₹ 16,349 Find Cheap Flights from the United Kingdom to Chennai

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Cheap Flights from the United Kingdom to Chennai

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from the United Kingdom to Chennai that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from the United Kingdom to Chennai

Mon, 8 Sep - Tue, 16 Sep
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07:30 - 20:10STN-MAA
32h 10m3 stops
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18:15 - 15:40MAA-STN
25h 55m3 stops
₹ 36,983
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Mon, 8 Sep - Wed, 17 Sep
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07:30 - 20:10STN-MAA
32h 10m3 stops
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16:50 - 13:35MAA-STN
25h 15m2 stops
₹ 37,245
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Mon, 15 Sep - Mon, 22 Sep
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22:10 - 15:20LHR-MAA
12h 40m1 stop
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06:55 - 20:20MAA-LHR
17h 55m1 stop
₹ 43,803Air India
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Mon, 8 Sep - Wed, 17 Sep
Air India Logo
22:10 - 15:20LHR-MAA
12h 40m1 stop
Air India Logo
06:55 - 20:20MAA-LHR
17h 55m1 stop
₹ 43,890Air India
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Mon, 25 Aug - Thu, 25 Sep
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20:40 - 02:40MAN-MAA
25h 30m1 stop
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22:00 - 18:55MAA-MAN
25h 25m1 stop
₹ 59,365Etihad Airways
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Mon, 25 Aug - Mon, 15 Sep
Etihad Airways Logo
20:40 - 02:40MAN-MAA
25h 30m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
22:00 - 18:55MAA-MAN
25h 25m1 stop
₹ 60,065Etihad Airways
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Fri, 29 Aug - Mon, 22 Sep
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21:50 - 02:30EDI-MAA
24h 10m1 stop
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04:00 - 20:15MAA-EDI
20h 45m1 stop
₹ 75,015Emirates
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Fri, 29 Aug - Mon, 22 Sep
Emirates Logo
21:50 - 02:30EDI-MAA
24h 10m1 stop
Emirates Logo
04:00 - 20:15MAA-EDI
20h 45m1 stop
₹ 75,277Emirates
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Sat, 13 Sep - Sat, 20 Sep
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21:15 - 03:30GLA-MAA
25h 45m1 stop
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03:15 - 23:20MAA-GLA
24h 35m2 stops
₹ 102,643British Airways
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Sat, 13 Sep - Sat, 20 Sep
British Airways Logo
13:00 - 15:05GLA-MAA
21h 35m2 stops
British Airways Logo
03:15 - 23:20MAA-GLA
24h 35m2 stops
₹ 107,452British Airways
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Chennai

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights to Chennai to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest flight to Chennai?

These are the best round-trip prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.

In the last 3 days, the cheapest flight deal to Chennai was found on the route from Manchester, at ₹ 3,233,433 return. The most popular connection is from London to Chennai and KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as ₹ 43,803 in the last 3 days.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Chennai?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights to Chennai, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights to Chennai is September, where tickets cost ₹ 55,518 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of tickets from the United Kingdom is ₹ 99,233 and ₹ 96,523 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is March with an average price of ₹ 79,124.

What is a good deal for flights to Chennai?

If you’re looking for cheap airfare to Chennai, 25% of our users found tickets to Chennai for the following prices or less: From London Heathrow Airport ₹ 77,150 return.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to Chennai, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price, you should book around 6 weeks before departure, which saves you about 15% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJune
Cheapest flight₹ 16,349
Best time to beat the crowds (0% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (31% more expensive on average)
Flight from Manchester to Chennai

FAQs - booking Chennai flights

  • What is the fastest way to get from Chennai Airport to the city centre?

    Traffic on the route from Chennai Airport to the city centre can be bad, so expect the journey to take between 50min and 1h 20min by private taxi or rickshaw. Auto rickshaws are available outside the terminal building and cost around ₹ 252 (£2.60) during the day, while for travellers with lots of luggage, a taxi (regular or prepaid) will cost between ₹ 350 (£3.70) and ₹ 500 (£5.30). Local bus services are also available, as well as an air-conditioned minibus that departs for CMBT when full.

  • Are there business facilities available at Chennai Airport?

    If you need to catch up on some work straight after your flight to Chennai, you will find various business facilities available in the airport. Conference rooms can be booked for larger meetings, free charging points are located throughout the terminals, and the payable Travel Club lounges offer basic business services.

  • Is there an on-site hotel at Chennai Airport?

    Chennai Airport is some distance from the city centre, but there are many accommodation options close by if you wish to remain within easy reach of the airport. The Radisson Blue Hotel Chennai is 1.5 mi away and has a shuttle available on request, while the Trident Chennai is 2 mi away and also offers a free airport transfer service.

  • What other services does Chennai Airport offer?

    A modern international airport, Chennai Airport offers all the facilities that travellers might need, from shops, restaurants and fast food outlets to ATMs, currency exchange counters, medical facilities, a post office and a spa. There is also a prayer room available airside in the International Terminal.

  • Are there rail links to Chennai Airport?

    While there are no direct rail links to Chennai Airport, it is easy to get to Chennai Central Station and continue your journey from there. Local bus line 1B departs every 5min from outside the terminal and travels to the station; tickets cost ₹ 35 (£0.40). Alternatively, you can take a taxi to the Central Station – expect to pay around ₹ 500 (£5.30) for the 1h 20min journey.

  • What is the cheapest flight to Chennai?

    In the last 3 days, the cheapest flight deal to Chennai was found on the route from Manchester, at ₹ 3,233,433 return. The most popular connection is from London to Chennai and KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as ₹ 43,803 in the last 3 days.

  • How far is Chennai Airport from central Chennai?

    The distance between Chennai Airport and the city centre of Chennai is 16 km.

  • What is the name of Chennai’s airport?

    When flying to Chennai, you'll arrive at Chennai Airport (MAA). The airport is also known as Chennai or Chennai Intl.

  • How much is a flight to Chennai?

    On average, a flight to Chennai costs ₹ 139,748. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost ₹ 63,815 and departed from London Heathrow Airport.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Chennai?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Chennai is Wednesday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as ₹ 69,433. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Sunday, where round-trip prices are ₹ 85,072 on average.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Chennai?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to Chennai.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Chennai?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chennai is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Chennai?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Chennai with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Chennai?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Chennai up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Chennai?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Chennai is generally at night, when round-trip flights cost ₹ 716 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Chennai is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is ₹ 899.

  • How many direct flights to Chennai are there each week?

    Each week there are around 1,070 direct flights from within United Kingdom to Chennai. The most common day for departures is Sunday, with 15% of flights taking off on this day.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Chennai

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for ₹ 99,893 or less one-way and ₹ 77,150 or less round-trip.
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Chennai flight deals.
  • Chennai International Airport (MAA) is the fourth busiest airport in India and distinguished itself by being the first airport in the country to have Domestic and International Terminals next to one another. While T1 (Domestic) and T3 (International Arrivals) are within the same complex, the newer T4 (International Departures) is accessed by a moving walkway.
  • Chennai Airport is a hub for low-cost regional carriers IndiGo and Alliance Air (a subsidiary of Air India). It is thus a popular choice for travellers continuing their journey to other destinations within India or South Asia.
  • Feeling thirsty after your flight to Chennai? Drinking water points are available free of charge throughout the airport, along with environmentally friendly disposable cups.
  • Shopping addicts can take advantage of some great deals at Chennai Airport, as duty-free is available to international passengers in both the arrivals and departures areas.
  • If you’re just spending a few days in Chennai and don’t wish to carry all your luggage around, you will find a luggage storage service in the International Arrivals area of the airport.
  • Travellers in need of a place to relax after long flights to Chennai can pre-book a three-hour stay in one of the many airport lounges. Operated by Travel Club, the lounges are scattered throughout the terminals and offer benefits such as snacks and beverages, Wi-Fi, newspapers, televisions and conference facilities.

Prefer to fly direct to Chennai?

 
Nonstop data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying nonstop to Chennai.
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Direct departures

United Kingdom to Chennai

Monday

ANA, Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, +35 more

ANA, Air Arabia, +36 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, +39 more

ANA, Air Arabia, +40 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, +38 more

ANA, Air Arabia, +39 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, +42 more

ANA, Air Arabia, +43 more

Friday

ANA, Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, +37 more

ANA, Air Arabia, +38 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, +42 more

ANA, Air Arabia, +43 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, +40 more

ANA, Air Arabia, +41 more

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Direct returns

Chennai to United Kingdom

Monday

ANA, Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, +35 more

ANA, Air Arabia, +36 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, +39 more

ANA, Air Arabia, +40 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, +38 more

ANA, Air Arabia, +39 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, +42 more

ANA, Air Arabia, +43 more

Friday

ANA, Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, +37 more

ANA, Air Arabia, +38 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, +42 more

ANA, Air Arabia, +43 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, +40 more

ANA, Air Arabia, +41 more

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from the United Kingdom to Chennai

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Chennai. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from the United Kingdom to Chennai. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Chennai? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.1
EmiratesOverall score based on 3299 reviews
8.3Crew
8.2Entertainment
8.1Boarding
7.9Food
8.0Comfort
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We loved flying with Emirates in business class, the staff were fabulous, going above & beyond

10.0 ExcellentSue, Jul 2025MAN - DXB
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We loved flying with Emirates in business class, the staff were fabulous, going above & beyond

The seating is spaced out nicely, The crew could have offer more drinks.

First time and very memorable, the finest flying experience ive ever had

Ove the A380 planes. Comfortable seats. Served great Indian food and Masala Chai!

Excellent comfort and entertainment. Service poor..Food average with little choice.

Comfort good. Service as usual poor. Cabin temperature as usual too cold, about 15 degrees

Thay crew was so nice.Air hostess il ham was so nice.my mom was little scray with airplan turbulence she help us alot.

Boarding, seats, entertainment and service were all great. The food was great except for the fact that there were too many sweet items.

Emeritus is ***** Fly dubai is 0 we need better service for Fly Dubai

Flight was on time. Seats (economy) were very comfortable and food was excellent. The bad thing was that after landing it took an hour to reach arrivals. We had to wait 15mins to get off the plane and then had to board a bus which moved very slowly and took almost 30 minutes.

I had a terrible experience checking in at the airport for my flight. I booked my ticket initially through Kayak while it was promoted as a ticket that offers a carry on and 2 suit cases. (I have a screen shot as a proof of it) I selected it to buy three tickets and paid online. Couple of minutes later airfare assist which is the OTA offering the ticket called me saying My card declined. So I used a different card that went through. I was surprised that they increased the price ticket by a $167. They said the ticket no longer exists and because my card declined I had to buy a new one. So I did. The day my family and I were traveling I could not check in and when I went to the airport I was shocked to be told my ticket had no bags allowed and must pay $200 per bag for three people 6 bags mean I have to pay $1200. I called the travel agency as I feel I was scammed the confirmation didn’t say anything about the bags and they never told me the new ticket doesn’t not include any bag so they changed it after I selected it on your app without informing me. Very sneaky. The travel agency said they will reimburse me only for one bag person. Which means I still paid $600 I still feel very disappointed to pay such an expense. I have always used Kayak to buy my flight tickets and telling everyone how good your rates and app are however after this I feel I was mislead and paid more for something I should not have to. You allowing such an agency on your platform will surely hurt your reputation and level of integrity. I have all the proofs from the screen shot to the confirmation email from them, the or email offering to reimburse o e bag per person and the $1200 bag fees receipts that I paid on the desk. I must be refund the full amount and I look forward to your response.

A380 First Class Apartments were phenomenal. Comfortable bed and matress cover, superior vegetarian five course meal, shower, small business lounge and plenty of exercise walking around the aircraft.

second leg was more comfortable. Customer service in Abu Dhabi is okay.

Crew Check-In – Kolkata (CCU) The crew handling check-in in Kolkata was outstanding—efficient, courteous, and highly organized. Flight Segment – CCU to Abu Dhabi (AUH) A standard flight overall. Notably, only one in-flight meal option—a vegetarian curry—was available, which seemed unsuitable for a red-eye journey. The crew offered no alternatives, which was unexpected. Flight Segment – Abu Dhabi to Rome (AUH-FCO) Comfort improved on this leg, but service quality was average, falling short of Etihad’s premium standards. Crew attention was heavily absorbed by a difficult couple in Row 15 (port side), resulting in disproportionate focus. It was concerning that a steward had to personally return to apologize, a task better suited for supervisory staff. This highlights a development opportunity for supervisors Anna and Quashim in managing guest escalation professionally.

Certainly! Here’s a more concise and refined version of your report, maintaining a polished and professional tone: --- Crew Check-In – Kolkata (CCU) The crew handling check-in in Kolkata was outstanding—efficient, courteous, and highly organized. Flight Segment – CCU to Abu Dhabi (AUH) A standard flight overall. Notably, only one in-flight meal option—a vegetarian curry—was available, which seemed unsuitable for a red-eye journey. The crew offered no alternatives, which was unexpected. Flight Segment – Abu Dhabi to Rome (AUH-FCO) Comfort improved on this leg, but service quality was average, falling short of Etihad’s premium standards. Crew attention was heavily absorbed by a difficult couple in Row 15 (port side), resulting in disproportionate focus. It was concerning that a steward had to personally return to apologize, a task better suited for supervisory staff. This highlights a development opportunity for supervisors Anna and Quashim in managing guest escalation professionally.

Used to Etihad employees are very rude and unprofessional but now better than before over all is okay now

The staff were wonderful but the seats weren't very comfortable for a bigger guy like me.

we were delayed from Athens to Abu Dhabi by an hour and a half, so I had trouble connecting the flight from there to Bali. It could have been done had they waited even 15 mins. There was another lady who was in the same boat. By the time we were half way across the terminal, they have actually already issued different flights for us to go Jakarta then to Bali. Not to mention the inconvenience of waiting over 4 hrs at the airport and the subsequent inconvenience, we did not arrive to Bali till after 800pm the next day, which means I paid for the hotel for nothing when I could have been there before noon the next day! There was little explanation. It was just as well I needed some assistance getting around, otherwise the 2 of us would have been completely lost! Not going to fly with them again!

This flight was a dreamliner so I think the space was ok for the legs, but the option for food was again limited and the crew was same.

Boarding was efficient, had to check in cabin luggage. Seats were narrow, food was more in quantity, received cabin luggage on the luggage belt which was fine.

Did not have to leave plane. However found the wait tiring with nearly a full plane boarding at Male and being unable to get out of seat due to cleaners security and a full plane boarding with hand luggage. Staff were excellent despite a long and tiring flight due to stopover.

Everything about our return trip from Colombo to Manchester was excellent. Staff were brilliant all flights. Return flights on time and all staff were brilliant. The outbound journey however was marred by cancellation of Man to Bahrain flight. No information or staff assistance. Customer Service none existent. Told to make own arrangements by none interested or understanding telephone staff who said to make own hotel arrangements and be reimbursed. CS refused to reimburse hotel or lost lounge booking or taxi fees.

The boarding was late. The check-in board said boarding closed but the boarding hadn't even started. I have spine issue but not eligible for wheelchair since I can walk. But we were taken to a plane with stairs to climb. I requested support with the handcarry and was told that I shouldn't have booked this flight without wheelchair. Instead this information should be public if this plane has sky bridge or stairs. The infotainment system did not work either. And the plane was very loud with very less legroom in economy.

Very poor experience, passengers and were not social and started a troubled with other passengers and a fight erupted

Worst flight ever.service was extremely poor and food taste was horrible.Served me mashed potatoes and chicken calling it Briyani.

From the start of the check-in process, the associate was unprofessional and claimed that my ticket was incorrect, attributing the issue to Gulf Air. However, they failed to provide any clear explanation of what was wrong. After an extended wait of 45 minutes, the issue was resolved, and we were finally issued our boarding passes. Upon arrival in Paris, we faced further delays as the stairs to deplane were not functioning, resulting in an additional 45-minute wait onboard. This delay posed a significant risk of missing my connecting flight.

Had to discuss more than 15 min regarding wheelchair they gave only at the start location. No food serv in 1 st flight. Considering flight started at 10:00 pm so had to starve for dinner. Checkin screw was polite. Food in 2 nd and 3 rd flights was not good. It was too cold in the flights. Had to ask for blankets. Missed quality all thru, though the fare was on higher side

Food could have been better Entertainment was absent even in Business Class

I like it very much. Gulf Air is always the topper rank of the world. I love it very much.

The drinks should come before food. Unable to have any fluid unless after food. Thanks

Excellent everywhere but Philly, the most rotten airport in the world.

Check in was not the greatest as had to talk to an agent to clarify things and then he transferred us to another agent who had difficulty processing my credit card as there was a system glitch and not a card error.

All good. Loo’s weren’t great and as clean as i would like.

A great flight. The crew was excellent too. Of particular note of excellence was the gluten-free meal which was one of the best offerings I’ve ever had on a plane. Outstanding work, BA chefs.

I was put into business class. Wow! My flight attendant was great! The food amazing’

The gate at London Gatwick had confusing signs for the different zones and the staff seemed harried because people didn't know when it was their turn to come to the desk. Plus, with there were too many carry-on bag travelers, myself included. The charge scheme for checking bags is frustrating. If you travel light, you want the freedom to leave as soon as you deplane. When you are forced to gate-check your bag simply because the flight is fully booked, you lose whatever time you'd hoped to save because you're still stuck waiting for your bag to come off the conveyor belt.

I got stuffed on both flights into terrible seats. Second flight the seat didn’t even recline and fit s tall person, that’s very uncomfortable.

I arrived at Bridgetown only to fins that a suitcase was missing. It was left at Manchester. I had to wait wait 2 days before deciding on going to collect from the airport personally. I am not happy about paying for baggage at the airport. This I thought was included in the price of the ticket. Who goes away for 2 weeks and does not bring luggage. This was a total rip off and I am not happy. I need someone to contact me before returning so that I don't have to pay all over again to return homde.

Boarding market okay just because of the delay we had, but not related to the crew in any way…

Both the flight from/to San Diego and London went very well. There were lots of movies from which to choose for entertainment, the food was nice, and the flight departure and landing times were good to minimize jet lag.

Overall it was good. But air planes should be upgraded.

Bad seats. Broken entertainment system. Charging port not working. Seats were broken worn out. Crew was amazing. They helped as much as they could.

Why should I rate entertainment if I’ve not used? You don’t have NA - Not Applicable option.

my experience with kayak was terrible. Team kayak just left me with a booking and limbo and preffered not to contact me.. Instead when I contacted the team they said the booking is cancelled. Seriously 5 days after booking u were waiting of my call to inform me of the incompetence of the team. This will be taken up with higher authorities

only passenger seats are too much narrow. It’s not comfortable otherwise it’s good. Seats are very important because it’s main in Travel

Miss my flight from delhi to amritsar due to lock the luggage door of airplane.and there was no more flight even for next days and they not refund the fare. I took bus grom delhi.. bad experiance.

very run down aircraft. seat tilted. the mobile / magazine holder was broken. The entertainment screen was not working. The crew was good, polite and helpful

Boarding was through bus even though aerobridges were empty. Major mess

Never can get flight and nof light for three days .finally travel by bus. Very bad experience.

Poor hygiene in the lavatories. Limited control of passengers who often were up standing around my seat talking loudly with their friends.

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