Cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai from ₹ 32,426

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 20/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — MAA
21 Jan — 28 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London Heathrow to Chennai are usually found in September or May, booked 69 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday 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 22 December 2025.

Wed 31/1221:30LHR - MAA
1 stop27h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 22/109:50MAA - LHR
1 stop16h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/12₹ 59,925
Sun 28/1221:30LHR - MAA
1 stop33h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/316:55MAA - LHR
1 stop32h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/12₹ 63,418
Tue 30/1220:55LHR - MAA
1 stop29h 45mEtihad Airways
Sun 8/303:55MAA - LHR
1 stop16h 05mEtihad Airways
Deal found 19/12₹ 63,866
Wed 31/1221:30LHR - MAA
1 stop19h 10mIndiGo
Sat 31/119:00MAA - LHR
1 stop29h 50mIndiGo
Deal found 20/12₹ 64,582
Mon 29/1221:30LHR - MAA
1 stop29h 25mIndiGo
Wed 28/120:30MAA - LHR
1 stop28h 20mIndiGo
Deal found 19/12₹ 65,389
Mon 29/1221:30LHR - MAA
1 stop33h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 28/109:50MAA - LHR
1 stop16h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/12₹ 68,792
Wed 31/1220:55LHR - MAA
1 stop24h 05mEtihad Airways
Tue 10/310:00MAA - LHR
1 stop34h 00mEtihad Airways
Deal found 19/12₹ 69,061
Wed 31/1221:30LHR - MAA
1 stop34h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 31/105:25MAA - LHR
2 stops21h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/12₹ 70,584
Tue 30/1220:55LHR - MAA
1 stop29h 45mEtihad Airways
Sun 18/115:45MAA - LHR
1 stop25h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 20/12₹ 71,390
Tue 30/1220:55LHR - MAA
1 stop29h 45mEtihad Airways
Wed 14/103:55MAA - LHR
1 stop32h 15mEtihad Airways
Deal found 20/12₹ 71,838
Fri 26/1213:55LHR - MAA
1 stop19h 45mEtihad Airways
Sun 8/303:55MAA - LHR
1 stop16h 05mEtihad Airways
Deal found 19/12₹ 72,196
Fri 26/1219:50LHR - MAA
1 stop33h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 30/107:55MAA - LHR
1 stop17h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/12₹ 72,913

Find flight deals from Heathrow to Chennai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Heathrow (LHR) 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 22 December 2025.

Round-trip from

₹ 49,892

One-way from

₹ 32,426

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

₹ 90,738

Good round-trip deal

₹ 63,499 or less
Gulf Air
  • Gulf Air
  • 1/3-8/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 05m total
  • London to Chennai
Air India
  • Air India
  • 20/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 25m total
  • London to Chennai
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (₹ 906,542 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (₹ 232,026 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from London 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 454,620 searches. Data last updated 22 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai that are best for you.

Fly from

Heathrow

Fly to

Chennai

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonChennai

LHR - MAA

LHRMAA

London Heathrow

Thu 5/3

21:50-20:40

1 stop17h 20m

Chennai

Mon 9/3

05:35-06:35

1 stop30h 30m

₹ 52,938

LondonChennai

LHR - MAA

LHRMAA

London Heathrow

Wed 18/3

14:10-05:35

Nonstop9h 55m

Chennai

Sun 22/3

07:35-13:35

Nonstop11h 30m

₹ 53,117

LondonChennai

LHR - MAA

LHRMAA

London Heathrow

Mon 16/3

14:10-05:35

Nonstop9h 55m

Chennai

Tue 24/3

07:35-13:35

Nonstop11h 30m

₹ 53,117

LondonChennai

LHR - MAA

LHRMAA

London Heathrow

Thu 12/3

14:10-05:35

Nonstop9h 55m

Chennai

Sun 22/3

07:35-13:35

Nonstop11h 30m

₹ 53,117

LondonChennai

LHR - MAA

LHRMAA

London Heathrow

Sun 15/3

14:10-05:35

Nonstop9h 55m

Chennai

Mon 23/3

07:35-13:35

Nonstop11h 30m

₹ 53,117

LondonChennai

LHR - MAA

LHRMAA

London Heathrow

Sun 15/3

11:55-17:55

1 stop24h 30m

Chennai

Sun 22/3

13:15-10:40

1 stop26h 55m

₹ 53,207

LondonChennai

LHR - MAA

LHRMAA

London Heathrow

Wed 29/4

22:05-05:10

1 stop26h 35m

Chennai

Tue 12/5

06:00-06:55

1 stop29h 25m

₹ 54,371

LondonChennai

LHR - MAA

LHRMAA

London Heathrow

Thu 30/4

10:00-20:50

1 stop30h 20m

Chennai

Wed 6/5

06:00-15:20

1 stop13h 50m

₹ 54,371

LondonChennai

LHR - MAA

LHRMAA

London Heathrow

Mon 9/2

13:55-15:10

1 stop19h 45m

Chennai

Sun 22/3

03:55-14:30

1 stop16h 05m

₹ 55,625

LondonChennai

LHR - MAA

LHRMAA

London Heathrow

Thu 23/4

22:05-20:50

1 stop18h 15m

Chennai

Fri 1/5

06:00-15:20

1 stop13h 50m

₹ 56,790

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Heathrow to Chennai

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Heathrow to Chennai. Price data was last updated on 19 December 2025.

The best time to book flights from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai is 69 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai (average of ₹ 44,428). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai in July is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 60,283). 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 22 December 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 27% on the flight price compared to flying at midday, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Heathrow to Chennai. Price data was last updated on 20 December 2025.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their London Heathrow Airport to Chennai flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 22 December 2025.
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.

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.3

Crew

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Janak,Oct 2023

DOH - AMD

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.

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.3

Crew

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Janak,Oct 2023

DOH - AMD

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.

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.3

Crew

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Janak,Oct 2023

DOH - AMD

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.

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.3

Crew

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Janak,Oct 2023

DOH - AMD

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.

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.3

Crew

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Janak,Oct 2023

DOH - AMD

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.

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.3

Crew

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Janak,Oct 2023

DOH - AMD

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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Heathrow 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 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 2 inbound flights from London Heathrow per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 9 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 ₹ 53,117, Gulf Air can have you in Chennai from London Heathrow Airport in 9h 55m. 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 ₹ 45,736, 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 32% 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 ₹ 29,043. Etihad Airways flights start at ₹ 30,957 while deals on Gulf Air start at ₹ 33,122 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai?

    On average you can expect to pay ₹ 70,149 for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai. The cheapest flight overall is ₹ 62,652 while the most popular route, (London Heathrow - Chennai) is currently priced at ₹ 45,414.

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

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

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

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

  • 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai (average of ₹ 44,428). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai in July is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 60,283). 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 9 airlines flying from Heathrow to Chennai

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air IndiaCheapest₹ 46,592Average₹ 59,902FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Gulf AirCheapest₹ 53,190Average₹ 60,683FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest₹ 55,006Average₹ 66,210FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapest₹ 56,774Average₹ 78,722FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest₹ 58,203Average₹ 69,248FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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LufthansaCheapest₹ 58,235Average₹ 69,223FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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EmiratesCheapest₹ 64,298Average₹ 74,209FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest₹ 67,992Average₹ 109,409FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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IndiGoCheapest₹ 74,085Average₹ 95,717FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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