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

Flights from Paris to Chennai may depart from several airports in Paris area, including Paris Beauvais-Tille (BVA), Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG), Paris-Le Bourget (LBG) and Paris Orly (ORY). Flights usually arrive at Chennai (MAA).

Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Paris to Chennai?

Only Economy class is available on flights from Paris to Chennai.

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

One-stop flights from Paris to Chennai most commonly connect through: • Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) – 30% of one-stop connections • New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL) – 20% of one-stop connections • Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 14% of one-stop connections • Dubai Intl (DXB) – 9% of one-stop connections

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

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 14% on flights from Paris to Chennai. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at ₹ 69,369 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at ₹ 79,808, a difference of ₹ 10,439. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

How expensive are last-minute Paris to Chennai flights?

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 0% above the ₹ 71,664 route average. Book 8 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

How long is a flight from Paris to Chennai?

A direct flight from Paris to Chennai takes 00m, covering 12,924 km.

Do I need a passport to fly from Paris 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 are flight prices from Paris to Chennai looking right now?

One-way fares from Paris to Chennai are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about ₹ 32,531, which is 18% below the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Paris to Chennai?

Flying via Kuwait City (KWI) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 13h 13m, compared to 13h 21m via Dubai Intl (DXB) and 14h 17m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH).

What is the time difference between Paris and Chennai?

Chennai is 3 hours ahead of Paris (India Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

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

Return flights from Paris to Chennai range from ₹ 61,429 to ₹ 89,857, with an average of ₹ 71,664 over the past 12 months. Anything below ₹ 61,429 counts as a good deal.

How much is a return flight from Paris to Chennai?

Return flights from Paris to Chennai typically range from ₹ 61,429 to ₹ 89,857. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was ₹ 49,346 on Etihad Airways.

What is the cheapest Paris to Chennai flight route?

Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Chennai (MAA) is the cheapest Paris to Chennai route, averaging ₹ 71,567 return. Other Paris to Chennai routes average ₹ 81,671, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

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

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Paris to Chennai. It’s 4% cheaper than the average day, while Saturday is the most expensive, with prices 11% higher.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Paris to Chennai?

•September is the cheapest month to fly from Paris to Chennai at ₹ 57,792 return. •July (₹ 95,940) and August (₹ 79,903) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 66% on average. This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Paris to Chennai the cheapest?

Flights from Paris to Chennai are cheapest 8 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 9% 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 Paris to Chennai?

Etihad Airways (₹ 49,346) and Gulf Air (₹ 50,485) are the cheapest airlines to fly return from Paris to Chennai according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What is the most popular stopover airport when flying from Paris to Chennai?

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) is the most popular stopover for the Paris to Chennai route. 30% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop return journeys over the past 3 months connected via AUH.

What is the cheapest stopover airport when flying from Paris to Chennai?

Flights via Bengaluru Intl (BLR) offer the most affordable fares, with an average return price of ₹ 60,252. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Paris to Chennai, which airport offers the shortest stopover?

Kuwait City (KWI) had the shortest average connection time for Paris to Chennai stopovers at 7h 20m over the past 3 months.

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Wed, 11 Nov - Wed, 25 Nov

21:15 - 15:05CDG Paris Charles de Gaulle-MAA Chennai

13h 20m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

16:05 - 18:35MAA Chennai-CDG Paris Charles de Gaulle

31h 00m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

₹ 49,346Etihad Airways

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Wed, 4 Nov - Wed, 9 Dec

09:55 - 15:05CDG Paris Charles de Gaulle-MAA Chennai

24h 40m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

16:05 - 18:35MAA Chennai-CDG Paris Charles de Gaulle

31h 00m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

₹ 49,726Etihad Airways

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Tue, 10 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov

20:35 - 18:30CDG Paris Charles de Gaulle-MAA Chennai

17h 25m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

09:55 - 19:05MAA Chennai-CDG Paris Charles de Gaulle

37h 40m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

₹ 51,339Air India

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Fri, 13 Nov - Mon, 30 Nov

20:35 - 18:30CDG Paris Charles de Gaulle-MAA Chennai

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27h 35m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

₹ 52,098Air India

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06:10 - 07:55MAA Chennai-CDG Paris Charles de Gaulle

29h 15m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl

₹ 52,383Gulf Air

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Mon, 11 Jan - Tue, 19 Jan

10:50 - 04:45CDG Paris Charles de Gaulle-MAA Chennai

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₹ 55,230Multiple Airlines

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₹ 60,734Qatar Airways

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21:15 - 15:05CDG Paris Charles de Gaulle-MAA Chennai

13h 20m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

03:55 - 18:35MAA Chennai-CDG Paris Charles de Gaulle

19h 10m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

₹ 50,200Etihad Airways

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15:05 - 15:05CDG Paris Charles de Gaulle-MAA Chennai

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₹ 52,668Etihad Airways

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Thu, 22 Oct - Fri, 20 Nov

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25h 15m2 stops Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

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₹ 61,303Multiple Airlines

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15:05 - 19:50CDG Paris Charles de Gaulle-MAA Chennai

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17h 05m2 stops Bengaluru Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

₹ 61,588Multiple Airlines

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08:35 - 02:15CDG Paris Charles de Gaulle-MAA Chennai

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₹ 64,530Qatar Airways

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₹ 64,719Qatar Airways

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01:45 - 13:40MAA Chennai-CDG Paris Charles de Gaulle

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₹ 79,998Lufthansa

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Wed, 21 Oct - Sun, 22 Nov

20:55 - 00:10CDG Paris Charles de Gaulle-MAA Chennai

23h 45m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Frankfurt am Main

01:45 - 10:20MAA Chennai-CDG Paris Charles de Gaulle

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₹ 80,662Lufthansa

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Fri, 23 Oct - Sun, 8 Nov

08:15 - 06:05CDG Paris Charles de Gaulle-MAA Chennai

18h 20m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

20:45 - 11:05MAA Chennai-CDG Paris Charles de Gaulle

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₹ 82,560Air France

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Fri, 23 Oct - Sun, 8 Nov

08:15 - 06:05CDG Paris Charles de Gaulle-MAA Chennai

18h 20m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

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How much is a return flight from Paris to Chennai? This analysis is based on the cheapest return price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Paris to Chennai departing in November.
What is the cheapest Paris to Chennai flight route? KAYAK tracks online flight deals over the last 12 months and analyses pricing trends to identify the best available fares.: Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Chennai (MAA) is the cheapest Paris to Chennai route, averaging ₹ 71,567 return. Other Paris to Chennai routes average ₹ 81,671, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Paris to Chennai?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Paris to Chennai. It’s 4% cheaper than the average day, while Saturday is the most expensive, with prices 11% higher.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Paris to Chennai? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for return flights from Paris to Chennai, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.: •September is the cheapest month to fly from Paris to Chennai at ₹ 57,792 return.
•July (₹ 95,940) and August (₹ 79,903) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 66% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.
When are flights from Paris to Chennai the cheapest?: Flights from Paris to Chennai are cheapest 8 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 9% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Paris to Chennai?
Only Economy class is available on flights from Paris to Chennai.
How long is a flight from Paris to Chennai?
A direct flight from Paris to Chennai takes 00m, covering 12,924 km.
Do I need a passport to fly from Paris 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 Paris to Chennai flight?
Return flights from Paris to Chennai range from ₹ 61,429 to ₹ 89,857, with an average of ₹ 71,664 over the past 12 months. Anything below ₹ 61,429 counts as a good deal.
How expensive are last-minute Paris to Chennai flights?
Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 0% above the ₹ 71,664 route average. Book 8 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.
How are flight prices from Paris to Chennai looking right now?
One-way fares from Paris to Chennai are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about ₹ 32,531, which is 18% below the typical average for this route.
Which airports can I use when flying from Paris to Chennai?
Flights from Paris to Chennai may depart from several airports in Paris area, including Paris Beauvais-Tille (BVA), Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG), Paris-Le Bourget (LBG) and Paris Orly (ORY). Flights usually arrive at Chennai (MAA).
Which airports do connecting flights from Paris to Chennai pass through?
One-stop flights from Paris to Chennai most commonly connect through:

• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) – 30% of one-stop connections
• New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL) – 20% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 14% of one-stop connections
• Dubai Intl (DXB) – 9% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Paris to Chennai?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 14% on flights from Paris to Chennai. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at ₹ 69,369 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at ₹ 79,808, a difference of ₹ 10,439.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Paris to Chennai?
Flying via Kuwait City (KWI) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 13h 13m, compared to 13h 21m via Dubai Intl (DXB) and 14h 17m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH).
What is the time difference between Paris and Chennai?
Chennai is 3 hours ahead of Paris (India Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure and avoid flying on Saturday. On this route, Wednesday flights average ₹ 69,369, about ₹ 10,439 less than Saturday fares (13% savings) based on the last 12 months.
For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 8 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 9% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Paris to Chennai trip for September. Fares historically average ₹ 57,792 return in that month – typically ₹ 38,148 less than the most expensive month, which is July (based on the last 12 months).
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• Radisson Blu Hotel And Suites GRT Chennai
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