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 28/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAA — LON
26 May — 2 Jun1
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 26 April 2026.

Sat 9/516:05
MAA
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LHR
1 stop25h 10m
Etihad Airways
Sat 10/1021:45
LHR
-
MAA
1 stop17h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 21/4£451
Wed 27/516:05
MAA
-
LHR
1 stop19h 25m
Etihad Airways
Mon 31/821:45
LHR
-
MAA
1 stop12h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 22/4£453
Mon 1/616:05
MAA
-
LHR
1 stop31h 10m
Etihad Airways
Sun 15/1120:55
LHR
-
MAA
1 stop24h 05m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 22/4£457
Thu 26/1110:00
MAA
-
LHR
1 stop31h 35m
Etihad Airways
Mon 30/1120:55
LHR
-
MAA
1 stop12h 45m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 21/4£457
Mon 29/622:05
MAA
-
STN
1 stop25h 10m
Emirates
Fri 4/914:55
STN
-
MAA
1 stop12h 40m
Emirates
Deal found 22/4£458
Mon 29/616:05
MAA
-
LHR
1 stop27h 30m
Etihad Airways
Fri 4/914:45
LHR
-
MAA
1 stop19h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 22/4£458
Mon 8/622:05
MAA
-
STN
1 stop19h 20m
Emirates
Wed 17/621:05
STN
-
MAA
1 stop24h 55m
Emirates
Deal found 21/4£459
Mon 8/616:05
MAA
-
LHR
1 stop19h 25m
Etihad Airways
Mon 15/621:45
LHR
-
MAA
1 stop12h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 24/4£459
Fri 15/516:05
MAA
-
LHR
1 stop19h 25m
Etihad Airways
Tue 16/614:45
LHR
-
MAA
1 stop13h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 24/4£461
Mon 1/622:05
MAA
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LGW
1 stop26h 10m
Emirates
Tue 9/610:05
LGW
-
MAA
1 stop29h 55m
Emirates
Deal found 21/4£462
Mon 1/609:50
MAA
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STN
1 stop31h 35m
Emirates
Tue 9/614:55
STN
-
MAA
1 stop12h 40m
Emirates
Deal found 21/4£463
Mon 29/609:50
MAA
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LGW
1 stop16h 10m
Emirates
Fri 4/914:35
LGW
-
MAA
1 stop13h 00m
Emirates
Deal found 22/4£464

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 26 April 2026.

Round-trip from

£451

One-way from

£216

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£580

Good round-trip deal

£856 or less

Good one-way deal

£423 or less
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 9/5-10/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 43h 05m total
  • Chennai to London
Emirates
  • Emirates
  • 28/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 13h 20m total
  • Chennai to London
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (£15 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£7 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Chennai to London (LON).
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Chennai to London (LON).

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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 26 April 2026.
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Price

Cheapest return flight

ChennaiLondon

MAA - STN

MAASTN

Chennai

Tue 22/9

04:05-18:45

1 stop19h 10m

London Stansted

Fri 25/9

14:55-20:30

1 stop25h 05m

£474

ChennaiLondon

MAA - LGW

MAALGW

Chennai

Mon 25/5

04:05-12:35

1 stop13h 00m

London Gatwick

Wed 16/9

10:05-02:30

1 stop11h 55m

£480

ChennaiLondon

MAA - STN

MAASTN

Chennai

Tue 26/5

04:05-12:55

1 stop13h 20m

London Stansted

Fri 12/6

21:05-20:30

1 stop18h 55m

£487

ChennaiLondon

MAA - STN

MAASTN

Chennai

Thu 21/5

04:05-12:55

1 stop13h 20m

London Stansted

Thu 28/5

14:55-20:30

1 stop25h 05m

£495

ChennaiLondon

MAA - STN

MAASTN

Chennai

Thu 7/5

22:05-12:55

1 stop19h 20m

London Stansted

Fri 15/5

21:05-08:05

1 stop30h 30m

£495

ChennaiLondon

MAA - STN

MAASTN

Chennai

Thu 14/5

22:05-12:55

1 stop19h 20m

London Stansted

Tue 26/5

21:05-08:05

1 stop30h 30m

£500

ChennaiLondon

MAA - LGW

MAALGW

Chennai

Mon 11/5

04:05-12:35

1 stop13h 00m

London Gatwick

Tue 27/10

20:25-20:10

1 stop18h 15m

£500

ChennaiLondon

MAA - LGW

MAALGW

Chennai

Thu 21/5

04:05-12:35

1 stop13h 00m

London Gatwick

Thu 28/5

23:55-20:30

1 stop16h 05m

£501

ChennaiLondon

MAA - LHR

MAALHR

Chennai

Wed 30/9

03:25-14:45

1 stop15h 50m

London Heathrow

Thu 8/10

16:45-18:20

2 stops21h 05m

£502

ChennaiLondon

MAA - LGW

MAALGW

Chennai

Fri 15/5

04:05-12:35

1 stop13h 00m

London Gatwick

Wed 20/5

10:05-08:05

1 stop17h 30m

£502

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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?

Booking 77 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to London (average of £183). Flying from Chennai to London in April is currently the most expensive (average of £1,392). 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 26 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 26 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 35% 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 £451.

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 33m.

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 11% of weekly flights between Chennai and London have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 193 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?

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 11% 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 26 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.

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

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.

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

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.

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

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.

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

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.

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

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.

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

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. 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 19h 10m. Emirates provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £474. 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 £363. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Kuwait Airways and Lufthansa, with the lowest prices starting at £393 and £407, 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 Lufthansa. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £112. Users have also found prices from £153 and £165 on Kuwait Airways and IndiGo, respectively.

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

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chennai to London?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £354. While the most popular route (Chennai - London Heathrow) can be booked for £438 on average, our data indicates £939 when flying from Chennai to London.

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

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

    Emirates Palace, Yas Waterworld, and Ferrari World Abu Dhabi are currently the most popular points of interest in Abu Dhabi at the moment. Those on a stopover in Abu Dhabi interested in visiting Emirates Palace, Yas Waterworld, or Ferrari World Abu Dhabi can do so by traveling 21.1 mi, 5.0 mi, and 4.5 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 £12.

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

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to London (average of £183). Flying from Chennai to London in April is currently the most expensive (average of £1,392). 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 26 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air IndiaCheapest£363Average£556FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Kuwait AirwaysCheapest£393Average£593FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time64%
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LufthansaCheapest£407Average£473FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£413Average£544FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£452Average£538FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest£461Average£543FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Gulf AirCheapest£487Average£552FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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British AirwaysCheapest£500Average£626FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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SriLankan AirlinesCheapest£501Average£509FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Oman AirCheapest£540Average£629FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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