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Cheap flights from the United Kingdom to Chennai from £253

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 7/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — MAA
15 Feb — 22 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from United Kingdom to Chennai

Keep the following information in mind while searching for United Kingdom to Chennai flight deals. Data was last updated 16 January 2026.

Round-trip from

£428

One-way from

£219

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£515

Good round-trip deal

£533 or less

Good one-way deal

£655 or less
Gulf Air
  • Gulf Air
  • 20/2-7/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 43h 00m total
  • United Kingdom to Chennai
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15/2
  • 15/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 40h 25m total
  • United Kingdom to Chennai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (£67 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£15 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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Cheapest flights from United Kingdom to Chennai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from United Kingdom to Chennai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 16 January 2026.

Thu 5/207:45
EDI
-
MAA
3 stops21h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 1/309:05
MAA
-
EDI
3 stops31h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/1£422
Fri 20/210:35
LGW
-
MAA
1 stop28h 35m
Gulf Air
Sat 7/321:25
MAA
-
LGW
1 stop14h 25m
Gulf Air
Deal found 15/1£428
Thu 12/206:30
STN
-
MAA
3 stops22h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 20/200:15
MAA
-
STN
2 stops19h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/1£429
Sun 25/108:30
LTN
-
MAA
2 stops20h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/221:40
MAA
-
LTN
3 stops31h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/1£429
Tue 27/121:05
LHR
-
MAA
1 stop18h 55m
Air India
Mon 9/221:40
MAA
-
LHR
1 stop28h 20m
Air India
Deal found 14/1£429
Mon 26/121:45
STN
-
MAA
3 stops31h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/219:05
MAA
-
STN
3 stops22h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/1£430
Thu 29/113:55
LHR
-
MAA
1 stop19h 15m
Etihad Airways
Sun 15/215:45
MAA
-
LHR
1 stop25h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 15/1£430
Mon 9/208:05
STN
-
MAA
2 stops20h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 18/203:50
MAA
-
STN
1 stop13h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/1£430
Sat 28/219:10
LHR
-
MAA
1 stop23h 55m
IndiGo
Sat 7/319:00
MAA
-
LHR
1 stop29h 50m
IndiGo
Deal found 14/1£430
Sat 24/114:15
STN
-
MAA
2 stops27h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/219:05
MAA
-
STN
3 stops22h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/1£431
Mon 26/120:55
LHR
-
MAA
1 stop12h 45m
Etihad Airways
Mon 2/216:10
MAA
-
LHR
1 stop27h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 14/1£432
Thu 22/115:50
STN
-
MAA
2 stops23h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 30/100:15
MAA
-
STN
2 stops28h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/1£433

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Customise your flight search to find flights from United Kingdom 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 16 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from the United Kingdom to Chennai that are best for you.

Fly from

United Kingdom

Fly to

Chennai

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonChennai

STN - MAA

STNMAA

London Stansted

Mon 26/1

21:45-10:20

3 stops31h 05m

Chennai

Sun 8/2

19:05-11:45

3 stops22h 10m

£430

LondonChennai

STN - MAA

STNMAA

London Stansted

Sun 1/3

07:45-00:25

3 stops35h 10m

Chennai

Mon 9/3

20:15-11:45

3 stops21h 00m

£430

LondonChennai

STN - MAA

STNMAA

London Stansted

Mon 2/3

08:05-10:10

2 stops20h 35m

Chennai

Mon 9/3

10:00-22:35

2 stops18h 05m

£433

LondonChennai

LTN - MAA

LTNMAA

London Luton

Sat 28/2

14:00-20:40

2 stops25h 10m

Chennai

Sun 8/3

07:25-23:10

3 stops45h 15m

£433

LondonChennai

LHR - MAA

LHRMAA

London Heathrow

Tue 27/1

06:20-08:25

2 stops20h 35m

Chennai

Tue 10/2

21:30-10:30

2 stops18h 30m

£435

LondonChennai

LTN - MAA

LTNMAA

London Luton

Fri 6/2

05:50-10:20

3 stops23h 00m

Chennai

Sun 22/2

06:20-09:45

3 stops32h 55m

£435

LondonChennai

LGW - MAA

LGWMAA

London Gatwick

Fri 27/2

10:35-20:40

1 stop28h 35m

Chennai

Tue 10/3

05:35-06:30

1 stop30h 25m

£436

LondonChennai

LGW - MAA

LGWMAA

London Gatwick

Wed 4/2

10:35-04:45

1 stop12h 40m

Chennai

Thu 12/2

05:35-06:20

1 stop30h 15m

£438

LondonChennai

STN - MAA

STNMAA

London Stansted

Thu 19/3

14:05-08:15

1 stop12h 40m

Chennai

Tue 24/3

09:50-17:55

1 stop13h 35m

£441

LondonChennai

LHR - MAA

LHRMAA

London Heathrow

Sun 8/2

13:55-08:10

1 stop12h 45m

Chennai

Sun 22/3

15:45-14:30

1 stop28h 15m

£452

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Best time to book a flight from United Kingdom to Chennai

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Everything you need to know about your flight from the United Kingdom to Chennai

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from United Kingdom to Chennai (average of £332). Flying from United Kingdom to Chennai in July is currently the most expensive (average of £494). 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?

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 16 January 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.

How often are flights from the United Kingdom to Chennai delayed?

About 24% of weekly flights between United Kingdom and Chennai have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 131 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 evening 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 the United Kingdom to Chennai flights?

Over the past year, British Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 24% of flights being delayed.

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 16 January 2026.
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.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,469 reviews
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Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,469 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,469 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,370 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,469 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.
Gulf Air
7.2
Good
223 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,469 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,680 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,469 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.
Air India
5.5
Fair
2,975 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,469 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Related info for your journey

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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 12h 45m. Air France provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £452. Airlines will cover a distance of 5113 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 Air India (£204), Etihad Airways (£242), and Gulf Air (£251).

  • 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 Stansted - Chennai or London Gatwick - 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 £751, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £448. The most popular route (London Heathrow - Chennai), is priced around £389.

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    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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from United Kingdom to Chennai (average of £332). Flying from United Kingdom to Chennai in July is currently the most expensive (average of £494). 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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Kuwait AirwaysCheapest£317Average£560FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time64%
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Gulf AirCheapest£354Average£485FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Air FranceCheapest£366Average£533FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Air IndiaCheapest£370Average£558FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£408Average£603FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapest£427Average£573FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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IndiGoCheapest£428Average£620FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£441Average£608FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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British AirwaysCheapest£441Average£650FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Oman AirCheapest£448Average£537FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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