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Cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Chennai from £242

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 9/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LGW — MAA
4 May — 11 May1
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 4 April 2026.

Wed 10/614:35
LGW
-
MAA
1 stop13h 00m
Emirates
Mon 6/709:50
MAA
-
LGW
1 stop14h 25m
Emirates
Deal found 2/4£417
Tue 2/617:00
LGW
-
MAA
2 stops22h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/610:15
MAA
-
LGW
2 stops25h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/4£418
Thu 14/517:30
LGW
-
MAA
2 stops17h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 21/510:15
MAA
-
LGW
2 stops26h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/3£422
Fri 1/510:40
LGW
-
MAA
1 stop29h 40m
Gulf Air
Thu 14/506:10
MAA
-
LGW
1 stop29h 15m
Gulf Air
Deal found 1/4£423
Thu 28/509:45
LGW
-
MAA
2 stops24h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 11/610:15
MAA
-
LGW
2 stops26h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/3£427
Mon 27/409:00
LGW
-
MAA
1 stop13h 10m
Qatar Airways
Tue 5/503:55
MAA
-
LGW
1 stop14h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 30/3£429
Tue 9/619:55
LGW
-
MAA
2 stops26h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 23/621:55
MAA
-
LGW
2 stops26h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/4£430
Thu 23/409:00
LGW
-
MAA
1 stop13h 10m
Qatar Airways
Tue 5/503:55
MAA
-
LGW
1 stop14h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 30/3£431
Mon 20/409:00
LGW
-
MAA
1 stop13h 10m
Qatar Airways
Wed 29/403:55
MAA
-
LGW
1 stop31h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 31/3£433
Wed 9/910:40
LGW
-
MAA
1 stop14h 10m
Gulf Air
Tue 15/906:10
MAA
-
LGW
1 stop29h 15m
Gulf Air
Deal found 31/3£433
Thu 16/409:00
LGW
-
MAA
1 stop13h 10m
Qatar Airways
Wed 29/403:55
MAA
-
LGW
1 stop31h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 30/3£434

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 4 April 2026.

Round-trip from

£417

One-way from

£242

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£607
Emirates
  • Emirates
  • 10/6-6/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 25m total
  • London to Chennai
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9/4
  • 9/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 37h 00m total
  • London to Chennai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (£67 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£14 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 4 April 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

LondonChennai

LGW - MAA

LGWMAA

London Gatwick

Wed 6/5

10:40-05:20

1 stop14h 10m

Chennai

Sat 9/5

21:35-06:55

1 stop13h 50m

£474

LondonChennai

LGW - MAA

LGWMAA

London Gatwick

Tue 16/6

08:10-02:40

1 stop14h 00m

Chennai

Fri 26/6

03:55-13:25

1 stop14h 00m

£515
Fastest return journey

LondonChennai

LGW - MAA

LGWMAA

London Gatwick

Sun 26/4

14:35-08:05

1 stop13h 00m

Chennai

Sat 4/7

22:05-07:20

1 stop13h 45m

£584

LondonChennai

LGW - MAA

LGWMAA

London Gatwick

Mon 6/7

21:45-20:30

1 stop18h 15m

Chennai

Fri 31/7

09:50-19:45

1 stop14h 25m

£621

LondonChennai

LGW - MAA

LGWMAA

London Gatwick

Sat 4/7

08:10-02:40

1 stop14h 00m

Chennai

Wed 22/7

03:55-13:25

1 stop14h 00m

£632

LondonChennai

LGW - MAA

LGWMAA

London Gatwick

Sat 27/6

14:35-08:05

1 stop13h 00m

Chennai

Sun 12/7

22:05-07:20

1 stop13h 45m

£640

LondonChennai

LGW - MAA

LGWMAA

London Gatwick

Tue 11/8

08:10-02:40

1 stop14h 00m

Chennai

Mon 7/9

03:55-13:25

1 stop14h 00m

£647

LondonChennai

LGW - MAA

LGWMAA

London Gatwick

Sat 4/7

08:10-02:40

1 stop14h 00m

Chennai

Fri 24/7

03:55-13:25

1 stop14h 00m

£659

LondonChennai

LGW - MAA

LGWMAA

London Gatwick

Sun 9/8

08:10-02:40

1 stop14h 00m

Chennai

Thu 20/8

03:55-06:40

1 stop31h 15m

£723

LondonChennai

LGW - MAA

LGWMAA

London Gatwick

Thu 16/7

08:10-02:40

1 stop14h 00m

Chennai

Thu 30/7

03:55-06:40

1 stop31h 15m

£794

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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 2 April 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 £393). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to Chennai in July is currently the most expensive (average of £640). 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 4 April 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
3,556 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Feb 2026

EBB - DXB

Emirates is the best airline in the world Big up Emirates airlines
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,556 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,556 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Feb 2026

EBB - DXB

Emirates is the best airline in the world Big up Emirates airlines
Air Arabia
7.7
Good
56 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,556 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Feb 2026

EBB - DXB

Emirates is the best airline in the world Big up Emirates airlines
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,730 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,556 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Feb 2026

EBB - DXB

Emirates is the best airline in the world Big up Emirates airlines
Gulf Air
7.2
Good
231 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,556 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Feb 2026

EBB - DXB

Emirates is the best airline in the world Big up Emirates airlines

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 13h. 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 £359 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Qatar Airways and Air Arabia, starting at £453 and £460 round-trip. Gulf Air is currently priced 41% 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 £201. However, be on the lookout for offers from Qatar Airways and Emirates, 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 Burj Al Arab are currently the most popular points of interest in Dubai at the moment. Burj Khalifa, Gold Souq, and Burj Al Arab can be visited by traveling about 6.8 mi, 4.2 mi, and 13.6 mi respectively from Dubai Intl. Those landing in Dubai looking to spend some time exploring during their stopover can hire a car for about £15 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 £393). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to Chennai in July is currently the most expensive (average of £640). 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 4 airlines flying from Gatwick to Chennai

Discover the top 4 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 4 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Gulf AirCheapest£359Average£443FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£453Average£572FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Air ArabiaCheapest£460Average£692FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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EmiratesCheapest£489Average£662FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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