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Cheapest return flight
£529
Typical prices: £589-£743
British Airways
Sat 3/3Tue 6/3
EDI - MAA • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
£244
Typical prices: £342-£567
Multiple Airlines
Thu 1/2
EDI - MAA • 3 stops
Direct flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Edinburgh and Chennai. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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When to book
24 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 24 weeks in advance save around 24% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
September
Cheapest • 9% price drop
July
Most popular
Good to know
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Top stopover airports
London Heathrow (LHR)
Cheapest • Avg £653 (return)
Doha Hamad Intl (DOH)
Shortest trip • 14h 27m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Edinburgh to Chennai (EDI-MAA)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Edinburgh to Chennai

Wed, 3 Mar - Sat, 6 Mar
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10:55 - 05:35EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-MAA Chennai
13h 10m1 stop London Heathrow
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07:35 - 17:10MAA  Chennai-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
15h 05m1 stop London Heathrow
£529British Airways
Sat, 16 Jan - Sun, 7 Feb
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05:50 - 15:00EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-MAA Chennai
27h 40m3 stops Madrid Barajas Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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03:55 - 22:10MAA  Chennai-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
23h 45m2 stops Dubai Intl London Stansted
£555Multiple Airlines
Thu, 1 Apr - Mon, 17 May
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06:00 - 15:05EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-MAA Chennai
28h 35m2 stops Vienna Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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04:05 - 22:30MAA  Chennai-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
22h 55m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl London Heathrow
£559Multiple Airlines
Sun, 6 Dec - Fri, 18 Dec
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14:05 - 02:30EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-MAA Chennai
30h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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04:05 - 06:00MAA  Chennai-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
31h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
£573Qatar Airways
Fri, 4 Dec - Sun, 20 Dec
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07:30 - 02:30EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-MAA Chennai
13h 30m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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04:05 - 12:35MAA  Chennai-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
14h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
£581Qatar Airways
Fri, 19 Mar - Mon, 17 May
Emirates Logo
20:50 - 20:10EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-MAA Chennai
17h 50m1 stop Dubai Intl
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04:05 - 20:05MAA  Chennai-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
20h 30m1 stop Dubai Intl
£677Emirates
Fri, 26 Feb - Mon, 29 Mar
Emirates Logo
20:50 - 20:10EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-MAA Chennai
17h 50m1 stop Dubai Intl
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22:05 - 20:05MAA  Chennai-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
26h 30m1 stop Dubai Intl
£678Emirates
Tue, 30 Mar - Mon, 17 May
British Airways Logo
05:50 - 03:30EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-MAA Chennai
17h 10m1 stop London Heathrow
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05:35 - 18:00MAA  Chennai-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
16h 55m1 stop London Heathrow
£693British Airways
Tue, 30 Mar - Mon, 17 May
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06:15 - 00:05EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-MAA Chennai
13h 20m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
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07:00 - 16:20MAA  Chennai-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
37h 50m2 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Munich Franz Josef Strauss
£703Lufthansa
Thu, 18 Mar - Mon, 17 May
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06:00 - 00:05EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-MAA Chennai
12h 35m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
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18:00 - 16:20MAA  Chennai-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
26h 50m2 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Munich Franz Josef Strauss
£703Lufthansa
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Edinburgh to Chennai flights

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

How much is a return flight from Edinburgh to Chennai?

Return flights from Edinburgh to Chennai typically range from £589 to £743. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £529 on British Airways.

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

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Thursday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Edinburgh to Chennai. It's 5% cheaper than the average day, while Saturday is the most expensive, with prices 15% higher.

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

•September is the cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to Chennai at £585 return.
•July (£941) and November (£702) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 60% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Edinburgh to Chennai the cheapest?

Flights from Edinburgh to Chennai are cheapest 24 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 24% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Key details for Edinburgh to Chennai flights

Low season

April

Cheapest flight

£244
Beat the crowds with an average 29% drop in traveller numbers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 34% increase in traveller numbers.
One-way flight from Edinburgh to Chennai

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.
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Your Edinburgh to Chennai flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking tips.

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

    Three cabin classes are available on flights from Edinburgh to Chennai:

    • Economy class
    • Premium Economy Class
    • Business Class

  • How long is a flight from Edinburgh to Chennai?

    A direct flight from Edinburgh to Chennai takes 00m, covering 5,224 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Edinburgh 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 much should I expect to pay for a Edinburgh to Chennai flight?

    Return flights from Edinburgh to Chennai range from £589 to £743, with an average of £647 over the past 12 months. Anything below £589 counts as a good deal.

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

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 20% above the £647 route average. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • Have flight prices from Edinburgh to Chennai changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £529 to £2,638. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

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

    One-way fares from Edinburgh to Chennai are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about £448.

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

    Flights from Edinburgh to Chennai usually depart from Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) and arrive at Chennai (MAA).

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

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

    • Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 40% of one-stop connections
    • London Heathrow (LHR) – 32% of one-stop connections
    • Dubai Intl (DXB) – 17% of one-stop connections
    • Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 11% of one-stop connections

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

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 18% on flights from Edinburgh to Chennai. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at £617 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £748, a difference of £131.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

    Flying via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 14h 27m, compared to 15h 03m via London Heathrow (LHR) and 15h 03m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA).

  • What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Chennai?

    Chennai is 5 hours ahead of Edinburgh (India Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Your guide to booking Edinburgh 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 and avoid flying on Saturday. On this route, Thursday flights average £617, about £131 less than Saturday fares (18% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 24 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 24% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Edinburgh to Chennai trip for September. Fares historically average £585 return in that month – typically £356 less than the most expensive month, which is July (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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