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Cheap flights from Chennai to Edinburgh from £288

MAA — EDI
21 Sep — 28 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Chennai to Edinburgh

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Cheapest flights from Chennai to Edinburgh

Thu 10/921:25 -
3 stops30h 35m
Wed 28/1006:25 -
2 stops20h 10m
Deal found 20/8£500
Mon 19/1005:35 -
1 stop16h 55m
Sun 25/1010:00 -
1 stop14h 05m
Deal found 18/8£540
Fri 11/923:45 -
2 stops39h 40m
Sun 25/1007:30 -
1 stop13h 30m
Deal found 20/8£588
Fri 11/923:45 -
2 stops39h 40m
Wed 28/1007:30 -
1 stop13h 30m
Deal found 20/8£591
Sun 13/923:45 -
2 stops38h 15m
Sun 25/1007:30 -
1 stop13h 30m
Deal found 20/8£591
Sun 13/923:45 -
2 stops38h 15m
Wed 28/1007:30 -
1 stop13h 30m
Deal found 20/8£594
Fri 18/905:35 -
1 stop18h 20m
Fri 25/906:20 -
1 stop16h 40m
Deal found 21/8£600
Thu 10/916:45 -
2 stops45h 10m
Sun 25/1007:30 -
1 stop13h 30m
Deal found 20/8£603
Thu 10/916:45 -
2 stops45h 10m
Mon 26/1007:30 -
1 stop13h 30m
Deal found 20/8£606
Sun 13/904:05 -
1 stop30h 50m
Sat 31/1006:00 -
2 stops22h 35m
Deal found 20/8£680
Mon 19/1004:05 -
1 stop14h 05m
Sun 25/1012:00 -
2 stops16h 40m
Deal found 18/8£690

Find flight deals from Chennai to Edinburgh

Round-trip from

£500

One-way from

£288

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£1,001
10/9-28/10
  • 10/9-28/10
  • 5 total stops
  • 50h 45m total
  • Chennai to Edinburgh
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  • IndiGo
  • 17/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 25m total
  • Chennai to Edinburgh
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price (£108 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (£24 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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ChennaiEdinburgh

MAA Chennai - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

MAAEDI

Chennai

Mon 19/10

05:35-18:00

1 stop16h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 25/10

10:00-05:35

1 stop14h 05m

£540

ChennaiEdinburgh

MAA Chennai - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

MAAEDI

Chennai

Fri 18/9

05:35-19:25

1 stop18h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 25/9

06:20-03:30

1 stop16h 40m

£600
Fastest return journey

ChennaiEdinburgh

MAA Chennai - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

MAAEDI

Chennai

Mon 19/10

04:05-13:40

1 stop14h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 25/10

12:00-10:10

2 stops16h 40m

£690

ChennaiEdinburgh

MAA Chennai - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

MAAEDI

Chennai

Sat 12/9

05:00-23:05

2 stops22h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 27/10

19:15-05:35

1 stop28h 50m

£701

ChennaiEdinburgh

MAA Chennai - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

MAAEDI

Chennai

Sat 12/9

05:00-23:05

2 stops22h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 30/10

08:25-05:35

1 stop15h 40m

£701

ChennaiEdinburgh

MAA Chennai - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

MAAEDI

Chennai

Mon 21/9

22:05-20:10

1 stop26h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 24/9

22:00-08:05

1 stop29h 35m

£712

ChennaiEdinburgh

MAA Chennai - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

MAAEDI

Chennai

Mon 21/9

05:35-18:45

1 stop17h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 24/9

20:25-03:30

1 stop26h 35m

£718

ChennaiEdinburgh

MAA Chennai - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

MAAEDI

Chennai

Sun 13/9

20:15-18:45

2 stops27h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 30/10

08:25-05:35

1 stop15h 40m

£779
Cheapest one-way

ChennaiEdinburgh

MAA Chennai - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

MAAEDI

Chennai

Thu 10/9

02:30-23:10

2 stops25h 10m

£303

ChennaiEdinburgh

MAA Chennai - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

MAAEDI

Chennai

Wed 7/10

04:05-06:25

1 stop30h 50m

£314

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Best time to book a flight from Chennai to Edinburgh

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Chennai to Edinburgh

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to Edinburgh (average of £515). Flying from Chennai to Edinburgh in August is currently the most expensive (average of £983). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Chennai to Edinburgh?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Chennai to Edinburgh flights typically cost between £441 and £860 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £500 on Multiple Airlines (10 Sept–28 Oct).

Reviews of airlines servicing Edinburgh

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Chennai to Edinburgh, such as Emirates. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,660 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,660 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,660 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from Chennai to Edinburgh?

    British Airways can get you from Chennai to Edinburgh in just under 16h 55m. Your travel time can differ by up to . The distance from Chennai to Edinburgh is about 5224 mi.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Chennai to Edinburgh round-trip?

    Flying on Emirates is currently your cheapest option to Edinburgh, with prices starting at £325. You may be able to fly from Chennai to Edinburgh for 50% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chennai to Edinburgh one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as £189 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include British Airways from £289 and Emirates from £302 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chennai to Edinburgh that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Chennai to Edinburgh flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Chennai to Edinburgh?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Chennai to Edinburgh.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Chennai to Edinburgh?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chennai to Edinburgh 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 Chennai to Edinburgh?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to Edinburgh (average of £515). Flying from Chennai to Edinburgh in August is currently the most expensive (average of £983). 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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Top airline flying from Chennai to Edinburgh

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EmiratesCheapest£325Average£649FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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