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Cheapest return flight
₹ 60,840
Typical prices: ₹ 75,059-₹ 94,404
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Mon 1/10Fri 12/10
EDI - MAA • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
₹ 31,846
Typical prices: ₹ 48,997-₹ 71,982
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Fri 23/11
EDI - MAA • 2 stops
Direct flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Edinburgh and Chennai. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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When to book
4 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 19% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
September
Cheapest • 11% price drop
January
Most popular
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Top stopover airports
London Heathrow (LHR)
Cheapest • Avg ₹ 83,457 (return)
Doha Hamad Intl (DOH)
Shortest trip • 14h 28m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Edinburgh to Chennai (EDI-MAA)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Edinburgh to Chennai

Wed, 2 Dec - Sun, 14 Feb
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07:35 - 15:05EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-MAA Chennai
26h 00m2 stops Zurich Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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03:40 - 22:45MAA  Chennai-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
24h 35m2 stops Sharjah London Gatwick
₹ 63,121Multiple Airlines
Wed, 21 Oct - Tue, 27 Oct
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06:00 - 14:40EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-MAA Chennai
28h 10m3 stops Charleroi Brussels Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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03:40 - 19:15MAA  Chennai-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
21h 05m2 stops Sharjah London Gatwick
₹ 63,311Multiple Airlines
Wed, 21 Oct - Tue, 27 Oct
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07:50 - 14:40EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-MAA Chennai
26h 20m3 stops Madrid Barajas Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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03:40 - 19:15MAA  Chennai-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
21h 05m2 stops Sharjah London Gatwick
₹ 65,022Multiple Airlines
Wed, 2 Dec - Mon, 15 Feb
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07:05 - 05:35EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-MAA Chennai
17h 00m1 stop London Heathrow
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07:35 - 17:25MAA  Chennai-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
15h 20m1 stop London Heathrow
₹ 65,973British Airways
Wed, 2 Dec - Sun, 14 Feb
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12:00 - 19:50EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-MAA Chennai
26h 20m3 stops Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Muscat Seeb Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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03:40 - 22:10MAA  Chennai-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
24h 00m2 stops Sharjah London Gatwick
₹ 66,068Multiple Airlines
Wed, 23 Sep - Tue, 27 Oct
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07:55 - 02:50EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-MAA Chennai
14h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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04:05 - 06:00MAA  Chennai-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
31h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
₹ 67,684Qatar Airways
Wed, 21 Oct - Wed, 28 Oct
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06:00 - 14:40EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-MAA Chennai
28h 10m3 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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16:45 - 10:55MAA  Chennai-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
23h 40m3 stops Bengaluru Intl Dammam King Fahad Intl Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen
₹ 67,969Multiple Airlines
Wed, 21 Oct - Tue, 27 Oct
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05:40 - 10:20EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-MAA Chennai
24h 10m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
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03:40 - 19:15MAA  Chennai-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
21h 05m2 stops Sharjah London Gatwick
₹ 70,346Multiple Airlines
Wed, 21 Oct - Wed, 28 Oct
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06:00 - 14:40EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-MAA Chennai
28h 10m3 stops Charleroi Brussels Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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07:05 - 21:35MAA  Chennai-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
20h 00m3 stops Bengaluru Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Dublin
₹ 70,726Multiple Airlines
Sat, 24 Oct - Sat, 31 Oct
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13:35 - 20:40EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-MAA Chennai
26h 35m3 stops Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Doha Hamad Intl Manama Bahrain Intl
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16:10 - 12:15MAA  Chennai-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
25h 35m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Krakow J. Paul II Balice
₹ 71,011Multiple Airlines
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Edinburgh to Chennai flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Edinburgh to Chennai with more confidence.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Edinburgh to Chennai?

Sunday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Edinburgh to Chennai and is 7% cheaper than the average day. Saturday is the most expensive day with flight prices 9% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to Chennai?

  • September is the cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to Chennai at ₹ 72,532 return.
  • July (₹ 119,493) and August (₹ 93,826) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 64% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Edinburgh to Chennai the cheapest?

Flights from Edinburgh to Chennai are cheapest 4 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 19% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Key details for Edinburgh to Chennai flights

Low season

April

Cheapest flight

₹ 31,846
Best time to beat the crowds (2% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 6% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Edinburgh to Chennai

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Edinburgh to Chennai based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Edinburgh to Chennai flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Edinburgh to Chennai?

    Flights from Edinburgh to Chennai usually depart from Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) and arrive at Chennai (MAA).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Edinburgh to Chennai pass through?

    One-stop flights from Edinburgh to Chennai most commonly connect through:

    • Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 38% of one-stop connections
    • London Heathrow (LHR) – 31% of one-stop connections
    • Dubai Intl (DXB) – 19% of one-stop connections
    • Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 11% of one-stop connections

    Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Edinburgh to Chennai?

    On the Edinburgh to Chennai route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 15%. Sunday is the cheapest day at ₹ 76,335 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at ₹ 89,548 – a ₹ 13,214 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • How expensive are last-minute Edinburgh to Chennai flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 12% above the route average of ₹ 81,723. Book 4 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How long is a flight from Edinburgh to Chennai?

    A direct flight from Edinburgh to Chennai takes 0h 00m, covering 13,531 km.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Edinburgh to Chennai?

    Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

  • Have flight prices from Edinburgh to Chennai changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about ₹ 60,840 to ₹ 340,416. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Edinburgh to Chennai looking right now?

    One-way fares from Edinburgh to Chennai are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about ₹ 35,300, which is 39% below the typical average for this route.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Edinburgh to Chennai?

    Flying via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 14h 28m, compared to 15h 00m via London Heathrow (LHR) and 15h 09m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA).

  • What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Chennai?

    Chennai is 4 hours ahead of Edinburgh (India Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Edinburgh to Chennai flight?

    Return flights from Edinburgh to Chennai range from ₹ 75,059 to ₹ 94,404, with an average of ₹ 81,723 over the past 12 months. Anything below ₹ 75,059 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Edinburgh to Chennai flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Sunday departure instead of Saturday. On this route, Sunday flights average ₹ 76,335 – about ₹ 13,214 less than Saturday (15% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 4 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 19% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Edinburgh to Chennai trip for September. Fares historically average ₹ 72,532 return in that month – typically ₹ 46,960 less than the most expensive month, which is July (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Chennai Airport.
    - Radisson Blu Hotel And Suites GRT Chennai
    - Ridhan Regency
    - Hotel Mount Manor

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