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Government Museum, Chennai
Chennai's major museum complex with archaeology, bronzes, anthropology, and natural history collections inside heritage buildings.
Flights from Frankfurt am Main to Chennai depart on average 90 times per day, taking around 12h 2m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $508 (€409) if you book in advance.
There are 2 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 01:00, the last at 23:45. The fastest flight covers the 4713 miles (7586 km) distance in 9h 30m. August is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 4713 miles (7586 km) |
Average flight duration 12h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price $508 (€409) |
Flights per day 90 |
Direct flights 2 |
Fastest flight 9h 30m |
First flight 1:00 AM |
Last flight 11:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 35 days |
Cheapest price
$350
Average price
$980
Fastest journey
9 h 30 m
Average duration
11 h 29 m
Flights per day
82
Distance
7586 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Chennai is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Chennai will cost around $980 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $350.
Of the 82 flights that leave Frankfurt am Main for Chennai onWed, Aug 26, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 26 the direct flights cover the 7586 km distance in an average of 11 h 29 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 9 h 30 m .
On Wed, Aug 26 the longest flights will take 13 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
AI2028 · AI639
AI2026 · AI2467
AI2026 · AI2475
AI2026 · AI2496
AI2030 · AI537
LH758
AI8758
EK44 · EK542
GF16 · GF68
AI8760 · AI2496The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt am Main to Chennai flights for today, Tuesday, August 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EK46 · EK544 | 3:15 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 13h20 | 8:05 AM Madras | 1 transfer | |
EK46 · EK546 | 3:15 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 25h45 | 8:30 PM Madras | 1 transfer | |
EK46 · EK542 | 3:15 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 32h15 | 3:00 AM Madras | 1 transfer | |
BA907 · BA35 | 4:25 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 31h35 | 3:30 AM Madras | 1 transfer | |
BA907 · BA199+ BA7993 | 4:25 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 23h40 | 7:35 PM Madras | 2 transfers | |
BA907 · BA257+ BA8004 | 4:25 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 17h55 | 1:50 PM Madras | 2 transfers | |
BA907 · BA199+ BA7992 | 4:25 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 25h35 | 9:30 PM Madras | 2 transfers | |
WY5363+ WY172 · WY251 | 4:30 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 35h25 | 7:25 AM Madras | 2 transfers | |
WY5363+ WY172 · WY253 | 4:30 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 18h40 | 2:40 PM Madras | 2 transfers | |
AI2030 · AI2759 | 9:15 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 22h05 | 10:50 PM Madras | 1 transfer | |
AI2030 · AI2877 | 9:15 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 14h50 | 3:35 PM Madras | 1 transfer | |
AI2030 · AI1748 | 9:15 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 21h35 | 10:20 PM Madras | 1 transfer | |
WY5333+ WY148 · WY251 | 9:20 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 54h35 | 7:25 AM Madras | 2 transfers | |
EK48 · EK542 | 10:20 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 25h10 | 3:00 AM Madras | 1 transfer | |
EK48 · EK546 | 10:20 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 18h40 | 8:30 PM Madras | 1 transfer | |
EK48 · EK544 | 10:20 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 30h15 | 8:05 AM Madras | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, August 26 | |||||
BA911 · BA35 | 6:35 AM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 17h25 | 3:30 AM Madras | 1 transfer | |
BA911 · BA135+ BA7993 | 6:35 AM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 33h30 | 7:35 PM Madras | 2 transfers | |
BA911 · BA143+ BA8003 | 6:35 AM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 24h00 | 10:05 AM Madras | 2 transfers | |
BA911 · BA257+ BA8004 | 6:35 AM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 27h45 | 1:50 PM Madras | 2 transfers | |
BA911 · BA119+ BA8298 | 6:35 AM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 25h40 | 11:45 AM Madras | 2 transfers | |
BA911 · BA277+ BA8846 | 6:35 AM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 25h15 | 11:20 AM Madras | 2 transfers | |
BA911 · BA277+ BA8845 | 6:35 AM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 31h35 | 5:40 PM Madras | 2 transfers | |
BA911 · BA143+ BA8004 | 6:35 AM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 27h45 | 1:50 PM Madras | 2 transfers | |
BA911 · BA143+ BA8005 | 6:35 AM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 26h00 | 12:05 PM Madras | 2 transfers | |
BA911 · BA139+ BA7991 | 6:35 AM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 20h00 | 6:05 AM Madras | 2 transfers | |
BA911 · BA277+ BA8847 | 6:35 AM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 29h25 | 3:30 PM Madras | 2 transfers | |
BA911 · BA131+ BA8298 | 6:35 AM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 25h40 | 11:45 AM Madras | 2 transfers | |
TK1598 · TK774+ WY251 | 6:50 AM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 21h05 | 7:25 AM Madras | 2 transfers | |
TK1598 · TK716+ TK8433 | 6:50 AM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 25h45 | 12:05 PM Madras | 2 transfers | |
TK1598+ TK7851 · TK7847 | 6:50 AM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 25h40 | 12:00 PM Madras | 2 transfers | |
TK1598 · TK720+ TK7847 | 6:50 AM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 25h40 | 12:00 PM Madras | 2 transfers | |
TK1598+ TK7752 · TK8433 | 6:50 AM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 25h45 | 12:05 PM Madras | 2 transfers | |
LX3631+ LX146+ LX9866 | 7:45 AM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 18h45 | 6:00 AM Madras | 2 transfers | |
LX3631+ LX2646+ LX9866 | 7:45 AM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 18h45 | 6:00 AM Madras | 2 transfers | |
LX3631+ LX154+ LX9880 | 7:45 AM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 20h45 | 8:00 AM Madras | 2 transfers | |
LH96 · LH766+ LH5272 | 8:15 AM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 20h15 | 8:00 AM Madras | 2 transfers | |
LX1069 · LX146+ LX9866 | 8:50 AM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 17h40 | 6:00 AM Madras | 2 transfers | |
LX1069 · LX2646+ LX9866 | 8:50 AM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 17h40 | 6:00 AM Madras | 2 transfers | |
LH98 · LH766+ LH5272 | 9:15 AM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 19h15 | 8:00 AM Madras | 2 transfers | |
LX3603+ LX2646+ LX9866 | 9:45 AM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 16h45 | 6:00 AM Madras | 2 transfers | |
LX3603+ LX146+ LX9866 | 9:45 AM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 16h45 | 6:00 AM Madras | 2 transfers | |
LH102 · LH766+ LH5272 | 10:15 AM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 18h15 | 8:00 AM Madras | 2 transfers | |
EK44 · EK546 | 11:00 AM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 30h00 | 8:30 PM Madras | 1 transfer | |
EK44 · EK544 | 11:00 AM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 17h35 | 8:05 AM Madras | 1 transfer | |
EK44 · EK542 | 11:00 AM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 12h30 | 3:00 AM Madras | 1 transfer | |
LH758 | 11:10 AM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 9h30 | 12:10 AM Madras | 0 transfersDirect | |
AI8758 | 11:10 AM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 9h30 | 12:10 AM Madras | 0 transfersDirect | |
TK1588 · TK716+ TK7812 | 11:30 AM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 22h50 | 1:50 PM Madras | 2 transfers | |
TK1588+ TK7851 · TK7847 | 11:30 AM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 21h00 | 12:00 PM Madras | 2 transfers | |
TK1588 · TK720+ TK7847 | 11:30 AM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 21h00 | 12:00 PM Madras | 2 transfers | |
TK1588 · TK720+ TK7850 | 11:30 AM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 22h45 | 1:45 PM Madras | 2 transfers | |
TK1588 · TK716+ TK8433 | 11:30 AM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 21h05 | 12:05 PM Madras | 2 transfers | |
TK1588+ TK7851 · TK7850 | 11:30 AM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 22h45 | 1:45 PM Madras | 2 transfers | |
TK1588 · TK774+ WY251 | 11:30 AM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 16h25 | 7:25 AM Madras | 2 transfers | |
TK1588+ TK7752 · TK7812 | 11:30 AM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 22h50 | 1:50 PM Madras | 2 transfers | |
TK1588+ TK7752 · TK8433 | 11:30 AM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 21h05 | 12:05 PM Madras | 2 transfers | |
AI2026 · AI2833 | 12:10 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 18h40 | 10:20 AM Madras | 1 transfer | |
AI2026 · AI2467 | 12:10 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 21h05 | 12:45 PM Madras | 1 transfer | |
AI2026 · AI2475 | 12:10 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 21h50 | 1:30 PM Madras | 1 transfer | |
AI2026 · AI2496 | 12:10 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 14h20 | 6:00 AM Madras | 1 transfer | |
AI8756 · AI2739 | 1:00 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 18h40 | 11:10 AM Madras | 1 transfer | |
AI8756 · AI2780 | 1:00 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 22h20 | 2:50 PM Madras | 1 transfer | |
AI8756 · AI2821 | 1:00 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 16h25 | 8:55 AM Madras | 1 transfer | |
LH756+ LH5272 | 1:00 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 15h30 | 8:00 AM Madras | 1 transfer | |
AI8756 · AI2718 | 1:00 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 15h30 | 8:00 AM Madras | 1 transfer | |
GF16 · GF68 | 1:05 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 12h45 | 5:20 AM Madras | 1 transfer | |
AI8760 · AI2467 | 1:20 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 19h55 | 12:45 PM Madras | 1 transfer | |
AI8760 · AI2833 | 1:20 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 17h30 | 10:20 AM Madras | 1 transfer | |
AI8760 · AI2496 | 1:20 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 13h10 | 6:00 AM Madras | 1 transfer | |
AI8760 · AI2475 | 1:20 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 20h40 | 1:30 PM Madras | 1 transfer | |
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Discover the best of Chennai — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Chennai trip today.
Chennai's major museum complex with archaeology, bronzes, anthropology, and natural history collections inside heritage buildings.
Cultural museum in DakshinaChitra interpreting South Indian homes, crafts, and traditions through rebuilt heritage structures and exhibits.
Celebrated branch of the Government Museum showcasing one of the finest collections of South Indian bronze sculpture and icons.
Historic neighborhood blending temple culture, tank views, music season venues, and busy streets that capture old Chennai's character.
Long urban beach in south Chennai favored for breezy walks, local life, and a calmer alternative to the Marina.
Lively heritage quarter near the beach, known for Parthasarathy Temple, old lanes, local markets, and a distinctly traditional atmosphere.
A soft steamed rice cake made from fermented rice and lentil batter. A breakfast staple in Chennai, usually served with sambar and coconut chutney.
A thin, crisp fermented rice and lentil crepe. Chennai is famed for dosai served hot with chutneys and sambar in classic tiffin restaurants.
A savory rice porridge cooked with moong dal, black pepper, cumin, ghee, and cashews. A comforting South Indian breakfast strongly associated with Tamil homes.
Upscale restaurant at Taj Coromandel serving refined South Indian regional cuisine, including Chettinad and coastal dishes, in an elegant fine-dining atmosphere.
Legendary casual vegetarian restaurant known for crisp dosai, idli, pongal, and strong filter coffee in a classic Chennai tiffin setting.
Historic vegetarian institution celebrated for South Indian meals, dosai, and traditional sweets in a busy, old-school dining atmosphere.
Budget-friendly versus many major Asian metros. Hotels, local food, and transit are low-cost, while upscale dining and international hotels raise daily spend.
Tipping is appreciated but not always required. Restaurants: 5-10% if no service charge. Cafes: round up or leave small change. Taxis and auto-rickshaws: round up the fare.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Frankfurt am Main to Chennai by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Chennai, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Frankfurt am Main to Chennai flights use the Frankfurt am Main Airport to Madras airport pair. Use this guide to compare Frankfurt am Main and Chennai airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Frankfurt am Main Airport is 10 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:
Frankfurt am Main Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in both terminals, offering multiple currencies.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Frankfurt am Main Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt am Main Airport: Elevators, ramps, assistance.
Madras is 2 km from Chennai city centre. Public transport options include:
Madras has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, and Car Rental.
Food options include: Various restaurants in terminals, including Indian cuisine and fast food
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in all terminals.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Madras: Parking, WC.
Available at Madras: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Madras: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotels nearby, such as Radisson Blu Hotel Cheni..
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