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Cheapest return fare
£511
Typical prices: £493-£603
Etihad Airways
Sun 8/11Wed 18/11
MAN - MAA • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
£277
Typical prices: £291-£371
Multiple Airlines
Thu 28/1
MAN - MAA • 3 stops
Direct flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Manchester and Chennai. You’ll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg £627 (return)
Shortest trip • 13h 17m (one-way)
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 21% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 14% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Manchester to Chennai (MAN-MAA)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Manchester to Chennai

Sun, 8 Nov - Wed, 18 Nov
Etihad Airways Logo
13:50 - 08:05MAN  Manchester-MAA Chennai
12h 45m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Etihad Airways Logo
03:55 - 12:15MAA  Chennai-MAN Manchester
13h 50m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
£511Etihad Airways
Thu, 5 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov
Etihad Airways Logo
13:50 - 08:05MAN  Manchester-MAA Chennai
12h 45m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Etihad Airways Logo
09:55 - 17:55MAA  Chennai-MAN Manchester
13h 30m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
£511Etihad Airways
Thu, 8 Oct - Thu, 15 Oct
Multiple Airlines Logo
09:55 - 05:20MAN  Manchester-MAA Chennai
14h 55m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:40 - 07:15MAA  Chennai-MAN Manchester
23h 05m3 stops Tiruchirappalli Civil Bengaluru Intl Manama Bahrain Intl
£511Multiple Airlines
Sat, 7 Nov - Wed, 18 Nov
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:45 - 08:05MAN  Manchester-MAA Chennai
35h 50m2 stops Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
03:55 - 12:15MAA  Chennai-MAN Manchester
13h 50m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
£511Multiple Airlines
Thu, 5 Nov - Wed, 18 Nov
Gulf Air Logo
10:10 - 04:45MAN  Manchester-MAA Chennai
13h 05m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl
Gulf Air Logo
05:35 - 06:35MAA  Chennai-MAN Manchester
30h 30m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl
£517Gulf Air
Mon, 25 Jan - Mon, 8 Feb
Qatar Airways Logo
21:30 - 02:15MAN  Manchester-MAA Chennai
23h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
03:15 - 19:40MAA  Chennai-MAN Manchester
21h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
£522Qatar Airways
Sat, 9 Jan - Sat, 27 Feb
Gulf Air Logo
10:10 - 20:40MAN  Manchester-MAA Chennai
29h 00m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl
Gulf Air Logo
21:25 - 06:25MAA  Chennai-MAN Manchester
14h 30m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl
£526Gulf Air
Sun, 22 Nov - Sat, 28 Nov
Qatar Airways Logo
07:45 - 02:30MAN  Manchester-MAA Chennai
13h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
03:15 - 12:20MAA  Chennai-MAN Manchester
14h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
£543Qatar Airways
Sun, 17 Jan - Tue, 16 Feb
Lufthansa Logo
06:00 - 00:05MAN  Manchester-MAA Chennai
12h 35m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
Lufthansa Logo
01:45 - 11:30MAA  Chennai-MAN Manchester
15h 15m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
£549Lufthansa
Mon, 15 Feb - Sun, 14 Mar
Lufthansa Logo
17:45 - 00:05MAN  Manchester-MAA Chennai
24h 50m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
Lufthansa Logo
01:45 - 11:30MAA  Chennai-MAN Manchester
15h 15m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
£570Lufthansa
Booking Insights

KAYAK’s insights & trends for Manchester to Chennai flights

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

How much is a return flight from Manchester to Chennai?

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Chennai from Manchester usually cost between £551 and £788 in November.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £511 on Etihad Airways (3 Nov–23 Nov).

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

The cheapest month for flights from Manchester to Chennai is May, where tickets cost £521 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £837 and £773 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Manchester to Chennai?

To get a below average price on the flight from Manchester to Chennai, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 21% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 3 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Manchester to Chennai

Low season

September

Cheapest flight

£277
Best time to beat the crowds (9% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (38% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Manchester to Chennai

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

  • What choice of airline do I have when flying from Manchester to Chennai?

    You have a very wide choice of airlines on this route. KLM is a prolific carrier, with several flights a day. Emirates also offers a good few, as does Etihad Airways. Otherwise, you can choose to fly with Qatar Airways or Lufthansa. Then there are the combined airline flights, such as the one offered by Lufthansa, switching to Pegasus Airlines and then to IndiGo. This is one of the cheaper flights.

  • How can I use public transport to get between the city centres and the airports?

    Trains leave from Piccadilly Station, taking about 20min to reach Manchester Airport, or you can catch a tram from Cornbrook Tram Stop in about 50min. You can take a Stagecoach Manchester bus on Lines 43 or 103 from Shudehill Exchange in about 1h. From Chennai Airport, you can catch a Line 40132 train, which takes about 25min, or a Chennai Metro Rail train, taking around 40min.

  • Where will I switch planes between Manchester and Chennai?

    If you choose one of the airlines offering a lot of flights, like KLM, you'll change planes first in Amsterdam and then either in Bengaluru, New Delhi or Mumbai. British Airways typically makes a single change at London Heathrow (LHR), while Lufthansa flies via Munich and Mumbai. Emirates and Etihad switch planes at their home airports in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, respectively. On budget flights that combine airlines, you'll usually make three stops. Lufthansa changes to Pegasus in Frankfurt, which in turn hands over to IndiGo in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, for instance.

  • What accessibility amenities do the airports provide?

    Book personalised limited-mobility assistance at Manchester Airport through your travel agent or airline at least 48h in advance. You'll be assisted with anything you need until you're seated on board, or you can arrange a hidden disability lanyard to help assistance staff identify you if you need anything. Chennai Airport has wheelchair ramps, accessible restrooms and braille and auditory assistance. You can also book a wheelchair in advance.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Manchester to Chennai?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Manchester to Chennai was £277 for a one-way ticket and £511 for a return.

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

    On your way to Chennai, you’ll fly out from Manchester. You’ll be landing at Chennai.

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Manchester to Chennai?

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

  • What is the most popular stopover when flying to Chennai from Manchester?

    Abu Dhabi is the most popular stopover city among KAYAK users travelling from Manchester to Chennai.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Manchester to Chennai, Emirates or Qatar Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Manchester to Chennai are Emirates and Qatar Airways. With an average price for the route of £712 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. Qatar Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £556 and an overall rating of 7.4.

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

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

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

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

  • You can wait in extra comfort at Escape Lounge at Manchester Airport (MAN), for a fee. Have a hot or cold meal or relax at the bar with snacks. There's also a quiet area where you can have a nap before your flight.
  • To reduce your carbon footprint on this route, book with KLM. Its morning flights save around 50% in carbon emissions compared to others. British Airways is also a good choice, saving just under 45% on morning flights.
  • Manchester Airport has feeding rooms with microwaves and baby chairs. Baby-changing rooms are in the main concourse and Departures area after security. You can also access the fast lane through security if you have a pushchair, to make it easier with kids.
  • Chennai International Airport (MAA) offers free Wi-Fi if you get an Indian mobile SIM card, and there are child-care rooms and prayer rooms. If you're not in a hurry, browse through the single but well-stocked duty-free shop in Terminal 4.
  • There's a real treat at Manchester Airport if you're an aircraft enthusiast. Head to Runway Visitor Park; here, you can view a classic DC-10, an RAF Nimrod spy plane, plus one of the first Concordes.

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