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Cheap flights from Chennai to London from £176

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 14/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAA — LON
13 Jan — 20 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chennai to London are usually found in October or November, booked 70 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Friday and return on a Tuesday

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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 14 December 2025.

Tue 23/1201:50MAA - LHR
2 stops19h 30mLufthansa
Sun 22/306:30LHR - MAA
1 stop12h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 12/12£419
Fri 19/1201:50MAA - LHR
1 stop21h 25mLufthansa
Mon 19/107:40LHR - MAA
2 stops19h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 13/12£436
Wed 24/1206:00MAA - LHR
1 stop18h 50mAir India
Mon 29/1220:30LHR - MAA
1 stop17h 10mAir India
Deal found 12/12£466
Sun 14/1201:50MAA - LHR
1 stop13h 25mLufthansa
Thu 15/119:15LHR - MAA
2 stops23h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 12/12£469
Fri 19/1201:50MAA - LHR
1 stop22h 25mLufthansa
Tue 20/119:15LHR - MAA
2 stops23h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 13/12£472
Thu 25/1206:55MAA - LHR
1 stop17h 55mAir India
Sun 4/120:30LHR - MAA
1 stop13h 40mAir India
Deal found 12/12£473
Mon 15/1221:45MAA - LGW
1 stop26h 10mEmirates
Thu 15/120:25LGW - MAA
1 stop18h 15mEmirates
Deal found 12/12£480
Thu 25/1219:00MAA - STN
3 stops33h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/112:45STN - MAA
3 stops29h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/12£485
Sat 20/1207:35MAA - LHR
Nonstop11h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 19/108:40LHR - MAA
1 stop12h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/12£499
Sun 28/1215:45MAA - LHR
1 stop24h 50mAir India
Thu 8/121:05LHR - MAA
1 stop16h 15mAir India
Deal found 13/12£502
Sat 27/1201:50MAA - LHR
2 stops22h 15mLufthansa
Thu 8/106:30LHR - MAA
1 stop12h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 13/12£505
Fri 19/1204:05MAA - LGW
1 stop31h 20mQatar Airways
Tue 20/108:40LGW - MAA
1 stop12h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 13/12£508

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 14 December 2025.

Round-trip from

£418

One-way from

£182

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£550

Good round-trip deal

£534 or less

Good one-way deal

£298 or less
Lufthansa
  • Lufthansa
  • 26/1-3/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 28h 45m total
  • Chennai to London
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Air India
  • Air India
  • 27/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 28h 55m total
  • Chennai to London
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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 14 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chennai to London that are best for you.

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Chennai

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London

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Depart

Return

Price

ChennaiLondon

MAA - LHR

MAALHR

Chennai

Tue 5/5

21:40-07:30

1 stop14h 20m

London Heathrow

Tue 12/5

12:30-08:45

1 stop15h 45m

£418

ChennaiLondon

MAA - LHR

MAALHR

Chennai

Tue 23/12

01:50-15:50

2 stops19h 30m

London Heathrow

Sun 22/3

06:30-00:05

1 stop12h 05m

£419

ChennaiLondon

MAA - LHR

MAALHR

Chennai

Sun 1/2

01:50-10:45

1 stop14h 25m

London Heathrow

Thu 12/2

06:30-00:05

1 stop12h 05m

£427

ChennaiLondon

MAA - LHR

MAALHR

Chennai

Thu 12/3

03:55-14:30

1 stop16h 05m

London Heathrow

Tue 17/3

20:55-19:55

1 stop17h 30m

£440

ChennaiLondon

MAA - LHR

MAALHR

Chennai

Mon 4/5

01:55-17:40

1 stop20h 15m

London Heathrow

Tue 12/5

07:25-08:45

2 stops20h 50m

£448

ChennaiLondon

MAA - STN

MAASTN

Chennai

Tue 27/1

09:50-17:55

1 stop13h 35m

London Stansted

Tue 3/2

14:05-02:15

1 stop30h 40m

£451

ChennaiLondon

MAA - STN

MAASTN

Chennai

Thu 22/1

21:45-12:05

1 stop19h 50m

London Stansted

Thu 29/1

20:15-20:10

1 stop18h 25m

£469

ChennaiLondon

MAA - STN

MAASTN

Chennai

Mon 19/1

09:50-17:55

1 stop13h 35m

London Stansted

Mon 2/2

14:05-20:10

1 stop24h 35m

£469

ChennaiLondon

MAA - STN

MAASTN

Chennai

Thu 22/1

03:50-12:05

1 stop13h 45m

London Stansted

Tue 27/1

14:05-20:10

1 stop24h 35m

£469

ChennaiLondon

MAA - STN

MAASTN

Chennai

Wed 21/1

03:50-17:55

1 stop19h 35m

London Stansted

Wed 28/1

14:05-20:10

1 stop24h 35m

£469

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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 12 December 2025.

Booking 70 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 £377). Flying from Chennai to London in July is currently the most expensive (average of £465). 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 14 December 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 62% on flights from Chennai to London by exploring options for tickets at midday.

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 31% 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 £519.

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 Doha (DOH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 13h 43m.

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 Dubai (DXB) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 45m.

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 263 minutes.

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

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

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

Wednesday 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 14 December 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Oman Air, andEtihad Airways 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
3,442 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

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
3,442 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,442 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

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.
Oman Air
8.0
Very Good
112 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,442 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

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
7.4
Good
1,332 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,442 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

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
7,575 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,442 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

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
2,948 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,442 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

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 1 outbound flight to London per day. 10 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 14h 20m. Air India provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £418. Airlines will cover a distance of 5113 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 £375. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Oman Air and Qatar Airways, with the lowest prices starting at £388 and £401, respectively. Users have found that Air India is 33% 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 IndiGo. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £173. Users have also found prices from £177 and £179 on Lufthansa and Air India, 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 £275. While the most popular route (Chennai - London Heathrow) can be booked for £378 on average, our data indicates £459 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 Palace, and Emirates Park Zoo 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 Palace, or Emirates Park Zoo can do so by traveling 20.8 mi, 21.1 mi, and 7.9 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 £20.

  • 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 £377). Flying from Chennai to London in July is currently the most expensive (average of £465). 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

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Air IndiaCheapest£376Average£560FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Oman AirCheapest£391Average£624FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£405Average£538FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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LufthansaCheapest£412Average£511FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£420Average£536FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EmiratesCheapest£467Average£585FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Gulf AirCheapest£493Average£748FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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SriLankan AirlinesCheapest£507Average£619FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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British AirwaysCheapest£509Average£631FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£567Average£639FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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