Cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Chennai from £268
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 5/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LGW — MAA
17 Jan — 24 Jan1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London Gatwick to Chennai are usually found in September or May, booked 85 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday
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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 18 December 2025.
Wed 24/1215:55LGW - MAA
2 stops25h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 15/103:25MAA - LGW
1 stop14h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12£591
Wed 24/1215:55LGW - MAA
2 stops25h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/103:25MAA - LGW
1 stop14h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12£606
Wed 24/1215:55LGW - MAA
2 stops23h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 15/121:45MAA - LGW
1 stop14h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12£618
Wed 24/1215:55LGW - MAA
2 stops23h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 18/103:50MAA - LGW
1 stop13h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12£627
Sat 27/1215:40LGW - MAA
2 stops28h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/103:25MAA - LGW
1 stop14h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12£638
Wed 24/1215:55LGW - MAA
2 stops27h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 13/103:50MAA - LGW
1 stop13h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12£642
Sat 27/1215:40LGW - MAA
2 stops20h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 15/103:25MAA - LGW
1 stop14h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12£646
Sun 28/1208:40LGW - MAA
1 stop12h 10mQatar Airways
Tue 27/103:25MAA - LGW
1 stop32h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 17/12£649
Mon 29/1212:35LGW - MAA
2 stops16h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 15/103:25MAA - LGW
1 stop14h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12£653
Best flights from Gatwick to Chennai
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Gatwick to Chennai that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 18 December 2025.
Sun 1/310:35LGW - MAA
1 stop12h 40mGulf Air
Tue 24/305:35MAA - LGW
1 stop30h 25mGulf Air
Deal found 15/12£422
Thu 15/113:35LGW - MAA
1 stop25h 05mEmirates
Thu 22/121:45MAA - LGW
1 stop26h 10mEmirates
Deal found 17/12£513
Sun 1/208:40LGW - MAA
1 stop12h 10mQatar Airways
Sat 7/203:25MAA - LGW
1 stop14h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 17/12£537
Sun 11/114:00LGW - MAA
2 stops18h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/103:25MAA - LGW
1 stop14h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12£559
Sun 1/310:35LGW - MAA
1 stop12h 40mGulf Air
Thu 26/305:35MAA - LGW
1 stop30h 15mGulf Air
Deal found 17/12£422
Wed 4/310:35LGW - MAA
1 stop12h 40mGulf Air
Thu 26/305:35MAA - LGW
1 stop30h 15mGulf Air
Deal found 17/12£422
Wed 4/213:35LGW - MAA
1 stop13h 10mEmirates
Wed 4/309:50MAA - LGW
1 stop14h 05mEmirates
Deal found 17/12£534
Fri 27/210:35LGW - MAA
1 stop28h 35mGulf Air
Thu 26/305:35MAA - LGW
1 stop30h 15mGulf Air
Deal found 17/12£447
Mon 2/213:35LGW - MAA
1 stop13h 10mEmirates
Wed 18/203:50MAA - LGW
1 stop13h 20mEmirates
Deal found 16/12£535
Mon 2/320:25LGW - MAA
1 stop30h 20mEmirates
Wed 4/303:50MAA - LGW
1 stop13h 20mEmirates
Deal found 15/12£535
Fri 9/110:35LGW - MAA
1 stop28h 35mGulf Air
Thu 22/105:35MAA - LGW
1 stop30h 15mGulf Air
Deal found 16/12£541
Thu 4/614:35LGW - MAA
1 stop13h 00mEmirates
Mon 8/604:05MAA - LGW
1 stop13h 00mEmirates
Deal found 17/12£549
Last-minute flights from Gatwick to Chennai
Discover last-minute flight deals from Gatwick to Chennai. Data last updated 18 December 2025 and is based on user searches.
Wed 24/1215:55LGW - MAA
2 stops25h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 15/103:25MAA - LGW
1 stop14h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12£591
Wed 24/1215:55LGW - MAA
2 stops25h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/103:25MAA - LGW
1 stop14h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12£606
Wed 24/1215:55LGW - MAA
2 stops23h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 15/121:45MAA - LGW
1 stop14h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12£618
Wed 24/1215:55LGW - MAA
2 stops23h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 18/103:50MAA - LGW
1 stop13h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12£627
Wed 24/1215:55LGW - MAA
2 stops27h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 13/103:50MAA - LGW
1 stop13h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12£642
Thu 25/1211:45LGW - MAA
2 stops21h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/103:25MAA - LGW
1 stop14h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12£666
Sat 27/1215:40LGW - MAA
2 stops28h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/103:25MAA - LGW
1 stop14h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12£638
Sat 27/1215:40LGW - MAA
2 stops20h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 15/103:25MAA - LGW
1 stop14h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12£646
Sat 27/1215:40LGW - MAA
2 stops20h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 15/121:45MAA - LGW
1 stop14h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12£668
One-way flights from Gatwick to Chennai
Search for one-way flight options from Gatwick to Chennai. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 18 December 2025.
Mon 5/112:35LGW - MAA
2 stops16h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12£268
Thu 15/113:05LGW - MAA
2 stops39h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12£271
Fri 30/110:35LGW - MAA
1 stop28h 35mGulf Air
Deal found 17/12£277
Wed 14/113:50LGW - MAA
2 stops31h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12£279
Thu 1/108:00LGW - MAA
2 stops18h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12£280
Sun 4/112:40LGW - MAA
3 stops36h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12£281
Tue 20/113:05LGW - MAA
2 stops31h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12£283
Wed 7/109:20LGW - MAA
3 stops19h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12£284
Tue 6/120:30LGW - MAA
2 stops26h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12£289
Tue 13/119:30LGW - MAA
2 stops42h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12£290
Thu 16/405:45LGW - MAA
3 stops22h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/12£292
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 18 December 2025.
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 18 December 2025.
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LondonChennai
LGW - MAA
LGWMAA
London Gatwick
Sun 1/3
10:35-04:45
1 stop12h 40m
Chennai
Tue 24/3
05:35-06:30
1 stop30h 25m
£422
LondonChennai
LGW - MAA
LGWMAA
London Gatwick
Sun 1/3
10:35-04:45
1 stop12h 40m
Chennai
Thu 26/3
05:35-06:20
1 stop30h 15m
£422
LondonChennai
LGW - MAA
LGWMAA
London Gatwick
Wed 4/3
10:35-04:45
1 stop12h 40m
Chennai
Thu 26/3
05:35-06:20
1 stop30h 15m
£422
LondonChennai
LGW - MAA
LGWMAA
London Gatwick
Fri 27/2
10:35-20:40
1 stop28h 35m
Chennai
Thu 26/3
05:35-06:20
1 stop30h 15m
£447
LondonChennai
LGW - MAA
LGWMAA
London Gatwick
Thu 15/1
13:35-20:10
1 stop25h 05m
Chennai
Thu 22/1
21:45-18:25
1 stop26h 10m
£513
LondonChennai
LGW - MAA
LGWMAA
London Gatwick
Wed 4/2
13:35-08:15
1 stop13h 10m
Chennai
Wed 4/3
09:50-18:25
1 stop14h 05m
£534
LondonChennai
LGW - MAA
LGWMAA
London Gatwick
Mon 2/2
13:35-08:15
1 stop13h 10m
Chennai
Wed 18/2
03:50-11:40
1 stop13h 20m
£535
LondonChennai
LGW - MAA
LGWMAA
London Gatwick
Mon 2/3
20:25-08:15
1 stop30h 20m
Chennai
Wed 4/3
03:50-11:40
1 stop13h 20m
£535
LondonChennai
LGW - MAA
LGWMAA
London Gatwick
Sun 1/2
08:40-02:20
1 stop12h 10m
Chennai
Sat 7/2
03:25-12:35
1 stop14h 40m
£537
LondonChennai
LGW - MAA
LGWMAA
London Gatwick
Fri 9/1
10:35-20:40
1 stop28h 35m
Chennai
Thu 22/1
05:35-06:20
1 stop30h 15m
£541
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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 12 December 2025.
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 £390). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to Chennai in July is currently the most expensive (average of £648). 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 LGW to MAA?
Find hourly flight availability from Gatwick 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 18 December 2025.
It’s optimal to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Chennai in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 18% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Chennai?
Share of one-stop return flights from London Gatwick Airport to Chennai chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Dubai (DXB) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 71% of one-stop itineraries from London Gatwick Airport to Chennai on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Chennai?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from London Gatwick Airport to Chennai, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
Abu Dhabi (AUH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £466.
What’s the fastest stopover option from London Gatwick Airport to Chennai?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from London Gatwick Airport to Chennai, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 12h 10m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Chennai?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from London Gatwick Airport to Chennai, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 10m.
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 18 December 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Qatar Airways, andGulf Air 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.
Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.
Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.
Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.
Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.
Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.
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 4 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 12h 40m. 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 £355 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Qatar Airways and Emirates, starting at £442 and £486 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 Qatar Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £273. However, be on the lookout for offers from Gulf Air 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 Dubai Mall are currently the most popular points of interest in Dubai at the moment. Burj Khalifa, Gold Souq, and Dubai Mall can be visited by traveling about 6.8 mi, 4.2 mi, and 6.5 mi respectively from Dubai Intl. Those landing in Dubai looking to spend some time exploring during their stopover can hire a car for about £19 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 £390). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to Chennai in July is currently the most expensive (average of £648). 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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