How long is the flight from Scotland to Chennai?

For as low as £617, Qatar Airways can have you in Chennai from Scotland in 15h 20m. The distance from Scotland to Chennai is about 5265 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as £302 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Lufthansa from £379 and Emirates from £423 one-way.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chennai ranges from 10.0 - 330.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 330.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Chennai when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chennai, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, May is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 33.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 25.0 C).

What are the most popular routes from Scotland to Chennai?

Most travelers choose Edinburgh Turnhouse - Chennai, Glasgow Intl - Chennai or Aberdeen Dyce - Chennai when deciding on the best route from Scotland to Chennai.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Scotland to Chennai?

British Airways, Emirates and Qatar Airways are the most popular airlines when flying from Scotland to Chennai.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SCT to MAA?

When flying from Scotland 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.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Chennai from Scotland?

Chennai (MAA) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Scotland to Chennai. It is only a 10.2 mi journey from Chennai (MAA) to Chennai’s city center.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Scotland to Chennai?

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

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Scotland to Chennai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 24 September 2026.

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Deal found 23/9£480

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Deal found 22/9£492

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Deal found 19/9£516

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Find flight deals from Scotland to Chennai

Round-trip from	£441
One-way from	£244
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	September
Average price	£563

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Scotland to Chennai

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49h 55m total
Scotland to Chennai

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EdinburghChennai

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - MAA Chennai

EDIMAA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 29/11

06:05-13:30

3 stops49h 55m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-19:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£244

AberdeenChennai

ABZ Aberdeen Dyce - MAA Chennai

ABZMAA

Aberdeen Dyce

Tue 24/11

20:25-09:20

3 stops55h 25m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-19:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£254

EdinburghChennai

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - MAA Chennai

EDIMAA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 3/10

06:15-08:25

3 stops45h 40m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-19:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£254

EdinburghChennai

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - MAA Chennai

EDIMAA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 13/1

12:00-07:00

3 stops37h 30m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-19:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£267

EdinburghChennai

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - MAA Chennai

EDIMAA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 23/10

13:35-08:55

3 stops38h 50m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-19:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£272

AberdeenChennai

ABZ Aberdeen Dyce - MAA Chennai

ABZMAA

Aberdeen Dyce

Mon 30/11

12:30-15:05

2 stops21h 05m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-19:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£285

EdinburghChennai

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - MAA Chennai

EDIMAA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 4/10

23:55-15:05

2 stops34h 40m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-19:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£304

EdinburghChennai

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - MAA Chennai

EDIMAA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 15/3

10:10-15:05

2 stops23h 25m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-19:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£307

EdinburghChennai

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - MAA Chennai

EDIMAA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 29/11

07:30-02:30

1 stop13h 30m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-19:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£323

GlasgowChennai

GLA Glasgow Intl - MAA Chennai

GLAMAA

Glasgow Intl

Wed 13/1

19:15-02:15

2 stops25h 30m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-19:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£395

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Scotland to Chennai (average of £605). Flying from Scotland to Chennai in July is currently the most expensive (average of £827). 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 Scotland to Chennai?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Scotland to Chennai flights typically cost between £523 and £667 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £441 on Multiple Airlines (26 Oct–9 Nov).

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

The best time to book flights from Scotland to Chennai is 18 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.

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly into for flights to Chennai from Scotland?
Chennai (MAA) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Scotland to Chennai. It is only a 10.2 mi journey from Chennai (MAA) to Chennai’s city center.
How long is the flight from Scotland to Chennai?
For as low as £617, Qatar Airways can have you in Chennai from Scotland in 15h 20m. The distance from Scotland to Chennai is about 5265 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Scotland to Chennai one-way?
One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as £302 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Lufthansa from £379 and Emirates from £423 one-way.
What are the most popular routes from Scotland to Chennai?
Most travelers choose Edinburgh Turnhouse - Chennai, Glasgow Intl - Chennai or Aberdeen Dyce - Chennai when deciding on the best route from Scotland to Chennai.
Can I find deals for flights from Scotland to Chennai that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Scotland to Chennai flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Scotland to Chennai?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Scotland to Chennai.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Scotland to Chennai?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Scotland 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 Scotland to Chennai?
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Scotland to Chennai (average of £605). Flying from Scotland to Chennai in July is currently the most expensive (average of £827). 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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Scotland to Chennai flights typically cost between £523 and £667 in October.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £441 on Multiple Airlines (26 Oct–9 Nov).

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

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Scotland to Chennai flights typically cost between £523 and £667 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £441 on Multiple Airlines (26 Oct–9 Nov).