Find Cheap Flights from London to Chennai (LON - MAA)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from London to Chennai and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$579	Gulf Air 1 stop 15 hr Sun, Jun 7 — Tue, Jun 23	The cheapest round-trip flight from London to Chennai is currently $579
Cheapest one-way flight	$395	Etihad, Akasa Air 1 stop 20 hr Wed, Jun 3	The cheapest one-way flight from London to Chennai is currently $395
Cheapest nonstop flights	$1,402	British Airways Nonstop 11 hr Thu, Apr 23 — Wed, May 6	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from London to Chennai is currently $1,402
Last-minute weekend getaway	$988	Air India, Air India Express 1 stop 32 hr Thu, Apr 16 — Sun, Apr 19	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from London to Chennai is currently $988
Cheapest business class flights	$1,481	IndiGo 1 stop 18 hr Thu, Jun 11 — Wed, Jun 24	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from London to Chennai is currently $1,481

Fastest flight	10 hr 20 min	The fastest nonstop flight from London to Chennai takes 10 hr 20 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: $540–650
July Most expensive	Typical prices: $800–1,200

Popular airlines from London to Chennai

British Airways

Nonstop

from $1,117

Typical price: $870–2,000

7 weekly nonstop flights

LHR - MAA Every day
Air India

from $663

Typical price: $590–1,400

161 weekly connecting flights

LGW, LHR - MAA Every day
Emirates

from $736

Typical price: $770–1,450

103 weekly connecting flights

LGW, LHR, STN - MAA Every day
IndiGo

from $1,481

Typical price: $640–2,000

49 weekly connecting flights

LHR - MAA Every day
Singapore Airlines

28 weekly connecting flights

LGW, LHR - MAA Every day
Etihad

from $638

Typical price: $640–1,500

21 weekly connecting flights

LHR - MAA Every day

Popular airports near London

Heathrow Airport (LHR)

London United Kingdom 47 min 14 mi
London Stansted Airport (STN)

London United Kingdom 1 hr 5 min 30 mi
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

London United Kingdom 1 hr 25 min 25 mi
London Luton Airport (LTN)

London United Kingdom 1 hr 8 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 59 min 62 mi
Puducherry Airport (PNY)

Puducherry India 3 hr 22 min 83 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from London to Chennai

The cheapest flights from London to Chennai are usually in November. Typical ticket prices in November range from $540 to $650.

The cheapest round-trip flight from London to Chennai recently found on Google Flights was with Gulf Air from $579. The cheapest one-way flight was with Etihad, Akasa Air from $395.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest British Airways flight from London to Chennai is $1,117, flying from May 29 to Jun 14.
The cheapest Air India flight from London to Chennai is $663, flying from Jun 22 to Jul 8.
The cheapest Emirates flight from London to Chennai is $736, flying from May 7 to May 20.
The cheapest IndiGo flight from London to Chennai is $1,481, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 24.
The cheapest Etihad flight from London to Chennai is $638, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 17.

The cheapest round-trip flight from London to Chennai starts at $579 from Sun, Jun 7 to Tue, Jun 23. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $395 and departs on Wed, Jun 3.

10 hr 20 min is the shortest flight time from London to Chennai.

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.

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 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 161 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 103 connecting flights per week. Emirates flies from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) , Heathrow Airport (LHR) , London Stansted Airport (STN) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) .
IndiGo offers 49 connecting flights per week. IndiGo flies from Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) .
Singapore Airlines offers 28 connecting flights per week. Singapore Airlines flies from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) , Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) .
Etihad offers 21 connecting flights per week. Etihad 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.

The cheapest round-trip flight from London to Chennai recently found on Google Flights was with Gulf Air from $579. The cheapest one-way flight was with Etihad, Akasa Air from $395.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest British Airways flight from London to Chennai is $1,117, flying from May 29 to Jun 14.
The cheapest Air India flight from London to Chennai is $663, flying from Jun 22 to Jul 8.
The cheapest Emirates flight from London to Chennai is $736, flying from May 7 to May 20.
The cheapest IndiGo flight from London to Chennai is $1,481, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 24.
The cheapest Etihad flight from London to Chennai is $638, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 17.

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.

The cheapest last-minute deal between London and Chennai at price $988 is offered by Air India, Air India Express from Thu, Apr 16 to Sun, Apr 19.

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.

There are direct flights from London to Chennai on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between London and Chennai start at $1,402 from Thu, Apr 23 to Wed, May 6 with British Airways.

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.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between London and Chennai start at $1,481 from Thu, Jun 11 to Wed, Jun 24 with IndiGo.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between London and Chennai start at $579 from Sun, Jun 7 to Tue, Jun 23.

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.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between London and Chennai starts at $988 from Thu, Apr 16 to Sun, Apr 19 with Air India, Air India Express.

The cheapest last-minute deal between London and Chennai at price $988 is offered by Air India, Air India Express from Thu, Apr 16 to Sun, Apr 19.

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.