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Cheap flights from the United Kingdom to Chennai from £177

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 1/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — MAA
20 Jul — 27 Jul1
1 adult

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 15 July 2025.

Round-trip from

£412

One-way from

£177

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£810

Good round-trip deal

£542 or less

Good one-way deal

£669 or less
Air India
  • Air India
  • 30/8-18/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 35m total
  • United Kingdom to Chennai
1/10
  • 1/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 10m total
  • United Kingdom to Chennai
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (£31 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£19 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from United Kingdom to Chennai.
Price to beat on a one-way flight 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 15 July 2025.

Sat 30/821:05LHR - MAA
1 stop13h 55mAir India
Thu 18/906:50MAA - LHR
1 stop17h 40mAir India
Deal found 13/7£412
Tue 30/908:00LGW - MAA
2 stops15h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 21/1006:00MAA - LGW
1 stop29h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/7£413
Wed 3/911:25LGW - MAA
1 stop13h 15mGulf Air
Tue 4/1105:35MAA - LGW
1 stop30h 25mGulf Air
Deal found 14/7£416
Wed 3/906:05STN - MAA
2 stops18h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 17/916:50MAA - STN
2 stops22h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/7£418
Mon 15/921:50LTN - MAA
2 stops26h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 23/922:30MAA - LTN
2 stops28h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/7£418
Wed 19/1121:50LHR - MAA
1 stop25h 25mGulf Air
Mon 22/1205:35MAA - LHR
1 stop14h 40mGulf Air
Deal found 13/7£426
Wed 3/922:10LHR - MAA
1 stop27h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/1103:55MAA - LHR
1 stop13h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/7£443
Thu 30/1013:55LHR - MAA
1 stop12h 45mEtihad Airways
Wed 5/1103:55MAA - LHR
1 stop20h 00mEtihad Airways
Deal found 14/7£458
Wed 3/914:55LGW - MAA
1 stop13h 45mQatar Airways
Wed 24/921:50MAA - LGW
1 stop13h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 14/7£460
Tue 30/921:10STN - MAA
1 stop18h 50mEmirates
Tue 21/1004:00MAA - STN
1 stop13h 25mEmirates
Deal found 13/7£479
Tue 16/906:10GLA - MAA
1 stop13h 30mLufthansa
Tue 14/1001:55MAA - GLA
1 stop25h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 14/7£510
Thu 28/811:55MAN - MAA
3 stops29h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/916:40MAA - MAN
3 stops31h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/7£523

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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 15 July 2025.
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

LHR - MAA

LHRMAA

London Heathrow

Sat 30/8

21:05-15:30

1 stop13h 55m

Chennai

Thu 18/9

06:50-20:00

1 stop17h 40m

£412

LondonChennai

LGW - MAA

LGWMAA

London Gatwick

Tue 30/9

08:00-04:25

2 stops15h 55m

Chennai

Tue 21/10

06:00-06:55

1 stop29h 25m

£413

LondonChennai

LGW - MAA

LGWMAA

London Gatwick

Wed 3/9

11:25-05:10

1 stop13h 15m

Chennai

Tue 4/11

05:35-06:30

1 stop30h 25m

£416

LondonChennai

STN - MAA

STNMAA

London Stansted

Wed 3/9

06:05-05:00

2 stops18h 25m

Chennai

Wed 17/9

16:50-11:10

2 stops22h 50m

£418

LondonChennai

LTN - MAA

LTNMAA

London Luton

Mon 15/9

21:50-05:00

2 stops26h 40m

Chennai

Tue 23/9

22:30-22:45

2 stops28h 45m

£418

LondonChennai

LHR - MAA

LHRMAA

London Heathrow

Wed 19/11

21:50-04:45

1 stop25h 25m

Chennai

Mon 22/12

05:35-14:45

1 stop14h 40m

£426

LondonChennai

LHR - MAA

LHRMAA

London Heathrow

Wed 3/9

22:10-06:15

1 stop27h 35m

Chennai

Thu 6/11

03:55-12:05

1 stop13h 40m

£443

LondonChennai

LHR - MAA

LHRMAA

London Heathrow

Thu 30/10

13:55-08:10

1 stop12h 45m

Chennai

Wed 5/11

03:55-18:25

1 stop20h 00m

£458

LondonChennai

LGW - MAA

LGWMAA

London Gatwick

Wed 3/9

14:55-09:10

1 stop13h 45m

Chennai

Wed 24/9

21:50-06:40

1 stop13h 20m

£460

LondonChennai

STN - MAA

STNMAA

London Stansted

Tue 30/9

21:10-20:30

1 stop18h 50m

Chennai

Tue 21/10

04:00-12:55

1 stop13h 25m

£479

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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 £620). Flying from United Kingdom to Chennai in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,013). 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 15 July 2025.

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 15 July 2025.

The most flights from GB0 to MAA are scheduled on a Sunday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

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 15 July 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, KLM, andAir France 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.

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

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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.

  • 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 (£238), Qatar Airways (£279), and Etihad Airways (£308).

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  • 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 £2,420, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £458. The most popular route (London Heathrow - Chennai), is priced around £375.

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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 £620). Flying from United Kingdom to Chennai in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,013). 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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SAUDIACheapest£341Average£457FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
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Gulf AirCheapest£354Average£483FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Air IndiaCheapest£375Average£555FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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LufthansaCheapest£398Average£563FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Kuwait AirwaysCheapest£405Average£521FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time64%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£411Average£617FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£418Average£597FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest£432Average£687FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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IndiGoCheapest£448Average£709FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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British AirwaysCheapest£449Average£626FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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