Cheap flights from London to Chennai from £239

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 10/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LON — MAA
3 Sep — 10 Sep1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London to Chennai are usually found in September or May, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from London to Chennai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from London (LON) 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 29 August 2025.

Round-trip from

£390

One-way from

£239

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£705

Good round-trip deal

£657 or less

Good one-way deal

£640 or less
17/9-24/9
  • 17/9-24/9
  • 5 total stops
  • 62h 10m total
  • London to Chennai
10/11
  • 10/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 22h 15m total
  • London to Chennai
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (£32 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£18 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from London (LON) to Chennai.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from London (LON) to Chennai.

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Cheapest flights from London to Chennai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from London to Chennai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 29 August 2025.

Wed 17/900:20STN - MAA
3 stops39h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 24/916:50MAA - STN
2 stops22h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8£390
Sat 20/923:10STN - MAA
3 stops28h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 28/904:20MAA - STN
3 stops35h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/8£391
Sat 8/1105:55STN - MAA
3 stops32h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 22/1116:50MAA - STN
2 stops22h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8£392
Sat 6/923:10STN - MAA
3 stops34h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 20/906:10MAA - STN
3 stops33h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8£392
Mon 13/1014:40STN - MAA
2 stops19h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 20/1018:55MAA - STN
2 stops20h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/8£394
Sat 13/914:40STN - MAA
3 stops20h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 20/905:45MAA - STN
3 stops30h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8£395
Mon 8/922:10LHR - MAA
1 stop31h 30mAir India
Mon 15/921:30MAA - LHR
1 stop27h 20mAir India
Deal found 28/8£395
Sat 22/1120:30LGW - MAA
2 stops26h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 14/1215:45MAA - LGW
3 stops36h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/8£395
Wed 24/922:10LHR - MAA
1 stop20h 05mAir India
Tue 30/908:00MAA - LHR
1 stop16h 50mAir India
Deal found 28/8£395
Sat 6/912:15STN - MAA
2 stops21h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 4/1016:35MAA - STN
2 stops19h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8£396
Mon 22/906:15LHR - MAA
2 stops18h 25mAir France
Wed 15/1020:10MAA - LHR
2 stops18h 50mAir France
Deal found 28/8£396
Thu 4/921:05LHR - MAA
1 stop19h 15mAir India
Mon 15/915:25MAA - LHR
1 stop23h 20mAir India
Deal found 27/8£397

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STN - MAA

STNMAA

London Stansted

Wed 17/9

00:20-20:10

3 stops39h 20m

Chennai

Wed 24/9

16:50-11:10

2 stops22h 50m

£390

LondonChennai

STN - MAA

STNMAA

London Stansted

Sat 20/9

23:10-08:30

3 stops28h 50m

Chennai

Sun 28/9

04:20-11:10

3 stops35h 20m

£391

LondonChennai

STN - MAA

STNMAA

London Stansted

Sat 4/10

00:20-06:55

2 stops26h 05m

Chennai

Sun 12/10

18:55-21:45

2 stops31h 20m

£391

LondonChennai

STN - MAA

STNMAA

London Stansted

Sat 8/11

05:55-19:55

3 stops32h 30m

Chennai

Sat 22/11

16:50-09:40

2 stops22h 20m

£392

LondonChennai

STN - MAA

STNMAA

London Stansted

Mon 13/10

14:40-15:05

2 stops19h 55m

Chennai

Mon 20/10

18:55-11:10

2 stops20h 45m

£394

LondonChennai

STN - MAA

STNMAA

London Stansted

Wed 12/11

05:55-10:10

2 stops22h 45m

Chennai

Wed 19/11

16:50-11:25

2 stops24h 05m

£395

LondonChennai

STN - MAA

STNMAA

London Stansted

Sat 13/9

14:40-15:30

3 stops20h 20m

Chennai

Sat 20/9

05:45-07:20

3 stops30h 05m

£395

LondonChennai

STN - MAA

STNMAA

London Stansted

Sun 14/9

07:55-08:30

3 stops44h 05m

Chennai

Wed 17/9

16:50-13:35

2 stops25h 15m

£395

LondonChennai

STN - MAA

STNMAA

London Stansted

Sat 4/10

00:20-06:55

2 stops26h 05m

Chennai

Fri 10/10

16:05-21:45

2 stops34h 10m

£397

LondonChennai

LHR - MAA

LHRMAA

London Heathrow

Fri 16/1

13:00-08:55

1 stop14h 25m

Chennai

Sun 25/1

15:25-11:05

1 stop25h 10m

£410

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Best time to book a flight from London to Chennai

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from London to Chennai?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from London to Chennai. Price data was last updated on 22 August 2025.

The best time to book flights from London to Chennai is 60 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London to Chennai?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Chennai (average of £620). Flying from London to Chennai in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,013). 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 LON to MAA?

Find hourly flight availability from London 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 29 August 2025.

When flying from London to Chennai, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 20% versus a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from London to Chennai?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from London to Chennai. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their London to Chennai flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from London to Chennai

Explore weekly flight availability from London 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 29 August 2025.

The most flights from LON to MAA are scheduled on a Tuesday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

How much does it cost for a return flight from London to Chennai?

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from London to Chennai?

Share of one-stop return flights from London 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 23% of one-stop itineraries from London to Chennai on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from London to Chennai?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from London to Chennai, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Mumbai (BOM) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £403.

What’s the fastest stopover option from London to Chennai?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from London 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 to Chennai?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from London 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 33m.

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 29 August 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Etihad Airways, andGulf Air from London to Chennai. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Hemshika,Jun 2025

DXB - LGW

It was not good. As soon as we entered the plane, 2 girls in front of us bend their seats down completely and startes sleeping within the next 2 minutes. I asked one of the air hostess to ask the girls to make them sit straight because we just entered the plane and we wanted to sit properly put our seat belts etc. The air hostess replied to me in the EK 009 plane that it's her right she can bend it but when we take off, she will have to straighten her seat. She never did because the air hostess never told her. The girls left their seats bent down and I had to intervene to ask them to straighten their seats because we had to eat. The girls kept telling us to please eat fast so they can bend down. What rubbish is this. Pressure to eat for their comfort and our discomfort.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Hemshika,Jun 2025

DXB - LGW

It was not good. As soon as we entered the plane, 2 girls in front of us bend their seats down completely and startes sleeping within the next 2 minutes. I asked one of the air hostess to ask the girls to make them sit straight because we just entered the plane and we wanted to sit properly put our seat belts etc. The air hostess replied to me in the EK 009 plane that it's her right she can bend it but when we take off, she will have to straighten her seat. She never did because the air hostess never told her. The girls left their seats bent down and I had to intervene to ask them to straighten their seats because we had to eat. The girls kept telling us to please eat fast so they can bend down. What rubbish is this. Pressure to eat for their comfort and our discomfort.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Hemshika,Jun 2025

DXB - LGW

It was not good. As soon as we entered the plane, 2 girls in front of us bend their seats down completely and startes sleeping within the next 2 minutes. I asked one of the air hostess to ask the girls to make them sit straight because we just entered the plane and we wanted to sit properly put our seat belts etc. The air hostess replied to me in the EK 009 plane that it's her right she can bend it but when we take off, she will have to straighten her seat. She never did because the air hostess never told her. The girls left their seats bent down and I had to intervene to ask them to straighten their seats because we had to eat. The girls kept telling us to please eat fast so they can bend down. What rubbish is this. Pressure to eat for their comfort and our discomfort.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Hemshika,Jun 2025

DXB - LGW

It was not good. As soon as we entered the plane, 2 girls in front of us bend their seats down completely and startes sleeping within the next 2 minutes. I asked one of the air hostess to ask the girls to make them sit straight because we just entered the plane and we wanted to sit properly put our seat belts etc. The air hostess replied to me in the EK 009 plane that it's her right she can bend it but when we take off, she will have to straighten her seat. She never did because the air hostess never told her. The girls left their seats bent down and I had to intervene to ask them to straighten their seats because we had to eat. The girls kept telling us to please eat fast so they can bend down. What rubbish is this. Pressure to eat for their comfort and our discomfort.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Hemshika,Jun 2025

DXB - LGW

It was not good. As soon as we entered the plane, 2 girls in front of us bend their seats down completely and startes sleeping within the next 2 minutes. I asked one of the air hostess to ask the girls to make them sit straight because we just entered the plane and we wanted to sit properly put our seat belts etc. The air hostess replied to me in the EK 009 plane that it's her right she can bend it but when we take off, she will have to straighten her seat. She never did because the air hostess never told her. The girls left their seats bent down and I had to intervene to ask them to straighten their seats because we had to eat. The girls kept telling us to please eat fast so they can bend down. What rubbish is this. Pressure to eat for their comfort and our discomfort.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Hemshika,Jun 2025

DXB - LGW

It was not good. As soon as we entered the plane, 2 girls in front of us bend their seats down completely and startes sleeping within the next 2 minutes. I asked one of the air hostess to ask the girls to make them sit straight because we just entered the plane and we wanted to sit properly put our seat belts etc. The air hostess replied to me in the EK 009 plane that it's her right she can bend it but when we take off, she will have to straighten her seat. She never did because the air hostess never told her. The girls left their seats bent down and I had to intervene to ask them to straighten their seats because we had to eat. The girls kept telling us to please eat fast so they can bend down. What rubbish is this. Pressure to eat for their comfort and our discomfort.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from London 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?

    Located just 10.2 mi from the city center, Chennai is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Chennai from London. Booking flights from London to Chennai (MAA) should be relatively easy as there is 1 daily inbound flight from London from 14 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from London to Chennai?

    For as low as £416, Air India can have you in Chennai from London in 10h 20m. Airlines will cover a distance of 5113 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from London to Chennai round-trip?

    According to our current data, SAUDIA (£339), Gulf Air (£352), and Air India (£374) offers the cheapest pricing from London to Chennai. Users have found that SAUDIA is 40% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the most popular routes from London to Chennai?

  • What are the cheapest flights from London to Chennai?

    While on average a flight from London to Chennai is generally £883, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is £568. When looking at the most popular route, (London Heathrow - Chennai), you can expect to pay £373 for that flight.

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

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Abu Dhabi?

    Etihad Towers, Sheikh Zayed Mosque, 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, Sheikh Zayed Mosque, and Emirates Park Zoo can be visited by traveling about 20.8 mi, 11.2 mi, and 7.9 mi respectively from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl. Travellers in need of a car in Abu Dhabi can hire one for about £16 per day.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a stopover in New Delhi?

    If you're on a stopover in New Delhi and looking for things to do, consider visiting Karol Bagh, Lajpat Nagar Central Market, or Red Fort. Those on a layover in New Delhi interested in visiting Karol Bagh, Lajpat Nagar Central Market, or Red Fort can do so by travelling 8.7 mi, 8.7 mi, and 11.0 mi, respectively from New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl. Travellers can rent a car at New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl for an average daily rate of £49 to make sightseeing during their stopover a little easier.

  • What are points of interest worth seeing during a stopover in Mumbai?

    Gateway of India, Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Mumbai City Museum, and Sanjay Gandhi National Park are the most popular attractions in Mumbai if you're in need of something to do during your stopover. Gateway of India, Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Mumbai City Museum and Sanjay Gandhi National Park are located about 11.7 mi, 7.9 mi, and 9.3 mi, respectively from Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl if you are interested in checking them out. Travellers can book a car hire at Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl for about £49 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for London to Chennai flights?

  • Can I find deals for flights from London to Chennai that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on London to Chennai flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from London to Chennai?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from London to Chennai?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from London 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 to Chennai?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Chennai (average of £620). Flying from London to Chennai in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,013). 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 are the most eco-friendly airlines from London to Chennai?

    There are several airlines that serve the route from London to Chennai. Some of them offer direct flights, and others – flights with stopovers. A few airlines that you can choose from for sustainable travel are Vistara, Air India and Etihad Airways. Vistara strives to make a positive impact on the community it serves through minimising the negative impact on the environment and proactively using their expertise for targeted actions. They promote education and health to underprivileged children to help achieve their dreams, equip them with useful vocation skills and teach them about careers in aviation and related sectors. Air India focuses on making a positive contribution to society through sustainable programmes and implements activities to empower marginalised sections of society to create social capital. Etihad Airways are committed to preventing the illegal trade of wildlife and are taking major steps to reduce single-use plastics across their business.

  • How can I fly more sustainably from London to Chennai?

    There are a few things a passenger can focus on if they wish to travel more eco-friendly from London to Chennai. The major thing to do is pick a direct flight. The only airline that provides those is AirIndia, and their flight takes just over nine hours. There is a lot more choice for flight times and airlines on this route that include stopovers, but using only one aircraft for your journey can make a major impact on the environment. Fly wise and book your next holiday with Cheapflights.

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SAUDIACheapest£339Average£455FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
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