Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Chennai from ₹ 33,006

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 5/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — MAA
3 Aug — 10 Aug1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Chennai are usually found in September or February, booked 26 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap 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 29 July 2025.

Round-trip from

₹ 59,775

One-way from

₹ 33,006

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

₹ 107,162
Air France
  • Air France
  • 17/9-12/10
  • 4 total stops
  • 35h 55m total
  • Edinburgh to Chennai
5/8
  • 5/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 34h 55m total
  • Edinburgh to Chennai
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (₹ 1,011,212 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (₹ 235,753 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

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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 29 July 2025.

Wed 17/906:00EDI - MAA
2 stops18h 40mAir France
Sun 12/1022:00MAA - EDI
2 stops17h 15mAir France
Deal found 27/7₹ 59,775
Wed 17/906:15EDI - MAA
1 stop13h 25mLufthansa
Sat 11/1001:55MAA - EDI
1 stop14h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 27/7₹ 60,382
Fri 29/806:00EDI - MAA
2 stops18h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 22/922:00MAA - EDI
2 stops17h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/7₹ 70,777
Fri 29/821:50EDI - MAA
1 stop24h 10mEmirates
Mon 22/904:00MAA - EDI
1 stop20h 45mEmirates
Deal found 28/7₹ 74,762
Wed 17/915:10EDI - MAA
1 stop13h 30mQatar Airways
Sun 12/1021:50MAA - EDI
1 stop13h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 27/7₹ 75,629
Fri 29/820:15EDI - MAA
1 stop26h 45mBritish Airways
Sun 21/903:15MAA - EDI
2 stops34h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 27/7₹ 133,498
Fri 19/1211:00EDI - MAA
2 stops19h 25mTurkish Airlines
Sun 11/122:30MAA - EDI
2 stops22h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 28/7₹ 148,745
Fri 29/814:40EDI - MAA
2 stops29h 05mCathay Pacific
Sun 21/901:30MAA - EDI
2 stops37h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 27/7₹ 165,118
Thu 11/908:40EDI - MAA
2 stops43h 45mSWISS
Thu 18/920:40MAA - EDI
2 stops25h 50mSWISS
Deal found 28/7₹ 359,778

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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 29 July 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Edinburgh to Chennai that are best for you.

Fly from

Edinburgh

Fly to

Chennai

Route

Depart

Return

Price

EdinburghChennai

EDI - MAA

EDIMAA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 17/9

06:00-05:10

2 stops18h 40m

Chennai

Sun 12/10

22:00-10:45

2 stops17h 15m

₹ 59,775

EdinburghChennai

EDI - MAA

EDIMAA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 17/9

06:15-00:10

1 stop13h 25m

Chennai

Sat 11/10

01:55-11:55

1 stop14h 30m

₹ 60,382

EdinburghChennai

EDI - MAA

EDIMAA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 29/8

06:00-05:10

2 stops18h 40m

Chennai

Mon 22/9

22:00-10:45

2 stops17h 15m

₹ 70,777

EdinburghChennai

EDI - MAA

EDIMAA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 29/8

21:50-02:30

1 stop24h 10m

Chennai

Mon 22/9

04:00-20:15

1 stop20h 45m

₹ 74,762

EdinburghChennai

EDI - MAA

EDIMAA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 17/9

15:10-09:10

1 stop13h 30m

Chennai

Sun 12/10

21:50-06:25

1 stop13h 05m

₹ 75,629

EdinburghChennai

EDI - MAA

EDIMAA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 29/8

20:15-03:30

1 stop26h 45m

Chennai

Sun 21/9

03:15-09:25

2 stops34h 40m

₹ 133,498

EdinburghChennai

EDI - MAA

EDIMAA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 19/12

11:00-11:55

2 stops19h 25m

Chennai

Sun 11/1

22:30-15:20

2 stops22h 20m

₹ 148,745

EdinburghChennai

EDI - MAA

EDIMAA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 29/8

14:40-00:15

2 stops29h 05m

Chennai

Sun 21/9

01:30-10:40

2 stops37h 40m

₹ 165,118

EdinburghChennai

EDI - MAA

EDIMAA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 11/9

08:40-08:55

2 stops43h 45m

Chennai

Thu 18/9

20:40-18:00

2 stops25h 50m

₹ 359,778

EdinburghChennai

EDI - MAA

EDIMAA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 5/8

16:00-07:25

3 stops34h 55m

₹ 33,006

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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 25 July 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Chennai (average of ₹ 100). Flying from Edinburgh to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 120). 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 is the cheapest time of day to fly from EDI to MAA?

Find hourly flight availability from Edinburgh to Chennai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 29 July 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Edinburgh to Chennai is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at midday could potentially save you up to 2% on airfare.

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 79% 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 ₹ 63,030.

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 Doha (DOH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 6h 30m.

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 Doha (DOH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 53m.

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 29 July 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Edinburgh to Chennai, such as Emirates, Cathay Pacific, andAir France. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Edinburgh to Chennai round-trip?

    Air France, at ₹ 59,775, was found to be the cheapest airline from Edinburgh to Chennai.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Lufthansa and Emirates. Air France is priced at 22% 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?

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  • 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Chennai (average of ₹ 100). Flying from Edinburgh to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 120). 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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