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Flights to Chennai in 2025

Find the latest flights to Chennai in 2025, 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 8 September 2025.

Return from

£389

One-way from

£238

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£468

Good round-trip deal

£649 or less

Good one-way deal

£594 or less
12/10-23/10
  • 12/10-23/10
  • 6 total stops
  • 66h 20m total
  • London to Chennai
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17/10
  • 17/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 20h 40m total
  • London to Chennai
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£19 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 8 September 2025.

Sat 20/916:45STN - MAA
3 stops35h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 23/906:10MAA - STN
3 stops37h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/9£391
Mon 8/923:10STN - MAA
3 stops28h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 26/904:20MAA - STN
3 stops35h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/9£392
Tue 7/1006:35STN - MAA
3 stops33h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 9/1018:55MAA - STN
2 stops23h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/9£392
Sun 21/900:20STN - MAA
3 stops44h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 25/910:45MAA - STN
3 stops28h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/9£393
Sat 20/915:40STN - MAA
3 stops42h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 27/910:45MAA - STN
3 stops31h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/9£394
Mon 6/1022:10LHR - MAA
1 stop20h 05mAir India
Wed 5/1108:00MAA - LHR
1 stop16h 25mAir India
Deal found 5/9£394
Tue 9/900:20STN - MAA
3 stops44h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 17/920:10MAA - STN
2 stops30h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/9£395
Wed 24/922:10LHR - MAA
1 stop31h 30mAir India
Tue 21/1015:45MAA - LHR
1 stop23h 00mAir India
Deal found 7/9£395
Wed 1/1016:45STN - MAA
3 stops25h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 4/1013:00MAA - STN
3 stops29h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/9£396
Thu 11/921:05LHR - MAA
1 stop13h 55mAir India
Thu 25/909:35MAA - LHR
1 stop14h 25mAir India
Deal found 6/9£397
Mon 8/921:05LHR - MAA
1 stop13h 55mAir India
Tue 30/908:00MAA - LHR
1 stop16h 50mAir India
Deal found 7/9£398
Fri 26/915:40STN - MAA
3 stops31h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 3/1009:50MAA - STN
1 stop13h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/9£399

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Price

LondonChennai

STN - MAA

STNMAA

London Stansted

Sat 20/9

16:45-08:30

3 stops35h 15m

Chennai

Tue 23/9

06:10-14:40

3 stops37h 00m

£391

LondonChennai

STN - MAA

STNMAA

London Stansted

Tue 7/10

06:35-20:10

3 stops33h 05m

Chennai

Thu 9/10

18:55-13:35

2 stops23h 10m

£392

LondonChennai

STN - MAA

STNMAA

London Stansted

Sun 21/9

00:20-00:55

3 stops44h 05m

Chennai

Thu 25/9

10:45-11:10

3 stops28h 55m

£393

LondonChennai

STN - MAA

STNMAA

London Stansted

Sat 20/9

15:40-14:35

3 stops42h 25m

Chennai

Sat 27/9

10:45-13:35

3 stops31h 20m

£394

LondonChennai

STN - MAA

STNMAA

London Stansted

Mon 22/9

14:40-15:05

2 stops19h 55m

Chennai

Mon 29/9

10:45-13:35

3 stops31h 20m

£394

LondonChennai

STN - MAA

STNMAA

London Stansted

Fri 3/10

15:40-06:55

2 stops34h 45m

Chennai

Sun 12/10

22:00-12:55

1 stop19h 25m

£394

LondonChennai

STN - MAA

STNMAA

London Stansted

Wed 1/10

16:45-23:10

3 stops25h 55m

Chennai

Sat 4/10

13:00-13:35

3 stops29h 05m

£396

LondonChennai

STN - MAA

STNMAA

London Stansted

Fri 26/9

15:40-03:35

3 stops31h 25m

Chennai

Fri 3/10

09:50-18:45

1 stop13h 25m

£399

LondonChennai

LTN - MAA

LTNMAA

London Luton

Thu 30/10

14:00-19:55

2 stops24h 25m

Chennai

Mon 10/11

03:55-19:45

2 stops21h 20m

£399

LondonChennai

LHR - MAA

LHRMAA

London Heathrow

Thu 18/9

21:05-20:55

1 stop19h 20m

Chennai

Sun 21/9

19:50-10:15

1 stop18h 55m

£401

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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 29 August 2025.

The best time to book flights to Chennai is 60 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 15 hours 1 minute. 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.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Chennai?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from London to Chennai. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Chennai should consider flying on Tuesday afternoons, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

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 Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 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.

British Airways
British Airways
From £604
Air India
Air India
From £503
Emirates
Emirates
From £642
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
From £548

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Chennai?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to Chennai are SAUDIA, 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 8 September 2025.
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
3,328 reviews
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Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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
3,328 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,328 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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
7.4
Good
1,246 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,328 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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
7.1
Good
209 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,328 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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
7,354 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,328 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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
2,929 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,328 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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 is 1 daily flight 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, SAUDIA 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 £19, while return flights cost around £50.

  • How much is a return flight to Chennai?

    A return flight to Chennai will typically cost around £83, however they can be found for as little as £57.

  • 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 (9 hours 55 minutes).

  • 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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