Cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai from ₹ 34,627
This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — MAA
31 Oct — 7 Nov1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London Heathrow to Chennai are usually found in September or May, booked 74 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday
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Cheapest flights from Heathrow to Chennai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Heathrow to Chennai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 1 October 2026.
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Deal found 27/9₹ 56,208
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Deal found 28/9₹ 56,304
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Deal found 27/9₹ 56,400
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Deal found 28/9₹ 56,496
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Deal found 28/9₹ 56,592
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Deal found 28/9₹ 56,688
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Deal found 30/9₹ 56,784
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Deal found 28/9₹ 56,880
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Deal found 29/9₹ 57,071
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Deal found 26/9₹ 57,167
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Deal found 29/9₹ 57,263
Best flights from Heathrow to Chennai
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Heathrow to Chennai that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 1 October 2026.
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Deal found 29/9₹ 81,243
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Deal found 26/9₹ 83,833
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Deal found 27/9₹ 85,751
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Deal found 27/9₹ 95,343
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Deal found 1/10₹ 109,347
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Deal found 29/9₹ 87,957
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Deal found 27/9₹ 95,822
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Deal found 26/9₹ 92,465
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Deal found 29/9₹ 102,920
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Deal found 26/9₹ 94,671
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3 stops24h 10m
Deal found 30/9₹ 104,935
Direct flights from Heathrow to Chennai
Explore direct flight options from Heathrow to Chennai based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 1 October 2026.
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Deal found 30/9₹ 63,402
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Deal found 30/9₹ 63,882
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Deal found 29/9₹ 68,582
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Deal found 28/9₹ 68,965
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Deal found 1/10₹ 69,925
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Deal found 26/9₹ 70,116
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Deal found 30/9₹ 70,212
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Deal found 28/9₹ 70,884
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Deal found 26/9₹ 71,076
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Deal found 30/9₹ 71,459
Sat 20/214:10 -
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Deal found 27/9₹ 71,843
Last-minute flights from Heathrow to Chennai
Discover last-minute flight deals from Heathrow to Chennai. Data last updated 1 October 2026 and is based on user searches.
Fri 2/1022:05 -
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Deal found 27/9₹ 56,592
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Deal found 30/9₹ 57,263
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Deal found 30/9₹ 56,208
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Deal found 28/9₹ 56,496
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Deal found 1/10₹ 56,688
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Deal found 26/9₹ 57,167
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Deal found 28/9₹ 56,784
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Deal found 1/10₹ 57,071
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Deal found 26/9₹ 56,976
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Deal found 1/10₹ 56,400
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1 stop16h 45m
Deal found 1/10₹ 56,880
One-way flights from Heathrow to Chennai
Search for one-way flight options from Heathrow to Chennai. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 1 October 2026.
Tue 6/1020:10 -
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Deal found 26/9₹ 34,627
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Deal found 30/9₹ 34,722
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Deal found 1/10₹ 34,818
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Deal found 26/9₹ 35,010
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Deal found 27/9₹ 35,106
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Deal found 28/9₹ 35,202
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Deal found 28/9₹ 35,298
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Deal found 30/9₹ 35,586
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Deal found 29/9₹ 35,778
Find flight deals from Heathrow to Chennai
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Heathrow 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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated 1 October 2026.
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LHR London Heathrow - MAA Chennai
LHRMAA
London Heathrow
Thu 29/10
19:20-08:05
1 stop31h 15m
Chennai
Wed 31/12
00:00-19:30
Nonstop0h 00m
₹ 39,614
LondonChennai
LHR London Heathrow - MAA Chennai
LHRMAA
London Heathrow
Sat 23/1
21:40-20:40
1 stop17h 30m
Chennai
Wed 31/12
00:00-19:30
Nonstop0h 00m
₹ 44,122
LondonChennai
LHR London Heathrow - MAA Chennai
LHRMAA
London Heathrow
Wed 30/12
08:35-02:15
1 stop12h 10m
Chennai
Wed 31/12
00:00-19:30
Nonstop0h 00m
₹ 44,506
LondonChennai
LHR London Heathrow - MAA Chennai
LHRMAA
London Heathrow
Mon 2/11
20:45-02:15
2 stops24h 00m
Chennai
Wed 31/12
00:00-19:30
Nonstop0h 00m
₹ 56,688
LondonChennai
LHR London Heathrow - MAA Chennai
LHRMAA
London Heathrow
Fri 9/10
07:40-02:40
2 stops38h 30m
Chennai
Wed 31/12
00:00-19:30
Nonstop0h 00m
₹ 58,414
LondonChennai
LHR London Heathrow - MAA Chennai
LHRMAA
London Heathrow
Tue 29/12
19:20-02:15
2 stops25h 25m
Chennai
Wed 31/12
00:00-19:30
Nonstop0h 00m
₹ 58,702
LondonChennai
LHR London Heathrow - MAA Chennai
LHRMAA
London Heathrow
Mon 18/1
19:30-08:40
3 stops31h 40m
Chennai
Wed 31/12
00:00-19:30
Nonstop0h 00m
₹ 68,678
LondonChennai
LHR London Heathrow - MAA Chennai
LHRMAA
London Heathrow
Tue 26/1
19:30-08:50
3 stops31h 50m
Chennai
Wed 31/12
00:00-19:30
Nonstop0h 00m
₹ 68,773
LondonChennai
LHR London Heathrow - MAA Chennai
LHRMAA
London Heathrow
Thu 15/10
10:00-20:50
1 stop30h 20m
Chennai
Tue 12/1
05:35-06:35
1 stop30h 30m
₹ 81,243
LondonChennai
LHR London Heathrow - MAA Chennai
LHRMAA
London Heathrow
Wed 21/10
12:40-03:30
Nonstop10h 20m
Chennai
Wed 11/11
04:05-13:25
1 stop14h 50m
₹ 83,833
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Everything you need to know about your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai
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How far ahead should I book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai?
The best time to book flights from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai is 73 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 Heathrow Airport to Chennai?
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai (average of ₹ 63,210). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 99,276). 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 LHR to MAA?
Find hourly flight availability from Heathrow 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 1 October 2026.
Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai as you normally would.
How much does it cost for a return flight from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai?
Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
London Heathrow Airport to Chennai flights typically cost between ₹ 61,388 and ₹ 82,873 in October.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was ₹ 56,208 on Oman Air (6 Oct–19 Nov).
Weekly flight availability from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai
Explore weekly flight availability from Heathrow to Chennai. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 1 October 2026.
The most flights from LHR to MAA are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).
How often are flights from London to Chennai delayed?
About 19% of weekly flights between London and Chennai have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 157 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for London to Chennai flights?
Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Tuesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on London to Chennai flights?
Over the past year, British Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 19% of flights being delayed.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai?
Share of one-stop return flights from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Abu Dhabi (AUH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 35% of one-stop itineraries from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
Muscat (MCT) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of ₹ 62,583.
What’s the fastest stopover option from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 12h 30m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Dubai (DXB) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 14m.
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 1 October 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Qatar Airways,Etihad Airways, andGulf Air
from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Disaster boarding process. No gates. No annoncement for boarding process. Waiting area seats were full no seats available. 787 dream liner step up to entrance door. Not acceptable for physically poor but normal people.
Disaster boarding process. No gates. No annoncement for boarding process. Waiting area seats were full no seats available. 787 dream liner step up to entrance door. Not acceptable for physically poor but normal people.
Disaster boarding process. No gates. No annoncement for boarding process. Waiting area seats were full no seats available. 787 dream liner step up to entrance door. Not acceptable for physically poor but normal people.
Disaster boarding process. No gates. No annoncement for boarding process. Waiting area seats were full no seats available. 787 dream liner step up to entrance door. Not acceptable for physically poor but normal people.
Disaster boarding process. No gates. No annoncement for boarding process. Waiting area seats were full no seats available. 787 dream liner step up to entrance door. Not acceptable for physically poor but normal people.
Disaster boarding process. No gates. No annoncement for boarding process. Waiting area seats were full no seats available. 787 dream liner step up to entrance door. Not acceptable for physically poor but normal people.
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What airport do you fly into for flights to Chennai from London Heathrow?
Chennai (MAA) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from London Heathrow to Chennai. You should not have trouble finding flights to Chennai from London Heathrow; the airport handles an average of 3 inbound flights from London Heathrow per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 7 airlines have flights to the Chennai airport from London Heathrow. It is only a 16.5 km journey from Chennai (MAA) to Chennai’s city centre.
How long is the flight from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai?
For as low as ₹ 85,751, Gulf Air can have you in Chennai from London Heathrow Airport in 16h. The distance from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai is about 8229 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai round-trip?
Air India, at ₹ 48,976, was found to be the cheapest airline from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Gulf Air and Etihad Airways. These flights start at 33% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai one-way?
To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Air India, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at ₹ 31,101. Etihad Airways flights start at ₹ 34,115 while deals on IndiGo start at ₹ 37,473 one-way.
What are the most reliable airlines from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai?
No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai consider choosing American Airlines(74%), Finnair(74%) or British Airways(74%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.
What are the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai?
On average you can expect to pay ₹ 85,896 for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai. The cheapest flight overall is ₹ 74,015 while the most popular route, (London Heathrow - Chennai) is currently priced at ₹ 47,576.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Heathrow to Chennai?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Heathrow 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 Heathrow Airport to Chennai?
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai (average of ₹ 63,210). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 99,276). 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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