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20:05 - 06:40LHR  London Heathrow-MAA Chennai
29h 05m1 stop Muscat Seeb
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07:20 - 18:25MAA  Chennai-LHR London Heathrow
16h 35m1 stop Muscat Seeb
£437Oman Air
Tue, 10 Nov - Wed, 25 Nov
Oman Air Logo
20:50 - 14:40LHR  London Heathrow-MAA Chennai
13h 20m1 stop Muscat Seeb
Oman Air Logo
08:15 - 19:10MAA  Chennai-LHR London Heathrow
15h 25m1 stop Muscat Seeb
£437Oman Air
Sat, 19 Sep - Tue, 6 Oct
Air India Logo
13:50 - 08:55LHR  London Heathrow-MAA Chennai
14h 35m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
Air India Logo
05:55 - 19:30MAA  Chennai-LHR London Heathrow
18h 05m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
£437Air India
Thu, 24 Sep - Sun, 27 Sep
Multiple Airlines Logo
15:00 - 15:10LHR  London Heathrow-MAA Chennai
19h 40m2 stops Paris Orly New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
09:35 - 19:30MAA  Chennai-LHR London Heathrow
14h 25m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
£437Multiple Airlines
Wed, 23 Sep - Tue, 29 Sep
Gulf Air Logo
10:40 - 20:50LGW  London Gatwick-MAA Chennai
29h 40m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl
Gulf Air Logo
06:10 - 06:55MAA  Chennai-LGW London Gatwick
29h 15m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl
£438Gulf Air
Fri, 25 Sep - Tue, 20 Oct
Air India Logo
22:10 - 15:55LHR  London Heathrow-MAA Chennai
13h 15m1 stop Bengaluru Intl
Air India Logo
08:55 - 20:20MAA  Chennai-LHR London Heathrow
15h 55m1 stop Bengaluru Intl
£438Air India
Thu, 24 Sep - Mon, 28 Sep
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:15 - 14:40STN  London Stansted-MAA Chennai
21h 55m2 stops Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
16:10 - 10:05MAA  Chennai-STN London Stansted
23h 25m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Luxembourg
£438Multiple Airlines
Wed, 21 Oct - Sun, 1 Nov
Gulf Air Logo
10:00 - 05:20LHR  London Heathrow-MAA Chennai
14h 50m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl
Gulf Air Logo
06:10 - 15:20MAA  Chennai-LHR London Heathrow
13h 40m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl
£441Gulf Air
Thu, 24 Sep - Tue, 20 Oct
Emirates Logo
13:35 - 08:15LGW  London Gatwick-MAA Chennai
13h 10m1 stop Dubai Intl
Emirates Logo
09:50 - 18:25MAA  Chennai-LGW London Gatwick
14h 05m1 stop Dubai Intl
£443Emirates
Fri, 20 Nov - Thu, 26 Nov
Emirates Logo
23:55 - 20:10LGW  London Gatwick-MAA Chennai
14h 45m1 stop Dubai Intl
Emirates Logo
03:50 - 11:40MAA  Chennai-LGW London Gatwick
13h 20m1 stop Dubai Intl
£489Emirates
Sat, 28 Nov - Fri, 11 Dec

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LondonChennai

LHR London Heathrow - MAA Chennai

LHRMAA

London Heathrow

Tue 10/11

20:05-06:40

1 stop29h 05m

Chennai

Wed 25/11

07:20-18:25

1 stop16h 35m

£437

LondonChennai

LHR London Heathrow - MAA Chennai

LHRMAA

London Heathrow

Sat 19/9

20:50-14:40

1 stop13h 20m

Chennai

Tue 6/10

08:15-19:10

1 stop15h 25m

£437

LondonChennai

LHR London Heathrow - MAA Chennai

LHRMAA

London Heathrow

Thu 24/9

13:50-08:55

1 stop14h 35m

Chennai

Sun 27/9

05:55-19:30

1 stop18h 05m

£437

LondonChennai

LHR London Heathrow - MAA Chennai

LHRMAA

London Heathrow

Wed 23/9

15:00-15:10

2 stops19h 40m

Chennai

Tue 29/9

09:35-19:30

1 stop14h 25m

£437

LondonChennai

LGW London Gatwick - MAA Chennai

LGWMAA

London Gatwick

Fri 25/9

10:40-20:50

1 stop29h 40m

Chennai

Tue 20/10

06:10-06:55

1 stop29h 15m

£438

LondonChennai

LHR London Heathrow - MAA Chennai

LHRMAA

London Heathrow

Thu 24/9

22:10-15:55

1 stop13h 15m

Chennai

Mon 28/9

08:55-20:20

1 stop15h 55m

£438

LondonChennai

STN London Stansted - MAA Chennai

STNMAA

London Stansted

Wed 21/10

12:15-14:40

2 stops21h 55m

Chennai

Sun 1/11

16:10-10:05

2 stops23h 25m

£438

LondonChennai

LHR London Heathrow - MAA Chennai

LHRMAA

London Heathrow

Thu 24/9

10:00-05:20

1 stop14h 50m

Chennai

Tue 20/10

06:10-15:20

1 stop13h 40m

£441
Fastest return journey

LondonChennai

LGW London Gatwick - MAA Chennai

LGWMAA

London Gatwick

Fri 20/11

13:35-08:15

1 stop13h 10m

Chennai

Thu 26/11

09:50-18:25

1 stop14h 05m

£443

LondonChennai

LGW London Gatwick - MAA Chennai

LGWMAA

London Gatwick

Sat 28/11

23:55-20:10

1 stop14h 45m

Chennai

Fri 11/12

03:50-11:40

1 stop13h 20m

£489

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Chennai?

The month of September is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Chennai from United Kingdom, with most prices found around £474. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of September, then book flights to Chennai from United Kingdom during November instead. Flights to Chennai in November, while not as cheap as those in September, still average around £477.

What is the absolute cheapest flight to Chennai?

The best price found on momondo to Chennai was £51/pp from Abu Dhabi, which is 9% cheaper than the average flight price to Chennai. To find the cheapest price to Chennai from your area, use momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool.

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What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Chennai?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Chennai is on a Tuesday when prices can be found for as low as £625. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Saturday because tickets tend to average around £731. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to Chennai.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Chennai?

Flying to Chennai from United Kingdom at midday is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as £661 when looking at flights departing at midday. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Chennai is in the morning when prices are around £697.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Chennai from United Kingdom when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Chennai for around £563 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 United Kingdom for as low as £522 on momondo.

Cheapest flights to Chennai

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CHEAPEST MONTH TO FLY TO CHENNAI FROM LONDON HEATHROW AIRPORTSeptember16% cheaperFlying from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai costs on average just £476 in September
MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO CHENNAI FROM LONDON HEATHROW AIRPORTJuly36% more expensiveIt costs about £767 for flights to Chennai from London Heathrow Airport in July
MOST POPULAR MONTH TO FLY TO CHENNAI FROM LONDON HEATHROW AIRPORTJuly605% more users visitedMore momondo users searched in flights to Chennai from London Heathrow Airport in July than any other month

Cheap Chennai flight deals and tips

Summary info about Chennai flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price

£156

Best Round-Trip Price

£437

Fastest flight time

17h 45m

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The best one-way flight price to Chennai from United Kingdom in the last 5 days is £156 (Birmingham to Chennai).
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The best return flight price to Chennai from United Kingdom in the last 5 days is £437 (London Heathrow to Chennai).
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The fastest flight to Chennai from United Kingdom takes 17h 45m (Glasgow Intl to Chennai).
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July has the highest demand for flights to Chennai, with a 13% price increase on average.
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Frequently asked questions about flying to Chennai

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

Most flyers found that booking tickets 82 days in advance of their planned departure date is the best time to get cheap flights to Chennai. During this timeframe, flight prices are around £553. Don’t hesitate to check prices now though, because momondo users recently found tickets for as low as £503.

Is there an alternative airport near Chennai?

Finding an alternative and possibly cheaper destination airport near Chennai is possible. If you are planning a flight to Chennai, consider booking flights to Tirupati Airport (62 mi from Chennai city centre) or Pondicherry Airport (83 mi from Chennai city centre).

Is there a cheaper alternative to flying into Chennai?

With an average price of £43 per person, Pondicherry Airport is the cheapest airport to fly into when planning your trip to Chennai. This price can fluctuate based on where you are flying from. momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool can help users find the best prices.

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

Prices for flights to Chennai Airport are updated daily.

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

As of September 2026, there are 20 operators available to choose from for flights to Chennai Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly 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 to Chennai Airport.

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

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Chennai Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Chennai Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal to Chennai?

We help find the flight that best suits your needs; momondo compares prices from hundreds of airlines and travel agents and helps you filter them to find the best flight for you.

Can I find flights to Chennai with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Yes. momondo enables you to select and highlight flights to Chennai with this policy.

How can momondo help me find flights to Chennai?

Once all potential Chennai flight options are in front of you momondo lets you sort and filter flights based on preferences such as airline, price and flight times, amongst many other options.

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