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Cheap flights from the United Kingdom to Chennai from ₹ 30,634

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 15/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — MAA
11 Jun — 18 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 12 May 2026.

Mon 1/621:45
LHR
-
MAA
1 stop12h 50m
Etihad Airways
Thu 18/604:05
MAA
-
LHR
1 stop13h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 6/5₹ 55,750
Wed 13/508:25
LHR
-
MAA
1 stop13h 45m
Qatar Airways
Sun 17/504:10
MAA
-
LHR
1 stop18h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/5₹ 55,845
Thu 14/514:45
LHR
-
MAA
1 stop24h 55m
Etihad Airways
Wed 27/515:40
MAA
-
LHR
1 stop25h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 8/5₹ 55,940
Sat 16/521:45
LHR
-
MAA
1 stop12h 25m
Etihad Airways
Tue 9/621:55
MAA
-
LHR
1 stop25h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 11/5₹ 56,036
Thu 4/622:05
LHR
-
MAA
1 stop18h 15m
Gulf Air
Sun 7/621:35
MAA
-
LHR
1 stop13h 50m
Gulf Air
Deal found 9/5₹ 56,226
Mon 1/621:45
LHR
-
MAA
1 stop30h 10m
Etihad Airways
Mon 8/621:55
MAA
-
LHR
1 stop19h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 10/5₹ 56,321
Fri 19/610:40
LGW
-
MAA
1 stop29h 40m
Gulf Air
Tue 14/706:10
MAA
-
LGW
1 stop29h 15m
Gulf Air
Deal found 11/5₹ 56,416
Fri 12/610:00
LHR
-
MAA
1 stop30h 20m
Gulf Air
Wed 8/706:10
MAA
-
LHR
1 stop29h 15m
Gulf Air
Deal found 7/5₹ 56,416
Wed 3/622:05
LHR
-
MAA
1 stop26h 45m
Gulf Air
Tue 16/606:10
MAA
-
LHR
1 stop29h 15m
Gulf Air
Deal found 10/5₹ 56,511
Sun 23/810:40
LGW
-
MAA
1 stop14h 10m
Gulf Air
Tue 15/906:10
MAA
-
LGW
1 stop29h 15m
Gulf Air
Deal found 7/5₹ 56,606
Mon 1/621:45
LHR
-
MAA
1 stop30h 10m
Etihad Airways
Sun 21/604:05
MAA
-
LHR
1 stop15h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 10/5₹ 56,606
Sun 20/910:40
LGW
-
MAA
1 stop14h 10m
Gulf Air
Thu 24/906:10
MAA
-
LGW
1 stop29h 15m
Gulf Air
Deal found 9/5₹ 56,702

Find flight deals from United Kingdom to Chennai

Keep the following information in mind while searching for United Kingdom to Chennai flight deals. Data was last updated 12 May 2026.

Round-trip from

₹ 55,750

One-way from

₹ 30,634

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

₹ 62,029

Good one-way deal

₹ 120,089 or less
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 1/6-18/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 26h 00m total
  • United Kingdom to Chennai
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15/6
  • 15/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 57h 55m total
  • United Kingdom to Chennai
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Customise your flight search to find flights from United Kingdom 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 12 May 2026.
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Depart

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Price

Cheapest return flight

LondonChennai

LGW - MAA

LGWMAA

London Gatwick

Sun 20/9

10:40-05:20

1 stop14h 10m

Chennai

Thu 24/9

06:10-06:55

1 stop29h 15m

₹ 56,606

LondonChennai

LHR - MAA

LHRMAA

London Heathrow

Sun 20/9

10:00-05:20

1 stop14h 50m

Chennai

Thu 24/9

06:10-15:20

1 stop13h 40m

₹ 60,317

ManchesterChennai

MAN - MAA

MANMAA

Manchester

Thu 11/6

20:45-02:50

1 stop25h 35m

Chennai

Mon 15/6

15:40-18:35

1 stop31h 25m

₹ 64,503

LondonChennai

LHR - MAA

LHRMAA

London Heathrow

Tue 26/5

22:05-05:20

1 stop26h 45m

Chennai

Tue 2/6

06:10-06:55

1 stop29h 15m

₹ 66,976

LondonChennai

LTN - MAA

LTNMAA

London Luton

Sun 31/5

14:40-00:45

2 stops29h 35m

Chennai

Tue 16/6

06:55-22:15

2 stops19h 50m

₹ 68,213

LondonChennai

LTN - MAA

LTNMAA

London Luton

Mon 1/6

06:05-10:20

2 stops23h 45m

Chennai

Wed 3/6

02:30-22:40

2 stops24h 40m

₹ 68,498

LondonChennai

LTN - MAA

LTNMAA

London Luton

Tue 26/5

20:55-06:05

3 stops28h 40m

Chennai

Wed 3/6

20:15-22:40

2 stops30h 55m

₹ 68,689

LondonChennai

LTN - MAA

LTNMAA

London Luton

Mon 1/6

06:05-10:20

2 stops23h 45m

Chennai

Sun 7/6

21:40-22:55

2 stops29h 45m

₹ 71,828

LondonChennai

LHR - MAA

LHRMAA

London Heathrow

Mon 25/5

08:05-02:40

1 stop14h 05m

Chennai

Fri 29/5

03:55-18:00

1 stop18h 35m

₹ 72,304

LondonChennai

STN - MAA

STNMAA

London Stansted

Mon 1/6

21:05-08:05

1 stop30h 30m

Chennai

Thu 18/6

04:05-12:55

1 stop13h 20m

₹ 72,494

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Best time to book a flight from United Kingdom to Chennai

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Booking 62 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from United Kingdom to Chennai. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from United Kingdom to Chennai (average of ₹ 59,365). Flying from United Kingdom to Chennai in July is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 104,746). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from United Kingdom 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 12 May 2026.

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

Weekly flight availability from United Kingdom to Chennai

Explore weekly flight availability from United Kingdom 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 12 May 2026.

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).

How often are flights from the United Kingdom to Chennai delayed?

About 20% of weekly flights between United Kingdom and Chennai have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 137 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for the United Kingdom 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 the United Kingdom to Chennai flights?

Over the past year, British Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 20% of flights being delayed.

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 12 May 2026.
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
3,571 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,571 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,571 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,437 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,571 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights
Gulf Air
7.2
Good
232 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,571 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,974 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,571 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights
Air India
5.5
Fair
2,957 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,571 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from United Kingdom 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 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 14h 05m. United Kingdom and Chennai are separated by a distance of 8229 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 ₹ 28,248. Air India flights start at ₹ 29,962 while deals on Gulf Air start at ₹ 32,566 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from United Kingdom to Chennai?

    While some choose either London Stansted - Chennai or London Gatwick - 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 ₹ 88,688. On average you can expect to pay ₹ 125,538. The most popular route, (London Heathrow - Chennai), can usually be booked for ₹ 52,896.

  • 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from United Kingdom to Chennai (average of ₹ 59,365). Flying from United Kingdom to Chennai in July is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 104,746). 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 10 airlines flying from United Kingdom to Chennai

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from United Kingdom to Chennai. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 454,620 searches. Data last updated 12 May 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapest₹ 34,910Average₹ 79,446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air IndiaCheapest₹ 39,916Average₹ 64,047FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Gulf AirCheapest₹ 56,801Average₹ 68,650FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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British AirwaysCheapest₹ 59,240Average₹ 80,513FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Air FranceCheapest₹ 60,535Average₹ 70,050FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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LufthansaCheapest₹ 61,852Average₹ 74,676FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest₹ 64,478Average₹ 74,364FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest₹ 66,434Average₹ 98,208FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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IndiGoCheapest₹ 66,528Average₹ 72,779FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest₹ 72,215Average₹ 103,823FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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