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 28m.

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 9 different airlines that fly to Chennai on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

Dubai (DXB) was the most common stop: 53% of momondo users choosing one-stop flights on this route connected there.

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

Flights via New Delhi (DEL) offer the lowest average return price of £529.

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

Dubai (DXB) has the shortest average stopover time for this route: 2h 33m.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Birmingham to Chennai?

IndiGo is the most popular carrier operating from Birmingham to Chennai

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 6 as of August 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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15:40 - 19:05MAA Chennai-BHX Birmingham

31h 55m3 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Dublin

£471Multiple Airlines

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19h 35m2 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Amsterdam Schiphol

£491Multiple Airlines

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33h 10m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

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34h 35m2 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Amsterdam Schiphol

£591IndiGo

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£600IndiGo

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13:40 - 08:15BHX Birmingham-MAA Chennai

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03:50 - 11:40MAA Chennai-BHX Birmingham

13h 20m1 stop Dubai Intl

£602Emirates

Mon, 30 Nov - Sun, 6 Dec

13:40 - 08:15BHX Birmingham-MAA Chennai

13h 05m1 stop Dubai Intl

03:50 - 11:40MAA Chennai-BHX Birmingham

13h 20m1 stop Dubai Intl

£605Emirates

Mon, 30 Nov - Sun, 31 Jan

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

24h 50m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

01:45 - 22:50MAA Chennai-BHX Birmingham

26h 35m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

£647Lufthansa

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05:55 - 00:10BHX Birmingham-MAA Chennai

13h 45m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

01:55 - 17:10MAA Chennai-BHX Birmingham

19h 45m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Munich Franz Josef Strauss

£647Lufthansa

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15:10 - 02:50BHX Birmingham-MAA Chennai

31h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

04:20 - 13:40MAA Chennai-BHX Birmingham

13h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

£708Qatar Airways

Fri, 2 Oct - Mon, 19 Oct

15:10 - 02:50BHX Birmingham-MAA Chennai

31h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

04:05 - 13:40MAA Chennai-BHX Birmingham

14h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

£756Qatar Airways

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30h 50m3 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

£680Multiple Airlines

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12:50 - 15:05BHX Birmingham-MAA Chennai

21h 45m2 stops Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

23:30 - 00:50MAA Chennai-BHX Birmingham

29h 50m3 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Amman Queen Alia Intl Madrid Barajas

£691Multiple Airlines

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16:35 - 23:20BHX Birmingham-MAA Chennai

26h 15m3 stops Dublin Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Bengaluru Intl

05:55 - 08:15MAA Chennai-BHX Birmingham

30h 50m3 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

£705Multiple Airlines

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21:30 - 18:40BHX Birmingham-MAA Chennai

16h 40m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

23:20 - 18:05MAA Chennai-BHX Birmingham

23h 15m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

£1,047Air India

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05:55 - 00:10BHX Birmingham-MAA Chennai

13h 45m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

01:55 - 17:25MAA Chennai-BHX Birmingham

20h 00m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

£1,393Lufthansa

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05:55 - 00:10BHX Birmingham-MAA Chennai

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01:55 - 17:25MAA Chennai-BHX Birmingham

20h 00m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

£1,491Lufthansa

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

14h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

04:20 - 13:40MAA Chennai-BHX Birmingham

13h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

£2,158Qatar Airways

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15:10 - 02:50BHX Birmingham-MAA Chennai

31h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

04:20 - 13:40MAA Chennai-BHX Birmingham

13h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

£2,160Qatar Airways

Wed, 26 Aug - Fri, 4 Sep

14:35 - 03:00BHX Birmingham-MAA Chennai

31h 55m1 stop Dubai Intl

04:05 - 19:40MAA Chennai-BHX Birmingham

20h 05m1 stop Dubai Intl

£3,835Emirates

Wed, 26 Aug - Tue, 8 Sep

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

25h 25m1 stop Dubai Intl

22:05 - 12:45MAA Chennai-BHX Birmingham

19h 10m1 stop Dubai Intl

£3,835Emirates

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Lufthansa

20 Sept

BHX05:55Birmingham

13h 45m

1 stop

MAA00:10Chennai

5 Oct

MAA01:55Chennai

20h 00m

1 stop

BHX17:25Birmingham

£619

Lufthansa

20 Sept

BHX05:55Birmingham

13h 45m

1 stop

MAA00:10Chennai

5 Oct

MAA01:55Chennai

19h 45m

2 stops

BHX17:10Birmingham

£624

Lufthansa

18 Jan

BHX17:45Birmingham

24h 50m

1 stop

MAA00:05Chennai

31 Jan

MAA01:45Chennai

26h 35m

1 stop

BHX22:50Birmingham

£647

IndiGo flights from Birmingham to Chennai

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IndiGo

8 Sept

BHX05:55Birmingham

33h 10m

2 stops

MAA19:35Chennai

16 Sept

MAA02:30Chennai

34h 35m

2 stops

BHX08:35Birmingham

£591

IndiGo

9 Sept

BHX13:25Birmingham

23h 35m

2 stops

MAA17:30Chennai

20 Sept

MAA22:30Chennai

38h 35m

2 stops

BHX08:35Birmingham

£600

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9 Sept

BHX20:15Birmingham

39h 05m

2 stops

MAA15:50Chennai

20 Sept

MAA22:30Chennai

38h 35m

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BHX08:35Birmingham

£639

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£647

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£647

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Chennai

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£708

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BHX Birmingham - MAA Chennai

BHXMAA

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Wed 9/9

15:10-02:50

1 stop31h 10m

Chennai

Sun 20/9

04:05-13:40

1 stop14h 05m

£756

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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 £625 to £939.
The lowest price recently found on this route was £471.

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 £528. 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 £563.

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 £767 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 £587 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Birmingham to Chennai flights?

You could potentially save up to 21% 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 August 2026, prices for Birmingham to Chennai flights are approximately 35% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Best price found	£216
Fastest flight time	18h 45m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Chennai from Birmingham in the past 72 hours is £216. The best return flight deal from Birmingham to Chennai found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £471.

The fastest flight from Birmingham to Chennai takes 18h 45m

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

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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 18h 45m.
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 6 as of August 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 52% of the total bookings. Other popular airlines include Lufthansa with 18%, Air India with 16%, and Qatar Airways with 7%.

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Air India	PriceFrom £371	Free Cancellation	Rating 5.5 2,943 reviews	Search Air India flights
Air France	PriceFrom £398	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,647 reviews	Search Air France flights
IndiGo	PriceFrom £487	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 582 reviews	Search IndiGo flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom £487	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 8,204 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom £527	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,737 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom £693	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.1 3,660 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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