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Cheap flights from the United Kingdom to Chennai from £246

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 12/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — MAA
10 Jul — 17 Jul1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from United Kingdom to Chennai

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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 10 June 2026.

Sun 14/606:30
MAN
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MAA
2 stops32h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/720:15
MAA
-
MAN
1 stop18h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/6£456
Fri 12/610:40
LGW
-
MAA
1 stop29h 40m
Gulf Air
Thu 2/706:10
MAA
-
LGW
1 stop29h 15m
Gulf Air
Deal found 8/6£461
Tue 9/622:05
LHR
-
MAA
1 stop26h 45m
Gulf Air
Sun 21/621:35
MAA
-
LHR
1 stop13h 50m
Gulf Air
Deal found 6/6£461
Fri 12/622:05
LHR
-
MAA
1 stop18h 15m
Gulf Air
Mon 22/606:10
MAA
-
LHR
1 stop13h 40m
Gulf Air
Deal found 8/6£462
Mon 15/610:00
LHR
-
MAA
1 stop14h 50m
Gulf Air
Sun 21/621:35
MAA
-
LHR
1 stop13h 50m
Gulf Air
Deal found 7/6£463
Wed 9/910:40
LGW
-
MAA
1 stop14h 10m
Gulf Air
Tue 15/906:10
MAA
-
LGW
1 stop29h 15m
Gulf Air
Deal found 7/6£464
Sat 6/622:05
LHR
-
MAA
1 stop26h 45m
Gulf Air
Tue 9/606:10
MAA
-
LHR
1 stop13h 40m
Gulf Air
Deal found 5/6£464
Tue 15/909:00
LGW
-
MAA
1 stop13h 20m
Qatar Airways
Tue 6/1004:20
MAA
-
LGW
1 stop13h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/6£464
Wed 12/814:45
LHR
-
MAA
1 stop19h 50m
Etihad Airways
Fri 2/1016:05
MAA
-
LHR
1 stop27h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 8/6£464
Thu 1/1010:00
LHR
-
MAA
1 stop30h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 28/1003:15
MAA
-
LHR
1 stop16h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/6£465
Wed 14/1010:40
LGW
-
MAA
1 stop14h 10m
Gulf Air
Tue 9/305:35
MAA
-
LGW
1 stop30h 25m
Gulf Air
Deal found 6/6£466
Mon 14/920:45
LHR
-
MAA
1 stop13h 50m
Etihad Airways
Sun 27/916:05
MAA
-
LHR
1 stop27h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 9/6£466

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 10 June 2026.

Round-trip from

£464

One-way from

£246

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£502

Good round-trip deal

£854 or less

Good one-way deal

£670 or less
Gulf Air
  • Gulf Air
  • 9/9-15/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 43h 25m total
  • United Kingdom to Chennai
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12/8
  • 12/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 20h 05m total
  • United Kingdom to Chennai
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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 10 June 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

LondonChennai

LHR - MAA

LHRMAA

London Heathrow

Sun 1/11

21:50-04:45

1 stop25h 25m

Chennai

Mon 16/11

05:35-14:45

1 stop14h 40m

£492

ManchesterChennai

MAN - MAA

MANMAA

Manchester

Sun 4/10

09:55-05:20

1 stop14h 55m

Chennai

Thu 8/10

06:10-07:15

1 stop29h 35m

£537

LondonChennai

LGW - MAA

LGWMAA

London Gatwick

Fri 23/10

08:10-02:50

1 stop14h 10m

Chennai

Wed 4/11

03:25-05:55

1 stop32h 00m

£546

LondonChennai

LGW - MAA

LGWMAA

London Gatwick

Wed 7/10

08:10-02:50

1 stop14h 10m

Chennai

Sat 10/10

03:55-13:25

1 stop14h 00m

£567

LondonChennai

STN - MAA

STNMAA

London Stansted

Sun 20/9

14:55-02:30

1 stop31h 05m

Chennai

Thu 24/9

04:05-18:45

1 stop19h 10m

£574

LondonChennai

STN - MAA

STNMAA

London Stansted

Fri 30/10

20:15-20:10

1 stop18h 25m

Chennai

Mon 30/11

09:50-17:55

1 stop13h 35m

£593
Fastest return journey

LondonChennai

STN - MAA

STNMAA

London Stansted

Wed 9/9

14:55-08:05

1 stop12h 40m

Chennai

Tue 15/9

09:50-18:45

1 stop13h 25m

£606

LondonChennai

LGW - MAA

LGWMAA

London Gatwick

Tue 11/8

21:45-20:30

1 stop18h 15m

Chennai

Tue 8/9

22:05-07:20

1 stop13h 45m

£615

EdinburghChennai

EDI - MAA

EDIMAA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 4/10

07:55-02:50

1 stop14h 25m

Chennai

Thu 8/10

04:20-13:40

1 stop13h 50m

£626

ManchesterChennai

MAN - MAA

MANMAA

Manchester

Fri 30/10

10:15-20:40

1 stop28h 55m

Chennai

Tue 29/12

05:35-06:35

1 stop30h 30m

£632

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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 £473). Flying from United Kingdom to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of £825). 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 10 June 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 10 June 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 140 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.

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

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 10 June 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
3,580 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

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
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,580 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,580 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

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
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,452 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,580 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

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
234 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,580 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

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
8,035 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,580 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

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
2,959 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,580 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

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

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from United Kingdom to Chennai. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 14h 10m. Gulf Air provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £546. Airlines will cover a distance of 5101 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 (£177), Air India (£200), and Etihad Airways (£232).

  • 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 Gatwick - 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 £1,258, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £529. The most popular route (London Heathrow - Chennai), is priced around £396.

  • 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 £473). Flying from United Kingdom to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of £825). 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 10 June 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Kuwait AirwaysCheapest£160Average£570FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time64%
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Gulf AirCheapest£331Average£490FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Air FranceCheapest£359Average£487FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Air IndiaCheapest£368Average£532FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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EmiratesCheapest£374Average£721FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£413Average£685FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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IndiGoCheapest£420Average£601FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Oman AirCheapest£438Average£543FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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British AirwaysCheapest£439Average£694FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£448Average£603FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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