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Cheap flights from the United Kingdom to Chennai from £228

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 23/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — MAA
20 May — 27 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 20 April 2026.

Tue 19/522:45
MAN
-
MAA
2 stops29h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/606:10
MAA
-
MAN
1 stop29h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/4£406
Wed 20/511:30
MAN
-
MAA
2 stops28h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/606:10
MAA
-
MAN
1 stop29h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/4£412
Thu 23/421:10
LHR
-
MAA
1 stop18h 35m
Etihad Airways
Wed 6/516:05
MAA
-
LHR
1 stop19h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 15/4£418
Mon 1/607:45
MAN
-
MAA
2 stops26h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/606:10
MAA
-
MAN
1 stop29h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/4£419
Thu 11/622:25
MAN
-
MAA
2 stops29h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 19/606:10
MAA
-
MAN
1 stop29h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4£419
Mon 7/914:45
LHR
-
MAA
1 stop19h 50m
Etihad Airways
Sat 19/916:05
MAA
-
LHR
1 stop25h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 19/4£422
Fri 5/614:45
LHR
-
MAA
1 stop19h 50m
Etihad Airways
Wed 8/716:05
MAA
-
LHR
1 stop27h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 18/4£423
Fri 28/814:45
LHR
-
MAA
1 stop19h 50m
Etihad Airways
Mon 5/1016:05
MAA
-
LHR
1 stop27h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 17/4£424
Wed 29/414:50
LHR
-
MAA
1 stop19h 45m
Etihad Airways
Sat 9/516:05
MAA
-
LHR
1 stop25h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 19/4£425
Thu 14/521:45
LHR
-
MAA
1 stop12h 50m
Etihad Airways
Thu 21/516:05
MAA
-
LHR
1 stop25h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 16/4£425
Fri 12/610:40
LGW
-
MAA
1 stop29h 40m
Gulf Air
Tue 23/606:10
MAA
-
LGW
1 stop29h 15m
Gulf Air
Deal found 19/4£426
Sat 25/414:50
LHR
-
MAA
1 stop19h 45m
Etihad Airways
Sat 2/516:05
MAA
-
LHR
1 stop25h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 17/4£426

Find 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 20 April 2026.

Round-trip from

£406

One-way from

£228

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£521

Good round-trip deal

£696 or less

Good one-way deal

£670 or less
Gulf Air
  • Gulf Air
  • 19/5-9/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 58h 45m total
  • United Kingdom to Chennai
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Gulf Air
  • Gulf Air
  • 23/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 14h 55m total
  • United Kingdom to Chennai
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£14 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 20 April 2026.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

LondonChennai

LHR - MAA

LHRMAA

London Heathrow

Wed 13/5

14:45-15:05

1 stop19h 50m

Chennai

Sun 24/5

16:05-07:00

1 stop19h 25m

£465

LondonChennai

LHR - MAA

LHRMAA

London Heathrow

Thu 28/5

14:45-02:50

1 stop31h 35m

Chennai

Tue 16/3

10:00-14:30

1 stop34h 00m

£479

EdinburghChennai

EDI - MAA

EDIMAA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 1/6

08:35-15:05

2 stops26h 00m

Chennai

Mon 8/6

07:05-12:05

3 stops33h 30m

£507

LondonChennai

LTN - MAA

LTNMAA

London Luton

Tue 12/5

06:20-03:25

2 stops16h 35m

Chennai

Tue 19/5

23:45-01:15

2 stops30h 00m

£519

LondonChennai

LTN - MAA

LTNMAA

London Luton

Sun 17/5

09:00-15:05

2 stops25h 35m

Chennai

Sun 24/5

16:05-21:40

2 stops34h 05m

£519

ManchesterChennai

MAN - MAA

MANMAA

Manchester

Thu 14/5

20:45-15:05

1 stop13h 50m

Chennai

Mon 1/6

16:05-06:55

1 stop19h 20m

£521

BirminghamChennai

BHX - MAA

BHXMAA

Birmingham

Sat 30/5

18:00-08:25

2 stops33h 55m

Chennai

Sat 6/6

07:05-08:05

3 stops29h 30m

£530
Fastest return journey

ManchesterChennai

MAN - MAA

MANMAA

Manchester

Mon 8/6

09:20-02:25

1 stop12h 35m

Chennai

Thu 11/6

10:15-18:35

1 stop12h 50m

£531

LondonChennai

LGW - MAA

LGWMAA

London Gatwick

Tue 2/6

09:15-02:40

1 stop12h 55m

Chennai

Tue 9/6

09:50-21:30

1 stop16h 10m

£539

LondonChennai

LTN - MAA

LTNMAA

London Luton

Wed 6/5

06:15-02:50

2 stops16h 05m

Chennai

Mon 25/5

21:55-12:45

2 stops19h 20m

£539

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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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from United Kingdom to Chennai (average of £462). Flying from United Kingdom to Chennai in July is currently the most expensive (average of £814). 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 20 April 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

Explore weekly flight availability from United Kingdom to Chennai. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 20 April 2026.

The most flights from GB0 to MAA are scheduled on a Monday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

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

About 21% of weekly flights between United Kingdom and Chennai have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 133 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 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 21% 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 20 April 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
3,561 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

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
3,561 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,561 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

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
1,431 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,561 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

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
231 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,561 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

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
7,895 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,561 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

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
2,968 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,561 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

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 40m. Etihad Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £544. Airlines will cover a distance of 5083 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 Gulf Air (£175), Air India (£200), and Etihad Airways (£230).

  • 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 £1,169, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £566. The most popular route (London Heathrow - Chennai), is priced around £422.

  • 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.

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    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 £462). Flying from United Kingdom to Chennai in July is currently the most expensive (average of £814). 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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Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from United Kingdom to Chennai. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 20 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Kuwait AirwaysCheapest£159Average£545FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time64%
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LufthansaCheapest£347Average£598FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Gulf AirCheapest£349Average£488FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Air FranceCheapest£356Average£482FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Air IndiaCheapest£363Average£526FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£408Average£682FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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IndiGoCheapest£416Average£610FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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EmiratesCheapest£428Average£717FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Oman AirCheapest£436Average£538FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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British AirwaysCheapest£436Average£655FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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