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Cheap flights from Chennai to Edinburgh from £454

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 20/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
MAA — EDI
7 Jun — 14 Jun1
1 adult
Fri 7/6
Fri 14/6

The best prices from Chennai to Edinburgh Turnhouse are usually found in February or March, booked 61 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Sunday

Cheap flight deals from Chennai to Edinburgh

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chennai (MAA) to Edinburgh (EDI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 2 June 2024.

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August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£808

Round-trip from

£61
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Chennai to Edinburgh?

Monday flights are generally found to be more expensive for flights from Chennai to Edinburgh. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Edinburgh.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chennai to Edinburgh?

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 30 days in advance, which can save you up to 4% on flights from Chennai to Edinburgh compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 30 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at £584. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from £845.

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

February is one of the best times of the year to fly to Edinburgh from Chennai. Prices for February average £750 per person but you can even find prices for as low as £511. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of August. Opting for a February flight can save you 28% on your journey compared to booking in August

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MAA to EDI?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Chennai to Edinburgh in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 20% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.

Cheap SWISS flights from Chennai to Edinburgh

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by SWISS for the route between Chennai and Edinburgh. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 903,732 searches. Data last updated 2 June 2024.
Find some of the cheapest SWISS flights travelling from Chennai to Edinburgh. Make sure to check back often as deals are often changing.
Thu 20/609:40MAA - EDI
2 stops42h 35mSWISS
Tue 25/603:15EDI - MAA
2 stops27h 00mSWISS
Deal found 2/6£611
Thu 20/609:40MAA - EDI
2 stops42h 35mSWISS
Wed 26/608:30EDI - MAA
2 stops43h 55mSWISS
Deal found 1/6£612

Cheap Qatar Airways flights from Chennai to Edinburgh

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Qatar Airways for the route between Chennai and Edinburgh. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 903,732 searches. Data last updated 2 June 2024.
Some of the lowest-priced Qatar Airways flights we've found at this time heading from Chennai to Edinburgh. If these deals don't fit your criteria, make sure to check back soon as new deals are always added.
Thu 20/621:30MAA - EDI
1 stop20h 10mQatar Airways
Wed 26/608:00EDI - MAA
1 stop20h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 2/6£785
Thu 20/621:30MAA - EDI
1 stop20h 10mQatar Airways
Wed 26/608:00EDI - MAA
1 stop20h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/6£824
Thu 20/621:30MAA - EDI
1 stop20h 10mQatar Airways
Wed 26/608:30EDI - MAA
2 stops20h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 2/6£889
Thu 20/621:30MAA - EDI
1 stop20h 10mQatar Airways
Wed 26/608:30EDI - MAA
2 stops20h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/6£927

Cheap Chennai to Edinburgh flights in June & July 2024

Find cheap flight options from Chennai to Edinburgh specifically for the months of June and July 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 903,732 searches. Prices were last updated on 2 June 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights travelling from Chennai to Edinburgh in June and July 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Thu 20/609:40MAA - EDI
2 stops42h 35mSWISS
Tue 25/603:15EDI - MAA
2 stops27h 00mSWISS
Deal found 2/6£611
Thu 20/609:40MAA - EDI
2 stops42h 35mSWISS
Wed 26/608:30EDI - MAA
2 stops43h 55mSWISS
Deal found 1/6£612
Thu 20/609:40MAA - EDI
2 stops42h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 25/603:15EDI - MAA
2 stops27h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/6£634
Wed 19/601:10MAA - EDI
2 stops27h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 25/603:15EDI - MAA
2 stops25h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/6£640
Wed 19/601:10MAA - EDI
2 stops27h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 26/605:55EDI - MAA
2 stops22h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/6£680
Thu 20/621:30MAA - EDI
1 stop20h 10mQatar Airways
Wed 26/608:00EDI - MAA
1 stop20h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 2/6£785
Thu 20/621:30MAA - EDI
1 stop20h 10mQatar Airways
Wed 26/608:00EDI - MAA
1 stop20h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/6£824
Thu 20/621:30MAA - EDI
1 stop20h 10mQatar Airways
Wed 26/608:30EDI - MAA
2 stops20h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 2/6£889
Thu 20/621:30MAA - EDI
1 stop20h 10mQatar Airways
Wed 26/608:30EDI - MAA
2 stops20h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/6£927

Chennai to Edinburgh 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Chennai and Edinburgh in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 903,732 searches. Data last updated 2 June 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights travelling from Chennai to Edinburgh in June and July 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Thu 20/609:40MAA - EDI
2 stops42h 35mSWISS
Tue 25/603:15EDI - MAA
2 stops27h 00mSWISS
Deal found 2/6£611
Thu 20/609:40MAA - EDI
2 stops42h 35mSWISS
Wed 26/608:30EDI - MAA
2 stops43h 55mSWISS
Deal found 1/6£612
Thu 20/609:40MAA - EDI
2 stops42h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 25/603:15EDI - MAA
2 stops27h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/6£634
Wed 19/601:10MAA - EDI
2 stops27h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 25/603:15EDI - MAA
2 stops25h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/6£640
Wed 19/601:10MAA - EDI
2 stops27h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 26/605:55EDI - MAA
2 stops22h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/6£680
Mon 21/1015:25MAA - EDI
2 stops23h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 26/1019:25EDI - MAA
2 stops32h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/6£686
Thu 1/817:25MAA - EDI
2 stops28h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/805:55EDI - MAA
2 stops22h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/6£687
Thu 1/817:25MAA - EDI
2 stops28h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/805:55EDI - MAA
1 stop13h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/6£722
Mon 21/1005:35MAA - EDI
1 stop15h 40mBritish Airways
Sat 26/1018:35EDI - MAA
1 stop30h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 2/6£736

One-way flights to Edinburgh from Chennai

Search for one-way flight options from Chennai to Edinburgh. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 903,732 searches. Data last updated 2 June 2024.
Take a look at some of the one-way flights we've detected from Chennai to Edinburgh. Users can also find round-trip Chennai to Edinburgh flights by using the search form above.
Tue 20/804:10MAA - EDI
2 stops32h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/6£454
Tue 20/814:15MAA - EDI
3 stops23h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/6£479
Mon 19/801:50MAA - EDI
1 stop20h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 1/6£746
Tue 20/805:35MAA - EDI
1 stop15h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/6£756
Mon 19/801:10MAA - EDI
2 stops36h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/6£900

Find flights from Chennai to Edinburgh within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Chennai to Edinburgh that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 903,732 searches. Data last updated 2 June 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

Fly to

Any airport

Budget

£611 - £1,606

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChennaiEdinburgh Turnhouse

MAA - EDI

MAAEDI

Chennai

Thu 20/6

2 stops42h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 25/6

2 stops27h 00m

£611

ChennaiEdinburgh Turnhouse

MAA - EDI

MAAEDI

Chennai

Thu 20/6

2 stops42h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 26/6

2 stops43h 55m

£612

ChennaiEdinburgh Turnhouse

MAA - EDI

MAAEDI

Chennai

Thu 20/6

2 stops42h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 25/6

2 stops27h 00m

£634

ChennaiEdinburgh Turnhouse

MAA - EDI

MAAEDI

Chennai

Wed 19/6

2 stops27h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 25/6

2 stops25h 10m

£640

ChennaiEdinburgh Turnhouse

MAA - EDI

MAAEDI

Chennai

Wed 19/6

2 stops27h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 26/6

2 stops22h 30m

£680

ChennaiEdinburgh Turnhouse

MAA - EDI

MAAEDI

Chennai

Mon 21/10

1 stop15h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 26/10

1 stop30h 40m

£736

ChennaiEdinburgh Turnhouse

MAA - EDI

MAAEDI

Chennai

Mon 21/10

2 stops23h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 26/10

1 stop13h 45m

£742

ChennaiEdinburgh Turnhouse

MAA - EDI

MAAEDI

Chennai

Thu 20/6

1 stop20h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 26/6

1 stop20h 35m

£785

ChennaiEdinburgh Turnhouse

MAA - EDI

MAAEDI

Chennai

Wed 19/6

2 stops38h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 26/6

2 stops20h 20m

£1,606

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Chennai to Edinburgh?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Chennai to Edinburgh. Price data was last updated on 31 May 2024.
The price you pay for your flight from Chennai to Edinburgh may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 61 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
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What is the cheapest day to fly from Chennai to Edinburgh?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Chennai to Edinburgh. Price data was last updated on 26 May 2024.
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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Chennai to Edinburgh flight should consider departing on Thursday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Best time to book a flight from Chennai to Edinburgh

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Edinburgh from Chennai with our price prediction graph.
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Temperature and rainfall in Edinburgh by month

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Temperature

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Reviews of airlines servicing Edinburgh

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Edinburgh. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Edinburgh. Reviews last updated 2 June 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Chennai to Edinburgh, such as SWISS and Qatar Airways. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
SWISS
7.8
Good
1,940 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Very crowded flight. Staff brought refreshments regularly and the food was surprisingly good. But checking was very slow and they allowed way too many people with large suitcases on board making onboarding and off-boarding very slow and chaotic.

SWISS
7.8
Good
1,940 reviews
SWISS
7.8
Good
1,940 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Very crowded flight. Staff brought refreshments regularly and the food was surprisingly good. But checking was very slow and they allowed way too many people with large suitcases on board making onboarding and off-boarding very slow and chaotic.

Qatar Airways
7.7
Good
4,324 reviews
SWISS
7.8
Good
1,940 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Very crowded flight. Staff brought refreshments regularly and the food was surprisingly good. But checking was very slow and they allowed way too many people with large suitcases on board making onboarding and off-boarding very slow and chaotic.

SriLankan Airlines
7.3
Good
126 reviews
SWISS
7.8
Good
1,940 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Very crowded flight. Staff brought refreshments regularly and the food was surprisingly good. But checking was very slow and they allowed way too many people with large suitcases on board making onboarding and off-boarding very slow and chaotic.

Lufthansa
7.0
Good
7,557 reviews
SWISS
7.8
Good
1,940 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Very crowded flight. Staff brought refreshments regularly and the food was surprisingly good. But checking was very slow and they allowed way too many people with large suitcases on board making onboarding and off-boarding very slow and chaotic.

British Airways
6.8
Okay
6,755 reviews
SWISS
7.8
Good
1,940 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Very crowded flight. Staff brought refreshments regularly and the food was surprisingly good. But checking was very slow and they allowed way too many people with large suitcases on board making onboarding and off-boarding very slow and chaotic.

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from Chennai to Edinburgh for under £700 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Chennai to Edinburgh for under £700. The cheapest flight booked recently is on SWISS for just £611, but on average you can expect to pay £790.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chennai to Edinburgh round-trip?

    Flying on SWISS is currently your cheapest option to Edinburgh, with prices starting at £611. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by British Airways and Lufthansa, with the lowest prices starting at £736 and £742, respectively. You may be able to fly from Chennai to Edinburgh for 18% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What does MAA to EDI mean?

    Great question - MAA to EDI just means Chennai Airport to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport. Now you’ll know what these unique codes when you look for flights!

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chennai to Edinburgh that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Chennai to Edinburgh flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Chennai to Edinburgh with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Chennai to Edinburgh flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

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    Yes. In addition to deals on Chennai to Edinburgh flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Chennai to Edinburgh.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Chennai to Edinburgh?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chennai to Edinburgh by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chennai to Edinburgh that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Chennai to Edinburgh offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Chennai to Edinburgh?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Chennai to Edinburgh flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Chennai to Edinburgh flight deals updated?

    The Chennai to Edinburgh flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 2/6.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Chennai to Edinburgh?

    British Airways, Lufthansa and Qatar Airways are the most popular airlines when flying from Chennai to Edinburgh.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chennai to Edinburgh?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to Edinburgh (average of £78). Flying from Chennai to Edinburgh in August is currently the most expensive (average of £111). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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