How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Chennai?

Qatar Airways and Lufthansa can get you from Edinburgh to Chennai in just under 13h 30m. Your travel time can differ by up to . There are 8407 km between Edinburgh and Chennai.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chennai ranges from 10.0 - 330.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 330.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Chennai when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chennai, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, May is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 33.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 25.0 C).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from EDI to MAA?

When flying from Edinburgh to Chennai, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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.

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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 15 October 2026.

Sat 14/1106:00 -

3 stops26h 50m

Tue 24/1103:40 -

2 stops21h 00m

Deal found 12/10₹ 63,132

Tue 24/1107:20 -

2 stops29h 40m

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2 stops22h 25m

Deal found 10/10₹ 66,269

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3 stops24h 10m

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2 stops21h 15m

Deal found 15/10₹ 68,171

Sat 21/1113:10 -

2 stops20h 25m

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2 stops21h 15m

Deal found 11/10₹ 68,837

Thu 26/1109:05 -

2 stops24h 30m

Thu 3/1216:05 -

2 stops35h 50m

Deal found 12/10₹ 69,502

Tue 10/1119:55 -

2 stops25h 10m

Wed 25/1103:55 -

2 stops21h 25m

Deal found 13/10₹ 69,977

Sat 5/1209:55 -

2 stops37h 20m

Wed 9/1205:35 -

2 stops21h 35m

Deal found 13/10₹ 70,358

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Round-trip from	₹ 63,132
One-way from	₹ 28,714
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	September
Average price	₹ 83,098

14/11-24/11
5 total stops
47h 50m total
Edinburgh to Chennai

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27/11-31/12
3 total stops
38h 00m total
Edinburgh to Chennai

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (₹ 241,149 potential savings vs. average return price).

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EdinburghChennai

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - MAA Chennai

EDIMAA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 27/11

06:25-01:55

3 stops38h 00m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-19:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 29,189

EdinburghChennai

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - MAA Chennai

EDIMAA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 3/3

19:00-14:20

3 stops37h 50m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-19:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 30,995

EdinburghChennai

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - MAA Chennai

EDIMAA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 14/11

13:10-15:05

2 stops20h 25m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-19:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 34,038

EdinburghChennai

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - MAA Chennai

EDIMAA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 14/11

07:30-02:30

1 stop13h 30m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-19:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 50,867

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EdinburghChennai

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - MAA Chennai

EDIMAA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 3/3

06:10-00:05

1 stop12h 25m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-19:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 51,818

EdinburghChennai

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - MAA Chennai

EDIMAA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 21/12

23:35-03:00

3 stops21h 55m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-19:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 57,998

EdinburghChennai

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - MAA Chennai

EDIMAA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 27/1

07:30-02:30

1 stop13h 30m

Chennai

Mon 22/2

04:05-06:00

1 stop31h 25m

₹ 69,312

EdinburghChennai

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - MAA Chennai

EDIMAA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 1/12

14:05-02:30

1 stop30h 55m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-19:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 70,833

EdinburghChennai

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - MAA Chennai

EDIMAA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 6/4

06:10-00:10

1 stop13h 30m

Chennai

Wed 29/9

01:55-16:25

2 stops19h 00m

₹ 75,872

EdinburghChennai

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - MAA Chennai

EDIMAA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 4/1

07:30-02:30

1 stop13h 30m

Chennai

Wed 30/6

16:05-19:10

2 stops31h 35m

₹ 84,239

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

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 21 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Chennai (average of ₹ 68,741). Flying from Edinburgh to Chennai in July is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 110,956). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Edinburgh to Chennai?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Edinburgh to Chennai flights typically cost between ₹ 74,161 and ₹ 89,659 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was ₹ 63,132 on Multiple Airlines (14 Nov–24 Nov).

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Chennai?
Qatar Airways and Lufthansa can get you from Edinburgh to Chennai in just under 13h 30m. Your travel time can differ by up to . There are 8407 km between Edinburgh and Chennai.
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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Chennai (average of ₹ 68,741). Flying from Edinburgh to Chennai in July is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 110,956). 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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Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Edinburgh to Chennai flights typically cost between ₹ 74,161 and ₹ 89,659 in November.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was ₹ 63,132 on Multiple Airlines (14 Nov–24 Nov).

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Edinburgh to Chennai flights typically cost between ₹ 74,161 and ₹ 89,659 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was ₹ 63,132 on Multiple Airlines (14 Nov–24 Nov).