How long is the flight from Chennai to Edinburgh?

British Airways and Oman Air can get you from Chennai to Edinburgh in just under 16h 55m. Your travel time can differ by up to 4h 45m. The distance from Chennai to Edinburgh is about 5224 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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 £331. 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 £193 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include British Airways from £295 and Emirates from £307 one-way.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Edinburgh ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. April is typically the driest time to visit Edinburgh when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Edinburgh, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 15.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MAA to EDI?

When flying from Chennai to Edinburgh, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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.

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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 Chennai to Edinburgh.

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MAA Chennai - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

MAAEDI

Chennai

Tue 24/11

03:40-22:20

3 stops24h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£284

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MAA Chennai - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

MAAEDI

Chennai

Fri 4/12

15:00-23:20

2 stops37h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£293

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MAA Chennai - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

MAAEDI

Chennai

Sun 6/12

16:05-18:25

2 stops31h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£314

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MAA Chennai - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

MAAEDI

Chennai

Sun 20/12

07:35-20:40

1 stop18h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£332

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MAA Chennai - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

MAAEDI

Chennai

Tue 24/11

07:35-18:25

1 stop16h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£332

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MAA Chennai - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

MAAEDI

Chennai

Fri 4/12

07:35-20:15

1 stop18h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£333

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MAA Chennai - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

MAAEDI

Chennai

Sun 6/12

07:35-19:35

1 stop17h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£334

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MAA Chennai - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

MAAEDI

Chennai

Sun 20/12

11:30-23:05

2 stops41h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£389

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MAA Chennai - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

MAAEDI

Chennai

Wed 31/3

05:35-18:00

1 stop16h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 31/8

07:00-03:30

1 stop16h 00m

£579

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MAA Chennai - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

MAAEDI

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Wed 4/11

07:35-19:50

1 stop17h 45m

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07:35-05:35

1 stop16h 30m

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London (LHR) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of one-stop itineraries from Chennai to Edinburgh on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Chennai to Edinburgh?

London (LHR) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £641.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Chennai to Edinburgh?

Flights via Doha (DOH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 13h 53m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Chennai to Edinburgh?

Flights via London (LHR) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 22m.

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How long is the flight from Chennai to Edinburgh?
British Airways and Oman Air can get you from Chennai to Edinburgh in just under 16h 55m. Your travel time can differ by up to 4h 45m. The distance from Chennai to Edinburgh is about 5224 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
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 £331. 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 £193 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include British Airways from £295 and Emirates from £307 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.

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Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Chennai to Edinburgh?

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