How long is the flight from United Kingdom to Chennai?

A quick flight from United Kingdom to Chennai can take about 13h 05m. Etihad Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £548. Airlines will cover a distance of 5187 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from United Kingdom to Chennai are Qatar Airways (£153), Gulf Air (£200), and Air India (£207).

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 United Kingdom to Chennai?

When deciding which route to take from United Kingdom to Chennai consider London Heathrow - Chennai, London City - Chennai or London Stansted - Chennai as they are the most popular.

What are the cheapest flights from United Kingdom to Chennai?

Looking for the cheapest flight from United Kingdom to Chennai? While on average our users pay £958, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £382. The most popular route (London Heathrow - Chennai), is priced around £416.

What are the most reliable airlines from United Kingdom to Chennai?

The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from United Kingdom to Chennai are American Airlines (74%), Finnair (74%) and British Airways (74%).

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

Before booking your flight from United Kingdom to Chennai check out the most popular airlines for this route: Etihad Airways, British Airways or Gulf Air.

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

Most people fly into Chennai (MAA) if they book a flight to Chennai from United Kingdom. Chennai is conveniently located just 10.2 mi from Chennai’s city center.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from United Kingdom to Chennai?

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

Can I find deals for business class flights from United Kingdom to Chennai?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from United Kingdom 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.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from United Kingdom to Chennai (average of £507). Flying from United Kingdom to Chennai in July is currently the most expensive (average of £777). 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 GB to MAA?

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

Weekly flight availability from United Kingdom to Chennai

The most flights from GB0 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 often are flights from the United Kingdom to Chennai delayed?

About 19% of weekly flights between United Kingdom and Chennai have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 157 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for the United Kingdom 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 Tuesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on the United Kingdom to Chennai flights?

Over the past year, British Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 19% of flights being delayed.

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

Booking 84 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from United Kingdom to Chennai. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Reviews of airlines servicing Chennai

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates,Etihad Airways, andGulf Air from the United Kingdom 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.

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8.1

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10.0

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Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights

Emirates

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Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights

Etihad Airways

7.3

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights

Gulf Air

7.2

Good

244 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights

British Airways

6.7

Okay

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Emirates

8.1

Very Good

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights

Air India

5.5

Fair

2,919 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,667 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Chennai from United Kingdom?
Most people fly into Chennai (MAA) if they book a flight to Chennai from United Kingdom. Chennai is conveniently located just 10.2 mi from Chennai’s city center.
How long is the flight from United Kingdom to Chennai?
A quick flight from United Kingdom to Chennai can take about 13h 05m. Etihad Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £548. Airlines will cover a distance of 5187 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from United Kingdom to Chennai one-way?
The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from United Kingdom to Chennai are Qatar Airways (£153), Gulf Air (£200), and Air India (£207).
What are the most popular routes from United Kingdom to Chennai?
When deciding which route to take from United Kingdom to Chennai consider London Heathrow - Chennai, London City - Chennai or London Stansted - Chennai as they are the most popular.
What are the most reliable airlines from United Kingdom to Chennai?
The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from United Kingdom to Chennai are American Airlines (74%), Finnair (74%) and British Airways (74%).
What are the cheapest flights from United Kingdom to Chennai?
Looking for the cheapest flight from United Kingdom to Chennai? While on average our users pay £958, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £382. The most popular route (London Heathrow - Chennai), is priced around £416.
Can I find deals for flights from United Kingdom to Chennai that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on United Kingdom to Chennai flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from United Kingdom to Chennai?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from United Kingdom to Chennai.
Can I find deals for business class flights from United Kingdom to Chennai?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom to Chennai?
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from United Kingdom to Chennai (average of £507). Flying from United Kingdom to Chennai in July is currently the most expensive (average of £777). 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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Emirates	Cheapest£369	Average£738	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Air India	Cheapest£374	Average£557	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Air India flights
Air France	Cheapest£377	Average£469	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
Oman Air	Cheapest£411	Average£514	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Oman Air flights
Etihad Airways	Cheapest£415	Average£549	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Air Arabia	Cheapest£418	Average£550	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search Air Arabia flights
IndiGo	Cheapest£431	Average£583	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search IndiGo flights

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Find hourly flight availability from United Kingdom 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 30 September 2026.

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

Weekly flight availability from United Kingdom to Chennai

The most flights from GB0 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 often are flights from the United Kingdom to Chennai delayed?

About 19% of weekly flights between United Kingdom and Chennai have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 157 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for the United Kingdom 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 Tuesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on the United Kingdom to Chennai flights?

Over the past year, British Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 19% of flights being delayed.

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

Booking 84 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from United Kingdom to Chennai. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Reviews of airlines servicing Chennai

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates,Etihad Airways, andGulf Air from the United Kingdom 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.

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

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What are the most reliable airlines from United Kingdom to Chennai?

What are the cheapest flights from United Kingdom to Chennai?

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

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