Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Chennai from ₹ 28,249
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 6/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — MAA
13 Jan — 20 Jan1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Chennai are usually found in September or October, booked 26 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday
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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 14 December 2025.
Sun 28/1212:15EDI - MAA
3 stops33h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 25/320:30MAA - EDI
2 stops29h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/12₹ 80,400
Sun 28/1207:25EDI - MAA
1 stop16h 40mBritish Airways
Wed 25/307:35MAA - EDI
1 stop14h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/12₹ 81,486
Fri 19/1212:05EDI - MAA
3 stops34h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 25/314:45MAA - EDI
2 stops35h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/12₹ 89,545
Wed 17/1214:05EDI - MAA
1 stop30h 55mQatar Airways
Sat 17/103:25MAA - EDI
1 stop14h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 13/12₹ 168,768
Best flights from Edinburgh to Chennai
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Edinburgh to Chennai that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 14 December 2025.
Fri 23/112:45EDI - MAA
1 stop29h 50mLufthansa
Thu 5/201:50MAA - EDI
1 stop20h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 12/12₹ 73,609
Thu 5/209:25EDI - MAA
1 stop14h 40mBritish Airways
Mon 9/207:35MAA - EDI
1 stop14h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/12₹ 74,786
Sun 28/1212:15EDI - MAA
3 stops33h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 25/320:30MAA - EDI
2 stops29h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/12₹ 80,400
Fri 23/106:00EDI - MAA
2 stops20h 20mAir France
Fri 6/221:30MAA - EDI
2 stops18h 40mAir France
Deal found 12/12₹ 86,195
Sun 28/1207:25EDI - MAA
1 stop16h 40mBritish Airways
Wed 25/307:35MAA - EDI
1 stop14h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/12₹ 81,486
Fri 23/109:55EDI - MAA
2 stops28h 25mBritish Airways
Fri 6/207:35MAA - EDI
1 stop14h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/12₹ 88,730
Last-minute flights from Edinburgh to Chennai
Discover last-minute flight deals from Edinburgh to Chennai. Data last updated 14 December 2025 and is based on user searches.
Fri 19/1212:05EDI - MAA
3 stops34h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 25/314:45MAA - EDI
2 stops35h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/12₹ 89,545
Fri 19/1220:55EDI - MAA
1 stop23h 50mEmirates
Sun 11/121:45MAA - EDI
1 stop26h 50mEmirates
Deal found 12/12₹ 185,518
Fri 19/1207:30EDI - MAA
1 stop13h 20mQatar Airways
Sat 10/103:25MAA - EDI
2 stops33h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 13/12₹ 198,374
One-way flights from Edinburgh to Chennai
Search for one-way flight options from Edinburgh to Chennai. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 14 December 2025.
Tue 6/110:50EDI - MAA
3 stops41h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/12₹ 28,249
Fri 22/506:20EDI - MAA
3 stops44h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/12₹ 39,295
Fri 22/517:55EDI - MAA
1 stop25h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 13/12₹ 62,473
Tue 6/120:55EDI - MAA
1 stop23h 50mEmirates
Deal found 13/12₹ 80,400
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 14 December 2025.
Customise your flight search to find flights from Edinburgh to Chennai that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 454,620 searches. Data last updated 14 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Edinburgh to Chennai that are best for you.
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Edinburgh
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Chennai
Route
Depart
Return
Price
EdinburghChennai
EDI - MAA
EDIMAA
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Fri 23/1
12:45-00:05
1 stop29h 50m
Chennai
Thu 5/2
01:50-17:05
1 stop20h 45m
₹ 73,609
EdinburghChennai
EDI - MAA
EDIMAA
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Thu 5/2
09:25-05:35
1 stop14h 40m
Chennai
Mon 9/2
07:35-17:00
1 stop14h 55m
₹ 74,786
EdinburghChennai
EDI - MAA
EDIMAA
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Sun 28/12
12:15-03:05
3 stops33h 20m
Chennai
Wed 25/3
20:30-20:45
2 stops29h 45m
₹ 80,400
EdinburghChennai
EDI - MAA
EDIMAA
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Sun 28/12
07:25-05:35
1 stop16h 40m
Chennai
Wed 25/3
07:35-16:50
1 stop14h 45m
₹ 81,486
EdinburghChennai
EDI - MAA
EDIMAA
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Fri 23/1
06:00-07:50
2 stops20h 20m
Chennai
Fri 6/2
21:30-10:40
2 stops18h 40m
₹ 86,195
EdinburghChennai
EDI - MAA
EDIMAA
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Fri 23/1
09:55-19:50
2 stops28h 25m
Chennai
Fri 6/2
07:35-16:35
1 stop14h 30m
₹ 88,730
EdinburghChennai
EDI - MAA
EDIMAA
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Tue 6/1
10:50-10:10
3 stops41h 50m
₹ 28,249
EdinburghChennai
EDI - MAA
EDIMAA
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Fri 22/5
06:20-07:25
3 stops44h 35m
₹ 39,295
EdinburghChennai
EDI - MAA
EDIMAA
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Fri 22/5
17:55-00:10
1 stop25h 45m
₹ 62,473
EdinburghChennai
EDI - MAA
EDIMAA
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Tue 6/1
20:55-02:15
1 stop23h 50m
₹ 80,400
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Deals found on 13/12
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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 12 December 2025.
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 ₹ 40,743). Flying from Edinburgh to Chennai in July is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 80,853). 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.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Edinburgh to Chennai?
Share of one-stop return flights from Edinburgh to Chennai chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
London (LHR) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 88% of one-stop itineraries from Edinburgh to Chennai on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Edinburgh to Chennai?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from Edinburgh to Chennai, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
Frankfurt am Main (FRA) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of ₹ 71,245.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Edinburgh to Chennai?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Edinburgh to Chennai, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 13h 35m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Edinburgh to Chennai?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Edinburgh to Chennai, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 18m.
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 14 December 2025.
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.
Seats were comfortable for economy. Blanket and pillow provided, same as headphones. For some reason the uk plug wouldn’t charge and had to use the US charger. Also couldn’t use WiFi as keep saying BA club pw was wrong although it wasn’t: but minor things. Overall good flight and attentive crew.
Seats were comfortable for economy. Blanket and pillow provided, same as headphones. For some reason the uk plug wouldn’t charge and had to use the US charger. Also couldn’t use WiFi as keep saying BA club pw was wrong although it wasn’t: but minor things. Overall good flight and attentive crew.
Related info for your journey
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How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Chennai?
Lufthansa and British Airways can get you from Edinburgh to Chennai in just under 14h 40m. Your travel time can differ by up to 15h 10m. There are 8407 km between Edinburgh and Chennai. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from Edinburgh to Chennai round-trip?
British Airways, at ₹ 71,080, was found to be the cheapest airline from Edinburgh to Chennai.. British Airways is priced at 9% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
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 ₹ 40,743). Flying from Edinburgh to Chennai in July is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 80,853). 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.
Explore flights to Chennai departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 14 December 2025.
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 14 December 2025.
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