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Cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Chennai from ₹ 35,418

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 19/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LGW — MAA
7 Sep — 14 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Gatwick to Chennai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Gatwick to Chennai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 8 August 2026.

Wed 9/908:00 -
2 stops26h 10m
Sun 20/904:05 -
1 stop19h 00m
Deal found 7/8₹ 61,600
Tue 8/909:00 -
1 stop13h 10m
Wed 23/904:05 -
1 stop31h 05m
Deal found 4/8₹ 62,171
Thu 10/913:30 -
2 stops26h 50m
Thu 17/920:15 -
2 stops30h 35m
Deal found 6/8₹ 62,267
Sun 20/910:40 -
3 stops29h 55m
Tue 6/1010:55 -
2 stops24h 30m
Deal found 4/8₹ 62,362
Tue 11/813:35 -
2 stops49h 30m
Mon 5/1004:05 -
1 stop33h 10m
Deal found 7/8₹ 62,552
Tue 8/919:35 -
1 stop27h 20m
Tue 29/904:05 -
1 stop19h 00m
Deal found 4/8₹ 62,743
Tue 22/909:00 -
1 stop13h 20m
Tue 29/904:20 -
1 stop30h 50m
Deal found 8/8₹ 62,838
Wed 9/910:40 -
1 stop14h 10m
Tue 15/906:10 -
1 stop29h 15m
Deal found 4/8₹ 62,933
Mon 24/813:30 -
2 stops35h 20m
Wed 9/918:15 -
2 stops32h 30m
Deal found 5/8₹ 63,028
Fri 11/919:35 -
1 stop27h 20m
Wed 23/904:05 -
1 stop19h 00m
Deal found 3/8₹ 63,123
Sun 25/1010:35 -
1 stop12h 40m
Thu 26/1105:35 -
1 stop30h 15m
Deal found 4/8₹ 63,219

Find flight deals from Gatwick to Chennai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Gatwick (LGW) 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 8 August 2026.

Round-trip from

₹ 61,600

One-way from

₹ 35,418

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

June

Average price

₹ 84,545
Air Arabia
  • Air Arabia
  • 9/9-20/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 45h 10m total
  • London to Chennai
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19/8
  • 19/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 34h 15m total
  • London to Chennai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (₹ 934,366 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (₹ 269,073 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Gatwick 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 8 August 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from London Gatwick Airport to Chennai that are best for you.

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Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

LondonChennai

LGW London Gatwick - MAA Chennai

LGWMAA

London Gatwick

Sun 8/11

10:35-04:45

1 stop12h 40m

Chennai

Thu 21/1

05:35-06:20

1 stop30h 15m

₹ 62,743

LondonChennai

LGW London Gatwick - MAA Chennai

LGWMAA

London Gatwick

Wed 30/9

09:00-02:40

1 stop13h 10m

Chennai

Wed 16/12

03:25-05:55

1 stop32h 00m

₹ 66,646

LondonChennai

LGW London Gatwick - MAA Chennai

LGWMAA

London Gatwick

Wed 18/11

08:40-02:30

1 stop12h 20m

Chennai

Sat 21/11

03:25-05:55

1 stop32h 00m

₹ 72,549

LondonChennai

LGW London Gatwick - MAA Chennai

LGWMAA

London Gatwick

Wed 20/1

08:40-02:30

1 stop12h 20m

Chennai

Sat 20/2

03:25-05:55

1 stop32h 00m

₹ 72,549
Fastest return journey

LondonChennai

LGW London Gatwick - MAA Chennai

LGWMAA

London Gatwick

Fri 6/11

13:35-08:15

1 stop13h 10m

Chennai

Tue 19/1

03:50-11:40

1 stop13h 20m

₹ 76,929

LondonChennai

LGW London Gatwick - MAA Chennai

LGWMAA

London Gatwick

Thu 5/11

13:35-08:15

1 stop13h 10m

Chennai

Thu 21/1

03:50-11:40

1 stop13h 20m

₹ 78,166

LondonChennai

LGW London Gatwick - MAA Chennai

LGWMAA

London Gatwick

Thu 31/12

08:40-02:20

1 stop12h 10m

Chennai

Sat 16/1

03:25-05:55

1 stop32h 00m

₹ 93,495

LondonChennai

LGW London Gatwick - MAA Chennai

LGWMAA

London Gatwick

Wed 20/1

08:40-14:20

2 stops48h 10m

Chennai

Sun 21/2

07:20-05:55

2 stops28h 05m

₹ 93,590

LondonChennai

LGW London Gatwick - MAA Chennai

LGWMAA

London Gatwick

Thu 14/1

18:40-08:45

2 stops32h 35m

Chennai

Fri 5/2

18:00-10:40

3 stops22h 10m

₹ 95,875

LondonChennai

LGW London Gatwick - MAA Chennai

LGWMAA

London Gatwick

Tue 22/9

10:50-11:10

2 stops19h 50m

Chennai

Tue 29/9

23:45-16:35

2 stops21h 20m

₹ 98,922

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Everything you need to know about your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Chennai

How far ahead should I book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Chennai?

The best time to book flights from London Gatwick Airport to Chennai is 15 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Chennai?

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Chennai (average of ₹ 63,409). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to Chennai in July is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 105,872). 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 London Gatwick Airport to Chennai?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

London Gatwick Airport to Chennai flights typically cost between ₹ 70,931 and ₹ 102,635 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was ₹ 61,600 on Multiple Airlines (9 Sept–20 Sept).

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 8 August 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates from London Gatwick Airport to Chennai have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,648 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sharyn,Jun 2023

DXB - BOM

Seats were very narrow. The seat belts were very tight. The gluten-free food was awful. The roll was listed as vegan….not gluten free. I received vegan butter. Butter itself is gluten free so why couldn’t I have had regular butter?!?!?
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,648 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,648 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sharyn,Jun 2023

DXB - BOM

Seats were very narrow. The seat belts were very tight. The gluten-free food was awful. The roll was listed as vegan….not gluten free. I received vegan butter. Butter itself is gluten free so why couldn’t I have had regular butter?!?!?

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Gatwick to Chennai. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Chennai from London Gatwick?

    For a flight from London Gatwick to Chennai, you will be flying into Chennai. Chennai (MAA) is just 16.5 km from the centre vof the city. Chennai is the only Chennai airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from London Gatwick per day. 1 airline has flights to Chennai from London Gatwick on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from London Gatwick Airport to Chennai?

    Gulf Air and Qatar Airways can get you from London Gatwick Airport to Chennai in just under 12h 40m. Your travel time can differ by up to 30m. London Gatwick Airport and Chennai are separated by a distance of 8209 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Chennai round-trip?

    Emirates, at ₹ 61,890, was found to be the cheapest airline from London Gatwick Airport to Chennai.. Emirates is priced at 17% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Gatwick to Chennai that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Gatwick to Chennai flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Gatwick to Chennai?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Gatwick to Chennai.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Gatwick to Chennai?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Gatwick 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 London Gatwick Airport to Chennai?

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Chennai (average of ₹ 63,409). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to Chennai in July is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 105,872). 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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EmiratesCheapest₹ 61,890Average₹ 68,237FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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