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Cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai from ₹ 32,201

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 22/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — MAA
19 Jan — 26 Jan1
1 adult

The best prices from London Heathrow to Chennai are usually found in September or May, booked 77 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap 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 14 January 2025.

Round-trip from

₹ 51,592

One-way from

₹ 32,201

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

₹ 61,287
Etihad Airways
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  • 21/3-31/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 05m total
  • London to Chennai
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22/1
  • 22/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 18h 20m total
  • London to Chennai
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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 14 January 2025.

Fri 17/1010:00LHR - MAA
1 stop30h 20mGulf Air
Tue 4/1105:35MAA - LHR
1 stop14h 40mGulf Air
Deal found 14/1₹ 51,418
Fri 21/320:55LHR - MAA
1 stop17h 55mEtihad Airways
Mon 31/310:05MAA - LHR
1 stop13h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 14/1₹ 51,592
Thu 20/213:00LHR - MAA
1 stop14h 25mAir India
Mon 17/307:50MAA - LHR
1 stop17h 10mAir India
Deal found 13/1₹ 52,024
Sat 22/306:30LHR - MAA
1 stop12h 05mLufthansa
Sat 5/401:55MAA - LHR
1 stop20h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 13/1₹ 53,323
Tue 11/222:15LHR - MAA
2 stops28h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/307:20MAA - LHR
1 stop16h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/1₹ 53,496
Tue 11/208:35LHR - MAA
1 stop12h 20mQatar Airways
Sun 2/303:30MAA - LHR
1 stop32h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 14/1₹ 55,487
Tue 28/120:05LHR - MAA
1 stop12h 20mOman Air
Wed 5/215:00MAA - LHR
1 stop32h 55mOman Air
Deal found 13/1₹ 56,353
Wed 3/912:40LHR - MAA
Nonstop10h 20mBritish Airways
Tue 23/905:35MAA - LHR
Nonstop11h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 13/1₹ 58,257
Thu 23/109:10LHR - MAA
1 stop11h 35mEmirates
Wed 29/103:45MAA - LHR
1 stop13h 25mEmirates
Deal found 14/1₹ 63,797

Find flights from Heathrow to Chennai within your budget

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 14 January 2025.

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LondonChennai

LHR - MAA

LHRMAA

London Heathrow

Fri 21/3

20:55-20:20

1 stop17h 55m

Chennai

Mon 31/3

10:05-18:45

1 stop13h 10m

₹ 51,592

LondonChennai

LHR - MAA

LHRMAA

London Heathrow

Tue 22/4

07:30-00:10

1 stop12h 10m

Chennai

Sat 10/5

01:55-10:40

1 stop13h 15m

₹ 51,938

LondonChennai

LHR - MAA

LHRMAA

London Heathrow

Thu 20/2

13:00-08:55

1 stop14h 25m

Chennai

Mon 17/3

07:50-19:30

1 stop17h 10m

₹ 52,024

LondonChennai

LHR - MAA

LHRMAA

London Heathrow

Mon 3/2

21:50-04:45

1 stop25h 25m

Chennai

Sun 9/2

21:25-14:45

1 stop22h 50m

₹ 52,803

LondonChennai

LHR - MAA

LHRMAA

London Heathrow

Tue 11/2

22:15-08:10

2 stops28h 25m

Chennai

Mon 3/3

07:20-18:25

1 stop16h 35m

₹ 53,496

LondonChennai

LHR - MAA

LHRMAA

London Heathrow

Tue 11/2

08:35-02:25

1 stop12h 20m

Chennai

Sun 2/3

03:30-06:25

1 stop32h 25m

₹ 55,487

LondonChennai

LHR - MAA

LHRMAA

London Heathrow

Tue 13/5

12:40-03:30

Nonstop10h 20m

Chennai

Tue 10/6

05:35-12:10

Nonstop11h 05m

₹ 56,006

LondonChennai

LHR - MAA

LHRMAA

London Heathrow

Tue 28/1

20:05-13:55

1 stop12h 20m

Chennai

Wed 5/2

15:00-18:25

1 stop32h 55m

₹ 56,353

LondonChennai

LHR - MAA

LHRMAA

London Heathrow

Tue 11/2

18:15-13:55

1 stop14h 10m

Chennai

Sun 2/3

20:30-09:00

1 stop18h 00m

₹ 59,296

LondonChennai

LHR - MAA

LHRMAA

London Heathrow

Sat 1/2

20:20-20:10

1 stop18h 20m

Chennai

Mon 24/2

03:45-16:10

1 stop17h 55m

₹ 63,191

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Best time to book a flight from Heathrow to Chennai

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Travel insights for flights from Heathrow to Chennai

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Heathrow to Chennai including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 10 January 2025.

The best time to book flights from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai is 77 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai (average of ₹ 101). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai in May is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 120). 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 14 January 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 12% 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 16 December 2024.

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. Wednesday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Chennai by month

Plan your trip to Chennai by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Chennai by month

Plan your trip to Chennai by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 14 January 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Lufthansa, Air India and Gulf Air from London to Chennai by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,345 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

I like how comfortable the seats and the services on the plane.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,345 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,345 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

I like how comfortable the seats and the services on the plane.

LOT
7.6
Good
1,109 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,345 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

I like how comfortable the seats and the services on the plane.

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,751 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,345 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

I like how comfortable the seats and the services on the plane.

Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
664 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,345 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

I like how comfortable the seats and the services on the plane.

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 1 inbound flight from London Heathrow per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 8 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.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai round-trip?

    Etihad Airways, at ₹ 51,592, was found to be the cheapest airline from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Lufthansa and Air India. These flights start at 21% 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 ₹ 32,807. Qatar Airways flights start at ₹ 33,067 while deals on Gulf Air start at ₹ 36,962 one-way.

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

    On average you can expect to pay ₹ 99,583 for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai. The cheapest flight overall is ₹ 66,860 while the most popular route, (London Heathrow - Chennai) is currently priced at ₹ 44,407.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai (average of ₹ 101). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai in May is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 120). 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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