Cheap flights from Chennai to London

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Chennai to London and booking your next trip
Cheapest round-trip flights $654
Emirates 1 stop 14 hr Fri, May 29 — Thu, Jun 11
The cheapest round-trip flight from Chennai to London is currently $654
Cheapest one-way flight $297
Gulf Air 1 stop 30 hr Wed, Jun 10
The cheapest one-way flight from Chennai to London is currently $297
Cheapest nonstop flights $1,244
British Airways Nonstop 12 hr Sun, Jul 26 — Mon, Aug 10
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Chennai to London is currently $1,244
Last-minute weekend getaway $720
IndiGo, Qatar Airways 1 stop 19 hr Fri, May 8 — Sun, May 10
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Chennai to London is currently $720
Cheapest business class flights $1,851
IndiGo 1 stop 19 hr Thu, May 7 — Wed, May 20
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Chennai to London is currently $1,851
Fastest flight 11 hr 5 min The fastest nonstop flight from Chennai to London takes 11 hr 5 min
Nonstop flights Every day There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Chennai to London is typically November. The most expensive month to fly is typically August.
November
Cheapest
Typical prices: $500–770
August
Most expensive
Typical prices: $710–970

Popular airlines from Chennai to London

  • British Airways
    Nonstop
    from $964
    Typical price: $840–1,800
    7 weekly nonstop flights
    MAA - LHR Every day
  • Emirates
    from $654
    Typical price: $620–1,150
    132 weekly connecting flights
    MAA - LGW, LHR, STN Every day
  • Air India
    from $672
    Typical price: $570–1,100
    96 weekly connecting flights
    MAA - LGW, LHR Every day
  • Etihad
    from $662
    Typical price: $560–1,000
    49 weekly connecting flights
    MAA - LHR Every day
  • IndiGo
    from $1,795
    Typical price: $620–2,100
    35 weekly connecting flights
    MAA - LHR Every day
  • Qatar Airways
    from $703
    Typical price: $670–1,250
    27 weekly connecting flights
    MAA - LHR Every day

Popular airports near Chennai

  • Chennai International Airport (MAA)
    Chennai India 45 min 9 mi
  • Tirupati International Airport (TIR)
    Tirupati India 2 hr 59 min 62 mi
  • Puducherry Airport (PNY)
    Puducherry India 3 hr 22 min 83 mi

Popular airports near London

  • Heathrow Airport (LHR)
    London United Kingdom 46 min 14 mi
  • London Stansted Airport (STN)
    London United Kingdom 1 hr 4 min 30 mi
  • London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
    London United Kingdom 1 hr 24 min 25 mi
  • London Luton Airport (LTN)
    London United Kingdom 1 hr 7 min 27 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Chennai to London

The cheapest flights from Chennai to London are usually in November. Typical ticket prices in November range from $500 to $770.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Chennai to London recently found on Google Flights was with Emirates from $654. The cheapest one-way flight was with Gulf Air from $297.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest British Airways flight from Chennai to London is $964, flying from Jul 16 to Jul 30.
  • The cheapest Emirates flight from Chennai to London is $654, flying from May 29 to Jun 11.
  • The cheapest Air India flight from Chennai to London is $672, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 17.
  • The cheapest Etihad flight from Chennai to London is $662, flying from May 28 to Jun 10.
  • The cheapest IndiGo flight from Chennai to London is $1,795, flying from May 7 to May 20.
  • The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Chennai to London is $703, flying from May 15 to May 28.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Chennai to London starts at $654 from Fri, May 29 to Thu, Jun 11. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $297 and departs on Wed, Jun 10.
11 hr 5 min is the shortest flight time from Chennai to London.
London is a year-round destination, getting busiest Jun–Sep and in the run-up to Christmas and New Year (Dec). Jul–Aug is when many Europeans take holidays, so visitors may face more crowds and limited availability of hotel rooms. Key events include the London Marathon (Apr), Notting Hill Carnival (Aug) and Frieze London art fair (Oct). Sep–May is the city's primary season for theatre, opera, ballet and classical music. Summer’s warmer weather brings many free outdoor music and theatre festivals.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Chennai to London.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Chennai to London really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Chennai to London.

In terms of nonstop flights, British Airways is the most popular. British Airways offers 7 nonstop flights per week. British Airways flies from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Heathrow Airport (LHR) .

In terms of flights, Emirates is the most popular. Emirates offers 132 connecting flights per week. Emirates flies from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) , Heathrow Airport (LHR) , London Stansted Airport (STN) .

Other popular airlines flying from Chennai to London are:
  • Air India offers 96 connecting flights per week. Air India flies from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) , Heathrow Airport (LHR) .
  • Etihad offers 49 connecting flights per week. Etihad flies from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Heathrow Airport (LHR) .
  • IndiGo offers 35 connecting flights per week. IndiGo flies from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Heathrow Airport (LHR) .
  • Qatar Airways offers 27 connecting flights per week. Qatar Airways flies from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Heathrow Airport (LHR) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Chennai and London.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Chennai to London recently found on Google Flights was with Emirates from $654. The cheapest one-way flight was with Gulf Air from $297.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest British Airways flight from Chennai to London is $964, flying from Jul 16 to Jul 30.
  • The cheapest Emirates flight from Chennai to London is $654, flying from May 29 to Jun 11.
  • The cheapest Air India flight from Chennai to London is $672, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 17.
  • The cheapest Etihad flight from Chennai to London is $662, flying from May 28 to Jun 10.
  • The cheapest IndiGo flight from Chennai to London is $1,795, flying from May 7 to May 20.
  • The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Chennai to London is $703, flying from May 15 to May 28.
British Airways flies direct from Chennai to London.
  • There are 7 British Airways direct flights from Chennai to London per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Chennai and London at price $720 is offered by IndiGo, Qatar Airways from Fri, May 8 to Sun, May 10.
British Airways flies direct from Chennai to London.
  • There are 7 British Airways direct flights from Chennai to London per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are direct flights from Chennai to London on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Chennai and London start at $1,244 from Sun, Jul 26 to Mon, Aug 10 with British Airways.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Chennai to London, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Chennai and London start at $1,851 from Thu, May 7 to Wed, May 20 with IndiGo.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Chennai and London start at $654 from Fri, May 29 to Thu, Jun 11.
To book business class trips from Chennai to London, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Chennai and London starts at $720 from Fri, May 8 to Sun, May 10 with IndiGo, Qatar Airways.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Chennai and London at price $720 is offered by IndiGo, Qatar Airways from Fri, May 8 to Sun, May 10.
To find last-minute flight deals from Chennai to London, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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