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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Chennai from £253

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 13/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — MAA
9 Jul — 16 Jul1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Chennai are usually found in September or February, booked 26 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Wednesday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Edinburgh to Chennai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Edinburgh (EDI) 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 4 July 2025.

Round-trip from

£527

One-way from

£280

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£939
15/10-25/11
  • 15/10-25/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 51h 45m total
  • Edinburgh to Chennai
18/7
  • 18/7
  • 3 total stops
  • 34h 25m total
  • Edinburgh to Chennai
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price (£84 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£20 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

Find flight deals from Edinburgh to Chennai

Cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Chennai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Edinburgh to Chennai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 4 July 2025.

Wed 15/1006:00EDI - MAA
2 stops29h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 25/1121:45MAA - EDI
2 stops22h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/7£527
Fri 29/809:20EDI - MAA
1 stop13h 40mBritish Airways
Mon 22/905:35MAA - EDI
1 stop16h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/7£604
Fri 29/821:50EDI - MAA
1 stop24h 10mEmirates
Mon 22/909:50MAA - EDI
1 stop14h 55mEmirates
Deal found 3/7£634
Mon 29/1217:35EDI - MAA
1 stop25h 00mLufthansa
Sun 25/101:50MAA - EDI
1 stop15h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 1/7£648
Fri 29/806:00EDI - MAA
2 stops21h 50mAir France
Mon 22/922:00MAA - EDI
2 stops17h 15mAir France
Deal found 3/7£660
Fri 15/807:55EDI - MAA
1 stop14h 25mQatar Airways
Thu 21/803:55MAA - EDI
1 stop14h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/7£689

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Edinburgh 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 4 July 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Edinburgh to Chennai that are best for you.

Fly from

Edinburgh

Fly to

Chennai

Route

Depart

Return

Price

EdinburghChennai

EDI - MAA

EDIMAA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 15/10

06:00-16:00

2 stops29h 30m

Chennai

Tue 25/11

21:45-14:30

2 stops22h 15m

£527

EdinburghChennai

EDI - MAA

EDIMAA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 29/8

09:20-03:30

1 stop13h 40m

Chennai

Mon 22/9

05:35-17:45

1 stop16h 40m

£604

EdinburghChennai

EDI - MAA

EDIMAA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 29/8

21:50-02:30

1 stop24h 10m

Chennai

Mon 22/9

09:50-20:15

1 stop14h 55m

£634

EdinburghChennai

EDI - MAA

EDIMAA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 29/12

17:35-00:05

1 stop25h 00m

Chennai

Sun 25/1

01:50-12:05

1 stop15h 45m

£648

EdinburghChennai

EDI - MAA

EDIMAA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 29/8

06:00-08:20

2 stops21h 50m

Chennai

Mon 22/9

22:00-10:45

2 stops17h 15m

£660

EdinburghChennai

EDI - MAA

EDIMAA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 15/8

07:55-02:50

1 stop14h 25m

Chennai

Thu 21/8

03:55-13:40

1 stop14h 15m

£689

EdinburghChennai

EDI - MAA

EDIMAA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 13/7

14:25-03:50

3 stops56h 55m

£253

EdinburghChennai

EDI - MAA

EDIMAA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 5/8

21:50-02:30

1 stop24h 10m

£489

EdinburghChennai

EDI - MAA

EDIMAA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 18/7

07:55-02:50

1 stop14h 25m

£707

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Edinburgh to Chennai. Price data was last updated on 27 June 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Edinburgh to Chennai may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 26 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 Edinburgh to Chennai?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Chennai (average of £620). Flying from Edinburgh to Chennai in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,013). 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 EDI to MAA?

Find hourly flight availability from Edinburgh to Chennai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 4 July 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Edinburgh to Chennai at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 22% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

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 4 July 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Air France, andSWISS from Edinburgh to Chennai. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Related info for your journey

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

    Emirates, at £634, was found to be the cheapest airline from Edinburgh to Chennai.Alternate airlines flying return to your destination include Air France and Qatar Airways. Emirates is priced at 3% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Edinburgh to Chennai are Lufthansa (£427), Emirates (£489), and Qatar Airways (£707).

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh to Chennai?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Chennai (average of £620). Flying from Edinburgh to Chennai in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,013). 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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