Cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai from £193

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai (average of £628). Flying from London Heathrow Airport 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.

• What airports serve Heathrow to Chennai flights?

  On the route to Chennai from Heathrow, you’ll depart from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), landing at Chennai International Airport (MAA) once you reach India. Heathrow is well-known as the main international airport that serves London and the UK. While it’s an extremely busy airport, it also houses the most modern facilities for air travellers. It’s just over 15 miles from London city centre, which will take just under 35min to drive, travelling along the M4-A4 route. If you prefer public transport, you can catch the Heathrow Express from Paddington Station in London. On the other side of your journey, Chennai International Airport is one of the busiest three airports in India. It’s also just about 15 miles from the city centre, and the best way to commute from the airport to central Chennai is to catch a train from the airport metro station.

• Which airlines fly directly from Heathrow to Chennai?

  Unfortunately, there aren’t any direct flights from Heathrow to Chennai, but the good news is that there are plenty of one-stop flights to choose from on any day of the week. The quickest route is flown by Qatar Airways, which leaves Heathrow and makes a single stopover at Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH) before flying across to Chennai overnight. The flight will take just under 14h and is the most efficient way to fly between the two cities. Two-stop routes are also available, and there isn’t much cost differential between them and the one-stop flights, so you can choose one of these too. A good choice is to catch Air India out of Heathrow, which flies to Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International (BOM), where you’ll change to GoAir for the flight to Chennai International.

• What are the stopover options between Heathrow to Chennai?

  The most common route between Heathrow and Chennai is a one-stop route flown by Qatar Airways, landing first at Doha Hamad International and then flying on to Chennai International. British Airways offers two one-stop route options. The first one lands at Doha Hamad International, where you’ll change to Qatar Airways for the Chennai flight. Otherwise you can fly British Airways to New Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), with a change there to Air India to fly to Chennai International. Two-stop flights are mainly flown by Lufthansa out of Heathrow, landing at Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) and then on to New Delhi. Here you’ll change airlines to Vistara for the final leg.

• Do I need a passport or visa to fly from Heathrow to Chennai?

  UK citizens will need a visa or an e-visa to fly to Chennai. Your passport will need to have two blank pages at the time of presentation, and also has to be valid for at least 180 days from your date of entry. It’s also important to note that your passport needs to be machine-readable.

• What airport do you fly into for flights to Chennai from London Heathrow?

  Located just 10.2 mi from the city center, Chennai is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Chennai from London Heathrow. Booking flights from London Heathrow to Chennai (MAA) should be relatively easy as there are 2 daily inbound flights from London Heathrow from 16 different airlines.

• Can I find flights from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai for under £400 on Cheapflights?

  Yes, there are multiple flights from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai for under £400. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Lufthansa for just £354, but on average you can expect to pay £431.

• Are there nonstop flights from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai for under £600 on Cheapflights?

  Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai under £600. A good price for a nonstop flight from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai is less than £596.

• Are there last-minute flights available from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai for under £500?

  There are currently 20+ open flights from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai within the next 7 days for less than £500.

• What are the cheapest airlines flying from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai round-trip?

  Flying on Lufthansa is currently your cheapest option to Chennai, with prices starting at £354. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Air India and Gulf Air, with the lowest prices starting at £425 and £462, respectively. Users have found that Lufthansa is 45% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

• What are the most popular airlines that fly from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai?

  Consider IndiGo, Undisclosed Carrier or Air France when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai.

• What are the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai?

  Looking for the cheapest flight from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai? While on average our users pay £1,284, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £477. The most popular route (London Heathrow - Chennai), is priced around £423.

• What does LHR to MAA mean?

  LHR 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. LHR to MAA refers to a flight route from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai Airport.

• Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai?

  Most of the time, London Heathrow Airport to Chennai flights that have stopovers will stop in Abu Dhabi. Manama is the second most popular location for stopovers on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai. Mumbai comes in third as the most popular stopover location on London Heathrow Airport to Chennai flights.

• What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Abu Dhabi?

  Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Central Market Project, and Etihad Towers are the most popular attractions in Abu Dhabi if you're in need of something to do during your stopover. Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Central Market Project, and Etihad Towers can be accessed by travelling approximately 11.2 mi, 18.9 mi, and 20.8 mi, respectively from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl. Those looking to explore during their stopover in Abu Dhabi can hire a car from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl for about £28 per day.

• What are points of interest worth seeing during a stopover in Mumbai?

  Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, Gateway of India, and Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Mumbai City Museum are the most popular attractions in Mumbai if you're in need of something to do during your stopover. Those on a layover in Mumbai interested in visiting Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, Gateway of India, or Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Mumbai City Museum can do so by travelling 10.5 mi, 11.7 mi, and 7.9 mi, respectively from Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl. Those landing in Mumbai looking to spend some time exploring during their stopover can hire a car for about £35 per day.

• Where are the least popular stopover locations for London Heathrow Airport to Chennai flights?

  Of the flights from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai that have stopovers, the fewest flights stop in Dubai. Doha sees the next fewest stopovers on London Heathrow Airport to Chennai flights. New Delhi comes in third to last in terms of the least popular stopover locations on London Heathrow Airport to Chennai flights.

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

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

  Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Heathrow 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 Heathrow to Chennai that include hotel bookings?

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

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

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

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

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

  Many airlines flying from Heathrow 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 Heathrow to Chennai?

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

  The London Heathrow Airport to Chennai flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 19/4.