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Cheap flights from Chennai to London from £216

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 5/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAA — LON
10 May — 17 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chennai to London are usually found in October or March, booked 83 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Friday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from Chennai to London
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chennai to London. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 10 April 2026.

Wed 6/516:05
MAA
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LHR
1 stop19h 25m
Etihad Airways
Fri 29/520:45
LHR
-
MAA
1 stop13h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 6/4£429
Wed 22/421:55
MAA
-
LHR
1 stop20h 05m
Etihad Airways
Wed 29/409:15
LHR
-
MAA
1 stop13h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 8/4£430
Thu 7/516:05
MAA
-
LHR
1 stop25h 10m
Etihad Airways
Mon 11/520:45
LHR
-
MAA
1 stop13h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 8/4£431
Thu 7/510:15
MAA
-
LHR
1 stop25h 15m
Etihad Airways
Thu 14/514:45
LHR
-
MAA
1 stop13h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 9/4£432
Mon 4/504:05
MAA
-
LHR
1 stop15h 30m
Etihad Airways
Mon 18/521:45
LHR
-
MAA
1 stop17h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 8/4£432
Sat 9/510:15
MAA
-
LHR
1 stop13h 00m
Etihad Airways
Sat 16/509:30
LHR
-
MAA
1 stop18h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 9/4£433
Thu 21/510:15
MAA
-
LGW
2 stops16h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 28/514:30
LGW
-
MAA
2 stops20h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/4£434
Thu 16/421:55
MAA
-
LHR
1 stop20h 05m
Etihad Airways
Wed 22/421:10
LHR
-
MAA
1 stop18h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 6/4£434
Tue 28/421:55
MAA
-
LHR
1 stop20h 05m
Etihad Airways
Thu 28/509:30
LHR
-
MAA
1 stop12h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 9/4£435
Tue 2/610:15
MAA
-
LHR
1 stop33h 20m
Etihad Airways
Wed 9/921:45
LHR
-
MAA
1 stop12h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 7/4£435
Fri 10/716:05
MAA
-
LHR
1 stop19h 25m
Etihad Airways
Sun 23/814:45
LHR
-
MAA
1 stop19h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 5/4£436
Mon 15/604:05
MAA
-
LHR
1 stop13h 10m
Etihad Airways
Tue 15/914:45
LHR
-
MAA
1 stop13h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 9/4£437

Find flight deals from Chennai to London

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chennai (MAA) to London (LON). 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 10 April 2026.

Round-trip from

£429

One-way from

£216

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£643

Good round-trip deal

£724 or less

Good one-way deal

£360 or less
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 6/5-29/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 15m total
  • Chennai to London
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Gulf Air
  • Gulf Air
  • 5/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 29h 15m total
  • Chennai to London
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£7 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Chennai to London 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 10 April 2026.
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ChennaiLondon

MAA - STN

MAASTN

Chennai

Fri 29/5

04:05-12:55

1 stop13h 20m

London Stansted

Fri 5/6

21:05-20:30

1 stop18h 55m

£479

ChennaiLondon

MAA - LGW

MAALGW

Chennai

Sun 17/5

04:25-07:45

1 stop31h 50m

London Gatwick

Mon 8/6

09:15-02:40

1 stop12h 55m

£484

ChennaiLondon

MAA - LGW

MAALGW

Chennai

Fri 29/5

09:50-21:30

1 stop16h 10m

London Gatwick

Fri 5/6

10:05-02:30

1 stop11h 55m

£486

ChennaiLondon

MAA - STN

MAASTN

Chennai

Thu 7/5

04:05-18:45

1 stop19h 10m

London Stansted

Mon 11/5

14:55-08:05

1 stop12h 40m

£490

ChennaiLondon

MAA - STN

MAASTN

Chennai

Fri 29/5

04:05-12:55

1 stop13h 20m

London Stansted

Sun 7/6

14:55-08:05

1 stop12h 40m

£496

ChennaiLondon

MAA - LGW

MAALGW

Chennai

Wed 27/5

04:05-12:35

1 stop13h 00m

London Gatwick

Sat 30/5

23:55-20:30

1 stop16h 05m

£501

ChennaiLondon

MAA - LGW

MAALGW

Chennai

Fri 29/5

22:05-07:20

1 stop13h 45m

London Gatwick

Sun 7/6

14:35-08:05

1 stop13h 00m

£502

ChennaiLondon

MAA - STN

MAASTN

Chennai

Fri 10/7

22:05-18:45

1 stop25h 10m

London Stansted

Sun 23/8

21:05-20:30

1 stop18h 55m

£503

ChennaiLondon

MAA - STN

MAASTN

Chennai

Fri 15/5

04:05-18:45

1 stop19h 10m

London Stansted

Sun 17/5

14:55-20:30

1 stop25h 05m

£505

ChennaiLondon

MAA - LGW

MAALGW

Chennai

Fri 15/5

09:50-19:45

1 stop14h 25m

London Gatwick

Sat 23/5

23:55-20:30

1 stop16h 05m

£512

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Best time to book a flight from Chennai to London

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chennai to London?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Chennai to London. Price data was last updated on 3 April 2026.

Booking 83 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Chennai to London. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to London (average of £374). Flying from Chennai to London in July is currently the most expensive (average of £450). 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 MAA to LON?

Find hourly flight availability from Chennai to London. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 10 April 2026.

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

Weekly flight availability from Chennai to London

Explore weekly flight availability from Chennai to London. 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 10 April 2026.

The most flights from MAA to LON 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 much does it cost for a return flight from Chennai to London?

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Chennai to London?

Share of one-stop return flights from Chennai to London chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Abu Dhabi (AUH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 32% of one-stop itineraries from Chennai to London on Cheapflights.

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

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Chennai to London, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Doha (DOH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £455.

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

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Chennai to London, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Dubai (DXB) 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 London?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Chennai to London, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 40m.

How often are flights from Chennai to London delayed?

About 10% of weekly flights between Chennai and London have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 198 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Chennai to London flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Tuesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Chennai to London flights?

Over the past year, British Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 10% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing London

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to London. 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 London. Reviews last updated 10 April 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates,Etihad Airways, andGulf Air from Chennai to London by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,559 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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
3,559 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,559 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,428 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,559 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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.
Gulf Air
7.2
Good
231 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,559 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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
7,869 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,559 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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.
Air India
5.5
Fair
2,966 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,559 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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 London. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Chennai to London?

    For a flight from Chennai to London, you will be flying from Chennai. Chennai (MAA) is just 10.2 mi from the center of the city. Chennai is the only Chennai airport and it handles 2 outbound flights to London per day. 11 airlines have flights to London from Chennai on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Chennai to London?

    A quick flight from Chennai to London can take about 13h 20m. Emirates provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £479. Airlines will cover a distance of 5083 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chennai to London round-trip?

    Flying on Air India is currently your cheapest option to London, with prices starting at £371. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Kuwait Airways and Lufthansa, with the lowest prices starting at £396 and £411, respectively. Users have found that Air India is 32% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Lufthansa. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £113. Users have also found prices from £155 and £167 on Kuwait Airways and IndiGo, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Chennai to London?

    The most popular route from Chennai to London is Chennai - London Heathrow. You may also consider Chennai - London Stansted or Chennai - London Gatwick.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chennai to London?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £295. While the most popular route (Chennai - London Heathrow) can be booked for £396 on average, our data indicates £921 when flying from Chennai to London.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Chennai to London?

    Chennai to London flights have a stopover in Abu Dhabi most of the time.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Abu Dhabi?

    Etihad Towers, Emirates Park Zoo, and Emirates Palace are currently the most popular points of interest in Abu Dhabi at the moment. Those on a stopover in Abu Dhabi interested in visiting Etihad Towers, Emirates Park Zoo, or Emirates Palace can do so by traveling 20.8 mi, 7.9 mi, and 21.1 mi, respectively from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl. Those on a stopover in Abu Dhabi in need of a car hire can book one at Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl for about £15.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Chennai to London flights?

    Chennai to London flights that have stopovers will least frequently stop in Dubai.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to London (average of £374). Flying from Chennai to London in July is currently the most expensive (average of £450). 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 10 airlines flying from Chennai to London

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Chennai to London. 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 10 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air IndiaCheapest£371Average£551FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Kuwait AirwaysCheapest£396Average£599FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time64%
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LufthansaCheapest£411Average£516FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£417Average£551FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EmiratesCheapest£430Average£548FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£456Average£542FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Gulf AirCheapest£492Average£557FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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British AirwaysCheapest£505Average£636FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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SriLankan AirlinesCheapest£506Average£514FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Oman AirCheapest£545Average£625FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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