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Thu 11/912:40LHR - MAA

Nonstop10h 20mBritish Airways

Thu 25/905:35MAA - LHR

Nonstop11h 05mBritish Airways

Deal found 30/6£531

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonChennai

LHR - MAA

LHRMAA

London Heathrow

Thu 11/9

12:40-03:30

Nonstop10h 20m

Chennai

Thu 25/9

05:35-12:10

Nonstop11h 05m

£531

LondonChennai

LHR - MAA

LHRMAA

London Heathrow

Sat 6/9

12:40-03:30

Nonstop10h 20m

£648

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Reviews of airlines flying non-stop to Chennai

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown SWISS, Qatar Airways, andGulf Air to India to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

7.5

Good

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Madhukar,Nov 2024

ZRH - BOM

Indian Veg food selection and quality definitely needs a better chef.

7.5

Good

7.5

Good

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Madhukar,Nov 2024

ZRH - BOM

Indian Veg food selection and quality definitely needs a better chef.

7.4

Good

7.5

Good

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Madhukar,Nov 2024

ZRH - BOM

Indian Veg food selection and quality definitely needs a better chef.

7.1

Good

7.5

Good

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Madhukar,Nov 2024

ZRH - BOM

Indian Veg food selection and quality definitely needs a better chef.

6.8

Okay

7.5

Good

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Madhukar,Nov 2024

ZRH - BOM

Indian Veg food selection and quality definitely needs a better chef.

British Airways

6.6

Okay

7.5

Good

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Madhukar,Nov 2024

ZRH - BOM

Indian Veg food selection and quality definitely needs a better chef.

Temperature and rainfall in Chennai by month

MAA

Temperature

25 - 33 °C

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chennai, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, May is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 33.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 25.0 C).

FAQ about direct flights to Chennai

How much are direct flights to Chennai?
On average, a one-way direct flight to Chennai will cost users approximately £696. If you're looking for a direct return flight to Chennai, you can expect to pay around £1,625.
Which airlines fly direct to Chennai?
At the moment, British Airways, Air India, Emirates, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, Gulf Air, Lufthansa, Virgin Atlantic, IndiGo, Oman Air offer direct flights to Chennai. British Airways is currently the most popular airline that flies direct to Chennai.
How long is a direct flight to Chennai?
While the flight duration depends heavily on the origin, travellers can expect non-stop flights to Chennai to last approximately 9h 55m on average. The quickest direct flight to Chennai at this time departs from London Heathrow Airport (9h 55m), while the longest leaves from London Heathrow Airport (9h 55m).
What is the best time of year to fly direct to Chennai?
If you're seeking the lowest price on a direct flight to Chennai, September is worth consideration, as prices are usually at their lowest, on average. November may be most appealing to users looking for the quietest time to visit Chennai, when demand is typically at its lowest.
What is the most popular direct flight origin to Chennai?
Currently, the most popular direct flight origin to Chennai is London Heathrow Airport. A return direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai typically costs around £1,393.

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