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Cheap flights from Chennai to London from £170

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 12/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAA — LON
27 Feb — 6 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chennai to London are usually found in October or November, booked 42 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 28 January 2026.

Mon 2/303:50
MAA
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STN
1 stop13h 45m
Emirates
Fri 6/314:05
STN
-
MAA
1 stop12h 40m
Emirates
Deal found 26/1£454
Fri 27/209:50
MAA
-
STN
1 stop13h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/306:00
STN
-
MAA
2 stops16h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/1£456
Tue 24/221:45
MAA
-
LGW
1 stop14h 25m
Emirates
Tue 3/313:35
LGW
-
MAA
1 stop25h 05m
Emirates
Deal found 27/1£456
Tue 24/203:50
MAA
-
STN
1 stop19h 35m
Emirates
Tue 10/320:15
STN
-
MAA
1 stop18h 25m
Emirates
Deal found 27/1£458
Tue 10/218:00
MAA
-
LHR
2 stops22h 15m
Lufthansa
Tue 17/206:30
LHR
-
MAA
1 stop12h 05m
Lufthansa
Deal found 27/1£458
Mon 16/216:10
MAA
-
LHR
1 stop25h 25m
Etihad Airways
Wed 27/521:45
LHR
-
MAA
1 stop12h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 26/1£459
Thu 12/321:45
MAA
-
STN
1 stop19h 50m
Emirates
Thu 19/314:05
STN
-
MAA
1 stop24h 35m
Emirates
Deal found 26/1£459
Mon 9/303:40
MAA
-
LGW
1 stop14h 25m
Qatar Airways
Mon 30/314:55
LGW
-
MAA
1 stop31h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 25/1£459
Wed 22/410:15
MAA
-
LHR
1 stop13h 00m
Etihad Airways
Wed 29/409:30
LHR
-
MAA
1 stop12h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 27/1£460
Tue 24/203:50
MAA
-
STN
1 stop19h 35m
Emirates
Mon 9/320:15
STN
-
MAA
1 stop18h 25m
Emirates
Deal found 27/1£462
Tue 24/221:45
MAA
-
LGW
1 stop19h 25m
Emirates
Fri 13/313:35
LGW
-
MAA
1 stop13h 10m
Emirates
Deal found 27/1£463
Mon 9/218:00
MAA
-
LHR
2 stops19h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 2/306:35
LHR
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MAA
2 stops20h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/1£463

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 28 January 2026.

Round-trip from

£454

One-way from

£170

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£596

Good round-trip deal

£547 or less

Good one-way deal

£289 or less
Emirates
  • Emirates
  • 2/3-6/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 26h 25m total
  • Chennai to London
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Air India
  • Air India
  • 12/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 05m 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 28 January 2026.
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ChennaiLondon

MAA - STN

MAASTN

Chennai

Wed 25/2

21:45-17:55

1 stop25h 40m

London Stansted

Wed 4/3

14:05-08:15

1 stop12h 40m

£458

ChennaiLondon

MAA - STN

MAASTN

Chennai

Thu 26/2

21:45-12:05

1 stop19h 50m

London Stansted

Wed 11/3

20:15-08:15

1 stop30h 30m

£458

ChennaiLondon

MAA - STN

MAASTN

Chennai

Thu 26/2

03:50-17:55

1 stop19h 35m

London Stansted

Thu 12/3

20:15-20:10

1 stop18h 25m

£458

ChennaiLondon

MAA - STN

MAASTN

Chennai

Tue 24/2

03:50-17:55

1 stop19h 35m

London Stansted

Thu 12/3

14:05-08:15

1 stop12h 40m

£458

ChennaiLondon

MAA - STN

MAASTN

Chennai

Thu 12/3

21:45-12:05

1 stop19h 50m

London Stansted

Thu 19/3

14:05-20:10

1 stop24h 35m

£459

ChennaiLondon

MAA - LGW

MAALGW

Chennai

Thu 12/3

21:45-06:40

1 stop14h 25m

London Gatwick

Thu 19/3

13:35-08:15

1 stop13h 10m

£461

ChennaiLondon

MAA - LGW

MAALGW

Chennai

Tue 24/2

21:45-20:50

1 stop28h 35m

London Gatwick

Tue 3/3

23:55-08:15

1 stop26h 50m

£461

ChennaiLondon

MAA - LGW

MAALGW

Chennai

Tue 3/3

09:50-18:25

1 stop14h 05m

London Gatwick

Fri 6/3

23:55-20:10

1 stop14h 45m

£463

ChennaiLondon

MAA - STN

MAASTN

Chennai

Tue 10/3

21:45-17:55

1 stop25h 40m

London Stansted

Wed 6/5

14:55-20:30

1 stop25h 05m

£471

ChennaiLondon

MAA - STN

MAASTN

Chennai

Thu 23/4

09:50-18:45

1 stop13h 25m

London Stansted

Mon 4/5

14:55-08:05

1 stop12h 40m

£472

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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 23 January 2026.

Booking 42 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to London (average of £365). Flying from Chennai to London in July is currently the most expensive (average of £448). 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 28 January 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 28 January 2026.

The most flights from MAA to LON are scheduled on a Monday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, 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.

New Delhi (DEL) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £515.

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 Colombo (CMB) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 50m.

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 257 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?

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 28 January 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Qatar Airways, 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
3,488 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

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
3,488 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,488 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

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.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,731 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,488 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

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
1,376 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,488 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

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
7,704 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,488 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

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
2,976 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,488 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

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 20h 30m. Emirates provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £483. Airlines will cover a distance of 5091 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Flying on Kuwait Airways is currently your cheapest option to London, with prices starting at £295. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Air India and Lufthansa, with the lowest prices starting at £365 and £402, respectively. Users have found that Kuwait Airways is 46% 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 £111. Users have also found prices from £151 and £156 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 Gatwick or Chennai - London Stansted.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chennai to London?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £226. While the most popular route (Chennai - London Heathrow) can be booked for £379 on average, our data indicates £481 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 £19.

  • 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to London (average of £365). Flying from Chennai to London in July is currently the most expensive (average of £448). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Kuwait AirwaysCheapest£295Average£623FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time64%
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Air IndiaCheapest£365Average£546FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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LufthansaCheapest£402Average£513FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£422Average£535FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£439Average£529FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest£455Average£537FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Gulf AirCheapest£480Average£685FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Oman AirCheapest£490Average£610FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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SriLankan AirlinesCheapest£494Average£512FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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British AirwaysCheapest£497Average£618FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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