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LON — MAA
23 Jul — 30 Jul1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London to Chennai are usually found in September or May, booked 39 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday
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 18 July 2025.
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 18 July 2025.
Tue 23/906:00STN - MAA
2 stops17h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 13/1000:40MAA - STN
2 stops17h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/7£418
Sun 23/1121:05LHR - MAA
1 stop28h 15mAir India
Wed 3/1215:35MAA - LHR
1 stop33h 25mAir India
Deal found 15/7£418
Fri 7/1110:35LGW - MAA
1 stop28h 35mGulf Air
Thu 27/1105:35MAA - LGW
1 stop30h 15mGulf Air
Deal found 16/7£419
Sat 8/1121:55LTN - MAA
2 stops25h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 23/1106:00MAA - LTN
2 stops32h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/7£424
Mon 29/908:05LGW - MAA
3 stops25h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 22/1004:05MAA - LGW
2 stops31h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/7£424
Tue 9/909:40LHR - MAA
1 stop15h 00mBritish Airways
Mon 29/903:15MAA - LHR
1 stop16h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 16/7£434
Sun 31/806:15LHR - MAA
2 stops21h 35mAir France
Tue 16/919:05MAA - LHR
2 stops19h 55mAir France
Deal found 16/7£453
Wed 19/1121:05LHR - MAA
1 stop12h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 29/1103:55MAA - LHR
1 stop13h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/7£457
Wed 20/809:00LGW - MAA
1 stop13h 20mQatar Airways
Wed 10/921:50MAA - LGW
1 stop20h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 18/7£461
Mon 8/914:45LHR - MAA
1 stop24h 55mEtihad Airways
Thu 2/1016:35MAA - LHR
1 stop27h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 16/7£468
Wed 10/921:10STN - MAA
1 stop18h 50mEmirates
Tue 30/909:50MAA - STN
1 stop13h 25mEmirates
Deal found 16/7£483
Mon 1/908:40LCY - MAA
3 stops18h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/919:30MAA - LCY
3 stops18h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/7£568
Best flights from London to Chennai
Discover carefully curated flight deals from London to Chennai that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 18 July 2025.
Tue 23/906:00STN - MAA
2 stops17h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 13/1000:40MAA - STN
2 stops17h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/7£418
Sun 23/1121:05LHR - MAA
1 stop28h 15mAir India
Wed 3/1215:35MAA - LHR
1 stop33h 25mAir India
Deal found 15/7£418
Fri 7/1110:35LGW - MAA
1 stop28h 35mGulf Air
Thu 27/1105:35MAA - LGW
1 stop30h 15mGulf Air
Deal found 16/7£419
Tue 9/909:40LHR - MAA
1 stop15h 00mBritish Airways
Mon 29/903:15MAA - LHR
1 stop16h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 16/7£434
Sun 31/806:15LHR - MAA
2 stops21h 35mAir France
Tue 16/919:05MAA - LHR
2 stops19h 55mAir France
Deal found 16/7£453
Wed 7/108:40LGW - MAA
1 stop19h 00mQatar Airways
Wed 11/221:50MAA - LGW
1 stop13h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 17/7£460
Mon 8/914:45LHR - MAA
1 stop24h 55mEtihad Airways
Thu 2/1016:35MAA - LHR
1 stop27h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 16/7£468
Wed 10/921:10STN - MAA
1 stop18h 50mEmirates
Tue 30/909:50MAA - STN
1 stop13h 25mEmirates
Deal found 16/7£483
Tue 5/817:00LCY - MAA
1 stop26h 40mLufthansa
Wed 8/1001:55MAA - LCY
1 stop21h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 17/7£618
Sun 31/819:20LCY - MAA
2 stops33h 05mSWISS
Tue 16/915:45MAA - LCY
2 stops21h 35mSWISS
Deal found 16/7£672
Mon 1/907:45LCY - MAA
2 stops16h 55mKLM
Tue 30/919:05MAA - LCY
2 stops18h 55mKLM
Deal found 18/7£689
Sat 8/1121:55LTN - MAA
2 stops25h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 23/1106:00MAA - LTN
2 stops32h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/7£424
Direct flights from London to Chennai
Explore direct flight options from London to Chennai based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 18 July 2025.
Thu 6/1114:10LHR - MAA
Nonstop9h 55mBritish Airways
Thu 20/1107:35MAA - LHR
Nonstop11h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 17/7£565
Last-minute flights from London to Chennai
Discover last-minute flight deals from London to Chennai. Data last updated 18 July 2025 and is based on user searches.
Wed 23/706:00STN - MAA
3 stops23h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 27/716:40MAA - STN
3 stops22h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/7£549
Wed 23/709:55LTN - MAA
3 stops23h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 30/719:05MAA - LTN
3 stops31h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/7£598
Wed 23/708:30LCY - MAA
2 stops35h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 30/719:30MAA - LCY
2 stops25h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/7£894
Thu 24/716:10LHR - MAA
2 stops18h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 29/904:25MAA - LHR
1 stop12h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/7£578
Fri 25/713:50LGW - MAA
3 stops33h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/819:05MAA - LGW
3 stops34h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/7£558
Fri 25/711:25LGW - MAA
1 stop28h 55mGulf Air
Sat 9/821:35MAA - LGW
1 stop13h 50mGulf Air
Deal found 17/7£745
Fri 25/719:30LCY - MAA
2 stops32h 55mSWISS
Tue 26/815:45MAA - LCY
2 stops21h 35mSWISS
Deal found 17/7£832
Fri 25/718:40LGW - MAA
2 stops33h 45mSWISS
Sun 31/815:25MAA - LGW
2 stops30h 55mSWISS
Deal found 17/7£856
Sun 27/710:00LHR - MAA
1 stop14h 40mGulf Air
Thu 18/906:00MAA - LHR
1 stop29h 25mGulf Air
Deal found 17/7£685
Mon 28/722:10LHR - MAA
1 stop27h 35mAir India
Thu 7/806:40MAA - LHR
1 stop17h 20mAir India
Deal found 16/7£648
Mon 28/719:10LCY - MAA
1 stop24h 30mLufthansa
Tue 16/901:55MAA - LCY
1 stop19h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 17/7£803
Mon 28/721:10STN - MAA
1 stop18h 50mEmirates
Wed 10/904:00MAA - STN
1 stop19h 15mEmirates
Deal found 18/7£900
One-way flights from London to Chennai
Search for one-way flight options from London to Chennai. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 18 July 2025.
Wed 12/1106:20STN - MAA
2 stops17h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/7£237
Mon 28/714:40LTN - MAA
3 stops56h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/7£238
Sat 6/921:50LGW - MAA
2 stops24h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/7£239
Wed 24/922:10LHR - MAA
1 stop12h 40mAir India
Deal found 17/7£239
Mon 18/819:20LHR - MAA
2 stops34h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/7£248
Thu 30/1008:25LCY - MAA
3 stops24h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/7£248
Tue 26/814:55LGW - MAA
1 stop13h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 16/7£285
Thu 21/813:55SEN - MAA
2 stops20h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/7£286
Fri 5/1213:55LHR - MAA
1 stop24h 30mEtihad Airways
Deal found 16/7£309
Wed 24/919:10LCY - MAA
1 stop24h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 17/7£433
Sat 30/812:15LCY - MAA
2 stops40h 10mSWISS
Deal found 18/7£552
Cheapflights Fare Finder
Customise your flight search to find flights from London 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 18 July 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from London to Chennai that are best for you.
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Return
Price
LondonChennai
STN - MAA
STNMAA
London Stansted
Tue 23/9
06:00-04:25
2 stops17h 55m
Chennai
Mon 13/10
00:40-13:35
2 stops17h 25m
£418
LondonChennai
LHR - MAA
LHRMAA
London Heathrow
Sun 23/11
21:05-06:50
1 stop28h 15m
Chennai
Wed 3/12
15:35-19:30
1 stop33h 25m
£418
LondonChennai
LGW - MAA
LGWMAA
London Gatwick
Fri 7/11
10:35-20:40
1 stop28h 35m
Chennai
Thu 27/11
05:35-06:20
1 stop30h 15m
£419
LondonChennai
LTN - MAA
LTNMAA
London Luton
Sat 8/11
21:55-05:00
2 stops25h 35m
Chennai
Sun 23/11
06:00-08:45
2 stops32h 15m
£424
LondonChennai
LGW - MAA
LGWMAA
London Gatwick
Mon 29/9
08:05-13:55
3 stops25h 20m
Chennai
Wed 22/10
04:05-06:35
2 stops31h 00m
£424
LondonChennai
LHR - MAA
LHRMAA
London Heathrow
Wed 7/1
21:50-04:45
1 stop25h 25m
Chennai
Wed 11/2
05:35-14:45
1 stop14h 40m
£425
LondonChennai
LHR - MAA
LHRMAA
London Heathrow
Tue 9/9
09:40-05:10
1 stop15h 00m
Chennai
Mon 29/9
03:15-15:25
1 stop16h 40m
£434
LondonChennai
LHR - MAA
LHRMAA
London Heathrow
Sun 31/8
06:15-08:20
2 stops21h 35m
Chennai
Tue 16/9
19:05-10:30
2 stops19h 55m
£453
LondonChennai
LHR - MAA
LHRMAA
London Heathrow
Wed 19/11
21:05-14:50
1 stop12h 15m
Chennai
Sat 29/11
03:55-12:05
1 stop13h 40m
£457
LondonChennai
LGW - MAA
LGWMAA
London Gatwick
Wed 7/1
08:40-09:10
1 stop19h 00m
Chennai
Wed 11/2
21:50-06:05
1 stop13h 45m
£460
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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 11 July 2025.
The best time to book flights from London to Chennai is 39 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 18 July 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 18 July 2025.
The most flights from LON 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 much does it cost for a return flight from London to Chennai?
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 18 July 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, KLM, andAir France
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.
One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
Related info for your journey
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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 are 2 daily inbound flights from London from 15 different airlines.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from London to Chennai round-trip?
According to our current data, Air India (£418), Gulf Air (£419), and British Airways (£434) offers the cheapest pricing from London to Chennai. Users have found that Air India is 28% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from London to Chennai one-way?
The cheapest airline one-way is Air India, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £239. However, be on the lookout for offers from Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways, as they are both options that can get you from London to Chennai for a low price.
What are the most popular routes from London to Chennai?
Most travelers choose London Heathrow - Chennai, London Gatwick - Chennai or London Stansted - Chennai when deciding on the best route from London to Chennai.
What are the cheapest flights from London to Chennai?
While on average a flight from London to Chennai is generally £2,430, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is £460. When looking at the most popular route, (London Heathrow - Chennai), you can expect to pay £374 for that flight.
Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from London to Chennai?
The most popular stopover on flights from London to Chennai is Abu Dhabi. New Delhi sees the second most layovers for non-direct flights flying from London to Chennai. Mumbai comes next as the third most popular stopover location for London to Chennai flights.
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 £18 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, Red Fort, or Gurudwara Bangla Sahib. Those on a layover in New Delhi interested in visiting Karol Bagh, Red Fort, or Gurudwara Bangla Sahib can do so by travelling 8.7 mi, 11.0 mi, and 8.2 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 £60 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 £67 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.
Where are the least popular stopover locations for London to Chennai flights?
Of the flights from London to Chennai that have stopovers, the fewest flights stop in Muscat. Muscat is followed by Colombo in terms of the least popular stopover location on flights from London to Chennai. Frankfurt am Main sees the third fewest flights with stopovers for the London to Chennai route.
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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