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Cheap flights from Birmingham to Chennai from £218

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 15/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BHX — MAA
2 Feb — 9 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Birmingham to Chennai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Birmingham to Chennai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 3 January 2026.

Wed 24/618:25BHX - MAA
2 stops27h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 8/701:55MAA - BHX
1 stop20h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/1£581
Thu 8/106:00BHX - MAA
2 stops20h 20mAir France
Thu 22/123:15MAA - BHX
2 stops21h 35mAir France
Deal found 2/1£585
Sun 28/612:50BHX - MAA
2 stops31h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 13/701:55MAA - BHX
1 stop20h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/1£587
Sat 7/213:20BHX - MAA
2 stops35h 40mOman Air
Sun 22/315:00MAA - BHX
2 stops37h 15mOman Air
Deal found 2/1£593
Thu 8/113:25BHX - MAA
2 stops35h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 22/107:20MAA - BHX
2 stops30h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/12£599
Sun 15/213:55BHX - MAA
3 stops27h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 22/219:25MAA - BHX
2 stops20h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/1£601
Wed 11/210:25BHX - MAA
2 stops16h 30mAir France
Sun 22/221:30MAA - BHX
2 stops23h 20mAir France
Deal found 2/1£601
Fri 13/206:00BHX - MAA
2 stops20h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 28/319:00MAA - BHX
2 stops22h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/1£607
Sat 27/612:50BHX - MAA
2 stops33h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 8/701:55MAA - BHX
1 stop20h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/1£614
Thu 25/612:50BHX - MAA
2 stops27h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 13/701:55MAA - BHX
1 stop20h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/1£616
Mon 29/612:50BHX - MAA
2 stops27h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 13/701:55MAA - BHX
1 stop20h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/1£619

Find flight deals from Birmingham to Chennai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Birmingham (BHX) to Chennai (MAA). 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 3 January 2026.

Round-trip from

£581

One-way from

£218

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£683
Lufthansa
  • Lufthansa
  • 24/6-8/7
  • 3 total stops
  • 47h 35m total
  • Birmingham to Chennai
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15/1
  • 15/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 33h 50m total
  • Birmingham to Chennai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (£37 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£21 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Birmingham to Chennai 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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 3 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Birmingham to Chennai that are best for you.

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Depart

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Price

BirminghamChennai

BHX - MAA

BHXMAA

Birmingham

Fri 13/2

06:00-08:25

2 stops20h 55m

Chennai

Sat 28/3

19:00-11:40

2 stops22h 10m

£607

BirminghamChennai

BHX - MAA

BHXMAA

Birmingham

Sat 27/6

12:50-02:30

2 stops33h 10m

Chennai

Wed 8/7

01:55-17:30

1 stop20h 05m

£614

BirminghamChennai

BHX - MAA

BHXMAA

Birmingham

Wed 11/2

06:00-06:30

2 stops19h 00m

Chennai

Fri 20/2

00:15-15:20

2 stops20h 35m

£622

BirminghamChennai

BHX - MAA

BHXMAA

Birmingham

Tue 30/6

12:50-14:40

2 stops21h 20m

Chennai

Sat 11/7

01:55-17:25

1 stop20h 00m

£622

BirminghamChennai

BHX - MAA

BHXMAA

Birmingham

Sun 15/2

13:55-22:30

3 stops27h 05m

Chennai

Sun 22/2

18:15-10:00

3 stops21h 15m

£628

BirminghamChennai

BHX - MAA

BHXMAA

Birmingham

Wed 24/6

10:00-07:25

2 stops16h 55m

Chennai

Sat 11/7

01:55-17:25

1 stop20h 00m

£643

BirminghamChennai

BHX - MAA

BHXMAA

Birmingham

Sun 28/6

12:50-20:30

2 stops27h 10m

Chennai

Wed 8/7

01:55-17:30

1 stop20h 05m

£645

BirminghamChennai

BHX - MAA

BHXMAA

Birmingham

Fri 6/2

06:05-00:05

1 stop12h 30m

Chennai

Sun 15/2

01:50-17:05

1 stop20h 45m

£648

BirminghamChennai

BHX - MAA

BHXMAA

Birmingham

Sat 27/6

18:20-08:45

2 stops33h 55m

Chennai

Sun 12/7

18:00-08:05

2 stops18h 35m

£650

BirminghamChennai

BHX - MAA

BHXMAA

Birmingham

Fri 13/2

06:00-06:35

2 stops19h 05m

Chennai

Sun 22/2

21:30-15:20

2 stops23h 20m

£653

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Best time to book a flight from Birmingham to Chennai

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Birmingham to Chennai

How far ahead should I book a flight from Birmingham to Chennai?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Birmingham to Chennai. Price data was last updated on 2 January 2026.

The best time to book flights from Birmingham to Chennai is 82 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.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Birmingham to Chennai?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham to Chennai (average of £423). Flying from Birmingham to Chennai in July is currently the most expensive (average of £547). 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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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 3 January 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Qatar Airways, andLufthansa from Birmingham to Chennai to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,452 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,452 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,452 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,699 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,452 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,676 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,452 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
IndiGo
6.8
Okay
512 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,452 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
Air India
5.5
Fair
2,971 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,452 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Birmingham to Chennai. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Birmingham to Chennai?

    Air France can get you from Birmingham to Chennai in just under 19h. Your travel time can differ by up to . The distance from Birmingham to Chennai is about 5166 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Birmingham to Chennai round-trip?

    Flying on Air France is currently your cheapest option to Chennai, with prices starting at £403. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Etihad Airways and Lufthansa, with the lowest prices starting at £483 and £504, respectively. Air France is currently priced 46% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Birmingham to Chennai one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Air India, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £231. IndiGo flights start at £305 while deals on Qatar Airways start at £396 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Birmingham 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Birmingham to Chennai?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham to Chennai (average of £423). Flying from Birmingham to Chennai in July is currently the most expensive (average of £547). 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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Top 7 airlines flying from Birmingham to Chennai

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Birmingham to Chennai. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 3 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air FranceCheapest£403Average£602FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£483Average£708FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapest£505Average£640FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air IndiaCheapest£526Average£636FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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IndiGoCheapest£530Average£644FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£638Average£747FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest£642Average£833FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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