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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Chennai from £238

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 30/4. 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.
EDI — MAA
30 Apr — 7 May1
1 adult
Tue 30/4
Tue 7/5

The best prices from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Chennai are usually found in October or November, booked 66 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Saturday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Edinburgh to Chennai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Edinburgh (EDI) to Chennai (MAA). 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 25 April 2024.

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December

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October

Round-trip from

£504

One-way from

£500
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Edinburgh to Chennai?

Thursday flights are generally found to be more expensive for flights from Edinburgh to Chennai. 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 Chennai.

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

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 20 days in advance, which can save you up to 25% on flights from Edinburgh to Chennai compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 20 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 £607. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from £762.

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

The best pricing can be found in the month of October. Prices to Chennai from Edinburgh average £716. You can even find prices in October for less than £716, as users have found deals to Chennai from as low as £469. The month of December appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Chennai from Edinburgh. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 18%.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Edinburgh to Chennai (EDI - MAA)?

It’s optimal to fly from Edinburgh to Chennai at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 7% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

Cheap British Airways flights from Edinburgh to Chennai

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by British Airways for the route between Edinburgh and Chennai. 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 925,685 searches. Data last updated 25 April 2024.
Take a look at some of the lowest-priced British Airways flights heading from Edinburgh to Chennai. It's recommended that users confirm their flight details before booking.
Mon 1/707:05EDI - MAA
1 stop15h 55mBritish Airways
Thu 1/805:35MAA - EDI
1 stop22h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 24/4£1,097
Mon 8/707:05EDI - MAA
1 stop15h 55mBritish Airways
Thu 8/805:35MAA - EDI
1 stop15h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 24/4£1,183

Cheap Qatar Airways flights from Edinburgh to Chennai

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Qatar Airways for the route between Edinburgh and Chennai. 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 925,685 searches. Data last updated 25 April 2024.
Some of the best deals we've found on Qatar Airways flights travelling from Edinburgh to Chennai. Ensure the flight price, dates, time, and airline match your criteria before you book.
Tue 14/514:45EDI - MAA
1 stop13h 55mQatar Airways
Thu 23/504:20MAA - EDI
1 stop13h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 24/4£559
Tue 14/514:45EDI - MAA
1 stop13h 55mQatar Airways
Thu 23/504:20MAA - EDI
1 stop13h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 25/4£561
Tue 14/512:00EDI - MAA
2 stops16h 40mQatar Airways
Thu 23/504:20MAA - EDI
1 stop13h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 25/4£794

Cheap Edinburgh to Chennai flights in April & May 2024

Find cheap flight options from Edinburgh to Chennai specifically for the months of April and May 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 925,685 searches. Prices were last updated on 25 April 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from Edinburgh to Chennai in 2024. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Tue 14/514:45EDI - MAA
1 stop13h 55mQatar Airways
Thu 23/504:20MAA - EDI
1 stop13h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 24/4£559
Tue 14/514:45EDI - MAA
1 stop13h 55mQatar Airways
Thu 23/504:20MAA - EDI
1 stop13h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 25/4£561
Tue 14/505:55EDI - MAA
1 stop13h 45mLufthansa
Thu 23/517:25MAA - EDI
2 stops21h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 24/4£773
Tue 14/505:55EDI - MAA
2 stops22h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 23/518:10MAA - EDI
2 stops20h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/4£774
Tue 14/505:55EDI - MAA
1 stop13h 45mLufthansa
Thu 23/518:10MAA - EDI
2 stops20h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 25/4£776
Tue 14/505:55EDI - MAA
2 stops22h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 23/517:25MAA - EDI
2 stops21h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4£777
Tue 14/505:55EDI - MAA
2 stops22h 30mLufthansa
Thu 23/517:25MAA - EDI
2 stops21h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 25/4£813

Edinburgh to Chennai 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Edinburgh and Chennai in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 925,685 searches. Data last updated 25 April 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from Edinburgh to Chennai in 2024. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Wed 27/1105:50EDI - MAA
1 stop12h 50mLufthansa
Wed 25/1201:50MAA - EDI
1 stop15h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 24/4£498
Wed 27/1114:10EDI - MAA
1 stop13h 40mQatar Airways
Thu 26/1220:45MAA - EDI
1 stop14h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 24/4£545
Tue 14/514:45EDI - MAA
1 stop13h 55mQatar Airways
Thu 23/504:20MAA - EDI
1 stop13h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 24/4£559
Tue 14/514:45EDI - MAA
1 stop13h 55mQatar Airways
Thu 23/504:20MAA - EDI
1 stop13h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 25/4£561
Wed 27/1112:45EDI - MAA
2 stops38h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 25/1201:50MAA - EDI
1 stop15h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/4£600
Wed 27/1112:45EDI - MAA
2 stops38h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 25/1201:30MAA - EDI
2 stops47h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/4£608
Wed 4/1205:50EDI - MAA
1 stop12h 50mLufthansa
Wed 1/101:50MAA - EDI
1 stop15h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 24/4£620
Wed 27/1112:45EDI - MAA
2 stops38h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 26/1220:30MAA - EDI
2 stops28h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/4£645
Wed 27/1107:30EDI - MAA
1 stop20h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 26/1221:05MAA - EDI
2 stops21h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/4£651

One-way flights to Chennai from Edinburgh

Search for one-way flight options from Edinburgh to Chennai. 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 925,685 searches. Data last updated 25 April 2024.
Some of the best available deals we've found on one-way flights from Edinburgh to Chennai. Those seeking round-trip flights from Edinburgh to Chennai should utilise the search form at the top of the page.
Tue 30/415:35EDI - MAA
3 stops36h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4£238
Wed 1/507:05EDI - MAA
3 stops45h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4£249
Wed 1/508:00EDI - MAA
1 stop20h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 25/4£363
Wed 1/507:05EDI - MAA
2 stops19h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4£365
Tue 16/721:45EDI - MAA
3 stops46h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/4£371
Tue 16/721:45EDI - MAA
3 stops46h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4£372
Tue 30/415:35EDI - MAA
2 stops21h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4£389
Tue 30/408:00EDI - MAA
1 stop14h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 25/4£484
Tue 16/719:15EDI - MAA
2 stops34h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/4£499

Find flights from Edinburgh to Chennai within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Edinburgh to Chennai 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 925,685 searches. Data last updated 25 April 2024.

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Budget

£559 - £1,097

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Depart

Return

Price

Edinburgh TurnhouseChennai

EDI - MAA

EDIMAA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 14/5

1 stop13h 55m

Chennai

Thu 23/5

1 stop13h 20m

£559

Edinburgh TurnhouseChennai

EDI - MAA

EDIMAA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 14/5

1 stop13h 55m

Chennai

Thu 23/5

1 stop13h 20m

£561

Edinburgh TurnhouseChennai

EDI - MAA

EDIMAA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 14/5

1 stop13h 45m

Chennai

Thu 23/5

2 stops21h 15m

£773

Edinburgh TurnhouseChennai

EDI - MAA

EDIMAA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 14/5

2 stops22h 30m

Chennai

Thu 23/5

2 stops20h 30m

£774

Edinburgh TurnhouseChennai

EDI - MAA

EDIMAA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 14/5

1 stop13h 45m

Chennai

Thu 23/5

2 stops20h 30m

£776

Edinburgh TurnhouseChennai

EDI - MAA

EDIMAA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 14/5

2 stops22h 30m

Chennai

Thu 23/5

2 stops21h 15m

£777

Edinburgh TurnhouseChennai

EDI - MAA

EDIMAA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 14/5

2 stops16h 40m

Chennai

Thu 23/5

1 stop13h 20m

£794

Edinburgh TurnhouseChennai

EDI - MAA

EDIMAA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 14/5

2 stops17h 20m

Chennai

Thu 23/5

2 stops23h 25m

£870

Edinburgh TurnhouseChennai

EDI - MAA

EDIMAA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 1/7

1 stop15h 55m

Chennai

Thu 1/8

1 stop22h 20m

£1,097

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When is the best time to book a flight from Edinburgh to Chennai?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Edinburgh to Chennai. Price data was last updated on 28 January 2024.
The price you pay for your flight from Edinburgh to Chennai may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 66 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
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When is the cheapest time to fly from Edinburgh to Chennai?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Edinburgh to Chennai. Price data was last updated on 21 April 2024.
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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Edinburgh to Chennai flight should consider departing on Monday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Chennai by month

Plan your trip from Edinburgh to Chennai by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Edinburgh to Chennai is currently £370 while a return flight costs £776. Price data was last updated on 21 April 2024.

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Chennai (average of £628). Flying from Edinburgh to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of £860). 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.

January

£535

February

£526

March

£504

April

£513

May

£525

June

£568

July

£682

August

£604

September

£508

October

£516

November

£512

December

£691

Temperature and rainfall in Chennai by month

Plan your trip to Chennai by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

MAA

Temperature

25 - 33 °C

Reviews of airlines servicing Chennai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chennai. 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 Chennai. Reviews last updated 25 April 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown British Airways, Qatar Airways and Lufthansa from Edinburgh to Chennai. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qatar Airways
7.7
Good
4,479 reviews
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Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.5

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Disaster boarding process. No gates. No annoncement for boarding process. Waiting area seats were full no seats available. 787 dream liner step up to entrance door. Not acceptable for physically poor but normal people.

Qatar Airways
7.7
Good
4,479 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.7
Good
4,479 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.5

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Disaster boarding process. No gates. No annoncement for boarding process. Waiting area seats were full no seats available. 787 dream liner step up to entrance door. Not acceptable for physically poor but normal people.

Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,386 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.7
Good
4,479 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.5

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Disaster boarding process. No gates. No annoncement for boarding process. Waiting area seats were full no seats available. 787 dream liner step up to entrance door. Not acceptable for physically poor but normal people.

Lufthansa
7.0
Good
7,744 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.7
Good
4,479 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.5

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Disaster boarding process. No gates. No annoncement for boarding process. Waiting area seats were full no seats available. 787 dream liner step up to entrance door. Not acceptable for physically poor but normal people.

British Airways
6.8
Okay
6,915 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.7
Good
4,479 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.5

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Disaster boarding process. No gates. No annoncement for boarding process. Waiting area seats were full no seats available. 787 dream liner step up to entrance door. Not acceptable for physically poor but normal people.

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from Edinburgh to Chennai for under £600 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Edinburgh to Chennai for under £600. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Qatar Airways for just £559, but on average you can expect to pay £955.

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

    Qatar Airways, at £559, was found to be the cheapest airline from Edinburgh to Chennai.Alternate airlines flying return to your destination include Lufthansa and Etihad Airways. Qatar Airways is priced at 21% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    The most popular airlines flying from Edinburgh to Chennai are British Airways, Etihad Airways and Lufthansa. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

  • What does EDI to MAA mean?

    EDI and MAA are unique codes to identify airports used in the aviation industry. They are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are commonly called IATA codes. EDI to MAA refers to a flight route from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport to Chennai Airport.

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

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Edinburgh to Chennai 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 Edinburgh to Chennai with specific airlines?

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

  • Can I find deals for flights from Edinburgh to Chennai that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Edinburgh to Chennai?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Edinburgh to Chennai 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 Edinburgh to Chennai that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Edinburgh to Chennai 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 Edinburgh to Chennai?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Edinburgh to Chennai 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 Edinburgh to Chennai flight deals updated?

    The Edinburgh to Chennai flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 25/4.

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