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Cheapest return fare
£483
Typical prices: £490-£722
Etihad Airways
Tue 22/9Sun 11/10
MAA - LHR • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
£560
Typical prices: £613-£738
British Airways
Thu 17/12Thu 7/1
MAA - LHR • Direct
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You can fly direct with British Airways. Average duration is 11h 05m
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Cheapest • Avg £416 (return)
Shortest trip • 13h 18m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Chennai to Heathrow (MAA-LHR)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Chennai to Heathrow that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Chennai to Heathrow

Tue, 22 Sep - Sun, 11 Oct
Etihad Airways Logo
10:15 - 15:05MAA  Chennai-LHR London Heathrow
33h 20m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Etihad Airways Logo
21:45 - 14:40LHR  London Heathrow-MAA Chennai
12h 25m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
£483Etihad Airways
Wed, 23 Sep - Tue, 6 Oct
Etihad Airways Logo
15:40 - 15:05MAA  Chennai-LHR London Heathrow
27h 55m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Etihad Airways Logo
20:45 - 20:10LHR  London Heathrow-MAA Chennai
18h 55m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
£483Etihad Airways
Tue, 15 Sep - Mon, 1 Mar
Multiple Airlines Logo
23:45 - 18:10MAA  Chennai-LHR London Heathrow
22h 55m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
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11:25 - 15:05LHR  London Heathrow-MAA Chennai
22h 10m2 stops Madrid Barajas Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
£484Multiple Airlines
Mon, 5 Oct - Sun, 18 Oct
Air India Logo
21:25 - 20:20MAA  Chennai-LHR London Heathrow
27h 25m1 stop Bengaluru Intl
Air India Logo
22:10 - 08:10LHR  London Heathrow-MAA Chennai
29h 30m1 stop Bengaluru Intl
£486Air India
Fri, 25 Sep - Fri, 2 Oct
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:20 - 18:45MAA  Chennai-LHR London Heathrow
28h 55m3 stops Coimbatore Peelamedu Bengaluru Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:45 - 20:50LHR  London Heathrow-MAA Chennai
25h 35m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Bengaluru Intl
£486Multiple Airlines
Wed, 9 Sep - Wed, 16 Sep
Air India Logo
16:00 - 11:30MAA  Chennai-LHR London Heathrow
24h 00m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
Air India Logo
22:10 - 09:50LHR  London Heathrow-MAA Chennai
31h 10m1 stop Bengaluru Intl
£489Air India
Mon, 12 Oct - Sat, 17 Oct
Gulf Air Logo
06:10 - 15:20MAA  Chennai-LHR London Heathrow
13h 40m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl
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22:05 - 20:50LHR  London Heathrow-MAA Chennai
18h 15m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl
£499Gulf Air
Sun, 1 Nov - Mon, 2 Nov
Oman Air Logo
15:00 - 05:55MAA  Chennai-LHR London Heathrow
20h 25m1 stop Muscat Seeb
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20:05 - 06:40LHR  London Heathrow-MAA Chennai
29h 05m1 stop Muscat Seeb
£505Oman Air
Thu, 10 Sep - Sun, 18 Oct
Oman Air Logo
08:15 - 19:10MAA  Chennai-LHR London Heathrow
15h 25m1 stop Muscat Seeb
Oman Air Logo
20:50 - 07:25LHR  London Heathrow-MAA Chennai
30h 05m1 stop Muscat Seeb
£698Oman Air
Sat, 12 Sep - Sat, 17 Oct
Gulf Air Logo
21:35 - 06:55MAA  Chennai-LHR London Heathrow
13h 50m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl
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22:05 - 20:50LHR  London Heathrow-MAA Chennai
18h 15m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl
£718Gulf Air
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KAYAK’s insights & trends for Chennai to Heathrow flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Chennai to Heathrow to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from Chennai to London Heathrow Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Chennai to London Heathrow Airport departing in September.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to London Heathrow Airport from Chennai usually cost between £546 and £825 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £483 on Etihad Airways (22 Sept–10 Oct).

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chennai to London Heathrow Airport?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Chennai to London Heathrow Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Chennai to London Heathrow Airport, look for departures on Wednesdays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from London Heathrow Airport, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly and Saturday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chennai to London Heathrow Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Chennai to London Heathrow Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Chennai to London Heathrow Airport is February, where tickets cost £517 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £634 and £632 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chennai to London Heathrow Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Chennai to London Heathrow Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Chennai to London Heathrow Airport, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 17% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Chennai to Heathrow

 
AI-powered summary based on content written by travel experts. AI can make mistakes.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Kirstie Pickering

Kirstie Pickering

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Aviation and business journalist Kirstie didn’t leave England until she was 18 years old, but has since travelled to over 20 countries including Japan, Canada, and Iceland. Her travel expertise lies in European city breaks, including how to find the best locally-owned hotels and restaurants and how to optimise the airport experience for your needs.

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Gabriel Leigh

Expert on MAA

Gabriel is a writer and video creator. As senior content producer for Flightradar24 and Monocle’s transport correspondent, he keeps a close eye on aviation in particular. He has also written travel articles for the likes of The New York Times. Born in New York but raised around the world, he now lives in Sweden. He’s been to 75 countries, flying 2.3 million miles on 113 airlines and through 234 airports in the process.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Chennai to London Heathrow Airport

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

£189
Best time to beat the crowds (10% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (6% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Chennai to Heathrow

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FAQs for booking Chennai to London Heathrow Airport flights

  • How can I get to Chennai Airport from Chennai city centre?

    If you’re taking public transport to the airport, the train is a quick option. There is no railway station at Chennai Airport, but passengers can take a train from Chennai Egmore Station or Chennai Park Station to Tirusulam Station near the airport, and then take a taxi or rickshaw. The train journey takes around 30min and costs about £ 0.40 (₹ 45).

  • What options are there for hotels near Chennai Airport?

    If you are taking an early flight from Chennai to London, you may wish to spend the night near the airport. There are several hotels a short distance from the airport that provide transportation to the main terminal, such as Radisson Blu, located around 3 km from the airport.

  • What is a fast way to get from London Heathrow to the city centre?

    Fast trains to Paddington Station depart from Terminal 2, 3 and 5 every 15min or so, with a journey time of around 15min. Tickets cost roughly £ 22 (₹ 2,227) during off-peak hours and approximately £ 25 (₹ 2,530) during peak hours (weekdays 06:30-09:30 and 16:00-19:00).

  • Where can I purchase sterling at Chennai Airport?

    If you prefer to hit the ground running on arrival at London Heathrow, you can sort out any currency exchange matters before departure from India. There are about five foreign exchange offices (Prime Forex) after security in the International Terminal at Chennai Airport where you can do just that.

  • Can I take a shower at Chennai Airport?

    Enjoying a refreshing shower is an ideal way to beat the heat and stay fresh for the long flight from Chennai to London. Retiring Rooms at Terminal 1, Chennai Airport has available showers for hire and there is convenient, complimentary airport shuttle service so you don’t miss your flight.

  • Are there on-site hotels at London Heathrow?

    There are hotels connected to several of the terminals at London Heathrow for your sleeping pleasure. Aerotel London Heathrow T2 & T3 is connected to Terminals 3 Arrivals while Hilton London Heathrow Airport is accessible via covered walkway from Terminal 4. Sofitel London Heathrow on the other hand is located at Terminal 5.

  • Which nearby cities are accessible from London Heathrow?

    Most of the major cities in the UK and many in Europe are easily accessible from London Heathrow. British Airways offers local flights to Glasgow and Jersey as well as international departures to Frankfurt and Paris.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chennai to London Heathrow Airport?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chennai to London Heathrow Airport was £189 for a one-way ticket and £483 for a return.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Chennai to London Heathrow Airport?

    Only Lufthansa offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Chennai to London Heathrow Airport flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chennai to London Heathrow Airport?

    The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Chennai to London Heathrow Airport flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chennai to London Heathrow Airport?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Chennai and London Heathrow Airport, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Chennai to London Heathrow Airport?

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Chennai to London, Emirates or Oman Air?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chennai to London are Emirates and Oman Air. With an average price for the route of £542 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. Oman Air is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £659 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chennai to London Heathrow Airport?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Chennai to London Heathrow Airport.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Chennai to London Heathrow Airport?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to London Heathrow Airport from Chennai is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Chennai to London Heathrow Airport?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to London Heathrow Airport with an airline and back to Chennai with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Chennai to London Heathrow Airport?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to London Heathrow Airport from Chennai up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Chennai to London Heathrow Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £307 or less one-way and £615 or less round-trip.
  • British Airways is the only airline to operate direct flights from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to London Heathrow (LHR). Airlines operating flights with one or more stops from these airports  include Air France, KLM and Etihad Airways. If you are flexible on time, consider a layover flight, as these will often be considerably cheaper.
  • Chennai Airport is located around 20 km from Chennai city centre and comprises three passenger terminals. International departures, including flights to London Heathrow, depart from Terminal 4. The terminal offers a range of facilities such as restaurants, duty free shopping, currency exchange and access to premium lounges that can be booked in advance.
  • Travelling with infants? You’ll find two child care rooms in the international terminal of Chennai Airport, where you can feed and change your baby in privacy.
  • Environmentally-conscious travellers will be happy to know that Air India flights from Chennai to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) have some of the lowest emissions output among airlines servicing the route. Air India’s Airbus A320 fleet emits up to 54% less CO2 making air travel more energy efficient and safer for all passengers.
  • There are a few lounges at Chennai International Airport (MAA) where you can enjoy complimentary food and beverages before the long flight to London. TFS Travel Club provides three locations in the International Terminal: 1st Floor near Gate 11 & Gate 16 and another on the 3rd Floor with a VIP Lounge. First and Business Class passengers can also enjoy exclusive treatment at Air India’s Maharajah Lounge near Gate 14.

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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London Heathrow to Chennai

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Saturday

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