How long is the flight from London to Chennai?

For as low as ₹ 73,590, Etihad Airways can have you in Chennai from London in 12h 40m. The distance between London and Chennai is about 8180 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

Cheapflights users have booked flights from London to Chennai return from ₹ 48,610. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Gulf Air, from ₹ 53,339, and British Airways, from ₹ 56,411. Users have found that Air India is 32% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from London to Chennai one-way?

The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from London to Chennai are Air India (₹ 30,738), Etihad Airways (₹ 32,424), and IndiGo (₹ 37,193).

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.

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).

What are the most popular routes from London to Chennai?

Most travellers choose London Heathrow - Chennai, London Gatwick - Chennai or London Stansted - Chennai when deciding on the best route from London to Chennai.

What are the cheapest flights from London to Chennai?

The cheapest flight price from London to Chennai is ₹ 64,772. On average you can expect to pay ₹ 140,061. The most popular route, (London Heathrow - Chennai), can usually be booked for ₹ 52,932.

What are the most reliable airlines from London to Chennai?

No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from London 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 most popular airlines that fly from London to Chennai?

When booking a flight from London to Chennai, you may want to consider flying on Etihad Airways, Air India or British Airways as they are the most popular for this route.

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

Chennai (MAA) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from London to Chennai. You should not have trouble finding flights to Chennai from London; the airport handles an average of 3 inbound flights from London per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 7 airlines have flights to the Chennai airport from London. It is only a 16.5 km journey from Chennai (MAA) to Chennai’s city centre.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from London to Chennai?

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

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from London 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.

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from London to Chennai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 6 August 2026.

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Round-trip from	₹ 61,690
One-way from	₹ 35,320
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	September
Average price	₹ 88,251
Good round-trip deal	₹ 82,109 or less
Good one-way deal	₹ 66,241 or less

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Sun 20/9

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10:15-15:05

1 stop33h 20m

₹ 62,357

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09:35-14:40

2 stops24h 35m

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04:05-22:25

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₹ 63,118

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₹ 63,975

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Wed 30/9

09:00-02:40

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1 stop32h 00m

₹ 66,641

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04:05-22:50

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₹ 66,926

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₹ 70,829

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12:40-03:30

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₹ 71,686

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LTN London Luton - MAA Chennai

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05:00-03:00

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Chennai

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₹ 71,972

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LGW London Gatwick - MAA Chennai

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Wed 20/1

08:40-02:30

1 stop12h 20m

Chennai

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03:25-05:55

1 stop32h 00m

₹ 72,543

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LGW London Gatwick - MAA Chennai

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London Gatwick

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08:40-02:30

1 stop12h 20m

Chennai

Sat 21/11

03:25-05:55

1 stop32h 00m

₹ 72,543

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Chennai (average of ₹ 61,119). Flying from London to Chennai in July is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 97,676). 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 LON to MAA?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from London to Chennai as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from London to Chennai

The most flights from LON 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 much does it cost for a return flight from London to Chennai?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

London to Chennai flights typically cost between ₹ 72,829 and ₹ 109,957 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was ₹ 61,690 on IndiGo (12 Sept–26 Sept).

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from London to Chennai?

Abu Dhabi (AUH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 29% of one-stop itineraries from London to Chennai on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from London to Chennai?

Manama (BAH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of ₹ 59,302.

What’s the fastest stopover option from London to Chennai?

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 to Chennai?

Flights via Dubai (DXB) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 35m.

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.

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

The price you pay for your flight from London to Chennai may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 28 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Reviews of airlines servicing Chennai

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from London to Chennai, such as Emirates,Etihad Airways, andGulf Air. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,646 reviews

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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

3,646 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,646 reviews

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1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Sharyn,Jun 2023

DXB - BOM

Etihad Airways

7.3

Good

1,498 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,646 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Sharyn,Jun 2023

DXB - BOM

Gulf Air

7.2

Good

239 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,646 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Sharyn,Jun 2023

DXB - BOM

British Airways

6.7

Okay

8,147 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,646 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Sharyn,Jun 2023

DXB - BOM

Air India

5.5

Fair

2,952 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,646 reviews

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1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Sharyn,Jun 2023

DXB - BOM

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Chennai from London?
Chennai (MAA) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from London to Chennai. You should not have trouble finding flights to Chennai from London; the airport handles an average of 3 inbound flights from London per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 7 airlines have flights to the Chennai airport from London. It is only a 16.5 km journey from Chennai (MAA) to Chennai’s city centre.
How long is the flight from London to Chennai?
For as low as ₹ 73,590, Etihad Airways can have you in Chennai from London in 12h 40m. The distance between London and Chennai is about 8180 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from London to Chennai round-trip?
Cheapflights users have booked flights from London to Chennai return from ₹ 48,610. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Gulf Air, from ₹ 53,339, and British Airways, from ₹ 56,411. Users have found that Air India is 32% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from London to Chennai one-way?
The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from London to Chennai are Air India (₹ 30,738), Etihad Airways (₹ 32,424), and IndiGo (₹ 37,193).
What are the most popular routes from London to Chennai?
Most travellers choose London Heathrow - Chennai, London Gatwick - Chennai or London Stansted - Chennai when deciding on the best route from London to Chennai.
What are the most reliable airlines from London to Chennai?
No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from London 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 to Chennai?
The cheapest flight price from London to Chennai is ₹ 64,772. On average you can expect to pay ₹ 140,061. The most popular route, (London Heathrow - Chennai), can usually be booked for ₹ 52,932.
Can I find deals for flights from London to Chennai that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on London to Chennai flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from London to Chennai?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from London to Chennai.
Can I find deals for business class flights from London to Chennai?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from London 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 to Chennai?
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Chennai (average of ₹ 61,119). Flying from London to Chennai in July is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 97,676). 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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Air India	Cheapest₹ 48,610	Average₹ 70,537	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Air India flights
Gulf Air	Cheapest₹ 53,339	Average₹ 61,983	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Gulf Air flights
British Airways	Cheapest₹ 56,411	Average₹ 84,687	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Etihad Airways	Cheapest₹ 57,469	Average₹ 66,731	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Emirates	Cheapest₹ 61,884	Average₹ 72,674	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest₹ 64,521	Average₹ 72,180	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Virgin Atlantic	Cheapest₹ 82,377	Average₹ 99,389	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Virgin Atlantic flights

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Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from London to Chennai as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from London to Chennai

Explore weekly flight availability from London 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 LON 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 much does it cost for a return flight from London to Chennai?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

London to Chennai flights typically cost between ₹ 72,829 and ₹ 109,957 in September.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was ₹ 61,690 on IndiGo (12 Sept–26 Sept).

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from London to Chennai?

Share of one-stop return flights from London 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 29% of one-stop itineraries from London to Chennai on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from London to Chennai?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from London 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 ₹ 59,302.

What’s the fastest stopover option from London to Chennai?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from London 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 to Chennai?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from London 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 1h 35m.

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.

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

The price you pay for your flight from London to Chennai may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 28 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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London to Chennai flights typically cost between ₹ 72,829 and ₹ 109,957 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was ₹ 61,690 on IndiGo (12 Sept–26 Sept).