Chennai to Dubai at a glance
The lowest fare our scanner has seen from Chennai to Dubai in the last two weeks is ₹15,033 (one-way) for Fri 20 Nov, about 20% over the usual price.
Of the months we have prices for, November is the cheapest and October the dearest.
Nonstop flights take about 4h 05m on Emirates and IndiGo.
Dubai has its best weather from November to March.
Nonstop: Emirates, IndiGoCommon stops: Manama, Muscat, PuneCheapest airlines lately: Gulf Air, IndiGo, Emirates, Oman Air
Month by month: fares, weather and what's on
The cheapest fare our scanner has seen in each month over the last two weeks (one-way), with Dubai's weather and the dates that move prices. The live calendar at the top prices any month and trip length on demand.
| Month | Cheapest fare seen | Weather | Season | What's on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | ₹15,199 one-way · Thu 29 Oct | 35° / 25°dry, 2 mm | Shoulder | Dussehra |
| November 2026Best weather | ₹15,033 one-way · Fri 20 Nov | 30° / 21°dry, 6 mm | Peak | Diwali |
| December 2026Best weather | Check live above | 26° / 18°dry, 10 mm | Peak | UAE National DayChristmas and New Year |
| January 2027Best weather | Check live above | 24° / 16°dry, 21 mm | Peak | Christmas and New YearRepublic Day weekend |
| February 2027Best weather | Check live above | 25° / 16°dry, 16 mm | Peak | Ramadan |
| March 2027Best weather | Check live above | 28° / 19°dry, 15 mm | Peak | RamadanEid al-FitrEid al-Fitr |
| April 2027 | Check live above | 32° / 22°dry, 12 mm | Shoulder | Indian summer holidays |
| May 2027 | Check live above | 36° / 25°dry, 2 mm | Off-season | Indian summer holidaysEid al-AdhaEid al-Adha |
| June 2027 | Check live above | 39° / 28°dry, 0 mm | Off-season | Indian summer holidays |
| July 2027 | Check live above | 41° / 31°dry, 2 mm | Off-season | Summer: 40-45°C with sticky humidity on the coast. Hotels are at their cheapest and... |
| August 2027 | Check live above | 41° / 30°dry, 0 mm | Off-season | Gulf back-to-school rush |
| September 2027 | Check live above | 39° / 28°dry, 0 mm | Off-season | Summer: 40-45°C with sticky humidity on the coast. Hotels are at their cheapest and... |
Dates to plan around
Festivals and holidays in Dubai, and the rushes that push up fares out of Chennai.
- 20 OctDussehraDussehra falls on Tuesday 20 Oct: many take the Monday off for a four-day weekend, so short trips abroad cost more that week.
- 6–10 NovDiwaliDiwali (Lakshmi Puja on Sunday 8 Nov): the busiest travel week of the autumn. Fares out of India rise, and short trips to Dubai, Bangkok and Singapore book up.
- 2–3 DecUAE National DayEid Al Etihad: fireworks, parades and a long weekend for residents; beaches and hotels are busier.
- 19 Dec – 3 JanChristmas and New YearThe priciest fortnight of the year to fly out of India: school holidays, Christmas and New Year all at once. Book early or go just before or after.
- 23–26 JanRepublic Day weekendRepublic Day falls on Tuesday 26 Jan: take the Monday off and it's a four-day weekend, so short trips abroad book up.
- 8 Feb – 9 Mar · expectedRamadanExpected 8 Feb to 9 Mar (moon sighting decides). Be discreet about eating and drinking in public by day; evenings come alive with iftars and late-opening malls, and hotels are often cheaper.
- 9–12 Mar · expectedEid al-FitrThe end of Ramadan (expected 9 or 10 Mar): a few days of public holidays, with busier hotels, flights and malls.
- 10 Mar · expectedEid al-FitrFamilies travel between India and the Gulf around Eid (expected 10 Mar), so Gulf fares rise.
- 22–23 MarHoliHoli (22-23 Mar) and Good Friday (26 Mar) fall in the same week, a favourite week for short trips abroad, so fares rise.
- 26–28 MarGood Friday weekendGood Friday (26 Mar) makes a long weekend in India, just after Holi.
Good to know
What is the cheapest month to fly from Chennai to Dubai?
Of the months our scanner has priced, November 2026 is the cheapest: ₹15,033 (one-way) for Fri 20 Nov. Fares change daily; the live calendar at the top of this page prices every month on demand.
How long is the flight from Chennai to Dubai?
Nonstop flights take about 4h 05m. Airlines flying nonstop include Emirates and IndiGo.
Which airlines fly from Chennai to Dubai?
Recently the cheapest fares were on Gulf Air, IndiGo, Emirates and Oman Air.
When is the best time to visit Dubai?
The best weather in Dubai is from November to March. Winter: sunny and 24-30°C, perfect for beaches, desert safaris and eating outdoors. Peak season. Peak season, with the most visitors and the highest hotel prices, is November to March. The quietest months are May to September.
How far ahead should I book Chennai to Dubai flights?
Fares on Middle East routes have held steady as departure got closer, so book when your plans are firm.
When do fares out of Chennai go up?
Dussehra (20 Oct): Dussehra falls on Tuesday 20 Oct: many take the Monday off for a four-day weekend, so short trips abroad cost more that week. Diwali (6–10 Nov): Diwali (Lakshmi Puja on Sunday 8 Nov): the busiest travel week of the autumn. Fares out of India rise, and short trips to Dubai, Bangkok and Singapore book up. Christmas and New Year (19 Dec – 3 Jan): The priciest fortnight of the year to fly out of India: school holidays, Christmas and New Year all at once. Book early or go just before or after.