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Cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Chennai from £252

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 1/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LGW — MAA
16 Mar — 23 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Gatwick to Chennai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Gatwick to Chennai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 14 February 2026.

Fri 17/410:40
LGW
-
MAA
1 stop29h 40m
Gulf Air
Tue 21/406:00
MAA
-
LGW
1 stop29h 25m
Gulf Air
Deal found 12/2£420
Wed 25/208:40
LGW
-
MAA
1 stop12h 25m
Qatar Airways
Wed 4/303:40
MAA
-
LGW
1 stop31h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 11/2£426
Fri 6/310:35
LGW
-
MAA
1 stop28h 35m
Gulf Air
Tue 17/305:35
MAA
-
LGW
1 stop30h 25m
Gulf Air
Deal found 14/2£426
Sat 14/323:55
LGW
-
MAA
1 stop14h 45m
Emirates
Sat 28/309:50
MAA
-
LGW
1 stop14h 05m
Emirates
Deal found 12/2£429
Tue 7/723:55
LGW
-
MAA
1 stop16h 05m
Emirates
Wed 5/809:50
MAA
-
LGW
1 stop14h 25m
Emirates
Deal found 14/2£431
Wed 4/310:35
LGW
-
MAA
1 stop12h 40m
Gulf Air
Tue 24/305:35
MAA
-
LGW
1 stop30h 25m
Gulf Air
Deal found 12/2£432
Sat 28/213:55
LGW
-
MAA
2 stops40h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 26/303:40
MAA
-
LGW
1 stop14h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/2£434
Sat 28/213:55
LGW
-
MAA
2 stops25h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 7/321:25
MAA
-
LGW
1 stop14h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/2£437
Tue 19/519:35
LGW
-
MAA
1 stop27h 20m
Air Arabia
Sat 6/604:05
MAA
-
LGW
1 stop19h 00m
Air Arabia
Deal found 12/2£437
Sat 14/313:55
LGW
-
MAA
2 stops40h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 21/309:50
MAA
-
LGW
1 stop26h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/2£439
Wed 15/409:00
LGW
-
MAA
1 stop13h 30m
Qatar Airways
Tue 21/403:55
MAA
-
LGW
1 stop14h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 14/2£440
Tue 14/419:35
LGW
-
MAA
1 stop27h 20m
Air Arabia
Mon 20/404:05
MAA
-
LGW
1 stop33h 10m
Air Arabia
Deal found 11/2£440

Find flight deals from Gatwick to Chennai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Gatwick (LGW) 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 14 February 2026.

Round-trip from

£420

One-way from

£252

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£575
Gulf Air
  • Gulf Air
  • 17/4-21/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 59h 05m total
  • London to Chennai
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1/5
  • 1/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 48h 05m total
  • London to Chennai
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£13 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Gatwick 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 14 February 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from London Gatwick Airport to Chennai that are best for you.

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Chennai

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Price

LondonChennai

LGW - MAA

LGWMAA

London Gatwick

Tue 5/5

19:35-03:25

1 stop27h 20m

Chennai

Tue 19/5

04:05-08:45

1 stop33h 10m

£444

LondonChennai

LGW - MAA

LGWMAA

London Gatwick

Thu 14/5

19:35-03:25

1 stop27h 20m

Chennai

Sun 28/6

04:05-09:00

1 stop33h 25m

£448

LondonChennai

LGW - MAA

LGWMAA

London Gatwick

Sun 19/4

10:40-05:10

1 stop14h 00m

Chennai

Tue 5/5

06:00-06:55

1 stop29h 25m

£449

LondonChennai

LGW - MAA

LGWMAA

London Gatwick

Sun 19/4

10:40-05:10

1 stop14h 00m

Chennai

Sat 2/5

21:35-06:55

1 stop13h 50m

£469

LondonChennai

LGW - MAA

LGWMAA

London Gatwick

Sat 14/3

13:55-20:40

2 stops25h 15m

Chennai

Fri 3/4

03:55-06:40

1 stop31h 15m

£473

LondonChennai

LGW - MAA

LGWMAA

London Gatwick

Thu 26/2

16:55-19:55

2 stops21h 30m

Chennai

Sat 14/3

21:25-06:20

1 stop14h 25m

£480

LondonChennai

LGW - MAA

LGWMAA

London Gatwick

Tue 24/3

08:10-08:10

2 stops18h 30m

Chennai

Mon 13/4

06:00-16:45

1 stop15h 15m

£485

LondonChennai

LGW - MAA

LGWMAA

London Gatwick

Thu 16/4

09:00-03:00

1 stop13h 30m

Chennai

Wed 6/5

04:20-13:25

1 stop13h 35m

£487

LondonChennai

LGW - MAA

LGWMAA

London Gatwick

Tue 21/4

09:00-03:00

1 stop13h 30m

Chennai

Wed 6/5

04:20-13:25

1 stop13h 35m

£487

LondonChennai

LGW - MAA

LGWMAA

London Gatwick

Mon 6/4

08:10-03:00

1 stop14h 20m

Chennai

Mon 27/4

04:20-13:25

1 stop13h 35m

£488

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Best time to book a flight from Gatwick to Chennai

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Everything you need to know about your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Chennai

How far ahead should I book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Chennai?

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

Booking 85 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Chennai. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Chennai?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Chennai (average of £382). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to Chennai in July is currently the most expensive (average of £636). 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.

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 14 February 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Air Arabia, andQatar Airways from London Gatwick Airport to Chennai by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,516 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,516 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,516 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.
Air Arabia
7.7
Good
56 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,516 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,734 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,516 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.
Gulf Air
7.2
Good
226 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,516 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.
IndiGo
6.8
Okay
532 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,516 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

Related info for your journey

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

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

    Most people fly into Chennai (MAA) if they book a flight to Chennai from London Gatwick. On average, Chennai has 0 inbound flights from London Gatwick per day from 5 airlines. Chennai is conveniently located just 10.2 mi from Chennai’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from London Gatwick Airport to Chennai?

    Departing from London Gatwick Airport to Chennai will take you 14h. The distance from London Gatwick Airport to Chennai is about 5101 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from London Gatwick Airport to Chennai round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from London Gatwick Airport to Chennai is Gulf Air. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £349 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Air Arabia and Qatar Airways, starting at £443 and £444 round-trip. Gulf Air is currently priced 40% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Chennai one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Gulf Air, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £242. However, be on the lookout for offers from Qatar Airways and IndiGo, as they are both options that can get you from London Gatwick Airport to Chennai for a low price.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from London Gatwick Airport to Chennai?

    Of the flights from London Gatwick Airport to Chennai that have stopovers, most of them stop in Dubai.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Dubai?

    Burj Khalifa, Gold Souq, and LEGOLAND Dubai are currently the most popular points of interest in Dubai at the moment. Burj Khalifa, Gold Souq, and LEGOLAND Dubai can be visited by traveling about 6.8 mi, 4.2 mi, and 32.0 mi respectively from Dubai Intl. Those landing in Dubai looking to spend some time exploring during their stopover can hire a car for about £21 per day.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for London Gatwick Airport to Chennai flights?

    Of the flights from London Gatwick Airport to Chennai that have stopovers, the fewest flights stop in Doha.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Gatwick 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 London Gatwick Airport to Chennai?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Chennai (average of £382). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to Chennai in July is currently the most expensive (average of £636). 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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Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Gatwick 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 14 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Gulf AirCheapest£349Average£431FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Air ArabiaCheapest£443Average£683FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£444Average£557FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest£477Average£656FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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IndiGoCheapest£540Average£672FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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