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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Chennai from ₹ 30,684

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 6/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — MAA
9 Apr — 16 Apr1
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 10 March 2026.

Thu 30/407:45
EDI
-
MAA
3 stops23h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 15/510:45
MAA
-
EDI
2 stops27h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/3₹ 59,065
Wed 9/906:10
EDI
-
MAA
1 stop13h 30m
Lufthansa
Tue 29/901:55
MAA
-
EDI
1 stop14h 40m
Lufthansa
Deal found 6/3₹ 59,433
Wed 9/905:40
EDI
-
MAA
2 stops22h 05m
Air France
Wed 30/919:05
MAA
-
EDI
2 stops20h 05m
Air France
Deal found 6/3₹ 60,539
Mon 20/408:15
EDI
-
MAA
2 stops37h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 26/403:55
MAA
-
EDI
2 stops21h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/3₹ 64,225
Thu 23/415:05
EDI
-
MAA
2 stops19h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 6/603:25
MAA
-
EDI
2 stops24h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/3₹ 67,265
Wed 8/416:05
EDI
-
MAA
3 stops24h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 27/407:05
MAA
-
EDI
3 stops33h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/3₹ 68,832
Mon 21/906:10
EDI
-
MAA
1 stop13h 30m
Lufthansa
Sat 3/1021:10
MAA
-
EDI
2 stops24h 25m
Lufthansa
Deal found 8/3₹ 70,214

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 10 March 2026.

Round-trip from

₹ 59,065

One-way from

₹ 30,684

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

₹ 76,111
30/4-15/5
  • 30/4-15/5
  • 5 total stops
  • 50h 55m total
  • Edinburgh to Chennai
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6/4
  • 6/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 20h 50m total
  • Edinburgh to Chennai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (₹ 1,142,642 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (₹ 284,030 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest return flight

EdinburghChennai

EDI - MAA

EDIMAA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 30/4

07:45-12:00

3 stops23h 45m

Chennai

Fri 15/5

10:45-09:25

2 stops27h 10m

₹ 59,065

EdinburghChennai

EDI - MAA

EDIMAA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 8/4

16:05-15:05

2 stops18h 30m

Chennai

Mon 27/4

05:50-12:05

3 stops34h 45m

₹ 68,924

EdinburghChennai

EDI - MAA

EDIMAA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 20/4

17:25-18:10

3 stops20h 15m

Chennai

Mon 27/4

16:05-12:05

2 stops24h 30m

₹ 69,753
Fastest return journey

EdinburghChennai

EDI - MAA

EDIMAA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 23/4

07:55-02:50

1 stop14h 25m

Chennai

Sun 7/6

05:35-18:50

1 stop17h 45m

₹ 71,043

EdinburghChennai

EDI - MAA

EDIMAA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 30/4

06:10-00:10

1 stop13h 30m

Chennai

Thu 14/5

01:55-17:05

1 stop19h 40m

₹ 74,084

EdinburghChennai

EDI - MAA

EDIMAA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 10/6

07:55-02:50

1 stop14h 25m

Chennai

Thu 25/6

05:35-19:35

1 stop18h 30m

₹ 76,572

EdinburghChennai

EDI - MAA

EDIMAA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 8/4

22:00-02:30

1 stop24h 00m

Chennai

Mon 27/4

22:05-20:05

1 stop26h 30m

₹ 77,678

EdinburghChennai

EDI - MAA

EDIMAA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 23/4

06:10-00:10

1 stop13h 30m

Chennai

Sun 7/6

21:10-23:05

2 stops30h 25m

₹ 77,954

EdinburghChennai

EDI - MAA

EDIMAA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 24/4

07:20-11:20

3 stops23h 30m

Chennai

Fri 1/5

09:50-22:55

2 stops17h 35m

₹ 78,138

EdinburghChennai

EDI - MAA

EDIMAA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 19/4

23:55-02:50

2 stops22h 25m

Chennai

Sun 26/4

09:50-20:05

1 stop14h 45m

₹ 78,323

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Best time to book a flight from Edinburgh to Chennai

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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 6 March 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 19 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 ₹ 51,417). Flying from Edinburgh to Chennai in July is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 76,111). 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.

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 10 March 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
7,781 reviews
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Food

6.4

Comfort

6.8

Boarding

6.9

Crew

7.6

Overall

6.7

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
7,781 reviews
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,781 reviews
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Food

6.4

Comfort

6.8

Boarding

6.9

Crew

7.6

Overall

6.7

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.

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

    British Airways, at ₹ 72,339, 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 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 ₹ 51,417). Flying from Edinburgh to Chennai in July is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 76,111). 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 10 March 2026.
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British AirwaysCheapest₹ 72,339Average₹ 75,867FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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