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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Chennai from ₹ 23,485

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 3/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — MAA
7 Dec — 14 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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

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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 7 November 2025.

Wed 3/1211:00EDI - MAA
2 stops19h 40mIndiGo
Mon 19/100:15MAA - EDI
2 stops28h 25mIndiGo
Deal found 4/11₹ 69,569
Wed 3/1217:35EDI - MAA
1 stop25h 00mLufthansa
Mon 19/101:50MAA - EDI
1 stop15h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 4/11₹ 71,075
Wed 17/1206:35EDI - MAA
2 stops27h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 31/1206:55MAA - EDI
2 stops21h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11₹ 83,748
Wed 3/1212:45EDI - MAA
2 stops24h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 19/101:50MAA - EDI
1 stop15h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/11₹ 88,623
Wed 3/1207:50EDI - MAA
1 stop16h 15mBritish Airways
Tue 20/105:25MAA - EDI
2 stops22h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/11₹ 93,408
Wed 3/1220:55EDI - MAA
1 stop17h 45mEmirates
Tue 20/121:45MAA - EDI
1 stop26h 50mEmirates
Deal found 4/11₹ 95,624
Mon 22/1211:30EDI - MAA
2 stops34h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 29/1206:20MAA - EDI
3 stops30h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/11₹ 104,309

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 7 November 2025.

Round-trip from

₹ 56,364

One-way from

₹ 23,485

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

₹ 76,393
13/1-4/2
  • 13/1-4/2
  • 5 total stops
  • 55h 55m total
  • Edinburgh to Chennai
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3/12
  • 3/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 34h 05m total
  • Edinburgh to Chennai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (₹ 941,152 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (₹ 189,407 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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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 7 November 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

Tue 13/1

12:45-18:30

3 stops24h 15m

Chennai

Wed 4/2

21:10-23:20

2 stops31h 40m

₹ 56,364

EdinburghChennai

EDI - MAA

EDIMAA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 13/1

12:45-08:45

2 stops38h 30m

Chennai

Tue 3/2

01:50-12:00

1 stop15h 40m

₹ 67,353

EdinburghChennai

EDI - MAA

EDIMAA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 3/12

11:00-12:10

2 stops19h 40m

Chennai

Mon 19/1

00:15-23:10

2 stops28h 25m

₹ 69,569

EdinburghChennai

EDI - MAA

EDIMAA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 3/12

17:35-00:05

1 stop25h 00m

Chennai

Mon 19/1

01:50-12:00

1 stop15h 40m

₹ 71,075

EdinburghChennai

EDI - MAA

EDIMAA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 3/12

12:45-19:10

2 stops24h 55m

Chennai

Mon 19/1

01:50-12:00

1 stop15h 40m

₹ 88,623

EdinburghChennai

EDI - MAA

EDIMAA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 17/12

06:35-22:40

2 stops34h 35m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

07:20-10:55

3 stops33h 05m

₹ 91,547

EdinburghChennai

EDI - MAA

EDIMAA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 3/12

07:50-05:35

1 stop16h 15m

Chennai

Tue 20/1

05:25-21:55

2 stops22h 00m

₹ 93,408

EdinburghChennai

EDI - MAA

EDIMAA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 8/3

06:05-08:45

2 stops21h 10m

Chennai

Tue 10/3

18:00-16:55

2 stops28h 25m

₹ 94,117

EdinburghChennai

EDI - MAA

EDIMAA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 30/11

12:15-10:20

3 stops40h 35m

₹ 25,080

EdinburghChennai

EDI - MAA

EDIMAA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 6/12

06:15-03:05

3 stops39h 20m

₹ 30,309

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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 31 October 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 ₹ 39,880). Flying from Edinburgh to Chennai in July is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 79,140). 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 7 November 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.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,500 reviews
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Comfort

6.7

Crew

7.6

Boarding

6.9

Food

6.3

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Roxanne,Sept 2025

LHR - IAD

Food was mediocre. Couldn't use headphones because no information on how to use. Staff paid so much attention on a family with a baby . They got VIP treatment.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,500 reviews
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,500 reviews
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Comfort

6.7

Crew

7.6

Boarding

6.9

Food

6.3

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Roxanne,Sept 2025

LHR - IAD

Food was mediocre. Couldn't use headphones because no information on how to use. Staff paid so much attention on a family with a baby . They got VIP treatment.

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?

    Lufthansa and IndiGo can get you from Edinburgh to Chennai in just under 19h 40m. Your travel time can differ by up to 18h 50m. 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 ₹ 65,009, was found to be the cheapest airline from Edinburgh to Chennai.. British Airways is priced at 16% 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 ₹ 39,880). Flying from Edinburgh to Chennai in July is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 79,140). 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

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British AirwaysCheapest₹ 65,009Average₹ 72,786FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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