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Cheapest return flight
£410
Typical prices: £594-£941
Multiple Airlines
Sat 10/11Sun 25/11
BHX - MAA • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
£170
Typical prices: £319-£593
Multiple Airlines
Wed 7/11
BHX - MAA • 3 stops
Direct flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Birmingham and Chennai. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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When to book
26 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 26 weeks in advance save around 34% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
April
Cheapest • 29% price drop
August
Most popular
Good to know
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Top stopover airports
New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL)
Cheapest • Avg £656 (return)
Dubai Intl (DXB)
Shortest trip • 14h 18m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Birmingham to Chennai (BHX-MAA)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Birmingham to Chennai

Tue, 10 Nov - Wed, 25 Nov
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06:25 - 08:05BHX  Birmingham-MAA Chennai
20h 10m2 stops Krakow J. Paul II Balice Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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16:10 - 11:35MAA  Chennai-BHX Birmingham
24h 55m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Krakow J. Paul II Balice
£410Multiple Airlines
Tue, 10 Nov - Wed, 25 Nov
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06:25 - 04:10BHX  Birmingham-MAA Chennai
16h 15m2 stops Krakow J. Paul II Balice Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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16:10 - 11:35MAA  Chennai-BHX Birmingham
24h 55m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Krakow J. Paul II Balice
£413Multiple Airlines
Sat, 26 Sep - Sun, 11 Oct
Air India Logo
21:30 - 20:55BHX  Birmingham-MAA Chennai
18h 55m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
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06:55 - 18:15MAA  Chennai-BHX Birmingham
15h 50m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
£619Air India
Thu, 1 Oct - Sat, 17 Oct
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21:30 - 18:40BHX  Birmingham-MAA Chennai
16h 40m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
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20:10 - 18:15MAA  Chennai-BHX Birmingham
26h 35m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
£622Air India
Wed, 11 Nov - Wed, 25 Nov
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06:05 - 00:05BHX  Birmingham-MAA Chennai
12h 30m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
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01:45 - 12:30MAA  Chennai-BHX Birmingham
16h 15m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
£662Lufthansa
Wed, 11 Nov - Wed, 25 Nov
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06:05 - 00:05BHX  Birmingham-MAA Chennai
12h 30m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
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01:45 - 17:00MAA  Chennai-BHX Birmingham
20h 45m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Munich Franz Josef Strauss
£683Lufthansa
Sun, 8 Nov - Tue, 9 Mar
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13:40 - 02:15BHX  Birmingham-MAA Chennai
31h 05m1 stop Dubai Intl
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09:50 - 11:40MAA  Chennai-BHX Birmingham
31h 20m1 stop Dubai Intl
£775Emirates
Sun, 8 Nov - Thu, 22 Apr
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13:40 - 02:15BHX  Birmingham-MAA Chennai
31h 05m1 stop Dubai Intl
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04:05 - 12:30MAA  Chennai-BHX Birmingham
12h 55m1 stop Dubai Intl
£775Emirates
Sat, 3 Oct - Wed, 7 Oct
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08:10 - 02:50BHX  Birmingham-MAA Chennai
14h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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04:20 - 13:40MAA  Chennai-BHX Birmingham
13h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
£776Qatar Airways
Fri, 2 Oct - Wed, 7 Oct
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15:10 - 02:50BHX  Birmingham-MAA Chennai
31h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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04:20 - 13:40MAA  Chennai-BHX Birmingham
13h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
£778Qatar Airways
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Birmingham to Chennai flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Birmingham to Chennai with more confidence.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Birmingham to Chennai?

Thursday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Birmingham to Chennai and is 8% cheaper than the average day. Friday is the most expensive day with flight prices 8% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Birmingham to Chennai?

•April is the cheapest month to fly from Birmingham to Chennai at £535 return.
•December (£1,049) and July (£914) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 96% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Birmingham to Chennai the cheapest?

Flights from Birmingham to Chennai are cheapest 26 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 34% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Key details for Birmingham to Chennai flights

Low season

October

Cheapest flight

£170
Best time to beat the crowds (10% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (22% more expensive on average)
Flights from Birmingham to Chennai

When to book flights from Birmingham to Chennai

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Birmingham to Chennai based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Birmingham to Chennai flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Birmingham to Chennai?

    Flights from Birmingham to Chennai usually depart from Birmingham (BHX) and arrive at Chennai (MAA).

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Birmingham to Chennai?

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from Birmingham to Chennai:

    • Economy class
    • Business Class

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Birmingham to Chennai pass through?

    One-stop flights from Birmingham to Chennai most commonly connect through:

    • Dubai Intl (DXB) – 56% of one-stop connections
    • Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 19% of one-stop connections
    • New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL) – 16% of one-stop connections
    • Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 8% of one-stop connections

    Dubai Intl (DXB) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Birmingham to Chennai?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 15% on the Birmingham to Chennai route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at £690 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at £811, a difference of £121. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • How expensive are last-minute Birmingham to Chennai flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 8% above the route average of £748. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How long is a flight from Birmingham to Chennai?

    A direct flight from Birmingham to Chennai takes 0h 00m, covering 5,166 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Birmingham to Chennai?

    Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

  • How are flight prices from Birmingham to Chennai looking right now?

    One-way fares from Birmingham to Chennai are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £478, which is 6% above the typical average for this route.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Birmingham to Chennai?

    Flying via Dubai Intl (DXB) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 14h 18m, compared to 14h 53m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) and 15h 07m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA).

  • What is the time difference between Birmingham and Chennai?

    Chennai is 4 hours ahead of Birmingham (India Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Birmingham to Chennai flight?

    Return flights from Birmingham to Chennai range from £594 to £941, with an average of £748 over the past 12 months. Anything below £594 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Birmingham to Chennai flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Thursday departure instead of Friday. On this route, Thursday flights average £690 – about £121 less than Friday (15% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 26 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 34% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Birmingham to Chennai trip for April. Fares historically average £535 return in that month – typically £514 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Chennai Airport.
    - Radisson Blu Hotel And Suites GRT Chennai
    - Hotel Mount Manor
    - NK Grand Park Hotel

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