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Flights to Chennai in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Chennai
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Chennai. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 1 April 2026.

Wed 10/614:35
LGW
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MAA
1 stop13h 00m
Emirates
Mon 6/722:05
MAA
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LGW
1 stop13h 45m
Emirates
Deal found 29/3£417
Thu 14/515:50
LTN
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MAA
2 stops18h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 21/521:55
MAA
-
LTN
2 stops19h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/3£419
Thu 28/512:00
STN
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MAA
2 stops22h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 11/610:15
MAA
-
STN
2 stops17h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/3£421
Thu 14/517:30
LGW
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MAA
2 stops17h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 21/510:15
MAA
-
LGW
2 stops26h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/3£422
Tue 12/507:45
STN
-
MAA
2 stops31h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 19/510:15
MAA
-
STN
2 stops16h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/3£422
Wed 6/514:10
LGW
-
MAA
2 stops20h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 26/521:55
MAA
-
LGW
2 stops20h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/3£424
Wed 13/520:00
STN
-
MAA
2 stops26h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 20/504:05
MAA
-
STN
2 stops22h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/3£424
Tue 12/507:45
LGW
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MAA
2 stops20h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 19/504:05
MAA
-
LGW
2 stops21h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/3£426
Wed 6/522:05
LHR
-
MAA
1 stop26h 45m
Gulf Air
Tue 26/506:10
MAA
-
LHR
1 stop29h 15m
Gulf Air
Deal found 30/3£426
Wed 6/510:40
LGW
-
MAA
1 stop14h 10m
Gulf Air
Tue 12/506:10
MAA
-
LGW
1 stop29h 15m
Gulf Air
Deal found 27/3£427
Tue 2/616:00
LTN
-
MAA
2 stops23h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/610:15
MAA
-
LTN
2 stops16h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/4£427
Thu 28/509:45
LGW
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MAA
2 stops24h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 11/610:15
MAA
-
LGW
2 stops26h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/3£427

Find flight deals to Chennai

Find the latest flights to Chennai in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 858,174 searches and data was last updated on 1 April 2026.

Return from

£417

One-way from

£242

Popular in

July

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September

Average price

£565

Good round-trip deal

£618 or less

Good one-way deal

£654 or less
Emirates
  • Emirates
  • 10/6-6/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 26h 45m total
  • London to Chennai
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9/4
  • 9/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 37h 00m total
  • London to Chennai
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LondonChennai

LTN - MAA

LTNMAA

London Luton

Tue 2/6

16:00-20:10

2 stops23h 40m

Chennai

Tue 9/6

10:15-21:45

2 stops16h 00m

£427

LondonChennai

LHR - MAA

LHRMAA

London Heathrow

Sun 10/5

20:45-15:05

1 stop13h 50m

Chennai

Wed 13/5

16:05-15:05

1 stop27h 30m

£475

LondonChennai

LGW - MAA

LGWMAA

London Gatwick

Thu 23/4

09:00-02:40

1 stop13h 10m

Chennai

Sun 17/5

03:55-13:25

1 stop14h 00m

£500

LondonChennai

LGW - MAA

LGWMAA

London Gatwick

Wed 22/4

09:00-02:40

1 stop13h 10m

Chennai

Sun 17/5

03:55-13:25

1 stop14h 00m

£500

LondonChennai

LGW - MAA

LGWMAA

London Gatwick

Tue 16/6

08:10-02:40

1 stop14h 00m

Chennai

Fri 26/6

03:55-13:25

1 stop14h 00m

£515

LondonChennai

LGW - MAA

LGWMAA

London Gatwick

Thu 23/4

09:00-02:40

1 stop13h 10m

Chennai

Sat 16/5

03:55-13:25

1 stop14h 00m

£527

LondonChennai

LTN - MAA

LTNMAA

London Luton

Sun 31/5

14:45-15:05

2 stops19h 50m

Chennai

Fri 5/6

21:35-12:55

2 stops19h 50m

£527

LondonChennai

STN - MAA

STNMAA

London Stansted

Wed 9/9

14:55-08:05

1 stop12h 40m

Chennai

Tue 15/9

04:05-12:55

1 stop13h 20m

£545

LondonChennai

STN - MAA

STNMAA

London Stansted

Sun 12/4

21:05-02:30

1 stop24h 55m

Chennai

Wed 15/4

04:05-18:45

1 stop19h 10m

£545

LondonChennai

STN - MAA

STNMAA

London Stansted

Thu 14/5

14:55-08:05

1 stop12h 40m

Chennai

Thu 21/5

22:05-12:55

1 stop19h 20m

£545

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Best time to book a flight to Chennai

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Chennai

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from London to Chennai. Price data was last updated on 13 March 2026.

The best time to book flights to Chennai is 80 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

How long is the flight to Chennai?

On average, a flight from London to Chennai takes 14 hours 48 minutes. Flights to Chennai from other popular cities in United Kingdom will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Weekly flight availability to Chennai

The most flights from London to Chennai are scheduled on a Monday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Chennai?

The most popular airlines flying from London to Chennai are Air India, British Airways and Etihad Airways.

Air India
Air India
From £369
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
From £420
British Airways
British Airways
From £446
Emirates
Emirates
From £466

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Chennai?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to Chennai are Kuwait Airways, Gulf Air and Air India.

Rainfall in Chennai by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chennai ranges from 10.0 - 330.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 330.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Chennai when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

Temperature in Chennai by month

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

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).

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 1 April 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates,Etihad 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,550 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Hemshika,Jun 2025

DXB - LGW

It was not good. As soon as we entered the plane, 2 girls in front of us bend their seats down completely and startes sleeping within the next 2 minutes. I asked one of the air hostess to ask the girls to make them sit straight because we just entered the plane and we wanted to sit properly put our seat belts etc. The air hostess replied to me in the EK 009 plane that it's her right she can bend it but when we take off, she will have to straighten her seat. She never did because the air hostess never told her. The girls left their seats bent down and I had to intervene to ask them to straighten their seats because we had to eat. The girls kept telling us to please eat fast so they can bend down. What rubbish is this. Pressure to eat for their comfort and our discomfort.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,550 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,550 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Hemshika,Jun 2025

DXB - LGW

It was not good. As soon as we entered the plane, 2 girls in front of us bend their seats down completely and startes sleeping within the next 2 minutes. I asked one of the air hostess to ask the girls to make them sit straight because we just entered the plane and we wanted to sit properly put our seat belts etc. The air hostess replied to me in the EK 009 plane that it's her right she can bend it but when we take off, she will have to straighten her seat. She never did because the air hostess never told her. The girls left their seats bent down and I had to intervene to ask them to straighten their seats because we had to eat. The girls kept telling us to please eat fast so they can bend down. What rubbish is this. Pressure to eat for their comfort and our discomfort.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,432 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,550 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Hemshika,Jun 2025

DXB - LGW

It was not good. As soon as we entered the plane, 2 girls in front of us bend their seats down completely and startes sleeping within the next 2 minutes. I asked one of the air hostess to ask the girls to make them sit straight because we just entered the plane and we wanted to sit properly put our seat belts etc. The air hostess replied to me in the EK 009 plane that it's her right she can bend it but when we take off, she will have to straighten her seat. She never did because the air hostess never told her. The girls left their seats bent down and I had to intervene to ask them to straighten their seats because we had to eat. The girls kept telling us to please eat fast so they can bend down. What rubbish is this. Pressure to eat for their comfort and our discomfort.
Gulf Air
7.2
Good
231 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,550 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Hemshika,Jun 2025

DXB - LGW

It was not good. As soon as we entered the plane, 2 girls in front of us bend their seats down completely and startes sleeping within the next 2 minutes. I asked one of the air hostess to ask the girls to make them sit straight because we just entered the plane and we wanted to sit properly put our seat belts etc. The air hostess replied to me in the EK 009 plane that it's her right she can bend it but when we take off, she will have to straighten her seat. She never did because the air hostess never told her. The girls left their seats bent down and I had to intervene to ask them to straighten their seats because we had to eat. The girls kept telling us to please eat fast so they can bend down. What rubbish is this. Pressure to eat for their comfort and our discomfort.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,839 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,550 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Hemshika,Jun 2025

DXB - LGW

It was not good. As soon as we entered the plane, 2 girls in front of us bend their seats down completely and startes sleeping within the next 2 minutes. I asked one of the air hostess to ask the girls to make them sit straight because we just entered the plane and we wanted to sit properly put our seat belts etc. The air hostess replied to me in the EK 009 plane that it's her right she can bend it but when we take off, she will have to straighten her seat. She never did because the air hostess never told her. The girls left their seats bent down and I had to intervene to ask them to straighten their seats because we had to eat. The girls kept telling us to please eat fast so they can bend down. What rubbish is this. Pressure to eat for their comfort and our discomfort.
Air India
5.5
Fair
2,971 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,550 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Hemshika,Jun 2025

DXB - LGW

It was not good. As soon as we entered the plane, 2 girls in front of us bend their seats down completely and startes sleeping within the next 2 minutes. I asked one of the air hostess to ask the girls to make them sit straight because we just entered the plane and we wanted to sit properly put our seat belts etc. The air hostess replied to me in the EK 009 plane that it's her right she can bend it but when we take off, she will have to straighten her seat. She never did because the air hostess never told her. The girls left their seats bent down and I had to intervene to ask them to straighten their seats because we had to eat. The girls kept telling us to please eat fast so they can bend down. What rubbish is this. Pressure to eat for their comfort and our discomfort.

FAQs about flying to Chennai

Getting around Chennai

Trains are a reliable and convenient way to travel around the city and can be a preferred option over taxis as roads are quite congested. There are two main long distance trains that connect Chennai to the nearby cities of Mumbai, Delhi and Bangalore. Make sure you book your train tickets in advance if you are planning to visit any of them. The suburban network train service travels across the city. Buses are another option and ideal when travelling to Marina Beach.

Getting downtown

Flights to Chennai will take you to Chennai International Airport (MAA) which is located across the areas of Tirusulam, Meenambakkam and Pallavaram, around 10 miles (16 km) south-west of the city centre. Most travellers catch prepaid taxis to the city. Tirusulam train station is also located nearby, opposite the airport. Suburban trains from this station take passengers to Egmore in the city centre. The journey time is around 40 minutes in duration.

There are also bus services to the city, however the bus stops are located a considerable distance away from new airport terminals. You can also book airport transfers online in advance. Rental car desks are also situated throughout the airport.

Chennai airport overview

India’s third-biggest airport, Chennai International Airport is a wonderful access-point for travellers looking to explore India’s incredible southern states of Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka and Goa.

Flights to Chennai International are handled by a wealth of airlines, providing convenient connections to a wide array of both Indian and international destinations. For travellers flying into India from the east, it is definitely worth checking out Chennai flights, as they are often much cheaper than flights to Mumbai or Delhi.

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

    If you book a flight to Chennai, you will be flying into Chennai, which is the city’s only airport. Chennai (MAA) is located 10.2 mi from the center of Chennai. Booking flights from London to Chennai should be relatively easy as there are 2 daily flights from 14 different airlines.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Chennai if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Chennai on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Chennai?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Kuwait Airways is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Chennai.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Chennai?

    Chennai is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Chennai. One-way flights to Chennai typically cost £21, while return flights cost around £82.

  • How much is a return flight to Chennai?

    A return flight to Chennai will typically cost around £92, however they can be found for as little as £82.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Chennai depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Chennai, London offers the quickest one-way flight (10 hours 20 minutes).

  • Does Chennai have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Chennai can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Chennai?

    Yes. Chennai has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Laurent & Benon Premium Service Apartment - Gst Road is the closest property to Chennai (0.0 mi away from Chennai).

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