Cheap flights from Manchester to Chennai from £277

MAN — MAA
24 Sep — 1 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Manchester to Chennai

Mon 31/809:20 -
1 stop25h 15m
Wed 30/915:40 -
1 stop31h 40m
Deal found 23/8£511
Sun 8/1113:50 -
1 stop19h 45m
Wed 18/1116:10 -
1 stop25h 35m
Deal found 23/8£512
Mon 2/1119:55 -
1 stop13h 40m
Thu 3/1216:10 -
1 stop31h 15m
Deal found 21/8£512
Mon 2/1115:50 -
3 stops26h 00m
Sat 27/216:10 -
1 stop25h 35m
Deal found 21/8£513
Wed 18/1119:55 -
1 stop13h 40m
Mon 14/1216:10 -
1 stop25h 35m
Deal found 24/8£514
Mon 31/811:55 -
2 stops22h 40m
Sat 3/1004:05 -
1 stop19h 15m
Deal found 22/8£515
Mon 31/812:40 -
1 stop16h 55m
Wed 30/919:05 -
2 stops40h 40m
Deal found 24/8£515
Wed 4/1119:55 -
1 stop13h 40m
Wed 2/1209:55 -
1 stop13h 30m
Deal found 21/8£517
Wed 18/1119:55 -
1 stop13h 40m
Sat 12/1203:55 -
1 stop13h 50m
Deal found 24/8£518
Thu 3/917:40 -
2 stops34h 15m
Sat 12/906:45 -
2 stops19h 35m
Deal found 24/8£518
Mon 31/808:05 -
1 stop14h 00m
Wed 30/904:05 -
1 stop13h 45m
Deal found 24/8£519
Mon 7/920:45 -
1 stop13h 50m
Mon 14/915:40 -
1 stop31h 40m
Deal found 25/8£520

Find flight deals from Manchester to Chennai

Round-trip from

£511

One-way from

£277

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£738
8/10-15/10
  • 8/10-15/10
  • 4 total stops
  • 38h 00m total
  • Manchester to Chennai
6/12
  • 6/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 22h 15m total
  • Manchester to Chennai
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price (£72 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 August 2026

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ManchesterChennai

MAN Manchester - MAA Chennai

MANMAA

Manchester

Mon 2/11

19:55-15:05

1 stop13h 40m

Chennai

Tue 1/12

03:55-17:55

1 stop19h 30m

£517

ManchesterChennai

MAN Manchester - MAA Chennai

MANMAA

Manchester

Wed 4/11

19:55-15:05

1 stop13h 40m

Chennai

Wed 2/12

09:55-17:55

1 stop13h 30m

£517

ManchesterChennai

MAN Manchester - MAA Chennai

MANMAA

Manchester

Mon 30/11

19:55-15:05

1 stop13h 40m

Chennai

Sat 5/12

03:55-12:15

1 stop13h 50m

£517

ManchesterChennai

MAN Manchester - MAA Chennai

MANMAA

Manchester

Sun 8/11

13:50-15:05

1 stop19h 45m

Chennai

Mon 16/11

03:55-06:15

1 stop31h 50m

£524

ManchesterChennai

MAN Manchester - MAA Chennai

MANMAA

Manchester

Wed 21/10

06:35-14:40

2 stops27h 35m

Chennai

Mon 26/10

16:10-06:15

1 stop19h 35m

£543
Fastest return journey

ManchesterChennai

MAN Manchester - MAA Chennai

MANMAA

Manchester

Wed 21/10

09:20-02:50

1 stop13h 00m

Chennai

Mon 26/10

09:55-17:55

1 stop13h 30m

£567

ManchesterChennai

MAN Manchester - MAA Chennai

MANMAA

Manchester

Thu 29/10

21:30-02:15

1 stop23h 15m

Chennai

Sat 28/11

03:15-12:20

1 stop14h 35m

£584

ManchesterChennai

MAN Manchester - MAA Chennai

MANMAA

Manchester

Thu 24/9

08:20-02:50

1 stop14h 00m

Chennai

Mon 28/9

04:20-20:15

1 stop20h 25m

£650

ManchesterChennai

MAN Manchester - MAA Chennai

MANMAA

Manchester

Thu 8/10

09:50-02:30

1 stop12h 10m

Chennai

Thu 15/10

22:05-12:00

1 stop18h 25m

£679

ManchesterChennai

MAN Manchester - MAA Chennai

MANMAA

Manchester

Sat 5/12

07:45-02:30

1 stop13h 15m

Chennai

Sun 27/12

03:15-19:40

1 stop21h 55m

£704

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Best time to book a flight from Manchester to Chennai

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

The price you pay for your flight from Manchester to Chennai may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 79 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 Manchester to Chennai?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manchester to Chennai (average of £521). Flying from Manchester to Chennai in July is currently the most expensive (average of £837). 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.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Manchester to Chennai flights typically cost between £551 and £788 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £511 on Multiple Airlines (8 Oct–15 Oct).

Reviews of airlines servicing Chennai

See what other customers who have flown with Emirates,Qatar Airways, andEtihad Airways from Manchester 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.

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

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?!?!?

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

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?!?!?

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

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?!?!?

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

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?!?!?

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

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?!?!?

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

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 airports serve Manchester to Chennai flights?

    If you are looking for a flight to Chennai from Manchester, your flight will always depart from the main airport of Manchester: Manchester Airport (MAN). This airport sees flights arrive and depart from all around the world via some of the leading airlines on the market. Chennai’s main airport, and the airport that your flight will always arrive at, is Chennai International Airport (MAA). This international airport is also highly popular and one of the top choices for departures and arrivals across the world. Expect that your flight to Chennai to require stopovers. You will have the choice of either one or two stopovers and a variety of stopover locations to choose from.

  • Which airlines fly directly from Manchester to Chennai?

    Unfortunately, there are no direct flights from Manchester to Chennai. Although there are no direct flights available, there are frequent flights that require one or two stopovers. Passengers who are flying to Chennai from Manchester will find a variety of popular airlines that fly the route between the two locations. These popular airlines include British Airways, Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, KLM, Virgin Atlantic, along with many others. Your flight will always depart from Manchester Airport (MAN) and arrive at the main airport of Chennai, also known as Chennai International Airport (MAA). The flight time duration between these two locations can differ. It's also dependent on when and what time you fly.

  • What are the stopover options between Manchester to Chennai?

    The flight to Chennai from Manchester is gifted with a variety of popular stopover locations. Just some of these popular locations include Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS), Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH), Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH), London Heathrow Airport (LHR), as well as many others. The stopover location is commonly dependent on your chosen airline. You will also find that no matter what your stopover location is, it will always influence your flight time duration. Your flights will always depart from Manchester Airport (MAN) and arrive at Chennai International Airport (MAA).

  • Do I need a passport or visa to fly from Manchester to Chennai?

    Passengers who are flying to Chennai from Manchester will need both a valid visa and a valid passport. Your visa must be purchased before you enter Chennai and they range in their types. If you require a business visa for a duration of 12 months, you can expect it to cost $160 (£113.53). Alternatively, a conference visa costs $100 (£70.98) for three months and a student visa also costs the same for a duration of five years. Your passport must be valid throughout your stay. It must also be valid for an additional 180 days.

  • How long is the flight from Manchester to Chennai?

    For as low as £517, Etihad Airways can have you in Chennai from Manchester in 13h 40m. Airlines will cover a distance of 5187 mi.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Manchester to Chennai round-trip from £324. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Emirates, from £361, and IndiGo, from £419. Gulf Air is currently priced 46% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Manchester to Chennai one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Manchester to Chennai are Etihad Airways (£253), IndiGo (£255), and Gulf Air (£263).

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Manchester 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 currently the most popular points of interest in Abu Dhabi at the moment. Those on a stopover in Abu Dhabi interested in visiting Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Yas Waterworld, or Ferrari World Abu Dhabi can do so by traveling 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.

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

    Dubai travellers tend to visit Burj Khalifa, Gold Souq, and LEGOLAND Dubai more than any other notable places. Burj Khalifa, Gold Souq, and LEGOLAND Dubai are located about 6.8 mi, 4.2 mi, and 32.0 mi, respectively from Dubai Intl. Those on a stopover in Dubai in need of a car hire can book one at Dubai Intl for about £20.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Manchester 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 Manchester to Chennai?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manchester to Chennai (average of £521). Flying from Manchester to Chennai in July is currently the most expensive (average of £837). 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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Top 7 airlines flying from Manchester to Chennai

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Gulf AirCheapest£324Average£540FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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EmiratesCheapest£361Average£712FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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IndiGoCheapest£419Average£535FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£439Average£555FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£452Average£563FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapest£481Average£619FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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British AirwaysCheapest£513Average£748FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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