When is the best time to book a flight to Chennai?

The best time to book flights to Chennai is 84 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Chennai?

If you book a flight to Chennai, you will be flying into Chennai, which is the city’s only airport. Chennai (MAA) is located 10.2 mi from the center of Chennai. Booking flights from London to Chennai should be relatively easy as there are 2 daily flights from 14 different airlines.

Can I find cheaper flights to Chennai if I am willing to have stopovers?

Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Chennai on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

What is the best airline to fly to Chennai?

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Kuwait Airways is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Chennai.

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Chennai?

Chennai is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Chennai. One-way flights to Chennai typically cost £35, while return flights cost around £71.

How much is a return flight to Chennai?

A return flight to Chennai will typically cost around £376, however they can be found for as little as £71.

Where does the fastest flight to Chennai depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to Chennai, London offers the quickest one-way flight (9 hours 55 minutes).

Does Chennai have car hire?

Yes. Those touching down at Chennai can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Are there hotels close to Chennai?

Yes. Chennai has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Laurent & Benon Premium Service Apartment - Gst Road is the closest property to Chennai (0.0 mi away from Chennai).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Chennai?

The most popular airlines flying from London to Chennai are Etihad Airways, Air India and British Airways.

How long is the flight to Chennai?

On average, a flight from London to Chennai takes 15 hours 40 minutes. Flights to Chennai from other popular cities in United Kingdom will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Weekly flight availability to Chennai

The most flights from London to Chennai 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).

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Chennai?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to Chennai are Kuwait Airways, Gulf Air and Air India.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chennai ranges from 10.0 - 330.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 330.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Chennai when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chennai, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, May is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 33.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 25.0 C).

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Gulf Air

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MAA

LHR

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Gulf Air

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LHR

MAA

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Etihad Airways

Wed 30/916:05

MAA

LHR

1 stop19h 25m

Etihad Airways

Deal found 4/6£464

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Gulf Air

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MAA

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Gulf Air

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LHR

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Etihad Airways

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LGW

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Gulf Air

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MAA

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MAA

LHR

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Gulf Air

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MAA

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MAA

STN

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Emirates

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LHR

MAA

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Gulf Air

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MAA

LHR

1 stop29h 15m

Gulf Air

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LGW

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Lufthansa

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Qatar Airways

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MAA

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LHR

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SWISS

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MAA

LGW

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Qatar Airways

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MAA

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MAA

LTN

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Emirates

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MAA

LGW

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Emirates

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Emirates

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MAA

LTN

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MAA

LGW

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Qatar Airways

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MAA

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MAA

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MAA

LHR

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MAA

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