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Cheapest return fare
£467
Typical prices: £429-£520
Air India
Sat 5/9Sat 12/9
LHR - MAA • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
£487
Typical prices: £567-£710
British Airways
Sun 3/1Wed 3/2
LHR - MAA • Direct
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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.
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Recent return flight deals from London to Chennai

Sat, 5 Sep - Sat, 12 Sep
Air India Logo
21:05 - 10:20LHR  London Heathrow-MAA Chennai
32h 45m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
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07:00 - 19:30MAA  Chennai-LHR London Heathrow
17h 00m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
£467Air India
Sun, 3 Jan - Thu, 4 Feb
Gulf Air Logo
10:35 - 04:45LGW  London Gatwick-MAA Chennai
12h 40m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl
Gulf Air Logo
05:35 - 06:20MAA  Chennai-LGW London Gatwick
30h 15m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl
£467Gulf Air
Thu, 15 Oct - Sun, 25 Oct
Etihad Airways Logo
09:30 - 08:25LHR  London Heathrow-MAA Chennai
18h 25m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Etihad Airways Logo
09:55 - 12:05MAA  Chennai-LHR London Heathrow
31h 40m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
£468Etihad Airways
Thu, 5 Nov - Sun, 29 Nov
Etihad Airways Logo
20:55 - 15:05LHR  London Heathrow-MAA Chennai
12h 40m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Etihad Airways Logo
09:55 - 14:30MAA  Chennai-LHR London Heathrow
34h 05m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
£468Etihad Airways
Thu, 24 Sep - Tue, 29 Sep
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13:50 - 08:55LHR  London Heathrow-MAA Chennai
14h 35m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
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06:45 - 17:45MAA  Chennai-LHR London Heathrow
15h 30m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
£468Multiple Airlines
Sun, 13 Sep - Sun, 27 Sep
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22:10 - 15:55LHR  London Heathrow-MAA Chennai
13h 15m1 stop Bengaluru Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:10 - 18:10MAA  Chennai-LHR London Heathrow
35h 30m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
£468Multiple Airlines
Sat, 29 Aug - Sat, 12 Sep
Air India Logo
13:15 - 13:30LHR  London Heathrow-MAA Chennai
19h 45m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
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05:55 - 19:30MAA  Chennai-LHR London Heathrow
18h 05m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
£468Air India
Tue, 15 Sep - Tue, 22 Sep
Air Arabia Logo
10:05 - 03:25LGW  London Gatwick-MAA Chennai
12h 50m1 stop Sharjah
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04:05 - 18:35MAA  Chennai-LGW London Gatwick
19h 00m1 stop Sharjah
£469Air Arabia
Wed, 30 Sep - Wed, 7 Oct
Air Arabia Logo
19:35 - 03:25LGW  London Gatwick-MAA Chennai
27h 20m1 stop Sharjah
Air Arabia Logo
04:05 - 18:35MAA  Chennai-LGW London Gatwick
19h 00m1 stop Sharjah
£470Air Arabia
Fri, 6 Nov - Tue, 1 Dec
Gulf Air Logo
21:40 - 20:40LHR  London Heathrow-MAA Chennai
17h 30m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl
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05:35 - 06:35MAA  Chennai-LHR London Heathrow
30h 30m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl
£470Gulf Air
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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.

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 January.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Chennai from London usually cost between £573 and £824 in January.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £467 on Gulf Air (3 Jan–4 Feb).

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 £542 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 £476 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £753 and £746 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.

No, with an average price for the route of £536, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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 9% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 6 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.
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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 season

April

Cheapest flight

£273
Best time to beat the crowds (8% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (30% more expensive on average)
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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.
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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 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from London to Chennai was £273 for a one-way ticket and £467 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 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 £643 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 £686 and an overall rating of 7.6.

  • 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 £464 or less one-way and £631 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.

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Wednesday

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Thursday

British Airways

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Friday

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Saturday

British Airways

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Sunday

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Direct returns

Chennai to London

Monday

British Airways

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Tuesday

British Airways

British Airways

Wednesday

British Airways

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Thursday

British Airways

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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