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Cheap flights from London to Chennai from ₹ 34,415

LON — MAA
9 Dec — 16 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London to Chennai are usually found in September or May, booked 82 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Friday and return on a Wednesday

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Cheapest flights from London to Chennai

Sun 15/1121:40 -
1 stop25h 35m
Thu 3/1205:35 -
1 stop30h 30m
Deal found 9/11₹ 56,606
Mon 7/1214:05 -
1 stop12h 40m
Sat 26/1209:50 -
1 stop13h 55m
Deal found 5/11₹ 56,889
Thu 26/1109:30 -
1 stop13h 45m
Thu 10/1205:35 -
1 stop30h 30m
Deal found 4/11₹ 57,077
Tue 8/1214:05 -
1 stop12h 40m
Tue 22/1209:50 -
1 stop13h 55m
Deal found 5/11₹ 57,171
Fri 27/1109:30 -
1 stop29h 40m
Mon 7/1205:35 -
1 stop30h 30m
Deal found 9/11₹ 57,265
Mon 7/1223:55 -
1 stop14h 45m
Sat 26/1209:50 -
1 stop16h 30m
Deal found 5/11₹ 57,453
Wed 18/1121:40 -
1 stop25h 35m
Thu 3/1205:35 -
1 stop30h 30m
Deal found 9/11₹ 57,829
Thu 26/1114:55 -
2 stops23h 25m
Thu 10/1221:50 -
2 stops29h 15m
Deal found 9/11₹ 58,017
Wed 18/1121:40 -
1 stop25h 35m
Fri 4/1205:35 -
1 stop30h 30m
Deal found 6/11₹ 58,017
Sun 15/1121:40 -
1 stop25h 35m
Sat 5/1221:25 -
1 stop14h 40m
Deal found 5/11₹ 58,111
Thu 12/1108:45 -
1 stop12h 45m
Sat 21/1103:40 -
1 stop17h 25m
Deal found 6/11₹ 58,299
Thu 26/1109:30 -
1 stop29h 40m
Wed 9/1205:35 -
1 stop30h 30m
Deal found 6/11₹ 58,393

Find flight deals from London to Chennai

Round-trip from

₹ 56,606

One-way from

₹ 34,415

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

₹ 64,223

Good round-trip deal

₹ 101,037 or less
Gulf Air
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  • 15/11-3/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 56h 05m total
  • London to Chennai
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4/12-31/12
  • 4/12-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 29h 50m total
  • London to Chennai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (₹ 884,867 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (₹ 179,654 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
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LondonChennai

STN London Stansted - MAA Chennai

STNMAA

London Stansted

Fri 4/12

16:55-08:20

3 stops33h 55m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-19:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 37,236

LondonChennai

STN London Stansted - MAA Chennai

STNMAA

London Stansted

Sat 28/11

09:25-15:00

3 stops24h 05m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-19:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 37,612

LondonChennai

LGW London Gatwick - MAA Chennai

LGWMAA

London Gatwick

Sat 28/11

15:30-15:00

2 stops18h 00m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-19:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 37,800

LondonChennai

LGW London Gatwick - MAA Chennai

LGWMAA

London Gatwick

Mon 7/12

16:25-11:25

3 stops37h 30m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-19:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 37,894

LondonChennai

LGW London Gatwick - MAA Chennai

LGWMAA

London Gatwick

Sat 28/11

16:40-03:00

1 stop28h 50m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-19:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 38,176

LondonChennai

LGW London Gatwick - MAA Chennai

LGWMAA

London Gatwick

Wed 9/12

07:45-11:25

3 stops22h 10m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-19:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 38,835

LondonChennai

LGW London Gatwick - MAA Chennai

LGWMAA

London Gatwick

Fri 5/3

10:35-20:40

1 stop28h 35m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-19:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 41,373

LondonChennai

LGW London Gatwick - MAA Chennai

LGWMAA

London Gatwick

Fri 4/12

12:15-20:40

3 stops26h 55m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-19:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 42,220

LondonChennai

STN London Stansted - MAA Chennai

STNMAA

London Stansted

Thu 10/12

07:25-11:25

2 stops22h 30m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-19:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 42,408

LondonChennai

LHR London Heathrow - MAA Chennai

LHRMAA

London Heathrow

Fri 13/11

09:30-20:40

1 stop29h 40m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-19:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 42,596

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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 ₹ 61,778). Flying from London to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 94,783). 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 ₹ 58,111 and ₹ 72,592 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was ₹ 56,606 on Gulf Air (15 Nov–3 Dec).

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

Abu Dhabi (AUH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 28% of one-stop itineraries from London to Chennai on Cheapflights.

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

Muscat (MCT) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of ₹ 58,436.

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 38m.

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.

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 81 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
3,695 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

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
3,695 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,695 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

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?!?!?
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,555 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,695 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

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?!?!?
Gulf Air
7.3
Good
247 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,695 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

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?!?!?
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,287 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,695 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

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?!?!?
Air India
5.5
Fair
2,899 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,695 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

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?!?!?

Related info for your journey

  • 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 6 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 ₹ 56,889, Emirates 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 ₹ 26,911. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Air India, from ₹ 48,012, and Etihad Airways, from ₹ 56,763. Users have found that Gulf Air is 61% 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 (₹ 31,401), Etihad Airways (₹ 33,444), and IndiGo (₹ 36,736).

  • 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 American Airlines(73%), Finnair(73%) or British Airways(73%), 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 ₹ 100,424. On average you can expect to pay ₹ 101,037. The most popular route, (London Heathrow - Chennai), can usually be booked for ₹ 51,717.

  • 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 ₹ 61,778). Flying from London to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 94,783). 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 6 airlines flying from London to Chennai

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Gulf AirCheapest₹ 26,911Average₹ 64,695FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Air IndiaCheapest₹ 48,012Average₹ 69,670FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest₹ 56,763Average₹ 64,407FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapest₹ 65,770Average₹ 83,646FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest₹ 65,880Average₹ 72,964FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest₹ 79,855Average₹ 91,389FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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