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This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Edinburgh to Chennai departing on 28/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Everything you should know

Cheapest return fare
£499
Typical prices: £540-£611
Multiple Airlines
Sun 27/9Sun 4/10
EDI - MAA • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
£215
Typical prices: £407-£432
Multiple Airlines
Wed 28/10
EDI - MAA • 3 stops
Direct flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Edinburgh and Chennai. You’ll need at least 1 connection.
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Top stopover airports
London (LHR)
Cheapest • Avg £699 (return)
Frankfurt am Main (FRA)
Shortest trip • 13h 31m (one-way)
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When to book
2 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 16% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
September
Cheapest • 14% price drop
October
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Cheap Flights from Edinburgh to Chennai (EDI-MAA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Edinburgh to Chennai 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 Edinburgh to Chennai

Sun, 27 Sep - Sun, 4 Oct
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07:55 - 20:10EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-MAA Chennai
31h 45m2 stops Dublin Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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06:45 - 21:50MAA  Chennai-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
19h 35m2 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Amsterdam Schiphol
£499Multiple Airlines
Sun, 27 Sep - Sun, 4 Oct
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07:55 - 20:10EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-MAA Chennai
31h 45m2 stops Dublin Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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07:05 - 23:30MAA  Chennai-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
20h 55m3 stops Bengaluru Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Dublin
£509Multiple Airlines
Thu, 24 Sep - Thu, 1 Oct
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07:45 - 14:40EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-MAA Chennai
26h 25m2 stops Dublin Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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22:00 - 23:30MAA  Chennai-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
30h 00m3 stops Bengaluru Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Dublin
£520Multiple Airlines
Thu, 24 Sep - Thu, 1 Oct
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07:55 - 02:50EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-MAA Chennai
14h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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04:20 - 13:40MAA  Chennai-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
13h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
£550Qatar Airways
Wed, 16 Sep - Sun, 27 Sep
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07:55 - 02:50EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-MAA Chennai
14h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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04:20 - 13:40MAA  Chennai-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
13h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
£557Qatar Airways
Tue, 2 Feb - Tue, 23 Feb
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14:05 - 02:30EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-MAA Chennai
30h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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04:05 - 12:35MAA  Chennai-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
14h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
£570Qatar Airways
Sat, 10 Oct - Sat, 24 Oct
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20:35 - 03:30EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-MAA Chennai
26h 25m1 stop London Heathrow
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05:35 - 23:05MAA  Chennai-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
22h 00m1 stop London Heathrow
£634British Airways
Sat, 10 Oct - Sun, 25 Oct
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20:35 - 03:30EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-MAA Chennai
26h 25m1 stop London Heathrow
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07:35 - 20:40MAA  Chennai-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
18h 35m1 stop London Heathrow
£664British Airways
Wed, 26 Aug - Fri, 4 Sep
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17:50 - 08:00EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-MAA Chennai
33h 40m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
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17:00 - 16:30MAA  Chennai-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
28h 00m2 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Munich Franz Josef Strauss
£1,000Lufthansa
Wed, 26 Aug - Fri, 4 Sep
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17:50 - 00:10EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-MAA Chennai
25h 50m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
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17:00 - 16:30MAA  Chennai-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
28h 00m2 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Munich Franz Josef Strauss
£1,005Lufthansa
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KAYAK’s insights & trends for Edinburgh to Chennai flights

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

How much is a return flight from Edinburgh to Chennai?

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

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Chennai from Edinburgh usually cost between £597 and £963 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £499 on Multiple Airlines (27 Sept–4 Oct).

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Edinburgh to Chennai, 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 Edinburgh to Chennai is September, where tickets cost £554 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £864 and £698 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Edinburgh to Chennai, 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 Edinburgh to Chennai, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 16% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

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Good to know - Cheap tickets from Edinburgh to Chennai

Low season

November

Cheapest flight

£237
Best time to beat the crowds (2% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 9% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Edinburgh to Chennai

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Edinburgh to Chennai based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Edinburgh to Chennai

  • What is the cheapest flight from Edinburgh to Chennai?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Edinburgh to Chennai was £237 for a one-way ticket and £499 for a return.

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

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Edinburgh to Chennai?

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Edinburgh to Chennai are Emirates and Air France. With an average price for the route of £644 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. Air France is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £445 and an overall rating of 7.5.

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

    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 Edinburgh to Chennai.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chennai from Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh to Chennai?

    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 Chennai with an airline and back to Edinburgh with another airline.

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

    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 Chennai from Edinburgh up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Everything you need to know for your flight from Edinburgh to Chennai

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Edinburgh (EDI)
Chennai (MAA)