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Cheapest return fare
£463
Typical prices: £488-£632
Air India
Wed 28/10Mon 9/11
MAA - LHR • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
£546
Typical prices: £587-£800
British Airways
Mon 1/3Mon 15/3
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 £421 (return)
Shortest trip • 13h 18m (one-way)
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 19% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights from Chennai to London (MAA-LON)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Chennai to London

Wed, 28 Oct - Mon, 9 Nov
Air India Logo
12:20 - 20:30MAA  Chennai-LHR London Heathrow
37h 40m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
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21:05 - 12:30LHR  London Heathrow-MAA Chennai
33h 55m1 stop Bengaluru Intl
£463Air India
Thu, 26 Nov - Mon, 17 May
Etihad Airways Logo
16:10 - 12:05MAA  Chennai-LHR London Heathrow
25h 25m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Etihad Airways Logo
20:45 - 15:05LHR  London Heathrow-MAA Chennai
13h 50m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
£463Etihad Airways
Mon, 23 Nov - Wed, 2 Dec
Etihad Airways Logo
16:10 - 06:40MAA  Chennai-LHR London Heathrow
20h 00m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Etihad Airways Logo
20:55 - 15:05LHR  London Heathrow-MAA Chennai
12h 40m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
£463Etihad Airways
Wed, 25 Nov - Thu, 25 Feb
Emirates Logo
09:50 - 17:55MAA  Chennai-STN London Stansted
13h 35m1 stop Dubai Intl
Emirates Logo
14:05 - 20:10STN  London Stansted-MAA Chennai
24h 35m1 stop Dubai Intl
£464Emirates
Fri, 6 Nov - Sat, 14 Nov
Multiple Airlines Logo
03:40 - 15:35MAA  Chennai-LGW London Gatwick
17h 25m1 stop Sharjah
Multiple Airlines Logo
15:20 - 15:05LGW  London Gatwick-MAA Chennai
18h 15m2 stops Dublin Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
£464Multiple Airlines
Wed, 4 Nov - Thu, 12 Nov
Emirates Logo
03:50 - 12:05MAA  Chennai-STN London Stansted
13h 45m1 stop Dubai Intl
Emirates Logo
14:05 - 08:15STN  London Stansted-MAA Chennai
12h 40m1 stop Dubai Intl
£466Emirates
Wed, 24 Feb - Sun, 28 Feb
Multiple Airlines Logo
03:15 - 13:45MAA  Chennai-LHR London Heathrow
16h 00m1 stop Kuwait City
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10:30 - 14:20LHR  London Heathrow-MAA Chennai
22h 20m2 stops Rome Fiumicino Muscat Seeb
£466Multiple Airlines
Sat, 24 Oct - Fri, 30 Oct
Gulf Air Logo
21:35 - 07:20MAA  Chennai-LGW London Gatwick
14h 15m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl
Gulf Air Logo
10:35 - 20:40LGW  London Gatwick-MAA Chennai
28h 35m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl
£473Gulf Air
Fri, 18 Dec - Sat, 2 Jan
Gulf Air Logo
05:35 - 06:35MAA  Chennai-LHR London Heathrow
30h 30m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl
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21:40 - 20:40LHR  London Heathrow-MAA Chennai
17h 30m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl
£474Gulf Air
Tue, 13 Oct - Fri, 23 Oct
Air India Logo
17:00 - 10:15MAA  Chennai-LHR London Heathrow
21h 45m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
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09:45 - 18:40LHR  London Heathrow-MAA Chennai
28h 25m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
£486Air India
Booking Insights

KAYAK’s insights & trends for Chennai to London flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Chennai to London 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?

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to London from Chennai usually cost between £476 and £702 in October.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £463 on Air India (28 Oct–9 Nov).

What is the cheapest Chennai to London flight route?

The cheapest return flight from Chennai to London costs £593 on the route between Chennai (MAA) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR). It is also the most popular route.

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

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to London on a Wednesday and more expensive on a Sunday. On your return trip to Chennai, you should consider flying back on a Tuesday, and avoid Saturdays for better deals.

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

The cheapest month for flights from Chennai to London is November, where tickets cost £529 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are September and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £648 and £604 respectively.

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

To get a below average price on the flight from Chennai to London, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 19% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Chennai to London

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Our travel experts
Kirstie Pickering

Kirstie Pickering

Expert on LHR

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.

Gabriel Leigh

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

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

£174
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 8% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (2% more expensive on average)
Flight from Chennai to London Gatwick Airport

When to book flights from Chennai to London

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chennai to London based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Chennai to London

  • How do I get to Chennai Airport?

    Chennai Airport’s central location makes it easily accessible by bus, rail or car. If you are using public transport, the Chennai Beach Local Line from Park Railway Station in the city centre will take you to the airport station. Alternatively, you can catch a number of buses to the airport from the Chennai Mofussil Bus Terminus.

  • What accommodation options are there near London Heathrow Airport?

    While London’s main airport, Heathrow, is out past Wembley to the west of the city, there are still plenty of hotels within a five-minute drive of the airport terminal. Four-star hotels such as the Park Inn by Radisson or the Renaissance London Heathrow are along Bath Road across from the airport site. Alternatively, you will find the Holiday Inn Express or Crowne Plaza opposite Terminal 4, easily accessed from the Terminal 4 train station.

  • Where can I seek assistance with my bags at London Heathrow Airport?

    If you’re looking for additional assistance, you can hire a Heathrow Porter to remove your luggage from the baggage carousel and take it to your onward transport. Additionally, if you have things to do in London immediately after your flight, you can send your luggage ahead with Heathrow’s Transferbags delivery service. Both services can be booked on the Heathrow airport website.

  • Where can I find something to eat at London Heathrow Airport?

    If you’re looking for dining options in the airport arrivals area, you can grab something to go from Costa in Terminals 2 and 3 of Heathrow Airport. If you’d like something more substantial, the Market Gardner Pub and Kitchen emulates an old-fashioned British pub with sit-down meals and drinks.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chennai to London?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chennai to London was £174 for a one-way ticket and £463 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Chennai to London?

    Chennai is served by only 1 airport and there are 4 airports in London. You will leave Chennai from Chennai and you will be arriving in London at one of these airports: London City, London Gatwick, London Heathrow, or London Stansted.

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

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

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chennai to London?

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chennai to London are Emirates and Etihad Airways. With an average price for the route of £527 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. Etihad Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £500 and an overall rating of 7.3.

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

    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.

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

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

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

    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 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?

    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 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

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Chennai to London? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £326 or less one-way and £677 or less round-trip.
  • When booking your flights from Chennai to London, you can chose to fly into one of London’s major airports: Heathrow, London City, Gatwick or Stansted. While London City is the most convenient to the city centre, Heathrow is the largest and considered to be London’s main airport.
  • If your trip from Chennai to London is just for a short stay and you need somewhere to park your car at Chennai Airport, there are various parking options near the terminals. Parking can be arranged when you arrive at the airport, but you can also visit the airport website to find a list of parking fees in advance. If you’re being dropped off, vehicles exiting the airport within ten minutes will not be charged.
  • You may need to exchange some of your Indian rupees for British pound sterling before you fly. To assist, there are five currency exchange counters in the International Terminal of Chennai Airport, and you can find ATMs throughout the airport.
  • For those who enjoy relaxing in a passenger lounge before their flight, there are multiple lounges in the International Terminal of Chennai Airport. While many cater to passengers of specific airlines, the Travel Club lounges – one near Gate 11 and another near Gate 17 – can be accessed with pre-paid lounge passes.
  • The fastest way to travel into the city centre from Heathrow Airport is to use the London Underground service. The train station can be found between Terminals 2 and 3 and tickets are available at the station. The Piccadilly Line services many stops in the city centre, including King’s Cross station for onward travel, and you can connect to other underground lines at various different points.

Prefer to fly direct from Chennai to London?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Chennai Airport to London, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Chennai to London

Monday

British Airways

British Airways

Tuesday

British Airways

British Airways

Wednesday

British Airways

British Airways

Thursday

British Airways

British Airways

Friday

British Airways

British Airways

Saturday

British Airways

British Airways

Sunday

British Airways

British Airways

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Direct returns

London to Chennai

Monday

British Airways

British Airways

Tuesday

British Airways

British Airways

Wednesday

British Airways

British Airways

Thursday

British Airways

British Airways

Friday

British Airways

British Airways

Saturday

British Airways

British Airways

Sunday

British Airways

British Airways

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