LON - MAA

£273 Find Cheap Flights from London 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 London to Chennai departing on 15/3. 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.
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

KAYAK searches hundreds of travel sites at once for deals on flights to Chennai

 
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from London to Chennai.
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from London to Chennai.
Travellers love KAYAK
41 299 237 searches in the past 7 days on KAYAK

Save 25% or moreCompare multiple travel sites with one search.

Track pricesNot ready to book? Create a price alert for when prices drop.

Bundle and saveSave money when you bundle your flight + hotel.

Filter your dealsChoose cabin class, free Wi-Fi and more.

Everything you should know

Cheapest return fare
£428
Overall average: £536
Gulf Air
Wed 18/2Thu 26/2
LGW - MAA • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
£456
Typical prices: £569-£749
British Airways
Fri 6/3Sun 22/3
LHR - MAA • Direct
Our travellers' advice
AI-powered summary based on content written by travel experts. AI can make mistakes.
Heathrow Express offers a quick trip to central London.
Chennai Airport's metro connection is fast and affordable.
Expert advice
Expert advice
Expert advice
Expert advice
Video guide: How to find cheap flights to Chennai
Watch video
Watch video
Watch video
Watch video
Top airlines
Gulf Air
Cheapest • from £428 (return)
Emirates
Best reviews • 8.1 score
Airline reviews
Airline reviews
+1
+1
Airline reviews
Airline reviews
+1
Top routes
LHR
-
MAA
Cheapest
LHR
-
MAA
Most popular
Insights
Insights
Insights
Insights
When to book
2 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 13% compared to booking last minute.
Insights
Insights
Insights
Insights
When to travel
September
Cheapest • 18% price drop
July
Most popular
Good to know
Good to know
+1
+1
Good to know
Good to know
+1
Start a new search
KAYAK searches hundreds of sites at once to find you the best travel deals.
We hope you love your trip to Chennai!
Flight Deals
Booking Insights
Expert advice
Flight Deals

Cheap Flights from London to Chennai (LON-MAA)

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

Wed, 18 Feb - Thu, 26 Feb
Gulf Air Logo
10:35 - 04:45
LGW
-
MAA
12h 40m
1 stop
Gulf Air Logo
05:35 - 06:20
MAA
-
LGW
30h 15m
1 stop
£428Gulf Air
Wed, 4 Feb - Sun, 8 Feb
Multiple Airlines Logo
08:30 - 08:10
LTN
-
MAA
18h 10m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
23:15 - 23:10
MAA
-
LTN
29h 25m
3 stops
£428Multiple Airlines
Wed, 11 Mar - Sat, 14 Mar
Etihad Airways Logo
13:55 - 19:55
LHR
-
MAA
24h 30m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
16:10 - 12:05
MAA
-
LHR
25h 25m
1 stop
£428Etihad Airways
Tue, 3 Feb - Thu, 5 Feb
Etihad Airways Logo
19:20 - 08:10
LHR
-
MAA
31h 20m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
03:55 - 14:30
MAA
-
LHR
16h 05m
1 stop
£429Etihad Airways
Fri, 20 Feb - Sun, 22 Feb
Multiple Airlines Logo
21:30 - 10:20
LTN
-
MAA
31h 20m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
15:45 - 09:45
MAA
-
LTN
23h 30m
2 stops
£429Multiple Airlines
Tue, 3 Feb - Thu, 5 Feb
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:25 - 18:05
LGW
-
MAA
30h 10m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
03:40 - 12:35
MAA
-
LGW
14h 25m
1 stop
£430Multiple Airlines
Wed, 4 Feb - Sun, 15 Feb
Etihad Airways Logo
13:55 - 02:30
LHR
-
MAA
31h 05m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
10:00 - 12:05
MAA
-
LHR
31h 35m
1 stop
£430Etihad Airways
Fri, 6 Mar - Fri, 13 Mar
IndiGo Logo
19:50 - 16:20
LHR
-
MAA
15h 00m
1 stop
IndiGo Logo
09:05 - 17:45
MAA
-
LHR
14h 10m
1 stop
£435IndiGo
Fri, 6 Mar - Sun, 22 Mar
Emirates Logo
23:55 - 20:10
LGW
-
MAA
14h 45m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
09:50 - 20:50
MAA
-
LGW
16h 30m
1 stop
£436Emirates
Fri, 6 Mar - Thu, 2 Apr
Lufthansa Logo
18:15 - 00:05
LCY
-
MAA
24h 20m
1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
01:55 - 17:55
MAA
-
LCY
20h 30m
1 stop
£575Lufthansa
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for London to Chennai flights

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

Find cheap flights to Chennai
Find cheap flights to Chennai

Planning a trip from London to Chennai? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

How much is a return flight from London 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 to Chennai departing in February.

What is the cheapest London to Chennai flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from London to Chennai costs £451 on the route between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Chennai (MAA). It is also the most popular route.

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

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

If you are looking for a flight deal from London to Chennai, look for departures on Tuesdays and avoid leaving on a Saturday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Chennai, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from London 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 to Chennai is September, where tickets cost £462 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £768 and £756 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from London 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.

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at £529 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from London 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 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 to Chennai, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 13% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 11 weeks before departure.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from London to Chennai

 
AI-powered summary based on content written by travel experts. AI can make mistakes.
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 London to Chennai

Low seasonNovember
Cheapest flight£273
Best time to beat the crowds (17% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (36% more expensive on average)
Flight from London Gatwick Airport to Chennai

When to book flights from London to Chennai

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from London 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 London to Chennai

  • How do I travel to the city from Chennai Airport?

    Provided you are not carrying too much luggage, you can travel from Chennai Airport like the locals and take the public commuter train. Tirusalam Station is a 3min walk from the terminal and offers a wide variety of connections, including to Chennai Beach for about ₹ 10 (£0.10). Buses also stop outside the airport, including the 1B and 18A buses into Chennai. For those with larger luggage, you may wish to instead take a rickshaw or taxi.

  • What kind of shops are there at Heathrow Airport?

    Depending on which terminal you are flying from at Heathrow Airport (LHR), you can find a large range of shopping opportunities in the departure lounge while you wait for your flight. Shops such as Boots and Harrods can be found throughout the airport. You can find designer brands like Burberry and Gucci in Terminals 2, 3, 4 and 5. Great Britain gifts are in Terminals 3, 4 and 5, and there is a M.A.C counter in Terminal 3.

  • Where can I find something to eat at Chennai Airport?

    If you are looking for something to eat after your long flight from London to Chennai, you can find a number of outlets in the arrivals area of the international terminal in Chennai Airport. Nalaas Aappakadai can provide a range of cuisines, including Chettinadu, Tandoor, Kerala and Chinese. Maggi has several varieties of Maggi noodles, and there are several coffee shops serving hot drinks.

  • Are there any passenger lounges in Gatwick Airport?

    Those flying out of Gatwick Airport can relax at one of the numerous passenger lounges in the North and South Terminal. The No1 Lounges are equipped for business or pleasure and have a range of facilities, including a sports lounge and access to the premium security lane. You can book access to the lounge in advance on the airport website for £32.

  • How can I lower my travel footprint on flights from London to Chennai?

    If you want to find cheap flights from London to Chennai that are more environmentally friendly, you can use KAYAK’s CO2 emissions search filter. One way to cut your emissions on this route by almost 50% is to fly with Air India from London Heathrow. Flights to Chennai with Air India usually take 14-18h and include one stopover in Mumbai (BOM) or in New Delhi (DEL). Alternatively, you could also fly from London City Airport (LCY) with KLM and change planes in Amsterdam (AMS) and DEL.

  • Are there any on-site hotels at Chennai International Airport (MAA)?

    There is no on-site hotel located inside Chennai Airport. Instead, passengers will find numerous hotels located just a few minutes’ taxi ride from the terminals, along Airport Road.

  • What is the cheapest flight from London to Chennai?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from London to Chennai was £273 for a one-way ticket and £428 for a return.

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

    London is served by 6 major airports and there is only 1 main airport in Chennai. You will leave London from one of these airports: London City, London Gatwick, London Heathrow, London Luton, London Southend, or London Stansted. You will be arriving at Chennai.

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from London to Chennai?

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

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

    There are direct flights from London 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 £657 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 £559 and an overall rating of 8.0.

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

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

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

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

  • Looking for a cheap flight from London to Chennai? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £668 or less one-way and £531 or less round-trip.
  • Chennai Airport (MAA) is located approximately 1h south of downtown Chennai in Meenambakkam. As one of India’s major airports, it serves as a gateway to the south-east Indian coast, including as an alternative airport to Puducherry, which is a 2h drive away.
  • If you are not in Chennai long and need somewhere to store your bags after your flight from London to Chennai, you can find storage lockers in the international arrivals area. Prices start from around ₹ 5 – 20 (£0.10 – 0.20) depending on luggage size.
  • For those travelling on business, you can find meeting rooms at Gatwick Airport (LGW), which can be accessed through the No1 Lounge and the Regus Express Lounge. These rooms also have access to Wi-Fi, printing, faxing and photocopying facilities. Meeting rooms can be booked in advance.
  • You can purchase some of the local currency, Indian Rupees, after your flight from London to Chennai. There are five foreign currency exchange counters in the international terminal of Chennai Airport, including one in the arrival area.
  • If you are travelling with children, you can ask a staff member at the London City Airport (LCY) to for a fun pack to help keep them entertained, including an activities book, crayons and a pack of snap cards. There is also a play area in the departure area of the terminal, near Gates 5 and 6.
  • British travellers must have a visa to travel to India. You can find out about getting the correct visa and apply for it through the Indian Immigration Bureau or the Indian High Commission. Depending on your visa type, you may also have to notify the authorities when you arrive in India. You will also need a valid UK passport with two blank pages for entry and exit stamps and at least 180 days of validity from the date that you arrive.
  • If you’re looking to find cheap flights from London to Chennai, you will usually find routes departing from London Gatwick (LGW) or London Heathrow (LHR). LHR is a good option for passengers based in London city centre or for those travelling south to reach London. You can reach LHR by train from the city centre in around 15min. LGW, meanwhile, is located just south of London and is a good option for those based further south.
  • Want to unwind before your Chennai flight from London Heathrow? Passengers can relax in the Premium Plaza Lounge before they take off. The lounge costs around £42 for entry and is located in the main departures area.

Prefer to fly direct from London to Chennai?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from London to Chennai.
Find which airlines fly direct from London to Chennai Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

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

See more direct flights

Direct returns

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

See more direct flights

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from London 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 London 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 3484 reviews
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
8.3Crew
8.2Entertainment
7.9Food
Airline reviews

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

2.0 MediocreVenkatesh, Jan 2026
SFO - DXB
Read more Emirates reviews

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.

Love that you can walk directly to your gate from the Emirates Business class lounge, very convenient

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

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.

Super flight. On time departure and arrival. Very good service. Luggage arrival at DXB was a little delayed but you can’t have everything the very best :)

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

The seating is spaced out nicely, The crew could have offer more drinks.

Premium Economy is not worth the extra money you pay. You are neither economy nor business. The seat doesn’t recline enough to relax your legs. Maneuvering while seated is cumbersome. Don’t recommend Premium Economy at all.

Ove the A380 planes. Comfortable seats. Served great Indian food and Masala Chai!

It was great! Kept the time. Provided what was promised

The flight was over 1 hour late taking off ,when I arrived in Abu Dhabi ,I missed my connecting flight to Bangkok so I had to wait almost 6 hours for my flight arriving in Bangkok at 6:30 am ,So I missed a whole day of my vacation and my hotel room sat empty so I paid for hotel days that I was not there. In Abu Dhabi there was a woman that worked the desk at transfers that was so professional, courteous , helpful,and may I say absolutely beautiful .she got me food vouchers for my layover and was a very calming presence. Besides that I will never use Etihad again I will pay the Xtra money . I'm sure they won't read or see this but it's my "2 cents" I'll use an airline that respects me and my hard earned dollars

We have paid premium price for a business class Cabinet and we have received the old 777 with the following apart business class that is not to standard. It was very disappointing and it’s a very bad reputation for a premium airline company. This aeroplane should be the commission from being as a business class. We will pass this knowledge to our colleagues because the quality of business class in Etihad is not consistent and it is a lucky dip that sometimes you’re getting a good aeroplane and sometimes you’re getting their 30 years old aeroplane. The crew of the aeroplane have apologise and said that they hate this aeroplane and they have complained about it multiple times as well. Obviously Etihad is putting the economy in front of the Customer Experience. For the future we will not take this risk anymore and will fly with established company like emirates.

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

Seat space was tight and uncomfortable. There was hardly any cushioning giving me a terrible tail bone ache. Getting and out was extremely cramped. We paid for seat choices and felt totally ripped off. Food was mediocre. By the time the servers served 2 or 3 rows they ran out of this or that option as we saw on the inbound trip also. This is infuriating. Entertainment choices were extremely limited for such a long haul. The screen froze on occasion and did not switch off when the on off button was pressed. When it did it came back on its own in 5 seconds. The airlines has gone downhill since last year.

excellent, the staff was kind and the boarding process was with no issues or hassle

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

Will never book any flight from Kayak and will never travel ithad airline

I am a larger than average person and in my opinion i don't think it's fair to allocate a window seat to anyone who is my size or larger, i was seated between 2 large passengers on a full aircraft. The guy in the window seat also occupied a portion of the middle seat (my seat) which made my experience of flying with etihad very cramped and uncomfortable, i was flying from Abu Dhabi to Bangkok. Had this been a airbus 380 it would have been better as the seats are larger but unfortunately it wasn't so i had to endure the 6+hrs unable to get any rest

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.

Everything about our return trip from Colombo to Manchester was excellent. Staff were brilliant all flights. Return flights on time and all staff were brilliant. The outbound journey however was marred by cancellation of Man to Bahrain flight. No information or staff assistance. Customer Service none existent. Told to make own arrangements by none interested or understanding telephone staff who said to make own hotel arrangements and be reimbursed. CS refused to reimburse hotel or lost lounge booking or taxi fees.

The boarding was late. The check-in board said boarding closed but the boarding hadn't even started. I have spine issue but not eligible for wheelchair since I can walk. But we were taken to a plane with stairs to climb. I requested support with the handcarry and was told that I shouldn't have booked this flight without wheelchair. Instead this information should be public if this plane has sky bridge or stairs. The infotainment system did not work either. And the plane was very loud with very less legroom in economy.

Very poor experience, passengers and were not social and started a troubled with other passengers and a fight erupted

Worst flight ever.service was extremely poor and food taste was horrible.Served me mashed potatoes and chicken calling it Briyani.

I was unable to board this flight because of visa changes that I was not alerted about and I’ve been unable to contact Kayak to obtain a refund / credit anything.

My touch screen at my seat wasn't working, the films BA advertised on the website for this flight were not available, and the plane was a little dated, food was good and the staff were good, just let down by the aircraft facilities.

Did not like the seating configuration at all with 2+3+2 in business class. Lacking total privacy and comfort

Check-in experience, for business call please provide a premium experience

Lost my luggage, ran out of food choices in business class, ground crew was completely unapologetic.

Excellent. The crew and flight were great. Checking in was easy and everyone was very helpful.

Late. And service was very slow - passengers sat for well over an hour with dirty trays etc surrounding them

Entertainment devices on A380 need to be fixed, the seats might do with updates.

I like everything about British Airways. Excellence. Perfect. Exquisite service.

The plane was dirty the food was awful and the boarding process took too long

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.

They rescheduled flight..no customer care to even reach or accommodate

Bad weather in Amritsar cancelled the flight while we were at the gate in Delhi but the ground crew took good care of us and exceeded our expectations. Once on the plane, we enjoyed the best experience we’ve had on any flight in years. Their customer support was also impressively quick to answer and immediately helpful.

Unnecessary delays & Gate changes, so much inconvenience after 15-16 hours flight

Needs lots of improvement starting from crew/staff attitude, cleanliness, better quality food & in flight amenities.

Old and filthy aircraft Boarding was free for all with no zones

Very old and ill maintained flights. Seats didn’t have proper cushioning. The entertainment system was a joke. That’s the least one can expect from a 19 hour long flight.

Flight was delayed in phases from 84ppm to 2am. And at 2am it was cancelled. Only refund option provided and no stay was provided. Poor communication throughout and shameless behaviour from the airline with no regard for seniors citizens and those travelling with children.

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

Other airlines flying from London to Chennai

Flights from the other most popular airlines that fly from London to Chennai according to KAYAK users. Prices are the lowest found on KAYAK over the last 7 days. Price and availability are not guaranteed.