Cheap flights from London to Chennai

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Cheapest round-trip flights $524
Gulf Air 1 stop 37 hr Sun, Jan 25 — Tue, Feb 10
The cheapest round-trip flight from London to Chennai is currently $524
Cheapest one-way flight $369
Air India, Air India Express 1 stop 29 hr Wed, Jan 14
The cheapest one-way flight from London to Chennai is currently $369
Cheapest nonstop flights $806
British Airways Nonstop 10 hr Thu, Feb 12 — Wed, Feb 25
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from London to Chennai is currently $806
Last-minute weekend getaway $617
IndiGo 1 stop 30 hr Thu, Nov 20 — Sun, Nov 23
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from London to Chennai is currently $617
Cheapest business class flights $1,332
IndiGo 1 stop 18 hr Thu, Jan 22 — Wed, Feb 4
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from London to Chennai is currently $1,332
Fastest flight 9 hr 55 min The fastest nonstop flight from London to Chennai takes 9 hr 55 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 London to Chennai is typically November. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.
November
Cheapest
Typical prices: $530–630
July
Most expensive
Typical prices: $780–1,150

Popular airlines from London to Chennai

  • British Airways
    Nonstop
    from $806
    Typical price: $860–1,900
    7 weekly nonstop flights
    LHR - MAA Every day
  • Air India
    from $525
    Typical price: $530–1,350
    170 weekly connecting flights
    LGW, LHR - MAA Every day
  • Emirates
    from $697
    Typical price: $820–1,550
    145 weekly connecting flights
    LGW, LHR, STN - MAA Every day
  • Qatar Airways
    from $659
    Typical price: $720–1,450
    38 weekly connecting flights
    LGW, LHR - MAA Every day
  • Etihad
    from $636
    Typical price: $660–1,550
    35 weekly connecting flights
    LHR - MAA Every day
  • IndiGo
    from $604
    Typical price: $600–1,450
    34 weekly connecting flights
    LHR - MAA Every day

Popular airports near London

  • Heathrow Airport (LHR)
    London United Kingdom 47 min 14 mi
  • London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
    London United Kingdom 1 hr 27 min 25 mi
  • London Stansted Airport (STN)
    London United Kingdom 1 hr 5 min 30 mi
  • London Luton Airport (LTN)
    London United Kingdom 1 hr 9 min 27 mi

Popular airports near Chennai

  • Chennai International Airport (MAA)
    Chennai India 45 min 9 mi
  • Tirupati International Airport (TIR)
    Tirupati India 2 hr 58 min 62 mi
  • Puducherry Airport (PNY)
    Puducherry India 3 hr 20 min 83 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from London to Chennai

When are the cheapest days to fly from London to Chennai?
The cheapest flights from London to Chennai are usually in November. Typical ticket prices in November range from $530 to $630.
Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from London to Chennai?
The cheapest round-trip flight from London to Chennai recently found on Google Flights was with Gulf Air from $524. The cheapest one-way flight was with Air India, Air India Express from $369.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest British Airways flight from London to Chennai is $806, flying from Feb 12 to Feb 25.
  • The cheapest Air India flight from London to Chennai is $525, flying from Jan 22 to Feb 4.
  • The cheapest Emirates flight from London to Chennai is $697, flying from Jan 15 to Jan 28.
  • The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from London to Chennai is $659, flying from Jan 19 to Feb 3.
  • The cheapest Etihad flight from London to Chennai is $636, flying from Jan 9 to Jan 22.
  • The cheapest IndiGo flight from London to Chennai is $604, flying from Nov 20 to Dec 3.
What are the cheapest flights from London to Chennai?
The cheapest round-trip flight from London to Chennai starts at $524 from Sun, Jan 25 to Tue, Feb 10. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $369 and departs on Wed, Jan 14.
How long does it take to fly from London to Chennai?
9 hr 55 min is the shortest flight time from London to Chennai.
When should you fly to Chennai, India?
Peak travel periods include May–Jun and Dec–Jan. Chennai has a hot and humid climate. Generally, there is very little rain Jan–May. Torrential rains arrive during the northeast monsoon, usually around Oct–Nov. The Marghazi Festival of Music & Dance (Dec–Jan) focuses on classical South Indian Carnatic music and Bharatanatyam dances. The Pongal Festival (Jan), is a traditional harvest celebration, typical of Tamil Nadu, with sweet rice delicacies, ornamented cattle and streets decorated with powdered chalk designs.
How do I find cheap dates to fly from London to Chennai?
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from London to Chennai.
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 is the best airline to fly from London to Chennai?
What counts as the best airline for your flights from London to Chennai 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 London to Chennai.

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

In terms of flights, Air India is the most popular. Air India offers 170 connecting flights per week. Air India flies from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) , Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) .

Other popular airlines flying from London to Chennai are:
  • Emirates offers 145 connecting flights per week. Emirates flies from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) , Heathrow Airport (LHR) , London Stansted Airport (STN) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) .
  • Qatar Airways offers 38 connecting flights per week. Qatar Airways flies from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) , Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) .
  • Etihad offers 35 connecting flights per week. Etihad flies from Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) .
  • IndiGo offers 34 connecting flights per week. IndiGo flies from Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between London and Chennai.
Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from London to Chennai?
The cheapest round-trip flight from London to Chennai recently found on Google Flights was with Gulf Air from $524. The cheapest one-way flight was with Air India, Air India Express from $369.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest British Airways flight from London to Chennai is $806, flying from Feb 12 to Feb 25.
  • The cheapest Air India flight from London to Chennai is $525, flying from Jan 22 to Feb 4.
  • The cheapest Emirates flight from London to Chennai is $697, flying from Jan 15 to Jan 28.
  • The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from London to Chennai is $659, flying from Jan 19 to Feb 3.
  • The cheapest Etihad flight from London to Chennai is $636, flying from Jan 9 to Jan 22.
  • The cheapest IndiGo flight from London to Chennai is $604, flying from Nov 20 to Dec 3.
Which airlines have direct flights from London to Chennai?
British Airways flies direct from London to Chennai.
  • There are 7 British Airways direct flights from London to Chennai per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
Which airline provides the cheapest last-minute getaway flight from London to Chennai?
The cheapest last-minute deal between London and Chennai at price $617 is offered by IndiGo from Thu, Nov 20 to Sun, Nov 23.
Which airlines have direct flights from London to Chennai?
British Airways flies direct from London to Chennai.
  • There are 7 British Airways direct flights from London to Chennai per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
When are direct flights from London to Chennai available?
There are direct flights from London to Chennai on a daily basis.
What are the cheapest direct flights from London to Chennai?
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between London and Chennai start at $806 from Thu, Feb 12 to Wed, Feb 25 with British Airways.
How can I find nonstop flights from London to Chennai?
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from London to Chennai, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
What are the cheapest business class flights from London to Chennai?
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between London and Chennai start at $1,332 from Thu, Jan 22 to Wed, Feb 4 with IndiGo.
What are the cheapest economy class flights from London to Chennai?
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between London and Chennai start at $524 from Sun, Jan 25 to Tue, Feb 10.
How can I book business class trips from London to Chennai?
To book business class trips from London to Chennai, 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.
Are there any last-minute deals from London to Chennai next weekend?
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between London and Chennai starts at $617 from Thu, Nov 20 to Sun, Nov 23 with IndiGo.
Which airline provides the cheapest last-minute getaway flight from London to Chennai?
The cheapest last-minute deal between London and Chennai at price $617 is offered by IndiGo from Thu, Nov 20 to Sun, Nov 23.
How can I find last-minute flight deals from London to Chennai?
To find last-minute flight deals from London to Chennai, 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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