Cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport 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 11/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — MAA
21 Mar — 28 Mar1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London Heathrow to Chennai are usually found in September or May, booked 71 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Wednesday
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Cheapest flights from Heathrow to Chennai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Heathrow to Chennai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 19 February 2026.
Wed 15/410:00
LHR
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MAA
1 stop14h 40m
Gulf Air
Tue 21/406:00
MAA
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LHR
1 stop29h 25m
Gulf Air
Deal found 16/2£424
Fri 6/313:30
LHR
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MAA
1 stop13h 45m
Air India
Tue 17/315:45
MAA
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LHR
1 stop24h 50m
Air India
Deal found 17/2£424
Thu 5/313:55
LHR
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MAA
1 stop18h 45m
Etihad Airways
Mon 9/315:25
MAA
-
LHR
1 stop26h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 17/2£425
Thu 26/221:05
LHR
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MAA
1 stop16h 15m
Air India
Thu 26/307:55
MAA
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LHR
1 stop17h 05m
Air India
Deal found 16/2£426
Thu 16/413:50
LHR
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MAA
1 stop14h 25m
Air India
Mon 27/409:35
MAA
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LHR
1 stop14h 25m
Air India
Deal found 16/2£427
Thu 26/220:55
LHR
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MAA
1 stop11h 45m
Etihad Airways
Mon 23/303:55
MAA
-
LHR
1 stop16h 05m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 17/2£427
Sun 22/221:30
LHR
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MAA
1 stop15h 05m
IndiGo
Thu 19/300:15
MAA
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LHR
1 stop23h 00m
IndiGo
Deal found 17/2£428
Fri 6/318:10
LHR
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MAA
1 stop17h 45m
IndiGo
Mon 16/320:30
MAA
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LHR
1 stop28h 20m
IndiGo
Deal found 16/2£429
Tue 24/213:55
LHR
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MAA
1 stop12h 45m
Etihad Airways
Tue 3/310:00
MAA
-
LHR
1 stop26h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 19/2£430
Tue 21/421:05
LHR
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MAA
1 stop14h 05m
Air India
Mon 4/510:45
MAA
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LHR
1 stop14h 05m
Air India
Deal found 16/2£431
Wed 25/213:55
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MAA
1 stop18h 45m
Etihad Airways
Mon 9/315:25
MAA
-
LHR
1 stop26h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 17/2£432
Tue 17/321:05
LHR
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MAA
1 stop18h 55m
Air India
Thu 26/307:55
MAA
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LHR
1 stop17h 05m
Air India
Deal found 17/2£433
Best flights from Heathrow to Chennai
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Heathrow to Chennai that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 19 February 2026.
Thu 5/319:20
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MAA
1 stop13h 20m
Etihad Airways
Mon 9/315:25
MAA
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LHR
1 stop28h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 18/2£425
Thu 23/420:50
LHR
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MAA
1 stop13h 15m
Etihad Airways
Sun 10/515:45
MAA
-
LHR
1 stop27h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 18/2£439
Sun 1/320:55
LHR
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MAA
1 stop11h 45m
Etihad Airways
Thu 12/310:00
MAA
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LHR
1 stop13h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 19/2£439
Fri 15/514:45
LHR
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MAA
1 stop19h 50m
Etihad Airways
Mon 8/616:35
MAA
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LHR
1 stop24h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 17/2£439
Sun 8/320:55
LHR
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MAA
1 stop11h 45m
Etihad Airways
Thu 11/616:35
MAA
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LHR
1 stop24h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 16/2£457
Thu 12/320:55
LHR
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MAA
1 stop11h 45m
Etihad Airways
Sun 22/315:25
MAA
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LHR
1 stop28h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 15/2£458
Fri 13/313:55
LHR
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MAA
1 stop19h 45m
Etihad Airways
Sun 22/315:25
MAA
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LHR
1 stop28h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 15/2£458
Sun 1/313:55
LHR
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MAA
1 stop18h 45m
Etihad Airways
Sun 22/315:25
MAA
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LHR
1 stop28h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 16/2£459
Tue 10/320:55
LHR
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MAA
1 stop29h 45m
Etihad Airways
Wed 10/616:35
MAA
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LHR
1 stop24h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 16/2£462
Mon 2/313:55
LHR
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MAA
1 stop19h 45m
Etihad Airways
Sun 29/315:45
MAA
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LHR
1 stop19h 45m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 15/2£464
Sat 7/320:55
LHR
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MAA
1 stop11h 45m
Etihad Airways
Sat 6/616:35
MAA
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LHR
1 stop24h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 16/2£478
Sat 7/320:55
LHR
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MAA
1 stop11h 45m
Etihad Airways
Thu 11/616:35
MAA
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LHR
1 stop24h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 16/2£478
Direct flights from Heathrow to Chennai
Explore direct flight options from Heathrow to Chennai based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 19 February 2026.
Thu 16/412:40
LHR
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MAA
Nonstop10h 20m
British Airways
Mon 11/505:35
MAA
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LHR
Nonstop11h 05m
British Airways
Deal found 16/2£439
Sat 9/512:40
LHR
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MAA
Nonstop10h 20m
British Airways
Sun 17/505:35
MAA
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LHR
Nonstop11h 05m
British Airways
Deal found 16/2£447
Sun 15/314:10
LHR
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MAA
Nonstop9h 55m
British Airways
Thu 30/405:35
MAA
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LHR
Nonstop11h 05m
British Airways
Deal found 19/2£469
Fri 1/512:40
LHR
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MAA
Nonstop10h 20m
British Airways
Sat 30/505:35
MAA
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LHR
Nonstop11h 05m
British Airways
Deal found 17/2£493
Tue 7/412:40
LHR
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MAA
Nonstop10h 20m
British Airways
Thu 7/505:35
MAA
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LHR
Nonstop11h 05m
British Airways
Deal found 16/2£519
Wed 11/314:10
LHR
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MAA
Nonstop9h 55m
British Airways
Mon 23/307:35
MAA
-
LHR
Nonstop11h 30m
British Airways
Deal found 19/2£519
Tue 28/412:40
LHR
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MAA
Nonstop10h 20m
British Airways
Sun 3/505:35
MAA
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LHR
Nonstop11h 05m
British Airways
Deal found 16/2£522
Wed 27/512:40
LHR
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MAA
Nonstop10h 20m
British Airways
Wed 17/605:35
MAA
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LHR
Nonstop11h 05m
British Airways
Deal found 19/2£534
Wed 15/412:40
LHR
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MAA
Nonstop10h 20m
British Airways
Mon 15/605:35
MAA
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LHR
Nonstop11h 05m
British Airways
Deal found 19/2£535
Fri 24/412:40
LHR
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MAA
Nonstop10h 20m
British Airways
Fri 8/505:35
MAA
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LHR
Nonstop11h 05m
British Airways
Deal found 19/2£536
Sat 18/412:40
LHR
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MAA
Nonstop10h 20m
British Airways
Sun 3/505:35
MAA
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LHR
Nonstop11h 05m
British Airways
Deal found 16/2£539
Thu 23/412:40
LHR
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MAA
Nonstop10h 20m
British Airways
Sun 10/505:35
MAA
-
LHR
Nonstop11h 05m
British Airways
Deal found 18/2£540
Last-minute flights from Heathrow to Chennai
Discover last-minute flight deals from Heathrow to Chennai. Data last updated 19 February 2026 and is based on user searches.
Sun 22/221:30
LHR
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MAA
1 stop15h 05m
IndiGo
Thu 19/300:15
MAA
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LHR
1 stop23h 00m
IndiGo
Deal found 17/2£428
Sun 22/220:55
LHR
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MAA
1 stop11h 45m
Etihad Airways
Sun 8/315:25
MAA
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LHR
1 stop26h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 16/2£431
Tue 24/213:30
LHR
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MAA
1 stop13h 45m
Air India
Thu 26/307:55
MAA
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LHR
1 stop17h 05m
Air India
Deal found 15/2£424
Wed 25/208:45
LHR
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MAA
1 stop18h 40m
Air India
Tue 24/315:45
MAA
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LHR
1 stop24h 50m
Air India
Deal found 15/2£430
Wed 25/213:55
LHR
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MAA
1 stop18h 45m
Etihad Airways
Mon 9/315:25
MAA
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LHR
1 stop26h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 17/2£432
Wed 25/221:50
LHR
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MAA
1 stop25h 25m
Gulf Air
Wed 11/305:35
MAA
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LHR
1 stop14h 40m
Gulf Air
Deal found 17/2£434
Thu 26/221:05
LHR
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MAA
1 stop16h 15m
Air India
Thu 26/307:55
MAA
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LHR
1 stop17h 05m
Air India
Deal found 16/2£426
Thu 26/220:55
LHR
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MAA
1 stop11h 45m
Etihad Airways
Wed 25/303:55
MAA
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LHR
1 stop13h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 17/2£427
Thu 5/313:55
LHR
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MAA
1 stop18h 45m
Etihad Airways
Mon 9/315:25
MAA
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LHR
1 stop26h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 17/2£425
Fri 6/313:30
LHR
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MAA
1 stop13h 45m
Air India
Tue 17/315:45
MAA
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LHR
1 stop24h 50m
Air India
Deal found 17/2£424
Fri 6/318:10
LHR
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MAA
1 stop17h 45m
IndiGo
Mon 16/320:30
MAA
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LHR
1 stop28h 20m
IndiGo
Deal found 16/2£429
Tue 17/321:05
LHR
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MAA
1 stop18h 55m
Air India
Thu 26/307:55
MAA
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LHR
1 stop17h 05m
Air India
Deal found 17/2£433
One-way flights from Heathrow to Chennai
Search for one-way flight options from Heathrow to Chennai. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 19 February 2026.
Sat 11/412:30
LHR
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MAA
1 stop15h 45m
Air India
Deal found 18/2£253
Sun 5/422:10
LHR
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MAA
1 stop17h 30m
Air India
Deal found 18/2£254
Fri 27/206:35
LHR
-
MAA
2 stops22h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/2£255
Fri 1/512:30
LHR
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MAA
1 stop18h 05m
Air India
Deal found 16/2£255
Thu 9/414:00
LHR
-
MAA
1 stop14h 25m
Air India
Deal found 17/2£256
Thu 26/211:30
LHR
-
MAA
2 stops17h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/2£257
Wed 25/206:35
LHR
-
MAA
2 stops22h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/2£258
Wed 11/319:20
LHR
-
MAA
1 stop13h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 18/2£259
Fri 13/313:55
LHR
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MAA
1 stop19h 45m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 19/2£260
Sun 1/320:55
LHR
-
MAA
1 stop11h 45m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 18/2£260
Tue 10/320:55
LHR
-
MAA
1 stop24h 05m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 18/2£262
Find flight deals from Heathrow to Chennai
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Heathrow (LHR) 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 19 February 2026.
Customise your flight search to find flights from Heathrow 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 19 February 2026.
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Thu 5/3
19:20-14:10
1 stop13h 20m
Chennai
Mon 9/3
15:25-14:30
1 stop28h 35m
£425
LondonChennai
LHR - MAA
LHRMAA
London Heathrow
Thu 23/4
20:50-14:35
1 stop13h 15m
Chennai
Sun 10/5
15:45-15:05
1 stop27h 50m
£439
LondonChennai
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LHRMAA
London Heathrow
Sun 1/3
20:55-14:10
1 stop11h 45m
Chennai
Thu 12/3
10:00-18:10
1 stop13h 40m
£439
LondonChennai
LHR - MAA
LHRMAA
London Heathrow
Fri 15/5
14:45-15:05
1 stop19h 50m
Chennai
Mon 8/6
16:35-12:45
1 stop24h 40m
£439
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LHR - MAA
LHRMAA
London Heathrow
Sun 8/3
20:55-14:10
1 stop11h 45m
Chennai
Thu 11/6
16:35-12:45
1 stop24h 40m
£457
LondonChennai
LHR - MAA
LHRMAA
London Heathrow
Thu 12/3
20:55-14:10
1 stop11h 45m
Chennai
Sun 22/3
15:25-14:30
1 stop28h 35m
£458
LondonChennai
LHR - MAA
LHRMAA
London Heathrow
Fri 13/3
13:55-15:10
1 stop19h 45m
Chennai
Sun 22/3
15:25-14:30
1 stop28h 35m
£458
LondonChennai
LHR - MAA
LHRMAA
London Heathrow
Sun 1/3
13:55-14:10
1 stop18h 45m
Chennai
Sun 22/3
15:25-14:30
1 stop28h 35m
£459
LondonChennai
LHR - MAA
LHRMAA
London Heathrow
Tue 10/3
20:55-08:10
1 stop29h 45m
Chennai
Wed 10/6
16:35-12:45
1 stop24h 40m
£462
LondonChennai
LHR - MAA
LHRMAA
London Heathrow
Mon 2/3
13:55-15:10
1 stop19h 45m
Chennai
Sun 29/3
15:45-07:00
1 stop19h 45m
£464
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How far ahead should I book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Heathrow to Chennai. Price data was last updated on 18 February 2026.
The price you pay for your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 71 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 London Heathrow Airport to Chennai?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai (average of £361). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai in July is currently the most expensive (average of £479). 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 LHR to MAA?
Find hourly flight availability from Heathrow 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 19 February 2026.
When flying from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.
Weekly flight availability from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai
Explore weekly flight availability from Heathrow to Chennai. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 19 February 2026.
The most flights from LHR to MAA are scheduled on a Monday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).
How often are flights from London to Chennai delayed?
About 23% of weekly flights between London and Chennai have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 131 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for London to Chennai flights?
Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Wednesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on London to Chennai flights?
Over the past year, British Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 23% of flights being delayed.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai?
Share of one-stop return flights from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Abu Dhabi (AUH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 29% of one-stop itineraries from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
Manama (BAH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £536.
What’s the fastest stopover option from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from London Heathrow 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 30m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Colombo (CMB) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 34m.
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 19 February 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Virgin Atlantic, Etihad Airways, andGulf Air from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
The flight is clean, food good and the staff are excellent! Very professional, polite and accommodating. The seat itself is really mediocre. Can’t believe there is not inch of storage space. Believe it or not it there is not place even to put away your phone or pen!! Very very surprising and terribly inconvenient. No coat hanger hook either. Had to give it away. ALL IN ALL VERY INCONVENIENT business class seat compared to their peers. What is even more surprising is that this on their relatively new fleet of Airbus A350-1000. I was having com platelets different expectations of Virgin and this has disappointed me. Everything else is just as good and as you would expect from Virgin!
The flight is clean, food good and the staff are excellent! Very professional, polite and accommodating. The seat itself is really mediocre. Can’t believe there is not inch of storage space. Believe it or not it there is not place even to put away your phone or pen!! Very very surprising and terribly inconvenient. No coat hanger hook either. Had to give it away. ALL IN ALL VERY INCONVENIENT business class seat compared to their peers. What is even more surprising is that this on their relatively new fleet of Airbus A350-1000. I was having com platelets different expectations of Virgin and this has disappointed me. Everything else is just as good and as you would expect from Virgin!
The flight is clean, food good and the staff are excellent! Very professional, polite and accommodating. The seat itself is really mediocre. Can’t believe there is not inch of storage space. Believe it or not it there is not place even to put away your phone or pen!! Very very surprising and terribly inconvenient. No coat hanger hook either. Had to give it away. ALL IN ALL VERY INCONVENIENT business class seat compared to their peers. What is even more surprising is that this on their relatively new fleet of Airbus A350-1000. I was having com platelets different expectations of Virgin and this has disappointed me. Everything else is just as good and as you would expect from Virgin!
The flight is clean, food good and the staff are excellent! Very professional, polite and accommodating. The seat itself is really mediocre. Can’t believe there is not inch of storage space. Believe it or not it there is not place even to put away your phone or pen!! Very very surprising and terribly inconvenient. No coat hanger hook either. Had to give it away. ALL IN ALL VERY INCONVENIENT business class seat compared to their peers. What is even more surprising is that this on their relatively new fleet of Airbus A350-1000. I was having com platelets different expectations of Virgin and this has disappointed me. Everything else is just as good and as you would expect from Virgin!
The flight is clean, food good and the staff are excellent! Very professional, polite and accommodating. The seat itself is really mediocre. Can’t believe there is not inch of storage space. Believe it or not it there is not place even to put away your phone or pen!! Very very surprising and terribly inconvenient. No coat hanger hook either. Had to give it away. ALL IN ALL VERY INCONVENIENT business class seat compared to their peers. What is even more surprising is that this on their relatively new fleet of Airbus A350-1000. I was having com platelets different expectations of Virgin and this has disappointed me. Everything else is just as good and as you would expect from Virgin!
The flight is clean, food good and the staff are excellent! Very professional, polite and accommodating. The seat itself is really mediocre. Can’t believe there is not inch of storage space. Believe it or not it there is not place even to put away your phone or pen!! Very very surprising and terribly inconvenient. No coat hanger hook either. Had to give it away. ALL IN ALL VERY INCONVENIENT business class seat compared to their peers. What is even more surprising is that this on their relatively new fleet of Airbus A350-1000. I was having com platelets different expectations of Virgin and this has disappointed me. Everything else is just as good and as you would expect from Virgin!
Related info for your journey
Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Heathrow to Chennai. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
What airports serve Heathrow to Chennai flights?
On the route to Chennai from Heathrow, you’ll depart from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), landing at Chennai International Airport (MAA) once you reach India. Heathrow is well-known as the main international airport that serves London and the UK. While it’s an extremely busy airport, it also houses the most modern facilities for air travellers. It’s just over 15 miles from London city centre, which will take just under 35min to drive, travelling along the M4-A4 route. If you prefer public transport, you can catch the Heathrow Express from Paddington Station in London. On the other side of your journey, Chennai International Airport is one of the busiest three airports in India. It’s also just about 15 miles from the city centre, and the best way to commute from the airport to central Chennai is to catch a train from the airport metro station.
Which airlines fly directly from Heathrow to Chennai?
Unfortunately, there aren’t any direct flights from Heathrow to Chennai, but the good news is that there are plenty of one-stop flights to choose from on any day of the week. The quickest route is flown by Qatar Airways, which leaves Heathrow and makes a single stopover at Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH) before flying across to Chennai overnight. The flight will take just under 14h and is the most efficient way to fly between the two cities. Two-stop routes are also available, and there isn’t much cost differential between them and the one-stop flights, so you can choose one of these too. A good choice is to catch Air India out of Heathrow, which flies to Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International (BOM), where you’ll change to GoAir for the flight to Chennai International.
What are the stopover options between Heathrow to Chennai?
The most common route between Heathrow and Chennai is a one-stop route flown by Qatar Airways, landing first at Doha Hamad International and then flying on to Chennai International. British Airways offers two one-stop route options. The first one lands at Doha Hamad International, where you’ll change to Qatar Airways for the Chennai flight. Otherwise you can fly British Airways to New Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), with a change there to Air India to fly to Chennai International. Two-stop flights are mainly flown by Lufthansa out of Heathrow, landing at Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) and then on to New Delhi. Here you’ll change airlines to Vistara for the final leg.
Do I need a passport or visa to fly from Heathrow to Chennai?
UK citizens will need a visa or an e-visa to fly to Chennai. Your passport will need to have two blank pages at the time of presentation, and also has to be valid for at least 180 days from your date of entry. It’s also important to note that your passport needs to be machine-readable.
What airport do you fly into for flights to Chennai from London Heathrow?
Located just 10.2 mi from the city center, Chennai is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Chennai from London Heathrow. Booking flights from London Heathrow to Chennai (MAA) should be relatively easy as there are 2 daily inbound flights from London Heathrow from 14 different airlines.
How long is the flight from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai?
Etihad Airways can get you from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai in just under 13h 20m. Your travel time can differ by up to . The distance between London Heathrow Airport and Chennai is about 5113 mi.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai round-trip?
Flying on Kuwait Airways is currently your cheapest option to Chennai, with prices starting at £162. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by SWISS and Air India, with the lowest prices starting at £211 and £366, respectively. Users have found that Kuwait Airways is 71% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai one-way?
£204 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Air India. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Etihad Airways and British Airways, with prices starting from £239 and £270, respectively.
What are the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai?
Looking for the cheapest flight from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai? While on average our users pay £818, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £501. The most popular route (London Heathrow - Chennai), is priced around £349.
Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai?
Most of the time, London Heathrow Airport to Chennai flights that have stopovers will stop in Abu Dhabi. New Delhi is the second most popular location for stopovers on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai. Mumbai comes in third as the most popular stopover location on London Heathrow Airport to Chennai flights.
What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Abu Dhabi?
Etihad Towers, Emirates Palace, and Emirates Park Zoo are the most popular attractions in Abu Dhabi if you're in need of something to do during your stopover. Etihad Towers, Emirates Palace, and Emirates Park Zoo can be accessed by travelling approximately 20.8 mi, 21.1 mi, and 7.9 mi, respectively from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl. Those looking to explore during their stopover in Abu Dhabi can hire a car from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl for about £19 per day.
What are some popular points of interest to see during a stopover in New Delhi?
Most New Delhi visitors opt to spend their time at Karol Bagh, Lajpat Nagar Central Market, and Hauz Khas Market. Karol Bagh, Lajpat Nagar Central Market and Hauz Khas Market are located about 8.7 mi, 8.7 mi, and 6.5 mi, respectively from New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl if you are interested in checking them out. Travellers can book a car hire at New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl for about £33 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.
Where are the least popular stopover locations for London Heathrow Airport to Chennai flights?
Of the flights from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai that have stopovers, the fewest flights stop in Colombo. Frankfurt am Main sees the next fewest stopovers on London Heathrow Airport to Chennai flights. Dubai comes in third to last in terms of the least popular stopover locations on London Heathrow Airport to Chennai flights.
Can I find deals for flights from Heathrow to Chennai that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Heathrow to Chennai flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Heathrow to Chennai?
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Can I find deals for business class flights from Heathrow to Chennai?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Heathrow 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 Heathrow Airport to Chennai?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai (average of £361). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai in July is currently the most expensive (average of £479). 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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