai to Riyadh: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundRs38,641
Cheapest month to flyJune

Finding cheap flights from Chennai to Riyadh: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Chennai to Riyadh is Rs72,877. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Chennai to Riyadh. But we found flights with one or more stops from Rs72,877.
As of June 2025, there are no flights flying from Chennai to Riyadh.
The cheapest month to fly from Chennai to Riyadh is usually June 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Chennai Airport to Riyadh Airport on Thursday, 5 June 2025.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Chennai Airport and Riyadh Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Riyadh but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Riyadh is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Etihad Airways offers the cheapest flight tickets to Riyadh.

Travelling from Chennai Airport (MAA) to King Khaled International Airport (RUH): what you need to know

  • Riyadh is two hours 30 minutes behind Chennai and observes the UTC+3 timezone.

  • Your MAA to RUH flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.

  • You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.

  • Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Chennai Airport to King Khaled International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between MAA and RUH:

    • Dubai Airport

    • Abu Dhabi International Airport

    • Muscat International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport (MAA) to King Khaled International Airport (RUH)

  • The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Chennai Airport to King Khaled International Airport flight is Rs38,641. A round-trip fare right now is Rs72,877. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.

  • It's usually smart to book as early as possible if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from MAA to RUH. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.

  • Getting cheap flights from Chennai Airport to King Khaled International Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices across every month and snap up a great deal.

  • You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from MAA to RUH.

  • Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Chennai Airport to King Khaled International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.

Handy information about Chennai Airport (MAA)

  • 76.04% of flights departing from Chennai Airport touch down at their destination on time.

  • Chennai Airport is around 19 kilometres from central Chennai. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

  • The journey when using public transport typically takes 50 minutes.

  • Booked an early flight from Chennai Airport to King Khaled International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near MAA:

Arriving at King Khaled International Airport (RUH)

Getting from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to central Riyadh

  • King Khaled International Airport is approximately 40 kilometres from the centre of Riyadh. Driving there takes about 35 minutes.

When to fly to King Khaled International Airport (RUH)

  • July is the most popular month for flights from Chennai Airport to King Khaled International Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Riyadh in April.

  • When reserving your flight from Chennai Airport to King Khaled International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Riyadh, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC to 44ºC.

  • For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MAA to RUH in January. Temperatures average between 7ºC and 23ºC then.

Explore more of Saudi Arabia

  • You've seen Riyadh, now it's time to discover other parts of Saudi Arabia. Travel around 386 kilometres north-east to Dammam to tick off its top attractions. From King Fahd Park to Dammam Corniche and Marjan Island, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.

  • Al Kharj is another destination worth seeing during your time in Saudi Arabia. Make your way to this destination, which is roughly 137 kilometres south-east of Riyadh, to take in highlights like Prince Abdulrahman bin Nasser Park.

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