Cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai from £273

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 5/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — MAA
21 2月 — 28 2月1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London Heathrow to Chennai are usually found in September or May, booked 52 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Wednesday

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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 22 1月 2026.

週一 26/120:55
LHR
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MAA
1 stop24h 05m
Etihad Airways
週四 5/203:55
MAA
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LHR
1 stop16h 05m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 20/1£428
週二 3/219:20
LHR
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MAA
1 stop31h 20m
Etihad Airways
週四 5/203:55
MAA
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LHR
1 stop16h 05m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 20/1£429
週三 4/213:55
LHR
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MAA
1 stop31h 05m
Etihad Airways
週日 15/210:00
MAA
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LHR
1 stop31h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 21/1£430
週三 29/422:05
LHR
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MAA
1 stop26h 35m
Gulf Air
週五 22/506:00
MAA
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LHR
1 stop29h 25m
Gulf Air
Deal found 20/1£430
週三 18/220:55
LHR
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MAA
1 stop17h 30m
Etihad Airways
週三 25/216:10
MAA
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LHR
1 stop25h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 21/1£431
週二 27/120:55
LHR
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MAA
1 stop17h 30m
Etihad Airways
週三 25/203:55
MAA
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LHR
1 stop19h 45m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 21/1£433
週一 26/120:55
LHR
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MAA
1 stop12h 45m
Multiple Airlines
週四 12/206:00
MAA
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LHR
1 stop20h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/1£434
週一 26/120:55
LHR
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MAA
1 stop24h 05m
Etihad Airways
週三 11/210:00
MAA
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LHR
1 stop31h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 20/1£435
週五 15/510:00
LHR
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MAA
1 stop30h 20m
Gulf Air
週一 8/606:00
MAA
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LHR
1 stop13h 50m
Gulf Air
Deal found 20/1£436
週二 2/620:35
LHR
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MAA
1 stop18h 05m
Air India
週六 20/609:35
MAA
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LHR
1 stop14h 25m
Air India
Deal found 21/1£437
週四 23/410:00
LHR
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MAA
1 stop14h 40m
Gulf Air
週日 3/521:35
MAA
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LHR
1 stop13h 50m
Gulf Air
Deal found 21/1£438

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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 22 1月 2026.

Round-trip from

£428

One-way from

£273

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£523

Good round-trip deal

£531 or less

Good one-way deal

£668 or less
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 17/2-9/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 67h 35m total
  • London to Chennai
5/3
  • 5/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 19h 55m total
  • London to Chennai
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (£60 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£17 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from London Heathrow to Chennai.
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LHR - MAA

LHRMAA

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週日 8/2

13:55-02:30

1 stop31h 05m

Chennai

週日 22/3

15:45-12:05

1 stop25h 50m

£451

LondonChennai

LHR - MAA

LHRMAA

London Heathrow

週一 9/2

19:20-08:10

1 stop31h 20m

Chennai

週一 16/2

16:10-12:05

1 stop25h 25m

£452

LondonChennai

LHR - MAA

LHRMAA

London Heathrow

週二 17/2

13:55-08:10

1 stop12h 45m

Chennai

週一 23/3

03:55-14:30

1 stop16h 05m

£452

LondonChennai

LHR - MAA

LHRMAA

London Heathrow

週三 4/2

13:55-02:30

1 stop31h 05m

Chennai

週一 9/2

16:10-14:30

1 stop27h 50m

£453

LondonChennai

LHR - MAA

LHRMAA

London Heathrow

週五 27/2

19:20-15:10

1 stop14h 20m

Chennai

週一 23/3

16:10-12:05

1 stop25h 25m

£453

LondonChennai

LHR - MAA

LHRMAA

London Heathrow

週一 2/2

20:55-08:10

1 stop29h 45m

Chennai

週四 5/2

03:55-14:30

1 stop16h 05m

£458

LondonChennai

LHR - MAA

LHRMAA

London Heathrow

週二 3/2

20:55-08:10

1 stop29h 45m

Chennai

週四 5/2

03:55-14:30

1 stop16h 05m

£458

LondonChennai

LHR - MAA

LHRMAA

London Heathrow

週日 8/2

08:50-19:55

1 stop29h 35m

Chennai

週一 9/2

03:55-18:10

1 stop19h 45m

£468

LondonChennai

LHR - MAA

LHRMAA

London Heathrow

週一 25/5

09:45-04:55

1 stop14h 40m

Chennai

週日 14/6

21:40-11:30

1 stop18h 20m

£474

LondonChennai

LHR - MAA

LHRMAA

London Heathrow

週六 27/6

09:45-04:55

1 stop14h 40m

Chennai

週日 12/7

21:40-11:30

1 stop18h 20m

£500

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

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 16 January 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 52 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 £369). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai in July is currently the most expensive (average of £494). 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 22 1月 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.

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 22 1月 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, 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.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well

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 is 1 daily inbound flight 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 31h 05m. 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 SWISS is currently your cheapest option to Chennai, with prices starting at £212. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Kuwait Airways and Air India, with the lowest prices starting at £317 and £370, respectively. Users have found that SWISS is 62% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    £206 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 £240 and £271, 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 £778, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £451. The most popular route (London Heathrow - Chennai), is priced around £392.

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

  • 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 £17 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 Gurudwara Bangla Sahib. Karol Bagh, Lajpat Nagar Central Market and Gurudwara Bangla Sahib are located about 8.7 mi, 8.7 mi, and 8.2 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?

  • 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?

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

  • 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 £369). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai in July is currently the most expensive (average of £494). 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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SWISSCheapest£212Average£754FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Kuwait AirwaysCheapest£317Average£524FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time64%
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Air IndiaCheapest£370Average£477FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Gulf AirCheapest£392Average£478FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Air FranceCheapest£403Average£622FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£407Average£499FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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IndiGoCheapest£436Average£529FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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British AirwaysCheapest£440Average£639FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Oman AirCheapest£446Average£536FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£451Average£531FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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