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£277 Find Cheap Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai

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Cheapest return fare
£424
Typical prices: £630-£453
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LHR - MAA • 3 stops
Cheapest direct flights
£525
Typical prices: £643-£495
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Wed 9/9Fri 2/10
LHR - MAA • Direct
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Consider booking Fast Track security at Heathrow.
Use the airport metro for a quick ride to Chennai.
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Cheap Flights from Heathrow to Chennai (LHR-MAA)

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

Tue, 28 Apr - Mon, 4 May
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14:40 - 21:20
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26h 10m
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18h 45m
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£424Multiple Airlines
Tue, 28 Apr - Mon, 4 May
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£426Multiple Airlines
Tue, 21 Apr - Tue, 28 Apr
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£427Gulf Air
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£427Gulf Air
Thu, 23 Apr - Thu, 21 May
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Tue, 5 May - Sun, 24 May
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Thu, 30 Apr - Tue, 26 May
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KAYAK’s insights & trends for Heathrow to Chennai flights

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

How much is a return flight from London Heathrow Airport 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 London Heathrow Airport to Chennai departing in April.

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

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

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Chennai on a Tuesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Wednesday and avoiding Sundays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from London Heathrow 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 Heathrow 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 Heathrow Airport to Chennai is September, where tickets cost £475 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £795 and £747 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of £547, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from London Heathrow 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 Heathrow 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 Heathrow Airport to Chennai, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 12% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 11 weeks before departure.

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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 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 London Heathrow Airport to Chennai

Low seasonNovember
Cheapest flight£277
Best time to beat the crowds (15% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (39% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Heathrow to Chennai

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FAQs for booking London Heathrow Airport to Chennai flights

  • Is there public transport from Chennai International Airport to Chennai city centre?

    Taxis are a more convenient and quick way to move to Chennai Central Station from Madras Airport. A taxi ride to Chennai Central from the airport costs around ₹490 (£4.83) and takes approximately 18min. There is still a train linking Madras Airport to Chennai Central Station. The train leaves the airport to Chennai Park and Trisulam. Chennai International Airport is around 10.2 miles away from Chennai Central Railway Station.

  • Does London Heathrow have a Left Luggage facility?

    Each terminal at London Heathrow has a Left Luggage facility. The airport allows keeping baggage at its facility for up to 90 days. You will spend around £7.50 for keeping an item at the facility for up to 3h and around £12.50 for up to 24h.

  • Does London Heathrow have public transport?

    London Heathrow Airport is easily accessible from the southeast, nearby London, and across the UK via buses, coaches, and rail. Heathrow Express, the airport’s dedicated train, offers a faster and stress-free transfer from downtown London to Heathrow. The trains run every 15min from Paddington Station, and it takes around 15min to London Heathrow. Cabs are also plenty from central London to Heathrow. A 2-mile distance from London Heathrow takes around 15min and costs approximately £9.40.

  • Are there charging areas at Chennai Airport?

    There is plenty of free mobile and laptop charging areas throughout the airport. If they’re all fully occupied, check the availability of charging areas with the nearby lounges and shops.

  • Does Chennai International Airport have a spa?

    You will probably want to melt your stress away after a long, tiresome flight from London Heathrow to Chennai Airport. Sonya Spa, located near the Domestic Terminal, is the perfect destination for travellers looking for a manicure, pedicure, massage, and other spa services.

  • Is there a luggage facility at Chennai International Airport?

    Chennai International Airport has a Left Luggage storage facility that charges around ₹20 (£0.2), but the price can vary depending on the size of an item. The storage facility near the Departure Terminal is open 24h. The airport also offers a luggage wrapping service to travellers who want to protect their bags from damage.

  • Which airlines offer the best stopover flights from Heathrow to Chennai?

    Single-stopover flights between these destinations are significantly cheaper than direct flights. Emirates flights with a single stopover in Dubai are one of the best options. Gulf Air offers popular flights with a single stop at Manama Bahrain Airport (BAH) en route. Air India is another top choice with flights with one stopover at New Delhi Airport (DEL) along the way.

  • What routes does British Airways offer from Heathrow to Chennai?

    If you're committed to flying with British Airways, you'll be glad to know there are regular flights from Heathrow to Chennai. The airline offers one route, with a single stopover at Doha International Airport (DOH) en route. Total travel times vary depending on the stopover time.

  • Are there reduced Co2 flights along this route?

    Flights with reduced Co2 emissions are a popular choice for conscious travellers, and there are various options along this route. KLM operates flights with two stops at Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and Bengaluru Airport (BLR) with 50% fewer emissions than other flights.

  • What is Air India's baggage policy on these flights?

    All tickets for Air India flights come with a generous baggage allowance. You can take one carry-on bag, and two checked bags of 23 kg each on these flights. If you need more baggage allowance, you can pay for more during online booking.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai was £277 for a one-way ticket and £424 for a return.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from London to Chennai are Emirates and Oman Air. With an average price for the route of £692 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 £548 and an overall rating of 8.0.

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

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

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

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

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Chennai to London Heathrow Airport? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £652 or less one-way and £616 or less round-trip.
  • Direct, non-stop flights from London Heathrow (LHR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) are unavailable. However, Air India operates a quick one-stop flight from LHR to MAA via Mumbai.
  • Free Wi-Fi is available at the lounges in Chennai Airport. Passengers can access paid-for Wi-Fi at both Departure and Arrival Terminals.
  • Chennai Airport doesn’t have an overnight facility with a shower and a bed. However, there are a few comfortable seats near the Arrival and Departure gates where passengers can sit throughout the night.
  • Chennai Airport has two lounges, including the TFS lounge the Travel Lounge, which are open for arriving passengers. The latter is less known to many, so it is usually less crowded.
  • Short-Stay Parking is an affordable parking option for stays up to 5h at London Heathrow. However, the airport doesn’t prohibit staying for longer if a flight delays.
  • Rather than taking a taxi or public transport from the airport, consider downloading a rideshare app and using that. Public transport can be difficult to navigate and taxis are expensive. Rideshare is more convenient and affordable. There are dedicated rideshare pick-ups outside of the main terminal exit.
  • Be wary of self-transfer flights from Heathrow (LHR) to Chennai (MAA). They're some of the cheapest options but you'll have to collect your luggage and check in at each stop. They also don't offer security if you miss your flight due to delays, so make sure you have enough time on the stopover to account for this.

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Chennai to London Heathrow

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from Heathrow to Chennai

 
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Virgin AtlanticOverall score based on 685 reviews
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7.3Comfort
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Seating and zone. The minor I went with didn’t even seat close to me

4.0 OkayAnonymous, Mar 2026
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Seating and zone. The minor I went with didn’t even seat close to me

My seat 3G did not go down fully and the buttons were not working properly

Food has been disappointing in both legs of flight to india

Great staff great experience, made a 2 hour delay very bearable

Great staff, great experience, made a 2 hour delay very bearable

Food was the worst I’ve had on a VA flight. Normally it’s a lot better

I was my pleasure to fly virgin on my birthday for my first solo trip ever 🫶🏼

These are one of the older seat arrangements facing away from the windows! Not particularly convenient sets. No storage spaces. NO COAT HANGING HOOKS. Inconvenient business class seat compared to any other airlines of similar class. Staff are excellent! Extremely professional, friendly. Food is good too.

Overall, flight was excellent but check in was very slow for Premium Economy. Economy queue was shorter but we weren't allowed to use it.

The staff was not very polite but the flight was very very nice and comfortable and the entertainment was great

Ethiad wanted to charge me $1100 for 2 checked bags on a ticket that was $550. Nother the airline or airfare assist was willing to help before arriving at the airport. All parties said it was the other responsibility to help. Never flying ethiad or using kayak again.

Good service. But on flight to Kochi no entertainment except in app. And no working outlets to charge phone.

No entertainment except on app. No outlets working to charge. Good service

On this flight...fine. The one from India to Abu Dahbi, awful.

I booked and paid for a Business Class seat for myself and my wife. 4 hours before the flight i get a call saying the plane they sent doesn't have the correct layout to accommodate all the business class seats they sold me 3 months earlier at a premium of $1500 a ticket. So they have to bump me from Business to Economy and will give me a $400 credit (total of $800 for both seats) that I could turn in at Abu Dahbi for $400 in US cash. They then promised a row that we could have to ourselves and the arm rests would go up so we could spread out for each of us. My wife was taken care of but I was put in the exit row with the flight attendents set as part of the three...and the arm rest did not go up. When we got to Abu Dahbi, they would not exchange our credit for cash as promised. Very disappointed they took my money 3 months ago and refused to reimburse for the change in seats or follow the promises made.

Was so disappointing. Business class with no TV, uncomfortable seats. Had much higher expectations.

Etihad Check In counter/Station manager in Heathrow was bothering and not helpful at all. They are rude and not customer oriented

Very disappointing #1 - You have to pay extra to use the business lounge, or else you sit in the cold airport for 7 hours and fall sick #2 - Did an awful job with boarding, they turned on the "last call" notice on the monitor made the passengers come running to the gate, once the passengers came close the crew would tell them - hey we are not boarding yet, this included passengers with children also, this was happening all the time, it was pitiful to see #3 - Did not have the courtesy for the passengers in the business class, there is a reasons why people choose business class, because they need to get to work, that means sleep is very important for them, in the business class, the crew members would themselves cause so much noise by closing the door in a loud way, once the crew member does it then the other passengers are also doing it, #4 - the food did not smell good, #5 - The Abu Dhabi airport is small, so not a whole lot to do, especially when the layover is 7+ hours. #6 - Did not provide the slippers with pajamas, #7 - also the pajamas also I had to ask, only after asking it was provided. #8- Asked for an extra pillow because the pillow they provided was not tall enough, the crew member said there was no additional pillow and gave me something like a blanket, I tried my best to use that as a pillow, but my head kept on sliding and that messed up my sleep and did not get deep thorough sleep Overall the airlines did not have an understanding of how to care for the passengers, especially the business class ones. Overall it was a bad experience, I would much rather spend the money with Qatar airways, the experience with Qatar is so much better.

1 hour flight. No complaints. Some drinks would have been nice.

More leg space than other flights, but *maybe* narrower seats

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.

Crew were nice, food was good. Boarding was horrendous. We were driven around the airport in a bus forced to climb a long flight of very steep stairs with no adequate handrails to board the plane . In many many years of flying to the US I have never been required to do this . There was no assistance for those needing help getting up the stairs to the plane. A fellow passenger helped me. No idea how other elderly, physically limited passengers or those with young children managed . It was a full flight with crowds trying to get up the stairs. It was an accident waiting to happen.

Horrible, the plane is just old and junky...Filthy restroom, seat was as hard as rock. The food, mystery side dish, inedible..geez..just Horrible. Never flying BA again

Club Europe is always lovely. I really enjoy everything about it. One thing that has changed in recent years though, is the swap to Prosecco from Champagne in the lounges. This is really disappointing. I really don’t like Prosecco, and always looked forward to a lovely glass of champagne in the lounge. Is it possible to change back? It does make the whole experience a little more of a luxury experience.

the service on Business class should be improved to be at par with industry leaders like Cathay Pacific and Singapore AIrlines. A lot of room for improvement.

You will pay for everything and feels like the airplane is old

The luggage problem I previously mentioned was actually this flight

The flight was delayed due to snow in Frankfurt. There wasn't much information from BA or the airport, but Kayak was great and kept me informed of the delay and gate changes.

Late takeoff, but on time landing. Lost bags, 3 days to find them, still in transit to my location. Power outlets broken, Wi-Fi not working, so much for working on the long flight.

Good. For a long flight. The comfort of the seat could be better. Also, the food was « normal » plane food. Not indian plane food unfortunately! Everything else was smooth and great.

The seats were comfortable. So many empty seats allowed for stretching out and sleeping. The onboard entertainment was pretty good. The cabin crew were so kind and kept the passengers well- hydrated, and well fed.

The planes did not have charging jacks for phones or lap tops and there are no monitors for movies. On the flight from Delhi to Hyderabad I was the last person in First asked for a meal choice and only one meal was available so I had no choice.

Entertainment systems did not work at all And the seats are the worse on this 787-8 aircraft. Normally I get good sleep on long flights but this time I only slept 2 hours out of the 8+.

The web check in doesn’t work. Had to wait 10 minutes on the counter for them to figure out boarding. I understand AI Express doesn’t have a practice to offer food to everyone in the business class. The flight attendant asks for name (not sure why she doesn’t know it especially with only 8 passengers in the business class) to figure out whether or not they should serve food. KAYAK should sell AI Express tickets separately, not as part of AI. Neither the experience close to AI, the Maharaja points also don’t get awarded despite Express being part of AI.

tray table was inclined by 30 degress so could not use it

Very poor experience. The entertainment screen wasn't working, charging USB was not working. There was a water leak on my head from air conditioning. The tray table was cracked. seats were old and dirty.

The plane was very dated with the worst entertainment system i have seen in 30 years. Flight attendants were responsive.

I think if i find different options I’ll travel with it but not with air India they never loaded the luggage’s and they announce the luggage’s will be arriving on belt number 5 when all passengers reach to the belt we find they haven’t loaded the luggage’s

Flight was cancelled by air India. There was no explanation provided why the flight was cancelled. Found out that the flight was cancelled because the Iran air space was closed. Meanwhile, all other flights passing through that region were operating without issues. When asked to refund money for the tickets, being told that “ As checked, we wish to share that Flight AI 116 on 15 January 2026 from New York to Mumbai was cancelled due to Iran airspace closure, which were beyond the airline’s control. While such events can disrupt travel plans, we appreciate your understanding and patience. Our team remains committed to ensuring the safety and comfort of all passengers and takes all necessary measures to minimize any issues. However, we must inform you that compensation is not applicable under these extraordinary circumstances, in accordance with the relevant regulations.” Completed unacceptable and unprofessional behavior!

The flight was on time, the entire experience was very smooth. The Flight crew were incredibly professional and nice. Made us feel very comfortable

Very old aircraft. Business class seats don’t work right. No way to get out my tray table. Crew didn’t seem surprised about the aircraft and didn’t have any real answers. Old 777 seems to not have been updated ever.

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