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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

Sat, 25 Apr - Sun, 31 May
Air India Logo
22:10 - 09:50
LHR
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MAA
31h 10m
1 stop
Air India Logo
20:45 - 20:20
MAA
-
LHR
28h 05m
1 stop
₹ 51,535Air India
Tue, 14 Apr - Tue, 28 Apr
Gulf Air Logo
22:05 - 05:20
LHR
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MAA
26h 45m
1 stop
Gulf Air Logo
06:10 - 06:55
MAA
-
LHR
29h 15m
1 stop
₹ 51,627Gulf Air
Wed, 15 Apr - Tue, 21 Apr
Gulf Air Logo
10:40 - 05:20
LGW
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MAA
14h 10m
1 stop
Gulf Air Logo
06:10 - 06:55
MAA
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LGW
29h 15m
1 stop
₹ 51,720Gulf Air
Sat, 30 May - Mon, 15 Jun
Air India Logo
22:10 - 23:20
LHR
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MAA
20h 40m
1 stop
Air India Logo
21:05 - 10:15
MAA
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LHR
17h 40m
1 stop
₹ 51,720Air India
Wed, 10 Jun - Wed, 29 Jul
Air India Logo
22:10 - 23:20
LHR
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MAA
20h 40m
1 stop
Air India Logo
08:55 - 20:20
MAA
-
LHR
15h 55m
1 stop
₹ 51,904Air India
Fri, 1 May - Wed, 20 May
Etihad Airways Logo
14:45 - 15:05
LHR
-
MAA
19h 50m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
21:55 - 12:45
MAA
-
LHR
19h 20m
1 stop
₹ 51,997Etihad Airways
Sun, 17 May - Sun, 7 Jun
Emirates Logo
14:55 - 08:05
STN
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MAA
12h 40m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
04:05 - 12:55
MAA
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STN
13h 20m
1 stop
₹ 53,013Emirates
Wed, 22 Apr - Sun, 7 Jun
Lufthansa Logo
17:30 - 00:10
GLA
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MAA
26h 10m
1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
01:55 - 16:40
MAA
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GLA
19h 15m
1 stop
₹ 67,974Lufthansa
Thu, 28 May - Sun, 5 Jul
British Airways Logo
09:25 - 03:30
ABZ
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MAA
13h 35m
1 stop
British Airways Logo
22:00 - 17:40
MAA
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ABZ
24h 10m
2 stops
₹ 90,509British Airways
Thu, 28 May - Sun, 5 Jul
British Airways Logo
19:30 - 03:30
ABZ
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MAA
27h 30m
1 stop
British Airways Logo
05:35 - 08:25
MAA
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ABZ
31h 20m
1 stop
₹ 99,653British Airways
Booking Insights

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 London, at ₹ 51,535 return. The most popular connection is from New Delhi to Chennai and KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as ₹ 10,898 in the last 3 days.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Chennai?

The average price of all round-trip flights to Chennai clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Chennai is Monday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as ₹ 71,765. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Friday, where round-trip prices are ₹ 91,109 on average.

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 ₹ 57,353 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of tickets from the United Kingdom is ₹ 95,220 and ₹ 94,481 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is September with an average price of ₹ 60,955.

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

The average price for all round-trip flights to Chennai depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

The cheapest time of day to fly to Chennai is generally in the morning, when round-trip flights cost ₹ 78,819 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 ₹ 92,952.

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 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 12% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 11 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonNovember
Cheapest flight₹ 29,831
Best time to beat the crowds (14% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (30% more expensive on average)
Flight from London Stansted Airport 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 London, at ₹ 51,535 return. The most popular connection is from New Delhi to Chennai and KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as ₹ 10,898 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 ₹ 89,562. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost ₹ 61,108 and departed from London Heathrow Airport.

  • 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.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Chennai

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for ₹ 77,322 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.

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 3542 reviews
8.3Crew
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
8.2Entertainment
7.9Food
Airline reviews

Offboarding in Dubai was a bit confusing. The bus dropped us off, we passed the security, and then we were again in departure, no clue, no guidance on where to get our luggage

8.0 ExcellentMohsin, Feb 2026
LHE - DXB
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Offboarding in Dubai was a bit confusing. The bus dropped us off, we passed the security, and then we were again in departure, no clue, no guidance on where to get our luggage

Flight and entertainment great. Food needs to be improved, only one choice on the menu. Staff worked well throughout.

Everything was great except the boarding experience. After the check in, they "packed us" in a small area, very hot there. It would be nice to be aware of this, I'd wait on the outside area

Chaos at the gate while boarding - no clear signs or announcements

The crew were absolutely fantastic. They actively asked if passengers wanted refills and if they were comfortable. I was extremely impressed.

Both flights to and back from Lyon with buses taking extra time and delaying flight at DXB. Food serving needed work.

I liked everything: the service, the food, the cleanness. I flew last year with Qatar Airways, so I can compare. Emirates did much better! Especially their meals and service.

Warm staff, very responsive service. Well furnished cabin and comfortable seat and amenities. Excellent onboard wifi connection and very large comfortable restrooms.

The journey was nice, all the crews were very good and services are excellent

Great flight - Clubhouse met our needs, and the staff provided good service. Boarding felt a little chaotic, but given the size of the aircraft, it's always going to be challenging. Whilst the crew were friendly, the number of passengers meant that we received our breakfast items, but had finished breakfast before we were served a drink. Lunch was much better organised, and throughout the flight, the crew were attentive. Found the seats and ICE to be excellent. Disembarkation was fine, and everything possible to expedite the process was being done.

I liked the crew, the food and the foot space. I did not like the comfort of the seats.

Ethiad wanted to charge me $1100 for 2 checked bags on a ticket that was $550. Nother the airline or airfare assist was willing to help before arriving at the airport. All parties said it was the other responsibility to help. Never flying ethiad or using kayak again.

Good service. But on flight to Kochi no entertainment except in app. And no working outlets to charge phone.

Good flight. There were a few issues with the flat bed. It was some technical issues. Otherwise everything was good

On this flight...fine. The one from India to Abu Dahbi, awful.

Kayak and Aran grant issuing business class tickets without lounge access and sometimes 1 or 2 connections in economy class. It’s very disappointing to find out that after buying the ticket. Never buy tickets on kayak and Aran grant again

There was not any issues with the Etihad Airways. Staff was excellent and I love the variety of movies and games that they provided.

Was so disappointing. Business class with no TV, uncomfortable seats. Had much higher expectations.

Etihad Check In counter/Station manager in Heathrow was bothering and not helpful at all. They are rude and not customer oriented

The flight from Abu Dabhi to Bangalore was terrible. The plane was an order model with no onboard entertainment. The beverage selection were very limited.

More entertainment channels and better food, whatever food requirement you select.

As I mentioned flight from NY to Bangalore was excellent but the return flight from Bahrain to NYC was mediocre, Looks like a old aircraft also not much choice in entertainment.

The flight from NY to Bangalore was very good but the return flight from Bahrain to NY was mediocre

Pretty much what you'd expect for an economy flight. The crew were excellent as usual. The food was ok, but nothing special.

Staff is rude and condescending. Airline is badly managed. They take away their flimsy earphones and blankets one hour before the lading. I’ve never experienced this with any other airline. It’s a very portly managed and run airline that should be avoided.

The Senior Flight attendant was just amazing on our Flight GF 284 on 30/11/25. She was so attentive, helpful and caring not just to us but to all in our cabin.

Loading was on time and quick Not very many people

Amazing business class in a single aisle plane. Fully flat seats, pyjamas, amenity kits, all in all a really complete product. Service was good - not amazing - but they did a good job. Got a few hours sleep. Will fly with them again if I can.

They flight was without ait conetion weather was very hot

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.

My experience with IndiGo was terrible. I had tried to check in online. I could do the DEL to LHR and from LHR to JFK. However, I was unable to check in for the CCU to DEL flight. There was no explanation of why I could not do so. After 2.5 hours of being shuffled from one place to another, I found out that because I was on a codeshare flight, I had to get my boarding pass at the airport. For 2.5 hours, no one was able to explain this to me.

The crew on the flight were not particularly pleasant and fluid restriction was an issue. I was not allowed to fill my water bottle. Crew didn't check on passengers other than meal service.

You will pay for everything and feels like the airplane is old

The luggage problem I previously mentioned was actually this flight

The flight was delayed due to snow in Frankfurt. There wasn't much information from BA or the airport, but Kayak was great and kept me informed of the delay and gate changes.

Late takeoff, but on time landing. Lost bags, 3 days to find them, still in transit to my location. Power outlets broken, Wi-Fi not working, so much for working on the long flight.

Good. For a long flight. The comfort of the seat could be better. Also, the food was « normal » plane food. Not indian plane food unfortunately! Everything else was smooth and great.

A little bit late but it went smoothly overall. Delicious food on Indigo!

The seats were comfortable. So many empty seats allowed for stretching out and sleeping. The onboard entertainment was pretty good. The cabin crew were so kind and kept the passengers well- hydrated, and well fed.

We had American Airlines on our return and it was confusing if we were going with Aa or BA I had 2 different flight numbers and didn’t get our gate until it was boarding. So we were a bit nervous as the which it was

Entertainment systems did not work at all And the seats are the worse on this 787-8 aircraft. Normally I get good sleep on long flights but this time I only slept 2 hours out of the 8+.

The web check in doesn’t work. Had to wait 10 minutes on the counter for them to figure out boarding. I understand AI Express doesn’t have a practice to offer food to everyone in the business class. The flight attendant asks for name (not sure why she doesn’t know it especially with only 8 passengers in the business class) to figure out whether or not they should serve food. KAYAK should sell AI Express tickets separately, not as part of AI. Neither the experience close to AI, the Maharaja points also don’t get awarded despite Express being part of AI.

tray table was inclined by 30 degress so could not use it

Very poor experience. The entertainment screen wasn't working, charging USB was not working. There was a water leak on my head from air conditioning. The tray table was cracked. seats were old and dirty.

The plane was very dated with the worst entertainment system i have seen in 30 years. Flight attendants were responsive.

I think if i find different options I’ll travel with it but not with air India they never loaded the luggage’s and they announce the luggage’s will be arriving on belt number 5 when all passengers reach to the belt we find they haven’t loaded the luggage’s

Flight was cancelled by air India. There was no explanation provided why the flight was cancelled. Found out that the flight was cancelled because the Iran air space was closed. Meanwhile, all other flights passing through that region were operating without issues. When asked to refund money for the tickets, being told that “ As checked, we wish to share that Flight AI 116 on 15 January 2026 from New York to Mumbai was cancelled due to Iran airspace closure, which were beyond the airline’s control. While such events can disrupt travel plans, we appreciate your understanding and patience. Our team remains committed to ensuring the safety and comfort of all passengers and takes all necessary measures to minimize any issues. However, we must inform you that compensation is not applicable under these extraordinary circumstances, in accordance with the relevant regulations.” Completed unacceptable and unprofessional behavior!

The flight was on time, the entire experience was very smooth. The Flight crew were incredibly professional and nice. Made us feel very comfortable

Very old aircraft. Business class seats don’t work right. No way to get out my tray table. Crew didn’t seem surprised about the aircraft and didn’t have any real answers. Old 777 seems to not have been updated ever.

They rescheduled flight..no customer care to even reach or accommodate

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