Which airlines fly to Chennai?

Etihad Airways, Emirates and Qatar Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Chennai from Birmingham according to our data. Etihad Airways is the first choice among our users, with 37% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Chennai. Keep in mind that there are 8 different airlines that fly to Chennai on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Which stopover airport offers the lowest fares from Birmingham to Chennai?

Flights via New Delhi (DEL) offer the lowest average return price of £541.

Which stopover airport has the shortest travel time from Birmingham to Chennai?

Flights connecting via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 13h 26m.

Which airport is the most popular for stopovers for flights between Birmingham and Chennai?

Dubai (DXB) was the most common stop: 42% of momondo users choosing one-stop flights on this route connected there.

Which stopover airport has the shortest connection time from Birmingham to Chennai?

New Delhi (DEL) has the shortest average stopover time for this route: 2h 50m.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Birmingham Airport to Chennai Airport?

Prices for flights from Birmingham Airport to Chennai Airport were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Birmingham Airport to Chennai Airport?

The number of operators available for flights from Birmingham Airport to Chennai Airport is 5 as of October 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Birmingham Airport to Chennai Airport?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Birmingham Airport to Chennai Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chennai Airport?

The required travel and health documents for your Chennai Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Chennai Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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13:45 - 15:05BHX Birmingham-MAA Chennai

19h 50m2 stops Dublin Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

16:05 - 11:35MAA Chennai-BHX Birmingham

25h 00m3 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Muscat Seeb Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

£503Multiple Airlines

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08:10 - 19:50BHX Birmingham-MAA Chennai

30h 10m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

21:50 - 21:20MAA Chennai-BHX Birmingham

29h 00m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Amsterdam Schiphol

£535Multiple Airlines

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11:55 - 19:50BHX Birmingham-MAA Chennai

26h 25m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

07:10 - 21:25MAA Chennai-BHX Birmingham

19h 45m3 stops Bengaluru Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Dublin

£537Multiple Airlines

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06:05 - 00:05BHX Birmingham-MAA Chennai

12h 30m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

01:45 - 12:30MAA Chennai-BHX Birmingham

16h 15m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

£657Lufthansa

Wed, 3 Feb - Tue, 23 Feb

13:45 - 20:10BHX Birmingham-MAA Chennai

24h 55m1 stop Dubai Intl

03:55 - 11:40MAA Chennai-BHX Birmingham

13h 15m1 stop Dubai Intl

£663Emirates

Mon, 30 Nov - Sun, 6 Dec

13:45 - 02:20BHX Birmingham-MAA Chennai

31h 05m1 stop Dubai Intl

09:50 - 18:45MAA Chennai-BHX Birmingham

14h 25m1 stop Dubai Intl

£663Emirates

Wed, 11 Nov - Thu, 25 Feb

17:45 - 00:05BHX Birmingham-MAA Chennai

24h 50m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Frankfurt am Main

01:45 - 12:30MAA Chennai-BHX Birmingham

16h 15m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

£684Lufthansa

Wed, 27 Jan - Tue, 9 Feb

06:05 - 00:05BHX Birmingham-MAA Chennai

12h 30m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

01:45 - 17:00MAA Chennai-BHX Birmingham

20h 45m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Munich Franz Josef Strauss

£685Lufthansa

Wed, 3 Feb - Tue, 23 Feb

14:10 - 02:15BHX Birmingham-MAA Chennai

30h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

04:05 - 06:35MAA Chennai-BHX Birmingham

32h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

£800Qatar Airways

Mon, 2 Nov - Sun, 15 Nov

08:00 - 02:15BHX Birmingham-MAA Chennai

12h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

04:05 - 06:35MAA Chennai-BHX Birmingham

32h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

£812Qatar Airways

Thu, 12 Nov - Tue, 24 Nov

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23h 35m3 stops Bengaluru Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Dublin

£719Multiple Airlines

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05:55 - 07:25BHX Birmingham-MAA Chennai

45h 00m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Muscat Seeb

07:10 - 07:45MAA Chennai-BHX Birmingham

30h 05m2 stops Muscat Seeb Frankfurt am Main

£748Multiple Airlines

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06:40 - 14:40BHX Birmingham-MAA Chennai

27h 30m3 stops Alicante Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

21:50 - 08:55MAA Chennai-BHX Birmingham

16h 35m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Dublin

£767Multiple Airlines

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17:40 - 15:20BHX Birmingham-MAA Chennai

41h 10m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

17:15 - 08:35MAA Chennai-BHX Birmingham

44h 50m2 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Amsterdam Schiphol

£888IndiGo

Sat, 24 Oct - Sat, 31 Oct

06:05 - 00:10BHX Birmingham-MAA Chennai

13h 35m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

01:45 - 12:30MAA Chennai-BHX Birmingham

16h 15m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

£1,026Lufthansa

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08:10 - 02:40BHX Birmingham-MAA Chennai

14h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

04:05 - 07:40MAA Chennai-BHX Birmingham

32h 05m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Dublin

£1,233Qatar Airways

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08:10 - 02:40BHX Birmingham-MAA Chennai

14h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

04:05 - 07:40MAA Chennai-BHX Birmingham

32h 05m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Dublin

£1,236Qatar Airways

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08:10 - 02:50BHX Birmingham-MAA Chennai

14h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

04:05 - 07:40MAA Chennai-BHX Birmingham

32h 05m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Dublin

£1,258Qatar Airways

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14:35 - 20:10BHX Birmingham-MAA Chennai

25h 05m1 stop Dubai Intl

09:50 - 11:40MAA Chennai-BHX Birmingham

31h 20m1 stop Dubai Intl

£1,345Emirates

Sat, 24 Oct - Sat, 31 Oct

14:35 - 20:30BHX Birmingham-MAA Chennai

25h 25m1 stop Dubai Intl

09:50 - 19:40MAA Chennai-BHX Birmingham

14h 20m1 stop Dubai Intl

£1,366Emirates

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Emirates

11 Nov

BHX13:45Birmingham

31h 05m

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MAA02:20Chennai

25 Feb

MAA09:50Chennai

14h 25m

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BHX18:45Birmingham

£663

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29 Oct

BHX13:45Birmingham

31h 05m

1 stop

MAA02:20Chennai

11 Nov

MAA09:50Chennai

14h 25m

1 stop

BHX18:45Birmingham

£666

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2 Nov

BHX13:45Birmingham

13h 00m

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MAA08:15Chennai

16 Nov

MAA21:45Chennai

19h 25m

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£698

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Oman Air

14 Nov

BHX13:15Birmingham

19h 35m

2 stops

MAA14:20Chennai

7 Feb

MAA15:00Chennai

37h 20m

2 stops

BHX22:50Birmingham

£585

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10 Feb

BHX13:15Birmingham

35h 40m

2 stops

MAA06:25Chennai

1 Mar

MAA07:10Chennai

21h 10m

2 stops

BHX22:50Birmingham

£588

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14 Nov

BHX13:15Birmingham

19h 35m

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MAA14:20Chennai

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MAA07:10Chennai

21h 10m

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BHX22:50Birmingham

£596

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Chennai

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1 stop16h 15m

£684

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BHX Birmingham - MAA Chennai

BHXMAA

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2 stops20h 45m

£685

BirminghamChennai

BHX Birmingham - MAA Chennai

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Mon 2/11

14:10-02:15

1 stop30h 35m

Chennai

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04:05-06:35

1 stop32h 00m

£800

BirminghamChennai

BHX Birmingham - MAA Chennai

BHXMAA

Birmingham

Thu 12/11

08:00-02:15

1 stop12h 45m

Chennai

Tue 24/11

04:05-06:35

1 stop32h 00m

£812

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Birmingham and Chennai?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from £685 to £825.
The lowest price recently found on this route was £503.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Chennai?

The month of April is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Chennai from Birmingham, with most prices found around £540. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of April, then book flights to Chennai from Birmingham during May instead. Flights to Chennai in May, while not as cheap as those in April, still average around £576.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Birmingham to Chennai?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Chennai from Birmingham when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Chennai for around £778 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Chennai from Birmingham for as low as £592 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Birmingham to Chennai flights?

You could potentially save up to 5% on your flight if you consider stops on a Birmingham to Chennai flight.

How have Birmingham to Chennai flight prices changed over time?

As of October 2026, prices for Birmingham to Chennai flights are approximately 32% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Best price found	£238
Fastest flight time	19h 35m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Chennai from Birmingham in the past 72 hours is £238. The best return flight deal from Birmingham to Chennai found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £503.

The fastest flight from Birmingham to Chennai takes 19h 35m

There are no direct flights from Birmingham to Chennai. There are no popular flight routes from Birmingham to Chennai.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Birmingham to Chennai

How far is Birmingham to Chennai by plane?
Chennai is 5172.2 mi away from Birmingham. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 19h 35m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Birmingham Airport to Chennai Airport?
Prices for flights from Birmingham Airport to Chennai Airport were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Birmingham Airport to Chennai Airport?
The number of operators available for flights from Birmingham Airport to Chennai Airport is 5 as of October 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Birmingham Airport to Chennai Airport?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Birmingham Airport to Chennai Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chennai Airport?
The required travel and health documents for your Chennai Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Chennai Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.
What is the most popular airline from Birmingham to Chennai?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between Birmingham and Chennai, the leading airline is Emirates, making up 55% of the total bookings. Other popular airlines include Air India with 18%, Lufthansa with 17%, and Qatar Airways with 7%.

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Air India	PriceFrom £379	Free Cancellation	Rating 5.5 2,912 reviews	Search Air India flights
IndiGo	PriceFrom £498	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 580 reviews	Search IndiGo flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom £527	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 8,279 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom £540	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 3,709 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom £709	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.1 3,680 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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