How long is the flight from United Kingdom to Chennai?

Departing from United Kingdom to Chennai will take you 12h 40m. United Kingdom and Chennai are separated by a distance of 8209 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back. Find deals

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

To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Etihad Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at ₹ 30,674. Air India flights start at ₹ 32,358 while deals on Gulf Air start at ₹ 32,535 one-way. Find deals

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 United Kingdom to Chennai?

While some choose either London Gatwick - Chennai or London Stansted - Chennai, London Heathrow - Chennai is the most popular route from United Kingdom to Chennai.

What are the cheapest flights from United Kingdom to Chennai?

The cheapest flight price from United Kingdom to Chennai is ₹ 66,791. On average you can expect to pay ₹ 69,991. The most popular route, (London Heathrow - Chennai), can usually be booked for ₹ 45,567.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from United Kingdom to Chennai?

The most popular airlines flying from United Kingdom to Chennai are British Airways, Air India and Etihad Airways. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

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

Located just 16.5 km from the city centre, Chennai (MAA) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Chennai from United Kingdom.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from United Kingdom to Chennai?

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

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from United Kingdom 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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Cheapest flights from United Kingdom to Chennai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from United Kingdom to Chennai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 November 2025.

Fri 21/1112:00STN - MAA

3 stops33h 45mMultiple Airlines

Fri 28/1108:05MAA - STN

2 stops21h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/11₹ 48,582

Tue 18/1114:00LTN - MAA

2 stops33h 15mMultiple Airlines

Tue 25/1110:00MAA - LTN

3 stops42h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/11₹ 48,582

Mon 17/1120:30LGW - MAA

2 stops26h 10mMultiple Airlines

Wed 26/1100:15MAA - LGW

2 stops28h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/11₹ 48,670

Wed 19/1117:25STN - MAA

2 stops29h 50mMultiple Airlines

Fri 21/1117:00MAA - STN

2 stops34h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/11₹ 48,936

Tue 25/1121:05LHR - MAA

1 stop16h 15mAir India

Fri 26/1206:15MAA - LHR

1 stop18h 10mAir India

Deal found 16/11₹ 48,936

Thu 20/1110:20STN - MAA

3 stops28h 50mMultiple Airlines

Wed 26/1100:15MAA - STN

2 stops27h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/11₹ 49,025

Tue 18/1121:05LHR - MAA

1 stop16h 15mAir India

Fri 28/1109:35MAA - LHR

1 stop14h 50mAir India

Deal found 15/11₹ 49,025

Fri 21/1113:10LGW - MAA

2 stops26h 00mMultiple Airlines

Thu 18/1205:35MAA - LGW

1 stop30h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/11₹ 49,113

Tue 18/1121:05LHR - MAA

1 stop16h 15mAir India

Wed 10/1206:15MAA - LHR

1 stop18h 10mAir India

Deal found 15/11₹ 49,291

Tue 9/1206:40LTN - MAA

3 stops38h 00mMultiple Airlines

Fri 12/1200:15MAA - LTN

2 stops24h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/11₹ 49,468

Mon 17/1121:50LHR - MAA

1 stop25h 25mGulf Air

Thu 11/1205:35MAA - LHR

1 stop30h 30mGulf Air

Deal found 15/11₹ 49,557

Thu 20/1114:00LTN - MAA

2 stops25h 10mMultiple Airlines

Sun 23/1123:15MAA - LTN

2 stops29h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/11₹ 49,645

Best flights from United Kingdom to Chennai
Discover carefully curated flight deals from United Kingdom to Chennai that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 17 November 2025.

Tue 9/1206:40LTN - MAA

2 stops16h 00mMultiple Airlines

Fri 12/1200:15MAA - LTN

2 stops24h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/11₹ 48,759

Sun 8/210:35LGW - MAA

1 stop12h 40mGulf Air

Tue 24/205:35MAA - LGW

1 stop30h 25mGulf Air

Deal found 15/11₹ 49,202

Thu 14/521:45LHR - MAA

1 stop16h 55mAir India

Mon 18/516:55MAA - LHR

1 stop19h 05mAir India

Deal found 16/11₹ 52,216

Fri 16/119:20LHR - MAA

1 stop31h 20mEtihad Airways

Fri 6/210:00MAA - LHR

1 stop31h 35mEtihad Airways

Deal found 15/11₹ 56,383

Thu 15/108:40LGW - MAA

1 stop12h 10mQatar Airways

Sun 1/203:25MAA - LGW

1 stop32h 00mQatar Airways

Deal found 15/11₹ 58,422

Fri 13/306:00EDI - MAA

1 stop12h 35mLufthansa

Sat 28/301:50MAA - EDI

1 stop14h 45mLufthansa

Deal found 15/11₹ 61,436

Thu 15/120:15STN - MAA

1 stop18h 25mEmirates

Sun 1/203:50MAA - STN

1 stop19h 35mEmirates

Deal found 15/11₹ 61,879

Sun 8/214:10LHR - MAA

Nonstop9h 55mBritish Airways

Thu 26/207:35MAA - LHR

Nonstop11h 30mBritish Airways

Deal found 15/11₹ 67,642

Wed 4/211:05BHX - MAA

2 stops21h 20mIndiGo

Thu 12/217:00MAA - BHX

2 stops28h 10mIndiGo

Deal found 15/11₹ 68,174

Tue 10/307:45LCY - MAA

2 stops17h 15mKLM

Mon 23/322:30MAA - LCY

2 stops16h 30mKLM

Deal found 16/11₹ 74,911

Mon 16/319:10LCY - MAA

2 stops32h 05mSWISS

Mon 6/415:25MAA - LCY

2 stops21h 55mSWISS

Deal found 17/11₹ 97,429

Wed 14/108:30LTN - MAA

2 stops20h 10mMultiple Airlines

Tue 27/102:30MAA - LTN

2 stops26h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/11₹ 48,848

Sun 8/210:35LGW - MAA

1 stop12h 40mGulf Air

Tue 17/205:35MAA - LGW

1 stop30h 25mGulf Air

Deal found 15/11₹ 49,202

Sun 25/108:30LTN - MAA

3 stops18h 45mMultiple Airlines

Sat 7/213:15MAA - LTN

3 stops39h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/11₹ 49,291

Fri 16/110:35LGW - MAA

1 stop28h 35mGulf Air

Tue 3/205:35MAA - LGW

1 stop30h 25mGulf Air

Deal found 15/11₹ 52,128

Sun 11/108:30LTN - MAA

3 stops18h 45mMultiple Airlines

Sat 7/220:10MAA - LTN

3 stops32h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/11₹ 49,645

Thu 27/1108:50LHR - MAA

1 stop24h 20mEtihad Airways

Sun 1/310:00MAA - LHR

1 stop34h 00mEtihad Airways

Deal found 17/11₹ 60,372

Thu 15/108:40LGW - MAA

1 stop12h 10mQatar Airways

Fri 6/203:25MAA - LGW

1 stop32h 00mQatar Airways

Deal found 15/11₹ 61,525

Mon 9/214:05STN - MAA

1 stop12h 40mEmirates

Thu 26/209:50MAA - STN

1 stop13h 35mEmirates

Deal found 15/11₹ 61,879

Fri 6/206:05MAN - MAA

1 stop12h 30mLufthansa

Fri 20/201:50MAA - MAN

1 stop20h 40mLufthansa

Deal found 17/11₹ 62,234

Sun 18/110:35LGW - MAA

1 stop12h 40mGulf Air

Tue 3/205:35MAA - LGW

1 stop30h 25mGulf Air

Deal found 15/11₹ 53,546

Wed 11/208:30LTN - MAA

3 stops21h 05mMultiple Airlines

Tue 24/211:15MAA - LTN

3 stops41h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/11₹ 51,064

Wed 14/120:15STN - MAA

1 stop24h 30mEmirates

Sun 1/203:50MAA - STN

1 stop13h 45mEmirates

Deal found 15/11₹ 61,879

Tue 17/208:40LGW - MAA

1 stop12h 10mQatar Airways

Sun 22/203:25MAA - LGW

1 stop32h 00mQatar Airways

Deal found 16/11₹ 62,057

Mon 5/117:35EDI - MAA

1 stop25h 00mLufthansa

Tue 27/101:50MAA - EDI

1 stop15h 40mLufthansa

Deal found 14/11₹ 62,411

Thu 8/120:30BHX - MAA

1 stop19h 00mAir India

Thu 22/114:30MAA - BHX

1 stop33h 50mAir India

Deal found 14/11₹ 69,947

Tue 31/312:00MAN - MAA

1 stop16h 00mIndiGo

Sun 12/403:15MAA - MAN

1 stop35h 45mIndiGo

Deal found 16/11₹ 70,301

Mon 8/1213:55LHR - MAA

1 stop19h 45mEtihad Airways

Mon 15/1221:40MAA - LHR

1 stop22h 20mEtihad Airways

Deal found 15/11₹ 65,514

Fri 6/217:30EDI - MAA

1 stop30h 35mBritish Airways

Fri 20/207:35MAA - EDI

1 stop15h 35mBritish Airways

Deal found 15/11₹ 72,074

Tue 13/121:50LHR - MAA

1 stop25h 25mGulf Air

Fri 30/105:35MAA - LHR

1 stop30h 30mGulf Air

Deal found 15/11₹ 55,142

Direct flights from United Kingdom to Chennai
Explore direct flight options from United Kingdom to Chennai based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 17 November 2025.

Tue 10/314:10LHR - MAA

Nonstop9h 55mBritish Airways

Mon 23/307:35MAA - LHR

Nonstop11h 30mBritish Airways

Deal found 16/11₹ 57,270

Tue 10/214:10LHR - MAA

Nonstop9h 55mBritish Airways

Wed 25/207:35MAA - LHR

Nonstop11h 30mBritish Airways

Deal found 16/11₹ 58,954

Mon 26/114:10LHR - MAA

Nonstop9h 55mBritish Airways

Thu 12/207:35MAA - LHR

Nonstop11h 30mBritish Airways

Deal found 16/11₹ 60,018

Tue 10/214:10LHR - MAA

Nonstop9h 55mBritish Airways

Tue 24/207:35MAA - LHR

Nonstop11h 30mBritish Airways

Deal found 15/11₹ 60,550

Wed 4/214:10LHR - MAA

Nonstop9h 55mBritish Airways

Wed 4/307:35MAA - LHR

Nonstop11h 30mBritish Airways

Deal found 15/11₹ 60,727

Wed 14/114:10LHR - MAA

Nonstop9h 55mBritish Airways

Wed 28/107:35MAA - LHR

Nonstop11h 30mBritish Airways

Deal found 16/11₹ 60,816

Thu 15/114:10LHR - MAA

Nonstop9h 55mBritish Airways

Wed 4/207:35MAA - LHR

Nonstop11h 30mBritish Airways

Deal found 15/11₹ 61,436

Wed 4/214:10LHR - MAA

Nonstop9h 55mBritish Airways

Mon 9/307:35MAA - LHR

Nonstop11h 30mBritish Airways

Deal found 16/11₹ 61,525

Sun 10/512:40LHR - MAA

Nonstop10h 20mBritish Airways

Wed 20/505:35MAA - LHR

Nonstop11h 05mBritish Airways

Deal found 15/11₹ 62,234

Sun 1/214:10LHR - MAA

Nonstop9h 55mBritish Airways

Tue 3/307:35MAA - LHR

Nonstop11h 30mBritish Airways

Deal found 15/11₹ 62,411

Sun 1/214:10LHR - MAA

Nonstop9h 55mBritish Airways

Thu 5/307:35MAA - LHR

Nonstop11h 30mBritish Airways

Deal found 15/11₹ 62,589

Last-minute flights from United Kingdom to Chennai
Discover last-minute flight deals from United Kingdom to Chennai. Data last updated 17 November 2025 and is based on user searches.

Mon 17/1120:30LGW - MAA

2 stops26h 10mMultiple Airlines

Wed 26/1100:15MAA - LGW

2 stops28h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/11₹ 48,670

Tue 18/1114:00LTN - MAA

2 stops33h 15mMultiple Airlines

Tue 25/1110:00MAA - LTN

3 stops42h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/11₹ 48,582

Wed 19/1117:25STN - MAA

2 stops29h 50mMultiple Airlines

Fri 21/1117:00MAA - STN

2 stops34h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/11₹ 48,936

Thu 20/1110:20STN - MAA

3 stops28h 50mMultiple Airlines

Wed 26/1100:15MAA - STN

2 stops27h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/11₹ 49,025

Thu 20/1114:00LTN - MAA

2 stops25h 10mMultiple Airlines

Sun 23/1123:15MAA - LTN

2 stops29h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/11₹ 49,645

Fri 21/1112:00STN - MAA

3 stops33h 45mMultiple Airlines

Fri 28/1108:05MAA - STN

2 stops21h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/11₹ 48,582

Fri 21/1113:10LGW - MAA

2 stops26h 00mMultiple Airlines

Thu 18/1205:35MAA - LGW

1 stop30h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/11₹ 49,113

Mon 24/1121:05LHR - MAA

1 stop16h 15mAir India

Sun 30/1119:25MAA - LHR

1 stop29h 35mAir India

Deal found 17/11₹ 49,025

Tue 25/1121:05LHR - MAA

1 stop16h 15mAir India

Fri 26/1206:15MAA - LHR

1 stop18h 10mAir India

Deal found 16/11₹ 48,936

Tue 25/1121:05LHR - MAA

1 stop19h 10mAir India

Wed 10/1216:20MAA - LHR

1 stop24h 40mAir India

Deal found 15/11₹ 49,645

Mon 8/1213:05LGW - MAA

2 stops34h 10mMultiple Airlines

Sun 21/1219:00MAA - LGW

3 stops34h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/11₹ 49,734

Tue 9/1206:40LTN - MAA

3 stops38h 00mMultiple Airlines

Fri 12/1200:15MAA - LTN

2 stops24h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/11₹ 49,468

One-way flights from United Kingdom to Chennai
Search for one-way flight options from United Kingdom to Chennai. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 17 November 2025.

Sat 14/309:10EDI - MAA

3 stops23h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/11₹ 24,113

Sun 1/306:25LGW - MAA

3 stops20h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/11₹ 25,266

Mon 1/1208:05STN - MAA

3 stops19h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/11₹ 25,266

Sun 23/1118:15STN - MAA

3 stops33h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/11₹ 25,355

Sat 22/1114:00LTN - MAA

2 stops33h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/11₹ 25,355

Fri 13/312:05EDI - MAA

3 stops19h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/11₹ 25,443

Wed 4/214:30LTN - MAA

3 stops26h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/11₹ 25,532

Sun 1/214:00LTN - MAA

2 stops31h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/11₹ 25,621

Fri 5/1215:50STN - MAA

2 stops29h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/11₹ 25,709

Thu 4/1213:05LGW - MAA

2 stops26h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/11₹ 25,798

Sun 30/1107:05STN - MAA

3 stops45h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/11₹ 25,798

Mon 1/1214:30LTN - MAA

3 stops35h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/11₹ 25,798

Cheap flight deals from United Kingdom to Chennai

Round-trip from	₹ 48,493
One-way from	₹ 24,113
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	September
Average price	₹ 58,865
Good round-trip deal	₹ 69,006 or less

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41h 55m total
United Kingdom to Chennai

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23h 40m total
United Kingdom to Chennai

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (₹ 449,221 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (₹ 250,513 potential savings vs. average return price).

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LondonChennai

LTN - MAA

LTNMAA

London Luton

Tue 9/12

06:40-04:10

2 stops16h 00m

Chennai

Fri 12/12

00:15-19:05

2 stops24h 20m

₹ 48,759

LondonChennai

LTN - MAA

LTNMAA

London Luton

Wed 14/1

08:30-10:10

2 stops20h 10m

Chennai

Tue 27/1

02:30-23:10

2 stops26h 10m

₹ 48,848

LondonChennai

LGW - MAA

LGWMAA

London Gatwick

Sun 8/2

10:35-04:45

1 stop12h 40m

Chennai

Tue 24/2

05:35-06:30

1 stop30h 25m

₹ 49,202

LondonChennai

LGW - MAA

LGWMAA

London Gatwick

Sun 8/2

10:35-04:45

1 stop12h 40m

Chennai

Tue 17/2

05:35-06:30

1 stop30h 25m

₹ 49,202

LondonChennai

LTN - MAA

LTNMAA

London Luton

Sun 25/1

08:30-08:45

3 stops18h 45m

Chennai

Sat 7/2

13:15-23:15

3 stops39h 30m

₹ 49,291

LondonChennai

LTN - MAA

LTNMAA

London Luton

Sun 11/1

08:30-08:45

3 stops18h 45m

Chennai

Sat 7/2

20:10-23:15

3 stops32h 35m

₹ 49,645

LondonChennai

LTN - MAA

LTNMAA

London Luton

Wed 11/2

08:30-11:05

3 stops21h 05m

Chennai

Tue 24/2

11:15-23:10

3 stops41h 25m

₹ 51,064

LondonChennai

LGW - MAA

LGWMAA

London Gatwick

Fri 16/1

10:35-20:40

1 stop28h 35m

Chennai

Tue 3/2

05:35-06:30

1 stop30h 25m

₹ 52,128

LondonChennai

LHR - MAA

LHRMAA

London Heathrow

Thu 14/5

21:45-19:10

1 stop16h 55m

Chennai

Mon 18/5

16:55-07:30

1 stop19h 05m

₹ 52,216

LondonChennai

LGW - MAA

LGWMAA

London Gatwick

Sun 18/1

10:35-04:45

1 stop12h 40m

Chennai

Tue 3/2

05:35-06:30

1 stop30h 25m

₹ 53,546

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Best time to book a flight from United Kingdom to Chennai

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Chennai from United Kingdom with our price prediction graph.

Estimated return price

Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from the United Kingdom to Chennai

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from United Kingdom to Chennai (average of ₹ 39,628). Flying from United Kingdom to Chennai in July is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 60,018). 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 GB to MAA?

When flying from United Kingdom to Chennai, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 17% versus a flight at midday.

What is the cheapest day to fly from United Kingdom to Chennai?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their United Kingdom to Chennai flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from United Kingdom to Chennai

The most flights from GB0 to MAA are scheduled on a Monday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing Chennai

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from the United Kingdom 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

3,414 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,414 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,414 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Etihad Airways

7.4

Good

1,305 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,414 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Gulf Air

7.2

Good

221 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,414 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

British Airways

6.7

Okay

7,529 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,414 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Air India

5.5

Fair

2,938 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,414 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly into for flights to Chennai from United Kingdom?
Located just 16.5 km from the city centre, Chennai (MAA) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Chennai from United Kingdom.
How long is the flight from United Kingdom to Chennai?
Departing from United Kingdom to Chennai will take you 12h 40m. United Kingdom and Chennai are separated by a distance of 8209 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from United Kingdom to Chennai one-way?
To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Etihad Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at ₹ 30,674. Air India flights start at ₹ 32,358 while deals on Gulf Air start at ₹ 32,535 one-way.
What are the most popular routes from United Kingdom to Chennai?
While some choose either London Gatwick - Chennai or London Stansted - Chennai, London Heathrow - Chennai is the most popular route from United Kingdom to Chennai.
What are the cheapest flights from United Kingdom to Chennai?
The cheapest flight price from United Kingdom to Chennai is ₹ 66,791. On average you can expect to pay ₹ 69,991. The most popular route, (London Heathrow - Chennai), can usually be booked for ₹ 45,567.
Can I find deals for flights from United Kingdom to Chennai that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on United Kingdom to Chennai flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from United Kingdom to Chennai?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from United Kingdom to Chennai.
Can I find deals for business class flights from United Kingdom to Chennai?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom to Chennai?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from United Kingdom to Chennai (average of ₹ 39,628). Flying from United Kingdom to Chennai in July is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 60,018). 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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Emirates	Cheapest₹ 42,767	Average₹ 77,751	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Air India	Cheapest₹ 47,091	Average₹ 60,453	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Air India flights
Gulf Air	Cheapest₹ 52,400	Average₹ 64,302	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Gulf Air flights
Lufthansa	Cheapest₹ 54,481	Average₹ 79,787	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Etihad Airways	Cheapest₹ 54,860	Average₹ 69,375	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
British Airways	Cheapest₹ 55,992	Average₹ 73,673	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest₹ 57,908	Average₹ 69,200	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Air France	Cheapest₹ 59,879	Average₹ 65,276	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
Virgin Atlantic	Cheapest₹ 67,293	Average₹ 98,904	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
IndiGo	Cheapest₹ 73,324	Average₹ 94,733	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search IndiGo flights

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