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Cheap flights from Chennai to London Heathrow Airport from £171

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 24/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAA — LHR
25 Sep — 2 Oct1
1 adult

The best prices from Chennai to London Heathrow are usually found in November or March, booked 89 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Chennai to Heathrow

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chennai (MAA) to Heathrow (LHR). 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 20 September 2024.

Round-trip from

£443

One-way from

£171

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November
Lufthansa
  • Lufthansa
  • 20/12-11/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 33h 40m total
  • Chennai to London
Lufthansa
  • Lufthansa
  • 24/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 16h 30m total
  • Chennai to London
High demand for flights, 23% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 10% potential price drop

Cheap Lufthansa flights from Chennai to Heathrow

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Lufthansa for the route between Chennai and Heathrow. 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 990,548 searches. Data last updated 20 September 2024.
Check out some of the cheapest Lufthansa flights we've come across from Chennai to London. Deals update often to give you more flight options matching your criteria
Fri 20/1201:45MAA - LHR
1 stop14h 30mLufthansa
Sat 11/106:35LHR - MAA
2 stops19h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 19/9£443
Thu 26/901:50MAA - LHR
1 stop18h 20mLufthansa
Sun 20/1006:30LHR - MAA
2 stops20h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 19/9£646

Cheap Qatar Airways flights from Chennai to Heathrow

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Qatar Airways for the route between Chennai and Heathrow. 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 990,548 searches. Data last updated 20 September 2024.
Browse through some of the cheapest Qatar Airways flights travelling from Chennai to London. Check back soon if you're not seeing flights that suit your needs.
Thu 24/1004:20MAA - LHR
1 stop20h 35mQatar Airways
Wed 6/1108:35LHR - MAA
1 stop11h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 19/9£445
Mon 30/904:20MAA - LHR
1 stop14h 20mQatar Airways
Thu 17/1009:00LHR - MAA
1 stop13h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 19/9£587

Cheap Chennai to Heathrow flights in September & October 2024

Find cheap flight options from Chennai to Heathrow specifically for the months of September and October 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 990,548 searches. Prices were last updated on 20 September 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals from Chennai to London in 2024. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Tue 15/1004:05MAA - LHR
1 stop13h 40mQatar Airways
Mon 21/1019:35LHR - MAA
2 stops26h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 19/9£494
Wed 9/1015:25MAA - LHR
2 stops21h 20mLufthansa
Fri 7/306:30LHR - MAA
1 stop11h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 18/9£507
Fri 27/916:55MAA - LHR
1 stop23h 05mAir India
Mon 30/921:30LHR - MAA
1 stop17h 50mAir India
Deal found 20/9£508
Wed 25/904:45MAA - LHR
1 stop14h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 3/1122:15LHR - MAA
2 stops16h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/9£516
Tue 24/905:05MAA - LHR
1 stop14h 40mEtihad Airways
Thu 31/1019:20LHR - MAA
1 stop14h 05mEtihad Airways
Deal found 19/9£519
Tue 15/1005:35MAA - LHR
Nonstop10h 55mBritish Airways
Mon 21/1012:45LHR - MAA
Nonstop10h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 19/9£547
Tue 1/1003:10MAA - LHR
1 stop21h 20mSriLankan Airlines
Thu 3/1021:30LHR - MAA
1 stop13h 05mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 20/9£607
Thu 26/904:00MAA - LHR
1 stop16h 40mEmirates
Thu 31/1013:40LHR - MAA
1 stop25h 00mEmirates
Deal found 19/9£611
Fri 11/1017:55MAA - LHR
2 stops18h 35mAir France
Thu 13/311:30LHR - MAA
2 stops19h 20mAir France
Deal found 18/9£630

Chennai to Heathrow 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Chennai and Heathrow in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 990,548 searches. Data last updated 20 September 2024.
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Tue 15/1004:05MAA - LHR
1 stop13h 40mQatar Airways
Mon 21/1019:35LHR - MAA
2 stops26h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 19/9£494
Sat 21/1220:20MAA - LHR
2 stops17h 15mLufthansa
Sat 11/106:35LHR - MAA
2 stops19h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 20/9£503
Fri 27/916:55MAA - LHR
1 stop23h 05mAir India
Mon 30/921:30LHR - MAA
1 stop17h 50mAir India
Deal found 20/9£508
Wed 25/904:45MAA - LHR
1 stop14h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 3/1122:15LHR - MAA
2 stops16h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/9£516
Tue 24/905:05MAA - LHR
1 stop14h 40mEtihad Airways
Thu 31/1019:20LHR - MAA
1 stop14h 05mEtihad Airways
Deal found 19/9£519
Tue 15/1005:35MAA - LHR
Nonstop10h 55mBritish Airways
Mon 21/1012:45LHR - MAA
Nonstop10h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 19/9£547
Tue 1/1003:10MAA - LHR
1 stop21h 20mSriLankan Airlines
Thu 3/1021:30LHR - MAA
1 stop13h 05mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 20/9£607
Thu 26/904:00MAA - LHR
1 stop16h 40mEmirates
Mon 28/1015:50LHR - MAA
1 stop22h 50mEmirates
Deal found 19/9£611
Fri 11/1017:55MAA - LHR
2 stops18h 35mAir France
Thu 13/311:30LHR - MAA
2 stops19h 20mAir France
Deal found 18/9£630

Direct flights to Heathrow from Chennai

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Take a look at some of the direct flights travelling from Chennai to London in the near future. If you're looking for other options for flights from Chennai to London, make sure to update the search form at the top of page.
Tue 15/1005:35MAA - LHR
Nonstop10h 55mBritish Airways
Mon 21/1012:45LHR - MAA
Nonstop10h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 19/9£547

Chennai to Heathrow flights leaving soon

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Consider one of these great deals we found on last-minute flights from Chennai to London. To prevent any unwanted surprises, users should verify their flight info before booking.
Thu 26/920:30MAA - LHR
1 stop18h 15mAir India
Fri 1/1113:00LHR - MAA
1 stop25h 35mAir India
Deal found 19/9£486
Wed 25/904:45MAA - LHR
1 stop14h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 30/1022:15LHR - MAA
2 stops16h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/9£497
Thu 26/905:05MAA - LHR
1 stop18h 10mEtihad Airways
Thu 3/1014:50LHR - MAA
1 stop19h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 20/9£538
Mon 30/904:20MAA - LHR
1 stop14h 20mQatar Airways
Thu 17/1009:00LHR - MAA
1 stop13h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 19/9£587
Thu 26/904:00MAA - LHR
1 stop16h 40mEmirates
Mon 28/1015:50LHR - MAA
1 stop22h 50mEmirates
Deal found 19/9£611
Thu 26/901:50MAA - LHR
1 stop18h 20mLufthansa
Sun 20/1006:30LHR - MAA
2 stops20h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 19/9£646
Thu 26/903:10MAA - LHR
1 stop21h 20mSriLankan Airlines
Sun 20/1021:30LHR - MAA
1 stop13h 05mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 20/9£707
Thu 26/902:30MAA - LHR
1 stop18h 35mVirgin Atlantic
Sun 20/1012:25LHR - MAA
1 stop13h 00mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 20/9£734
Sun 29/920:40MAA - LHR
2 stops25h 10mLOT
Sun 20/1018:10LHR - MAA
2 stops34h 05mLOT
Deal found 19/9£789

One-way flights to Heathrow from Chennai

Search for one-way flight options from Chennai to Heathrow. 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 990,548 searches. Data last updated 20 September 2024.
Users in need of a one-way flight from Chennai to London can choose from these deals. Users can also find round-trip Chennai to London flights by using the search form above.
Tue 24/1201:45MAA - LHR
1 stop16h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 20/9£171
Mon 28/1021:15MAA - LHR
1 stop19h 20mAir India
Deal found 20/9£221
Fri 25/1016:50MAA - LHR
2 stops25h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/9£225
Sat 16/1107:35MAA - LHR
Nonstop11h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 20/9£229
Sun 27/1003:45MAA - LHR
1 stop19h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 20/9£237
Sun 29/902:30MAA - LHR
1 stop33h 20mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 19/9£264
Tue 22/1003:10MAA - LHR
1 stop21h 20mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 19/9£284
Wed 19/221:40MAA - LHR
1 stop15h 00mEmirates
Deal found 20/9£287
Tue 14/103:50MAA - LHR
1 stop16h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 19/9£292

Find flights from Chennai to Heathrow within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Chennai to Heathrow 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 990,548 searches. Data last updated 20 September 2024.

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£443 - £630

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ChennaiLondon Heathrow

MAA - LHR

MAALHR

Chennai

Fri 20/12

1 stop14h 30m

London Heathrow

Sat 11/1

2 stops19h 10m

£443

ChennaiLondon Heathrow

MAA - LHR

MAALHR

Chennai

Thu 24/10

1 stop20h 35m

London Heathrow

Wed 6/11

1 stop11h 50m

£445

ChennaiLondon Heathrow

MAA - LHR

MAALHR

Chennai

Wed 2/10

1 stop13h 05m

London Heathrow

Thu 31/10

1 stop19h 30m

£455

ChennaiLondon Heathrow

MAA - LHR

MAALHR

Chennai

Wed 29/1

1 stop16h 10m

London Heathrow

Thu 30/1

2 stops30h 15m

£471

ChennaiLondon Heathrow

MAA - LHR

MAALHR

Chennai

Wed 2/10

1 stop15h 35m

London Heathrow

Thu 3/10

1 stop18h 30m

£487

ChennaiLondon Heathrow

MAA - LHR

MAALHR

Chennai

Tue 8/10

1 stop16h 45m

London Heathrow

Wed 12/3

1 stop14h 25m

£516

ChennaiLondon Heathrow

MAA - LHR

MAALHR

Chennai

Tue 15/10

Nonstop10h 55m

London Heathrow

Mon 21/10

Nonstop10h 15m

£547

ChennaiLondon Heathrow

MAA - LHR

MAALHR

Chennai

Tue 1/10

1 stop21h 20m

London Heathrow

Thu 3/10

1 stop13h 05m

£607

ChennaiLondon Heathrow

MAA - LHR

MAALHR

Chennai

Fri 11/10

2 stops19h 00m

London Heathrow

Fri 14/3

2 stops20h 45m

£630

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Travel insights for flights from Chennai to Heathrow

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Chennai to Heathrow including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chennai to London Heathrow Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Chennai to Heathrow. Price data was last updated on 13 September 2024.

The price you pay for your flight from Chennai to London Heathrow Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 89 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chennai to London Heathrow Airport?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to London Heathrow Airport (average of £330). Flying from Chennai to London Heathrow Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £550). 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 is the cheapest time of day to fly from MAA to LHR?

Find hourly flight availability from Chennai to Heathrow. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 20 September 2024.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 59% on flights from Chennai to London Heathrow Airport by exploring options for tickets at midday.

Rainfall in Heathrow by month

Plan your trip to Heathrow by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in London Heathrow Airport ranges from 40.0 - 70.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 70.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit London Heathrow Airport when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

Temperature in Heathrow by month

Plan your trip to Heathrow by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to London Heathrow Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Heathrow

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Heathrow. 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 Heathrow. Reviews last updated 20 September 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Lufthansa, Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways from Chennai to London. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very Good
3,607 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Airplane staff were very rude. They didn’t help parents with kids and were not even considerate.

8.1
Very Good
3,607 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,607 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Airplane staff were very rude. They didn’t help parents with kids and were not even considerate.

7.8
Good
389 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,607 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Airplane staff were very rude. They didn’t help parents with kids and were not even considerate.

7.6
Good
3,971 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,607 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Airplane staff were very rude. They didn’t help parents with kids and were not even considerate.

7.6
Good
682 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,607 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Airplane staff were very rude. They didn’t help parents with kids and were not even considerate.

7.5
Good
1,267 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,607 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Airplane staff were very rude. They didn’t help parents with kids and were not even considerate.

Related info for your journey

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

    Chennai (MAA), located 10.2 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Chennai to London Heathrow. 13 airlines have flights from Chennai to London Heathrow on a regular basis. Booking flights from Chennai to London Heathrow should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 1 outbound flight to London Heathrow per day.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Chennai to London Heathrow Airport is Lufthansa. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £443 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways, starting at £445 and £455 round-trip. Lufthansa is priced at 31% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chennai to London Heathrow Airport one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as £171 on Lufthansa. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Air India from £221 and British Airways from £229 one-way.

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

    On average you can expect to pay £653 for a flight from Chennai to London Heathrow Airport. The cheapest flight overall is £433 while the most popular route, (Chennai - London Heathrow) is currently priced at £445.

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

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

    Gold Souq, Burj Khalifa, and Dubai Mall are the most popular attractions in Dubai if you're in need of something to do during your stopover. Gold Souq, Burj Khalifa, and Dubai Mall can be visited by traveling about 4.2 mi, 6.8 mi, and 6.5 mi respectively from Dubai Intl. Those on a stopover in Dubai in need of a car hire can book one at Dubai Intl for about £19.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a stopover in Abu Dhabi?

    Abu Dhabi travellers tend to visit Etihad Towers, Sheikh Zayed Mosque, and Central Market Project more than any other notable places. Etihad Towers, Sheikh Zayed Mosque, and Central Market Project are located about 20.8 mi, 11.2 mi, and 18.9 mi, respectively from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl. Travellers can rent a car at Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl for an average daily rate of £24 to make sightseeing during their stopover a little easier.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chennai to London Heathrow Airport?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to London Heathrow Airport (average of £330). Flying from Chennai to London Heathrow Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £550). 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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Oman AirCheapest£539Average£631FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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