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£242 Find Cheap Flights from London to Chennai

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Everything you should know

Cheapest return fare
£420
Overall average: £596
Emirates
Fri 17/4Thu 7/5
STN - MAA • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
£470
Typical prices: £527-£687
British Airways
Wed 15/4Tue 5/5
LHR - MAA • Direct
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Heathrow Express offers a quick trip to central London.
Chennai Airport's metro connection is fast and affordable.
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Cheapest • Avg £447 (return)
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Shortest trip • 12h 13m (one-way)
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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

Fri, 17 Apr - Thu, 7 May
Emirates Logo
14:55 - 08:05
STN
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MAA
12h 40m
1 stop
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09:50 - 18:45
MAA
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STN
13h 25m
1 stop
£420Emirates
Fri, 1 May - Sun, 7 Jun
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20:10 - 17:10
LHR
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MAA
16h 30m
1 stop
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22:10 - 17:45
MAA
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LHR
24h 05m
1 stop
£422IndiGo
Fri, 17 Apr - Fri, 19 Jun
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20:15 - 15:50
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MAA
15h 05m
1 stop
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02:45 - 17:45
MAA
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LHR
19h 30m
1 stop
£423IndiGo
Sun, 19 Apr - Wed, 13 May
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21:05 - 15:40
LHR
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MAA
14h 05m
1 stop
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21:10 - 11:30
MAA
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LHR
18h 50m
1 stop
£424Air India
Tue, 21 Apr - Fri, 8 May
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MAA
14h 05m
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10:45 - 20:20
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LHR
14h 05m
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£425Air India
Thu, 11 Jun - Sat, 27 Jun
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19:35 - 03:25
LGW
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MAA
27h 20m
1 stop
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04:05 - 18:35
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LGW
19h 00m
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£432Air Arabia
Mon, 13 Apr - Tue, 21 Apr
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22:40 - 05:20
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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
£436Gulf Air
Sun, 12 Apr - Thu, 7 May
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10:40 - 05:20
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MAA
14h 10m
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06:10 - 06:55
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29h 15m
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£437Gulf Air
Mon, 4 May - Tue, 12 May
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09:00 - 02:40
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13h 10m
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£439Qatar Airways
Mon, 13 Apr - Tue, 26 May
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£440Qatar Airways
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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 April.

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 £488 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 £463 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £769 and £763 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 £540, 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 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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Expert advice for your flight from London to Chennai

 
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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 to Chennai

Low seasonNovember
Cheapest flight£242
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.
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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 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from London to Chennai was £242 for a one-way ticket and £420 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 £701 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 £563 and an overall rating of 8.1.

  • 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 £593 or less one-way and £595 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?

 
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London to Chennai

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

British Airways

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Friday

British Airways

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Saturday

British Airways

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Sunday

British Airways

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Direct returns

Chennai to London

Monday

British Airways

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Tuesday

British Airways

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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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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.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3540 reviews
8.2Entertainment
7.9Food
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
8.3Crew
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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

Both flights to and back from Lyon with buses taking extra time and delaying flight at DXB. Food serving needed work.

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 main issue was that the flight from trivandrum to Dubai was delayed which resulted in arriving late in Dubai. Coincidentally the flight leaving out of Dubai to jfk was also delayed for different reason. Despite we reached the gate ( through wheel chair assistance) along with 10 other passengers we were not let in. The gate was open and yet was refrained from entering. We were then requested to flight the next morning. Meal vouchers were provided but the hotel reservations were not made and took a lot longer to receive that. If Emirates knew about the delay and was certain the passengers will not be able to board the next flight shouldn't they have prepared these ahead of time?

Emirates A380s are always wonderful to fly on. Their crews, food and service are always excellent. They are typically on time and the only thing I would change (maybe newer or upgraded aircraft have this) is bluetooth so I can pair my noise cancelling headphones without a cable.

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.

Bathrooms were amazing and first class seat was very comfortable. Food was edible but not up to the standards of other first class meals on other airlines. But Caviar was amazing! So much caviar. Dom Perignon 2015 was room temperature. It would have been amazing if it was chilled down a bit more. Slippers were amazing and amenity kit requested was beautiful. Requested Pajamas never came so can’t tell you how nice they were. Loved the design of the seat and personal storage. Suite was much smaller than other airline’s first class and tv screen was tiny and remote difficult to use. I probably wouldn’t pay for this flight again.

Food quality and varites were very minimum. Surprised to have no desserts. Business class tickets should have lounge access and seats selection. They should be allowed to board while people with wheel chair, secial assistance and family with childrem.

Business class ticket should include lounge access and seat selection. The food quality and varieties should be more. It was surpirise that no dessert was offered.

Dear Team, I purchased a full travel package that included 2 checked bags through you and JustFly. However, when I arrived at the airport, my ticket showed 0 checked bags. Since I was traveling internationally to India with 2 bags, It was a $200 per bag at the counter, which was extremely disappointing. For an international trip, why would I ever choose a no‑bag option for only $20–$30 less? This seems like an error in the booking process, and I am requesting clarification and a resolution. I have called JustFly and on phone for 1 hr :53 min and they couldn't help till I show some kind of proof etc which isn't possible but besides that love your service and using it for years !

Early arrival. Good boarding. Deplaning this flight is very slow both coming and going. Baggage arrived quickly for Pearson

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

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

Kayak and Aran grant issuing business class tickets without lounge access and sometimes 1 or 2 connections in economy class. It’s very disappointing to find out that after buying the ticket. Never buy tickets on kayak and Aran grant again

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

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.

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.

We had American Airlines on our return and it was confusing if we were going with Aa or BA I had 2 different flight numbers and didn’t get our gate until it was boarding. So we were a bit nervous as the which it was

No WiFi. No food. 250 ml of water only drink option. No entertainment options. Extremely bare bones flight

Economy seats were good and spacious. Much better than virgin by a mile.

It’s the old style plane with the old Ying Yang seats doesn’t compare to other airlines with newer planes.

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.

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.

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.

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