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Cheap flights from the United Kingdom to Chennai from £172

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 28/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — MAA
22 Mar — 29 Mar1
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 20 February 2026.

Sun 22/212:40
BHX
-
MAA
3 stops45h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 28/208:05
MAA
-
BHX
3 stops33h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/2£381
Thu 19/212:40
BHX
-
MAA
3 stops45h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 25/203:55
MAA
-
BHX
3 stops35h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/2£386
Mon 1/620:30
BHX
-
MAA
1 stop18h 10m
Air India
Wed 17/606:55
MAA
-
BHX
1 stop16h 30m
Air India
Deal found 18/2£412
Wed 25/205:55
STN
-
MAA
2 stops16h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 11/309:50
MAA
-
STN
1 stop13h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/2£424
Wed 15/410:00
LHR
-
MAA
1 stop14h 40m
Gulf Air
Tue 21/406:00
MAA
-
LHR
1 stop29h 25m
Gulf Air
Deal found 16/2£424
Tue 3/308:40
LGW
-
MAA
1 stop12h 25m
Qatar Airways
Mon 9/303:40
MAA
-
LGW
1 stop14h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 16/2£424
Sat 21/209:30
STN
-
MAA
3 stops23h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 1/308:30
MAA
-
STN
3 stops32h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/2£424
Mon 13/420:30
BHX
-
MAA
1 stop21h 40m
Air India
Sun 26/406:55
MAA
-
BHX
1 stop16h 30m
Air India
Deal found 17/2£424
Fri 6/313:30
LHR
-
MAA
1 stop13h 45m
Air India
Tue 17/315:45
MAA
-
LHR
1 stop24h 50m
Air India
Deal found 17/2£424
Thu 5/308:40
LGW
-
MAA
1 stop12h 25m
Qatar Airways
Tue 17/303:40
MAA
-
LGW
1 stop31h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 18/2£425
Mon 1/620:30
BHX
-
MAA
1 stop21h 40m
Air India
Thu 18/621:40
MAA
-
BHX
1 stop25h 45m
Air India
Deal found 16/2£425
Thu 5/319:20
LHR
-
MAA
1 stop13h 20m
Etihad Airways
Mon 9/315:25
MAA
-
LHR
1 stop28h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 18/2£425

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 February 2026.

Round-trip from

£412

One-way from

£172

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£515

Good round-trip deal

£559 or less

Good one-way deal

£591 or less
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  • Air India
  • 1/6-17/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 40m total
  • United Kingdom to Chennai
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  • 28/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 33h 40m 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 20 February 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

BirminghamChennai

BHX - MAA

BHXMAA

Birmingham

Mon 1/6

20:30-22:40

1 stop21h 40m

Chennai

Thu 18/6

21:40-18:55

1 stop25h 45m

£425

LondonChennai

LHR - MAA

LHRMAA

London Heathrow

Sun 1/3

20:55-14:10

1 stop11h 45m

Chennai

Sun 22/3

15:25-14:30

1 stop28h 35m

£430

LondonChennai

STN - MAA

STNMAA

London Stansted

Sat 21/3

20:00-12:10

3 stops34h 40m

Chennai

Sat 28/3

05:25-23:10

2 stops23h 15m

£441

LondonChennai

STN - MAA

STNMAA

London Stansted

Tue 10/3

15:50-04:45

2 stops31h 25m

Chennai

Fri 13/3

03:50-12:05

1 stop13h 45m

£446

LondonChennai

LGW - MAA

LGWMAA

London Gatwick

Tue 5/5

19:35-03:25

1 stop27h 20m

Chennai

Tue 2/6

04:05-08:45

1 stop33h 10m

£450

LondonChennai

LGW - MAA

LGWMAA

London Gatwick

Tue 5/5

19:35-03:25

1 stop27h 20m

Chennai

Tue 19/5

04:05-08:45

1 stop33h 10m

£450

LondonChennai

LTN - MAA

LTNMAA

London Luton

Wed 15/4

07:00-05:10

2 stops17h 40m

Chennai

Tue 21/4

22:50-21:30

3 stops27h 10m

£456

LondonChennai

LHR - MAA

LHRMAA

London Heathrow

Sun 8/3

20:55-14:10

1 stop11h 45m

Chennai

Thu 11/6

16:35-12:45

1 stop24h 40m

£457

LondonChennai

LTN - MAA

LTNMAA

London Luton

Thu 19/3

14:55-14:10

2 stops17h 45m

Chennai

Mon 6/4

18:20-21:45

2 stops31h 55m

£461

LondonChennai

LHR - MAA

LHRMAA

London Heathrow

Wed 11/3

20:55-14:10

1 stop11h 45m

Chennai

Tue 9/6

04:05-12:45

1 stop13h 10m

£462

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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 £330). Flying from United Kingdom to Chennai in July is currently the most expensive (average of £479). 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 February 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 February 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 23% 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 23% 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 February 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
3,524 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

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
3,524 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,524 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

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
1,405 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,524 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

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
228 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,524 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

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
7,757 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,524 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

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
3,524 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

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 11h 45m. Air India provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £430. 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 (£202), Etihad Airways (£239), and Gulf Air (£245).

  • 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 £818, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £501. The most popular route (London Heathrow - Chennai), is priced around £349.

  • 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.

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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 £330). Flying from United Kingdom to Chennai in July is currently the most expensive (average of £479). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Kuwait AirwaysCheapest£162Average£558FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time64%
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SWISSCheapest£211Average£752FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapest£349Average£592FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Gulf AirCheapest£353Average£487FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Air FranceCheapest£364Average£477FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Air IndiaCheapest£366Average£553FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£413Average£672FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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IndiGoCheapest£425Average£605FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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British AirwaysCheapest£438Average£649FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Oman AirCheapest£445Average£539FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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