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Cheap flights from Chennai to Edinburgh from £302

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 18/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAA — EDI
4 gen — 11 gen1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Chennai to Edinburgh
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chennai to Edinburgh. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 5 dicembre 2025.

sab 27/1207:35MAA - EDI
1 stop18h 15mBritish Airways
sab 7/209:00EDI - MAA
1 stop15h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 3/12£600
sab 27/1215:45MAA - EDI
2 stops32h 40mSWISS
sab 7/207:40EDI - MAA
2 stops43h 35mSWISS
Deal found 3/12£615
sab 27/1215:45MAA - EDI
2 stops32h 40mMultiple Airlines
sab 7/213:00EDI - MAA
1 stop29h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12£624

Find flight deals from Chennai to Edinburgh

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chennai (MAA) to Edinburgh (EDI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 5 dicembre 2025.

Round-trip from

£452

One-way from

£302

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£582
17/1-24/1
  • 17/1-24/1
  • 4 total stops
  • 47h 50m total
  • Chennai to Edinburgh
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IndiGo
  • IndiGo
  • 18/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 25m total
  • Chennai to Edinburgh
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High demand for flights, 0% potential price rise
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£11 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Chennai to Edinburgh 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 5 dicembre 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chennai to Edinburgh that are best for you.

Fly from

Chennai

Fly to

Edinburgh

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChennaiEdinburgh

MAA - EDI

MAAEDI

Chennai

sab 17/1

10:00-12:10

2 stops31h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

sab 24/1

06:30-04:10

2 stops16h 10m

£452

ChennaiEdinburgh

MAA - EDI

MAAEDI

Chennai

sab 27/12

07:35-20:20

1 stop18h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

sab 7/2

09:00-05:35

1 stop15h 05m

£600

ChennaiEdinburgh

MAA - EDI

MAAEDI

Chennai

sab 27/12

15:45-18:55

2 stops32h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

sab 7/2

07:40-08:45

2 stops43h 35m

£615

ChennaiEdinburgh

MAA - EDI

MAAEDI

Chennai

sab 27/12

15:45-18:55

2 stops32h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

sab 7/2

13:00-00:05

1 stop29h 35m

£624

ChennaiEdinburgh

MAA - EDI

MAAEDI

Chennai

mer 11/2

07:35-20:55

1 stop18h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

dom 15/2

07:25-05:35

1 stop16h 40m

£673

ChennaiEdinburgh

MAA - EDI

MAAEDI

Chennai

dom 15/3

07:35-19:35

1 stop17h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

mer 18/3

17:55-05:35

1 stop30h 10m

£676

ChennaiEdinburgh

MAA - EDI

MAAEDI

Chennai

sab 17/1

07:35-09:10

1 stop31h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

sab 24/1

13:05-05:35

1 stop35h 00m

£785

ChennaiEdinburgh

MAA - EDI

MAAEDI

Chennai

dom 18/1

00:15-23:10

2 stops28h 25m

£302

ChennaiEdinburgh

MAA - EDI

MAAEDI

Chennai

lun 19/1

07:35-22:35

1 stop20h 30m

£315

ChennaiEdinburgh

MAA - EDI

MAAEDI

Chennai

sab 3/1

06:15-23:25

3 stops46h 40m

£409

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Best time to book a flight from Chennai to Edinburgh

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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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to Edinburgh (average of £398). Flying from Chennai to Edinburgh in August is currently the most expensive (average of £634). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Edinburgh

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Edinburgh. 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 Edinburgh. Reviews last updated 5 dicembre 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Chennai to Edinburgh, such as Emirates and British Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,430 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,430 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,430 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,562 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,430 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

Related info for your journey

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

  • How long is the flight from Chennai to Edinburgh?

    British Airways and SWISS can get you from Chennai to Edinburgh in just under 18h 15m. Your travel time can differ by up to 14h 25m. 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 are the cheapest airlines flying from Chennai to Edinburgh round-trip?

    Flying on British Airways is currently your cheapest option to Edinburgh, with prices starting at £510. Another option worth looking into is Emirates, starting at £662 return. You may be able to fly from Chennai to Edinburgh for 20% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • 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 £272 and Emirates from £338 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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to Edinburgh (average of £398). Flying from Chennai to Edinburgh in August is currently the most expensive (average of £634). 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 2 airlines that operate flights from Chennai to Edinburgh. 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 5 dicembre 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest£510Average£641FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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EmiratesCheapest£662Average£742FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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