LGW - MAA

£243 Find Cheap Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Chennai

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Gatwick to Chennai departing on 17/4. 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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Cheapest return fare
£426
Overall average: £624
Multiple Airlines
Fri 17/4Sun 26/4
LGW - MAA • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
£243
Typical prices: £282-£511
Multiple Airlines
Fri 17/4
LGW - MAA • 2 stops
Top airlines
Air Arabia
Cheapest • from £434 (return)
Emirates
Best reviews • 8.1 score
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Direct flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Gatwick and Chennai. You’ll need at least 1 connection.
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Top stopover airports
Manama (BAH)
Cheapest • Avg £448 (return)
Sharjah (SHJ)
Shortest trip • 12h 45m (one-way)
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When to book
3 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 29% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
September
Cheapest • 18% price drop
July
Most popular
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Cheap Flights from Gatwick to Chennai (LGW-MAA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Gatwick 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Gatwick to Chennai

Fri, 17 Apr - Sun, 26 Apr
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18:40 - 08:25
LGW
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MAA
33h 15m
2 stops
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17:45 - 18:25
MAA
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LGW
29h 10m
1 stop
£426Multiple Airlines
Thu, 11 Jun - Sat, 27 Jun
Air Arabia Logo
19:35 - 03:25
LGW
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MAA
27h 20m
1 stop
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04:05 - 18:35
MAA
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LGW
19h 00m
1 stop
£434Air Arabia
Mon, 13 Apr - Tue, 21 Apr
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22:40 - 05:20
LGW
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MAA
26h 10m
1 stop
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06:10 - 06:55
MAA
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LGW
29h 15m
1 stop
£438Gulf Air
Sun, 12 Apr - Thu, 7 May
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10:40 - 05:20
LGW
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MAA
14h 10m
1 stop
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06:10 - 06:55
MAA
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LGW
29h 15m
1 stop
£438Gulf Air
Sun, 12 Apr - Thu, 7 May
Gulf Air Logo
10:40 - 05:20
LGW
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MAA
14h 10m
1 stop
Gulf Air Logo
06:10 - 06:55
MAA
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LGW
29h 15m
1 stop
£439Gulf Air
Wed, 15 Apr - Thu, 7 May
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10:40 - 05:20
LGW
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MAA
14h 10m
1 stop
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06:10 - 06:55
MAA
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LGW
29h 15m
1 stop
£440Gulf Air
Mon, 4 May - Tue, 12 May
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09:00 - 02:40
LGW
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MAA
13h 10m
1 stop
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03:55 - 13:25
MAA
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LGW
14h 00m
1 stop
£441Qatar Airways
Mon, 13 Apr - Tue, 26 May
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14:55 - 02:40
LGW
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MAA
31h 15m
1 stop
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03:55 - 13:25
MAA
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LGW
14h 00m
1 stop
£441Qatar Airways
Wed, 15 Apr - Mon, 4 May
Qatar Airways Logo
09:00 - 02:40
LGW
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MAA
13h 10m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
03:55 - 06:40
MAA
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LGW
31h 15m
1 stop
£444Qatar Airways
Wed, 22 Apr - Wed, 29 Apr
Air Arabia Logo
19:35 - 03:25
LGW
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MAA
27h 20m
1 stop
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04:05 - 18:35
MAA
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LGW
19h 00m
1 stop
£446Air Arabia
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KAYAK’s insights & trends for Gatwick to Chennai flights

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from London Gatwick Airport 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 London Gatwick Airport to Chennai is September, where tickets cost £494 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £786 and £782 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from London Gatwick Airport 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 London Gatwick Airport 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 London Gatwick Airport to Chennai, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 29% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 15 weeks before departure.

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

Low seasonDecember
Cheapest flight£243
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 30% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (29% more expensive on average)
Flight from London Gatwick Airport to Chennai

When to book flights from Gatwick to Chennai

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

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Chennai was £243 for a one-way ticket and £426 for a return.

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

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

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

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between London Gatwick Airport and Chennai.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from London to Chennai are Emirates and Air Arabia. With an average price for the route of £675 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. Air Arabia is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £678 and an overall rating of 7.7.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from London Gatwick Airport 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 London Gatwick Airport to Chennai.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chennai from London Gatwick Airport 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 London Gatwick Airport 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 London Gatwick Airport with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from London Gatwick Airport 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 London Gatwick Airport up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 4 airlines flying from Gatwick to Chennai

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from London to Chennai. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Gatwick to Chennai? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.1
EmiratesOverall score based on 3539 reviews
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
8.2Entertainment
7.9Food
8.4Crew
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Everything was great except the boarding experience. After the check in, they "packed us" in a small area, very hot there. It would be nice to be aware of this, I'd wait on the outside area

10.0 ExcellentDiego, Feb 2026
DXB - MAA
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Everything was great except the boarding experience. After the check in, they "packed us" in a small area, very hot there. It would be nice to be aware of this, I'd wait on the outside area

Chaos at the gate while boarding - no clear signs or announcements

Fly Dubai takes low cost and thrift to new depths in terms of service levels, terminal 2 is grossly inadequate for capacity and resembles a crowded buss or railway station,, the fly dubai( Emirates) flight is never on time(was 2.5 hrs delayed), and this is not an isolated experience, the flght air conditioning was turned low while we waited on the tarmac for take clearance to save fuel, should say more!!!! The depths! I only fly this airline from a compulsion, emirates code shares for connections to Muscat

I liked everything: the service, the food, the cleanness. I flew last year with Qatar Airways, so I can compare. Emirates did much better! Especially their meals and service.

The journey was nice, all the crews were very good and services are excellent

in today's time, an airline like emirates didnt serve drinks as requested, Excuse was full flight.

Great flight - Clubhouse met our needs, and the staff provided good service. Boarding felt a little chaotic, but given the size of the aircraft, it's always going to be challenging. Whilst the crew were friendly, the number of passengers meant that we received our breakfast items, but had finished breakfast before we were served a drink. Lunch was much better organised, and throughout the flight, the crew were attentive. Found the seats and ICE to be excellent. Disembarkation was fine, and everything possible to expedite the process was being done.

The 2 sockets near me didjt work i had my phone by end of the flight on low bat and had issues to book uber thereafter Electrical sockets should work if emirates does not allow batteries Baggage claim in zurich took very long

We loved flying with Emirates in business class, the staff were fabulous, going above & beyond

The staff on board were excellent. Kind, thoughtful, helpful - not just with me but with others around that I observed. Wonderful service.

Much better seats on Airbus 321. Food prices are very reasonable.

My flight BKK–SHJ–TBS was changed, and I was notified only by an email that went into my spam folder. I found out only 1 day before the flight when I checked in online. The new flight had a 15-hour layover in SHJ and arrived in TBS 1 day later than my original plan. I needed to adjust my plan urgently and lost the cost of one hotel night because the free cancellation period was over.

My flight BKK-SHJ-TBS was changed and I was notified only by email which went into spam folder. I found out only 1 day before the flight when I checked in online. The new flight had a 15-hour layover in SHJ and arrived in TBS 1 day later than my original plan! I needed to adjust the plan urgently and lost the cost of one hotel night because the free cancellation period was over.

The flight was slightly delayed because of change of plane but informed beforehand. Flight was very good and comfortable

Superb like always. On time and quite comfortable. Only thing is that the arrival movement was by bus.

We were boarded by bus. That was a bit of pain.

Qatar Airways has gone down over the last few years.

My journey with Qatar Airways from Ahmedabad to Jacksonville on 3rd February 2026 was truly exceptional. The entire experience reflected comfort, care, and world-class service. Complimentary high-quality Wi-Fi throughout the journey was a welcome luxury, especially on a long-haul flight. The vegetarian meals were thoughtfully prepared, delicious, and served with attention to detail, along with a fine selection of snacks and beverages. What truly elevated the experience was the cabin crew — graceful, courteous, and genuinely attentive, delivering outstanding hospitality at every step. This journey perfectly showcased the premium standard Qatar Airways is known for, and it left a lasting impression. I would gladly fly with them again.

Same as already mentioned. This was more comforting as I got my aisle seat for my knee.

excellent! movie selection just ok, but everything else was wonderful.

Qatar Airways is an excellent service provider. The crew members were attentive and helpful. The aircraft was very clean. This was the longest leg of our journey, so it would have been nice to have more leg room for comfort. We appreciated the crew's service of four hot meals to all of us during this long flight. Also, it was helpful that the crew asked us to keep the window shades down for the entire journey, allowing the environment to get lots of rest during the trip. For families traveling with little children, this was helpful to them to keep them settled.

Nice airline. I was in a really weird seat which had extra leg room, but no basket or stowage. And the people next to me were pretty noisy during the flight, so it was hard to rest. I wish staff came around to pick up trash more often as I had no where to put it except my lap or the floor.

Looks like a local flight. Food was horrible. No entertainment system.

Good. It would be great if comfort seats were available

Nothing to complain. The staff and flight was good especially the seats which was better compared than the cloth ones on Qatar airways

Economy travel is really hard with no room to move especially when the person sitting beside you is an XL or XXL size person who if moving could hit your face

More entertainment channels and better food, whatever food requirement you select.

As I mentioned flight from NY to Bangalore was excellent but the return flight from Bahrain to NYC was mediocre, Looks like a old aircraft also not much choice in entertainment.

The flight from NY to Bangalore was very good but the return flight from Bahrain to NY was mediocre

Pretty much what you'd expect for an economy flight. The crew were excellent as usual. The food was ok, but nothing special.

Staff is rude and condescending. Airline is badly managed. They take away their flimsy earphones and blankets one hour before the lading. I’ve never experienced this with any other airline. It’s a very portly managed and run airline that should be avoided.

The Senior Flight attendant was just amazing on our Flight GF 284 on 30/11/25. She was so attentive, helpful and caring not just to us but to all in our cabin.

Loading was on time and quick Not very many people

Amazing business class in a single aisle plane. Fully flat seats, pyjamas, amenity kits, all in all a really complete product. Service was good - not amazing - but they did a good job. Got a few hours sleep. Will fly with them again if I can.

They flight was without ait conetion weather was very hot

Did not have to leave plane. However found the wait tiring with nearly a full plane boarding at Male and being unable to get out of seat due to cleaners security and a full plane boarding with hand luggage. Staff were excellent despite a long and tiring flight due to stopover.

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