Cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai from £277

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 29/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — MAA
29 Apr — 6 May1
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 63 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 30 March 2026.

Mon 4/522:05
LHR
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MAA
1 stop26h 45m
Gulf Air
Wed 13/506:10
MAA
-
LHR
1 stop13h 40m
Gulf Air
Deal found 30/3£424
Mon 4/522:05
LHR
-
MAA
1 stop26h 45m
Gulf Air
Wed 20/506:10
MAA
-
LHR
1 stop13h 40m
Gulf Air
Deal found 30/3£426
Thu 30/410:00
LHR
-
MAA
1 stop30h 20m
Gulf Air
Wed 20/506:10
MAA
-
LHR
1 stop13h 40m
Gulf Air
Deal found 30/3£427
Tue 5/514:40
LHR
-
MAA
2 stops27h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 24/505:50
MAA
-
LHR
2 stops19h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/3£428
Tue 12/510:00
LHR
-
MAA
1 stop14h 50m
Gulf Air
Tue 19/506:10
MAA
-
LHR
1 stop29h 15m
Gulf Air
Deal found 28/3£428
Tue 12/514:40
LHR
-
MAA
2 stops24h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 25/507:25
MAA
-
LHR
2 stops17h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/3£430
Thu 28/510:00
LHR
-
MAA
1 stop30h 20m
Gulf Air
Thu 2/706:10
MAA
-
LHR
1 stop13h 40m
Gulf Air
Deal found 25/3£431
Wed 6/522:05
LHR
-
MAA
1 stop26h 45m
Gulf Air
Tue 26/506:10
MAA
-
LHR
1 stop29h 15m
Gulf Air
Deal found 26/3£431
Sun 10/514:40
LHR
-
MAA
3 stops21h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 17/506:15
MAA
-
LHR
3 stops18h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/3£432
Thu 14/521:45
LHR
-
MAA
1 stop12h 50m
Etihad Airways
Thu 21/516:05
MAA
-
LHR
1 stop25h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 30/3£437
Thu 21/521:45
LHR
-
MAA
1 stop12h 50m
Etihad Airways
Sat 6/616:05
MAA
-
LHR
1 stop25h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 30/3£438

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 30 March 2026.

Round-trip from

£424

One-way from

£277

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£573

Good round-trip deal

£616 or less

Good one-way deal

£652 or less
Gulf Air
  • Gulf Air
  • 4/5-13/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 25m total
  • London to Chennai
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 29/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 50m 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. 3% potential price decrease (£16 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from London Heathrow to Chennai.
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Price

Cheapest return flight

LondonChennai

LHR - MAA

LHRMAA

London Heathrow

Sun 10/5

21:45-15:05

1 stop12h 50m

Chennai

Wed 13/5

16:05-15:05

1 stop27h 30m

£475

LondonChennai

LHR - MAA

LHRMAA

London Heathrow

Sun 19/4

21:10-20:15

1 stop18h 35m

Chennai

Mon 27/4

16:05-13:30

1 stop25h 55m

£483

LondonChennai

LHR - MAA

LHRMAA

London Heathrow

Sun 19/4

09:15-20:15

1 stop30h 30m

Chennai

Sat 2/5

16:05-12:45

1 stop25h 10m

£483

LondonChennai

LHR - MAA

LHRMAA

London Heathrow

Thu 9/4

09:15-02:45

1 stop13h 00m

Chennai

Fri 24/4

21:55-13:30

1 stop20h 05m

£484

LondonChennai

LHR - MAA

LHRMAA

London Heathrow

Tue 12/5

09:30-08:25

1 stop18h 25m

Chennai

Fri 19/6

04:05-12:45

1 stop13h 10m

£488

LondonChennai

LHR - MAA

LHRMAA

London Heathrow

Tue 7/7

16:50-08:05

1 stop34h 45m

Chennai

Sun 26/7

04:05-14:25

1 stop14h 50m

£612

LondonChennai

LHR - MAA

LHRMAA

London Heathrow

Wed 9/9

12:40-03:30

Nonstop10h 20m

Chennai

Tue 15/9

04:20-14:05

1 stop14h 15m

£648

LondonChennai

LHR - MAA

LHRMAA

London Heathrow

Tue 11/8

06:30-06:05

2 stops19h 05m

Chennai

Tue 8/9

21:25-10:45

2 stops17h 50m

£719

LondonChennai

LHR - MAA

LHRMAA

London Heathrow

Thu 14/5

20:50-07:25

1 stop30h 05m

Chennai

Thu 21/5

08:15-19:10

1 stop15h 25m

£731
Fastest return journey

LondonChennai

LHR - MAA

LHRMAA

London Heathrow

Fri 12/6

09:00-02:50

1 stop13h 20m

Chennai

Sat 20/6

05:35-12:10

Nonstop11h 05m

£883

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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 13 March 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 63 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 £367). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of £484). 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 30 March 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.

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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 30 March 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.

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pratap,Aug 2025

JFK - LHR

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!

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pratap,Aug 2025

JFK - LHR

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!

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pratap,Aug 2025

JFK - LHR

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!

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pratap,Aug 2025

JFK - LHR

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!

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pratap,Aug 2025

JFK - LHR

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!

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pratap,Aug 2025

JFK - LHR

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 13 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 12h 50m. 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 Air India and Gulf Air, with the lowest prices starting at £371 and £395, 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?

    £207 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 Gulf Air, with prices starting from £236 and £262, 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 £913, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £405. The most popular route (London Heathrow - Chennai), is priced around £424.

  • 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 Park Zoo, and Emirates Palace are the most popular attractions in Abu Dhabi if you're in need of something to do during your stopover. Etihad Towers, Emirates Park Zoo, and Emirates Palace can be accessed by travelling approximately 20.8 mi, 7.9 mi, and 21.1 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 £57 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 £367). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of £484). 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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Kuwait AirwaysCheapest£162Average£567FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time64%
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Air IndiaCheapest£371Average£478FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Gulf AirCheapest£395Average£482FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Air FranceCheapest£408Average£508FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£418Average£513FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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IndiGoCheapest£423Average£510FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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British AirwaysCheapest£444Average£647FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Oman AirCheapest£447Average£547FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£466Average£704FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£471Average£551FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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