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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Chennai from ₹ 39,957

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — MAA
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Chennai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Edinburgh to Chennai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 27 January 2026.

Tue 24/212:45
EDI
-
MAA
3 stops32h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 2/303:40
MAA
-
EDI
2 stops23h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/1₹ 51,963
Sun 22/212:15
EDI
-
MAA
3 stops33h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 1/315:45
MAA
-
EDI
2 stops26h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/1₹ 60,578
Thu 12/306:05
EDI
-
MAA
1 stop18h 00m
British Airways
Thu 19/307:35
MAA
-
EDI
1 stop17h 45m
British Airways
Deal found 26/1₹ 63,510
Thu 23/406:10
EDI
-
MAA
1 stop13h 30m
Lufthansa
Tue 26/501:55
MAA
-
EDI
1 stop25h 20m
Lufthansa
Deal found 26/1₹ 64,427
Fri 6/318:30
EDI
-
MAA
1 stop29h 35m
British Airways
Mon 16/320:30
MAA
-
EDI
2 stops26h 00m
British Airways
Deal found 26/1₹ 65,985
Thu 23/413:35
EDI
-
MAA
2 stops20h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 26/501:55
MAA
-
EDI
1 stop25h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/1₹ 66,351
Sat 7/216:05
EDI
-
MAA
2 stops54h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 16/201:50
MAA
-
EDI
1 stop15h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/1₹ 66,901

Find flight deals from Edinburgh to Chennai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Edinburgh (EDI) to Chennai (MAA). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 27 January 2026.

Round-trip from

₹ 51,963

One-way from

₹ 39,957

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

₹ 74,874
24/2-2/3
  • 24/2-2/3
  • 5 total stops
  • 55h 55m total
  • Edinburgh to Chennai
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  • IndiGo
  • 11/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 30m total
  • Edinburgh to Chennai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (₹ 1,103,678 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (₹ 230,037 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Chennai

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Depart

Return

Price

EdinburghChennai

EDI - MAA

EDIMAA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 24/2

12:45-03:05

3 stops32h 50m

Chennai

Mon 2/3

03:40-21:15

2 stops23h 05m

₹ 51,963

EdinburghChennai

EDI - MAA

EDIMAA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 8/3

18:30-05:35

1 stop29h 35m

Chennai

Tue 31/3

05:35-17:30

1 stop16h 25m

₹ 69,559

EdinburghChennai

EDI - MAA

EDIMAA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 12/3

06:50-05:35

1 stop17h 15m

Chennai

Tue 31/3

05:35-17:30

1 stop16h 25m

₹ 69,559

EdinburghChennai

EDI - MAA

EDIMAA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 14/3

11:00-05:35

1 stop13h 05m

Chennai

Tue 31/3

05:35-17:30

1 stop16h 25m

₹ 69,559

EdinburghChennai

EDI - MAA

EDIMAA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 13/3

08:25-05:35

1 stop15h 40m

Chennai

Tue 31/3

05:35-17:30

1 stop16h 25m

₹ 69,559

EdinburghChennai

EDI - MAA

EDIMAA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 9/3

17:55-05:35

1 stop30h 10m

Chennai

Tue 31/3

05:35-17:30

1 stop16h 25m

₹ 69,559

EdinburghChennai

EDI - MAA

EDIMAA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 11/3

07:50-15:20

2 stops26h 00m

Chennai

Tue 31/3

05:35-16:35

1 stop15h 30m

₹ 70,200

EdinburghChennai

EDI - MAA

EDIMAA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 6/3

19:30-05:35

1 stop28h 35m

Chennai

Thu 12/3

07:35-19:50

1 stop17h 45m

₹ 70,567

EdinburghChennai

EDI - MAA

EDIMAA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 20/5

06:10-00:10

1 stop13h 30m

₹ 48,022

EdinburghChennai

EDI - MAA

EDIMAA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 13/5

06:10-00:10

1 stop13h 30m

₹ 48,022

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Best time to book a flight from Edinburgh to Chennai

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Edinburgh to Chennai

How far ahead should I book a flight from Edinburgh to Chennai?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Edinburgh to Chennai. Price data was last updated on 23 January 2026.

The price you pay for your flight from Edinburgh to Chennai may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 26 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Edinburgh to Chennai?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Chennai (average of ₹ 45,364). Flying from Edinburgh to Chennai in July is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 75,699). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Chennai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chennai. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Chennai. Reviews last updated 27 January 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Edinburgh to Chennai, such as British Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,702 reviews
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Overall

6.7

Comfort

6.8

Food

6.4

Boarding

6.9

Crew

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

David,Jan 2026

LHR - MAD

It was a very old and tried plane. Lots of duck tape holding things together. Staff and food very good. Boarding was chaos at Madrid. Arrival in Lima swift and effective.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,702 reviews
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,702 reviews
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Overall

6.7

Comfort

6.8

Food

6.4

Boarding

6.9

Crew

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

David,Jan 2026

LHR - MAD

It was a very old and tried plane. Lots of duck tape holding things together. Staff and food very good. Boarding was chaos at Madrid. Arrival in Lima swift and effective.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Edinburgh to Chennai. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Chennai?

    British Airways can get you from Edinburgh to Chennai in just under 29h 35m. Your travel time can differ by up to . There are 8407 km between Edinburgh and Chennai.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Edinburgh to Chennai round-trip?

    British Airways, at ₹ 71,947, was found to be the cheapest airline from Edinburgh to Chennai.. British Airways is priced at 8% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Edinburgh to Chennai that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Edinburgh to Chennai flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Edinburgh to Chennai?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Edinburgh to Chennai.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Edinburgh to Chennai?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Edinburgh to Chennai by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Edinburgh to Chennai?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Chennai (average of ₹ 45,364). Flying from Edinburgh to Chennai in July is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 75,699). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top airline flying from Edinburgh to Chennai

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Edinburgh to Chennai. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 454,620 searches. Data last updated 27 January 2026.
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British AirwaysCheapest₹ 71,947Average₹ 75,456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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