Cheap flights from London to Chennai from £266

LON — MAA
27 Sep — 4 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London to Chennai are usually found in September or November, booked 82 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Wednesday

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Cheapest flights from London to Chennai

Sun 13/919:35 -
1 stop27h 20m
Mon 21/904:05 -
1 stop19h 00m
Deal found 27/8£451
Sun 1/1116:20 -
2 stops17h 15m
Thu 5/1116:10 -
2 stops22h 50m
Deal found 26/8£451
Fri 4/919:35 -
1 stop27h 20m
Mon 21/904:05 -
1 stop19h 00m
Deal found 26/8£452
Thu 24/919:35 -
1 stop27h 20m
Tue 6/1004:05 -
1 stop19h 00m
Deal found 27/8£453
Thu 10/919:35 -
1 stop27h 20m
Fri 25/904:05 -
1 stop19h 00m
Deal found 27/8£453
Sun 8/1106:15 -
2 stops20h 20m
Sun 22/1109:50 -
1 stop13h 35m
Deal found 27/8£453
Tue 22/922:10 -
1 stop29h 30m
Tue 29/921:05 -
1 stop17h 40m
Deal found 25/8£453
Fri 6/1116:40 -
1 stop28h 50m
Thu 19/1103:40 -
1 stop17h 25m
Deal found 26/8£454
Sun 8/1106:15 -
2 stops20h 20m
Fri 20/1121:25 -
2 stops21h 00m
Deal found 27/8£454
Fri 2/1021:05 -
1 stop14h 35m
Sat 24/1021:05 -
1 stop19h 30m
Deal found 27/8£454
Sat 26/909:45 -
1 stop13h 10m
Mon 28/904:05 -
1 stop19h 00m
Deal found 27/8£455
Wed 9/910:00 -
1 stop12h 55m
Sun 20/904:05 -
1 stop19h 00m
Deal found 27/8£455

Find flight deals from London to Chennai

Round-trip from

£451

One-way from

£266

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£673

Good round-trip deal

£627 or less

Good one-way deal

£465 or less
Air Arabia
  • Air Arabia
  • 13/9-21/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 46h 20m total
  • London to Chennai
17/9
  • 17/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 32h 35m total
  • London to Chennai
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (£11 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£13 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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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LondonChennai

LTN London Luton - MAA Chennai

LTNMAA

London Luton

Mon 14/9

16:10-15:05

2 stops18h 25m

Chennai

Thu 17/9

16:40-21:50

2 stops33h 40m

£473

LondonChennai

LTN London Luton - MAA Chennai

LTNMAA

London Luton

Tue 3/11

21:30-02:35

2 stops23h 35m

Chennai

Mon 23/11

16:10-07:40

2 stops21h 00m

£481

LondonChennai

LTN London Luton - MAA Chennai

LTNMAA

London Luton

Wed 7/10

11:15-08:25

2 stops16h 40m

Chennai

Wed 14/10

10:15-22:25

2 stops16h 40m

£483

LondonChennai

LTN London Luton - MAA Chennai

LTNMAA

London Luton

Thu 7/1

14:20-15:05

2 stops19h 15m

Chennai

Thu 28/1

16:10-09:30

2 stops22h 50m

£494

LondonChennai

LTN London Luton - MAA Chennai

LTNMAA

London Luton

Sun 6/9

06:45-08:20

2 stops21h 05m

Chennai

Sat 12/9

07:05-00:30

3 stops21h 55m

£497

LondonChennai

LTN London Luton - MAA Chennai

LTNMAA

London Luton

Mon 9/11

20:15-04:10

2 stops26h 25m

Chennai

Sat 21/11

06:00-21:05

3 stops20h 35m

£497

LondonChennai

LHR London Heathrow - MAA Chennai

LHRMAA

London Heathrow

Sun 8/11

19:20-15:05

1 stop14h 15m

Chennai

Sat 21/11

03:55-14:30

1 stop16h 05m

£503

LondonChennai

LTN London Luton - MAA Chennai

LTNMAA

London Luton

Mon 9/11

20:15-04:10

2 stops26h 25m

Chennai

Sun 22/11

16:10-07:40

2 stops21h 00m

£506

LondonChennai

LHR London Heathrow - MAA Chennai

LHRMAA

London Heathrow

Tue 3/11

19:20-19:50

1 stop19h 00m

Chennai

Fri 20/11

03:55-14:30

1 stop16h 05m

£508

LondonChennai

LGW London Gatwick - MAA Chennai

LGWMAA

London Gatwick

Tue 29/9

09:00-02:50

1 stop13h 20m

Chennai

Sun 1/11

03:15-05:55

1 stop32h 10m

£515

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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 £475). Flying from London to Chennai in July is currently the most expensive (average of £750). 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?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from London to Chennai as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from London to Chennai

The most flights from LON to MAA are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

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

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
London to Chennai flights typically cost between £425 and £526 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £451 on Air Arabia (13 Sept–21 Sept).

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

Abu Dhabi (AUH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 31% of one-stop itineraries from London to Chennai on Cheapflights.

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

Manama (BAH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £418.

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

Flights via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 12h 22m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from London to Chennai?

Flights via Abu Dhabi (AUH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 12m.

How often are flights from London to Chennai delayed?

About 20% of weekly flights between London and Chennai have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 151 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 early afternoon 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 20% of flights being delayed.

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

The best time to book flights from London to Chennai is 28 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Chennai

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.

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sharyn,Jun 2023

DXB - BOM

Seats were very narrow. The seat belts were very tight. The gluten-free food was awful. The roll was listed as vegan….not gluten free. I received vegan butter. Butter itself is gluten free so why couldn’t I have had regular butter?!?!?

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sharyn,Jun 2023

DXB - BOM

Seats were very narrow. The seat belts were very tight. The gluten-free food was awful. The roll was listed as vegan….not gluten free. I received vegan butter. Butter itself is gluten free so why couldn’t I have had regular butter?!?!?

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sharyn,Jun 2023

DXB - BOM

Seats were very narrow. The seat belts were very tight. The gluten-free food was awful. The roll was listed as vegan….not gluten free. I received vegan butter. Butter itself is gluten free so why couldn’t I have had regular butter?!?!?

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sharyn,Jun 2023

DXB - BOM

Seats were very narrow. The seat belts were very tight. The gluten-free food was awful. The roll was listed as vegan….not gluten free. I received vegan butter. Butter itself is gluten free so why couldn’t I have had regular butter?!?!?

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sharyn,Jun 2023

DXB - BOM

Seats were very narrow. The seat belts were very tight. The gluten-free food was awful. The roll was listed as vegan….not gluten free. I received vegan butter. Butter itself is gluten free so why couldn’t I have had regular butter?!?!?

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sharyn,Jun 2023

DXB - BOM

Seats were very narrow. The seat belts were very tight. The gluten-free food was awful. The roll was listed as vegan….not gluten free. I received vegan butter. Butter itself is gluten free so why couldn’t I have had regular butter?!?!?

Related info for your journey

  • 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 3 daily inbound flights from London from 15 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from London to Chennai?

    For as low as £515, Etihad Airways can have you in Chennai from London in 13h 20m. Airlines will cover a distance of 5101 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, Kuwait Airways (£158), SWISS (£209), and Gulf Air (£347) offers the cheapest pricing from London to Chennai. 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 to Chennai one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Gulf Air, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £196. However, be on the lookout for offers from Air India 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?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from London to Chennai?

    Before booking your flight to Chennai from London, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: American Airlines (83%), British Airways (83%), Finnair( 83%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from London to Chennai?

    While on average a flight from London to Chennai is generally £1,625, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is £381. When looking at the most popular route, (London Heathrow - Chennai), you can expect to pay £415 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?

    Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Yas Waterworld, and Ferrari World Abu Dhabi are the most popular attractions in Abu Dhabi if you're in need of something to do during your stopover. Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Yas Waterworld, and Ferrari World Abu Dhabi can be visited by traveling about 21.1 mi, 5.0 mi, and 4.5 mi respectively from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl. Travellers in need of a car in Abu Dhabi can hire one for about £17 per day.

  • 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 £475). Flying from London to Chennai in July is currently the most expensive (average of £750). 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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Top 10 airlines flying from London to Chennai

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Kuwait AirwaysCheapest£158Average£553FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time64%
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SWISSCheapest£209Average£736FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Gulf AirCheapest£347Average£456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Air IndiaCheapest£364Average£488FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air FranceCheapest£368Average£447FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£407Average£507FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£419Average£513FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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IndiGoCheapest£424Average£523FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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British AirwaysCheapest£431Average£678FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£431Average£677FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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