Cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai from ₹ 35,270
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 22/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — MAA
5 Sep — 12 Sep1
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 November, booked 74 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Monday
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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 6 August 2026.
Sat 12/920:15 -
1 stop20h 10m
Sat 26/916:45 -
1 stop29h 55m
Deal found 6/8₹ 61,604
Thu 13/814:00 -
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Thu 24/921:05 -
1 stop17h 40m
Deal found 6/8₹ 61,700
Sat 5/915:50 -
2 stops23h 50m
Sat 12/919:00 -
1 stop27h 40m
Deal found 6/8₹ 61,795
Sun 25/1021:05 -
1 stop20h 45m
Thu 4/309:00 -
1 stop16h 00m
Deal found 3/8₹ 61,890
Sun 6/914:45 -
1 stop13h 10m
Fri 18/904:05 -
1 stop15h 30m
Deal found 4/8₹ 61,985
Mon 24/822:15 -
2 stops17h 35m
Sat 12/923:45 -
1 stop22h 55m
Deal found 4/8₹ 62,080
Thu 10/914:45 -
1 stop19h 25m
Wed 16/915:40 -
1 stop27h 55m
Deal found 5/8₹ 62,175
Mon 10/809:45 -
1 stop25h 20m
Wed 23/921:05 -
1 stop18h 55m
Deal found 6/8₹ 62,270
Sun 30/822:15 -
2 stops17h 35m
Fri 11/912:25 -
3 stops34h 15m
Deal found 5/8₹ 62,365
Mon 7/914:45 -
1 stop13h 10m
Tue 15/904:05 -
1 stop13h 10m
Deal found 2/8₹ 62,460
Sat 29/822:10 -
1 stop18h 10m
Wed 30/908:55 -
1 stop15h 55m
Deal found 4/8₹ 62,555
Sat 10/1022:05 -
1 stop18h 15m
Thu 12/1105:35 -
1 stop14h 40m
Deal found 2/8₹ 62,650
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 6 August 2026.
Sun 20/914:45 -
1 stop24h 55m
Thu 24/910:15 -
1 stop33h 20m
Deal found 5/8₹ 62,270
Sun 20/912:40 -
Nonstop10h 20m
Tue 6/1004:20 -
1 stop14h 20m
Deal found 4/8₹ 71,587
Wed 20/108:05 -
1 stop12h 55m
Sat 20/203:25 -
1 stop34h 05m
Deal found 4/8₹ 73,013
Fri 25/908:40 -
2 stops22h 10m
Sun 4/1022:35 -
2 stops16h 40m
Deal found 5/8₹ 78,527
Fri 25/906:00 -
2 stops22h 25m
Sun 4/1020:10 -
3 stops22h 00m
Deal found 5/8₹ 86,798
Wed 20/114:10 -
Nonstop9h 55m
Sun 21/207:35 -
Nonstop11h 30m
Deal found 5/8₹ 87,178
Thu 31/1208:05 -
1 stop12h 55m
Sun 17/107:35 -
Nonstop11h 30m
Deal found 1/8₹ 87,748
Thu 8/1006:00 -
2 stops22h 25m
Tue 15/1218:00 -
3 stops25h 10m
Deal found 3/8₹ 89,650
Thu 10/1214:10 -
Nonstop9h 55m
Sat 26/1207:35 -
Nonstop11h 30m
Deal found 3/8₹ 98,206
Thu 1/1006:00 -
2 stops18h 25m
Tue 27/1018:00 -
3 stops25h 10m
Deal found 4/8₹ 91,361
Sat 29/806:00 -
2 stops19h 30m
Tue 29/901:55 -
1 stop15h 15m
Deal found 4/8₹ 94,974
Wed 9/911:20 -
2 stops19h 20m
Tue 15/921:40 -
2 stops22h 00m
Deal found 4/8₹ 95,069
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 6 August 2026.
Wed 9/912:40 -
Nonstop10h 20m
Fri 25/905:35 -
Nonstop11h 05m
Deal found 5/8₹ 64,171
Mon 23/1114:10 -
Nonstop9h 55m
Fri 11/1207:35 -
Nonstop11h 30m
Deal found 6/8₹ 66,168
Sun 20/912:40 -
Nonstop10h 20m
Tue 20/1005:35 -
Nonstop11h 05m
Deal found 5/8₹ 67,214
Mon 14/912:40 -
Nonstop10h 20m
Tue 13/1005:35 -
Nonstop11h 05m
Deal found 3/8₹ 67,879
Tue 15/912:40 -
Nonstop10h 20m
Mon 5/1005:35 -
Nonstop11h 05m
Deal found 3/8₹ 68,830
Sat 19/912:40 -
Nonstop10h 20m
Sun 27/905:35 -
Nonstop11h 05m
Deal found 2/8₹ 69,400
Last-minute flights from Heathrow to Chennai
Discover last-minute flight deals from Heathrow to Chennai. Data last updated 6 August 2026 and is based on user searches.
Mon 10/809:45 -
1 stop20h 05m
Wed 23/921:25 -
1 stop27h 25m
Deal found 6/8₹ 61,985
Thu 13/814:00 -
1 stop15h 50m
Thu 24/921:05 -
1 stop17h 40m
Deal found 6/8₹ 61,700
Sat 15/822:15 -
2 stops17h 35m
Tue 15/907:00 -
1 stop31h 45m
Deal found 1/8₹ 62,650
Mon 24/822:15 -
2 stops17h 35m
Sat 12/923:45 -
1 stop22h 55m
Deal found 4/8₹ 62,080
Sat 29/822:10 -
1 stop18h 10m
Wed 30/908:55 -
1 stop15h 55m
Deal found 4/8₹ 62,555
Sun 30/822:15 -
2 stops17h 35m
Fri 11/912:25 -
3 stops34h 15m
Deal found 5/8₹ 62,365
Sat 5/915:50 -
2 stops23h 50m
Sat 12/919:00 -
1 stop27h 40m
Deal found 6/8₹ 61,795
Mon 7/914:45 -
1 stop13h 10m
Tue 15/904:05 -
1 stop13h 10m
Deal found 2/8₹ 62,460
Thu 10/914:45 -
1 stop19h 25m
Wed 16/915:40 -
1 stop27h 55m
Deal found 5/8₹ 62,175
Sat 12/920:15 -
1 stop20h 10m
Sat 26/916:45 -
1 stop29h 55m
Deal found 6/8₹ 61,604
Tue 15/908:25 -
1 stop13h 45m
Mon 5/1004:05 -
1 stop14h 35m
Deal found 5/8₹ 61,890
Fri 18/920:10 -
1 stop29h 25m
Fri 25/918:15 -
1 stop28h 00m
Deal found 4/8₹ 62,270
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 6 August 2026.
Tue 22/911:45 -
2 stops22h 55m
Deal found 5/8₹ 35,270
Wed 26/816:35 -
2 stops37h 00m
Deal found 4/8₹ 35,461
Thu 24/921:45 -
1 stop17h 55m
Deal found 5/8₹ 35,651
Mon 28/922:10 -
1 stop18h 10m
Deal found 5/8₹ 35,746
Thu 3/910:00 -
1 stop30h 20m
Deal found 4/8₹ 35,936
Tue 1/914:45 -
1 stop13h 10m
Deal found 2/8₹ 36,031
Wed 2/922:10 -
1 stop31h 10m
Deal found 1/8₹ 36,221
Thu 20/820:00 -
1 stop19h 05m
Deal found 3/8₹ 36,316
Fri 18/920:15 -
1 stop25h 05m
Deal found 2/8₹ 36,411
Sun 30/822:15 -
2 stops17h 35m
Deal found 4/8₹ 36,601
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 454,620 searches. Data last updated 6 August 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai that are best for you.
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Depart
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LondonChennai
LHR London Heathrow - MAA Chennai
LHRMAA
London Heathrow
Sun 20/9
14:45-20:10
1 stop24h 55m
Chennai
Thu 24/9
10:15-15:05
1 stop33h 20m
₹ 62,270
LondonChennai
LHR London Heathrow - MAA Chennai
LHRMAA
London Heathrow
Sun 20/9
12:40-03:30
Nonstop10h 20m
Chennai
Tue 6/10
04:20-14:10
1 stop14h 20m
₹ 71,587
LondonChennai
LHR London Heathrow - MAA Chennai
LHRMAA
London Heathrow
Wed 20/1
08:05-02:30
1 stop12h 55m
Chennai
Sat 20/2
03:25-08:00
1 stop34h 05m
₹ 73,013
LondonChennai
LHR London Heathrow - MAA Chennai
LHRMAA
London Heathrow
Fri 25/9
08:40-11:20
2 stops22h 10m
Chennai
Sun 4/10
22:35-10:45
2 stops16h 40m
₹ 78,527
LondonChennai
LHR London Heathrow - MAA Chennai
LHRMAA
London Heathrow
Fri 25/9
06:00-08:55
2 stops22h 25m
Chennai
Sun 4/10
20:10-13:40
3 stops22h 00m
₹ 86,798
Fastest return journey
LondonChennai
LHR London Heathrow - MAA Chennai
LHRMAA
London Heathrow
Wed 20/1
14:10-05:35
Nonstop9h 55m
Chennai
Sun 21/2
07:35-13:35
Nonstop11h 30m
₹ 87,178
LondonChennai
LHR London Heathrow - MAA Chennai
LHRMAA
London Heathrow
Thu 31/12
08:05-02:30
1 stop12h 55m
Chennai
Sun 17/1
07:35-13:35
Nonstop11h 30m
₹ 87,748
LondonChennai
LHR London Heathrow - MAA Chennai
LHRMAA
London Heathrow
Thu 8/10
06:00-08:55
2 stops22h 25m
Chennai
Tue 15/12
18:00-13:40
3 stops25h 10m
₹ 89,650
LondonChennai
LHR London Heathrow - MAA Chennai
LHRMAA
London Heathrow
Thu 1/10
06:00-04:55
2 stops18h 25m
Chennai
Tue 27/10
18:00-13:40
3 stops25h 10m
₹ 91,361
LondonChennai
LHR London Heathrow - MAA Chennai
LHRMAA
London Heathrow
Sat 29/8
06:00-06:00
2 stops19h 30m
Chennai
Tue 29/9
01:55-12:40
1 stop15h 15m
₹ 94,974
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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 ₹ 61,224). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai in July is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 99,822). 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 6 August 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 ₹ 66,928 and ₹ 109,424 in September.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was ₹ 61,604 on IndiGo (12 Sept–26 Sept).
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 6 August 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 151 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 Wednesday 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 36% 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.
Manama (BAH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of ₹ 62,199.
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 Doha (DOH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 20m.
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 6 August 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 ₹ 73,013, Etihad Airways can have you in Chennai from London Heathrow Airport in 12h 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 ₹ 48,542, was found to be the cheapest airline from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Gulf Air and British 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 ₹ 30,696. Etihad Airways flights start at ₹ 32,379 while deals on IndiGo start at ₹ 37,141 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 Finnair(85%), American Airlines(80%) or British Airways(80%), 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 ₹ 139,866 for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai. The cheapest flight overall is ₹ 64,682 while the most popular route, (London Heathrow - Chennai) is currently priced at ₹ 52,858.
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 ₹ 61,224). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai in July is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 99,822). 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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