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Cheap Flights to Chennai

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights 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 to Chennai

Sun, 8 Jun - Wed, 11 Jun
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06:15 - 05:10LTN-MAA
42h 25m3 stops
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05:05 - 08:30MAA-LTN
31h 55m2 stops
Tue, 10 Jun - Fri, 13 Jun
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06:30 - 05:10LTN-MAA
42h 10m3 stops
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05:05 - 08:30MAA-LTN
31h 55m2 stops
Sat, 21 Jun - Sat, 12 Jul
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22:10 - 15:20LHR-MAA
12h 40m1 stop
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15:45 - 10:15MAA-LHR
23h 00m1 stop
£391Air India
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Tue, 10 Jun - Sun, 15 Jun
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22:10 - 15:20LHR-MAA
12h 40m1 stop
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11:20 - 11:30MAA-LHR
28h 40m1 stop
£392Air India
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Sun, 7 Sep - Thu, 9 Oct
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12:40 - 03:30LHR-MAA
10h 20mdirect
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05:35 - 12:10MAA-LHR
11h 05mdirect
£442British Airways
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Wed, 11 Jun - Mon, 30 Jun
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12:40 - 03:30LHR-MAA
10h 20mdirect
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05:35 - 12:10MAA-LHR
11h 05mdirect
£445British Airways
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Mon, 29 Sep - Wed, 8 Oct
Etihad Airways Logo
14:45 - 15:10LHR-MAA
19h 55m1 stop
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04:25 - 15:15MAA-LHR
15h 20m1 stop
£467Etihad Airways
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Wed, 10 Sep - Wed, 17 Sep
Etihad Airways Logo
14:45 - 08:30LHR-MAA
13h 15m1 stop
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16:25 - 12:45MAA-LHR
24h 50m1 stop
£493Etihad Airways
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Wed, 3 Sep - Wed, 17 Sep
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14:55 - 08:05STN-MAA
12h 40m1 stop
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04:00 - 12:55MAA-STN
13h 25m1 stop
£537Emirates
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Mon, 9 Jun - Mon, 16 Jun
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21:10 - 02:30STN-MAA
24h 50m1 stop
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09:50 - 18:45MAA-STN
13h 25m1 stop
£537Emirates
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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 London, at £266 return. The most popular connection is from London to Chennai and KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as £391 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 £484 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 £863 and £840 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is January with an average price of £684.

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 £526 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 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets to Chennai

Low seasonSeptember
High seasonJuly
Cheapest flight£182
Best time to beat the crowds (15% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (31% more expensive on average)
Flight from London Luton Airport to Chennai

When to book flights to Chennai

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Chennai based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. The information is for flights to Chennai based on your location. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

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.

  • Which airlines offer self-transfer flights from the UK to Chennai?

    Self-transfer flights are a popular choice for budget travellers. Remember to ensure you have enough time at your stopover to collect your luggage and check in again. Air India and IndiGo offer flights from London Gatwick with stopovers in Goa and Bengaluru (BLR) en route. British Airways and Air India have self-transfer flights from Glasgow International (GLA) via London and Mumbai.

  • Are there airlines offering Business Class flights to Chennai?

    When it comes to business travel to Chennai, Qatar Airways is one of the most popular choices, with affordable single-stopover flights from Edinburgh Turnhouse, London Gatwick, Manchester, Birmingham and Glasgow International airports. These flights all have a single stopover at Doha Hamad Airport (DOH) en route. Other popular airlines include Etihad and British Airways.

  • What routes does Lufthansa operate to Chennai?

    London travellers will have access to single-stopover flights with Lufthansa from London Gatwick that travel via Frankfurt am Main. There are Lufthansa single and double-stopover flights from Glasgow via Frankfurt or Frankfurt and Mumbai. Flights from Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) also have a single stopover in Frankfurt en route.

  • How can I reduce my Co2 emissions on flights to Chennai?

    Currently, Lufthansa and Air India combine to offer flights with stopovers in Frankfurt and Delhi en route that have a 44% reduction in Co2 emissions. Lufthansa also offers flights with three stopovers in Frankfurt, Munich and Mumbai and a 43% reduction in emissions.

  • 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 £266 return. The most popular connection is from London to Chennai and KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as £391 in the last 3 days.

  • How far is Chennai Airport from central Chennai?

    Chennai Airport is 10 miles from the centre of Chennai.

  • What is the name of Chennai’s airport?

    All flights to Chennai land at Chennai Airport. The airport code is MAA,and it can also be referred to as Chennai or Chennai Intl.

  • How much is a flight to Chennai?

    On average, a flight to Chennai costs £474. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost £294 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 £609. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Friday, where round-trip prices are £656 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 £710 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Chennai is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is £887.

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

    Each week there are around 7 direct flights from within United Kingdom to Chennai. The most common day for departures is Friday, with 14% of flights taking off on this day.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Chennai

  • Looking for cheap airfare to Chennai? 25% of our users found round-trip tickets to Chennai for the following prices or less: Cheap flights to Chennai from London Heathrow £597
  • 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.
  • If you're travelling from London to Chennai, consider booking flights from London Gatwick (LGW) as these are usually the cheapest option. Air India operates flights that have two stopovers at Vasco de Gama Goa (GOI) and Mumbai Airport (BOM) en route and have a generous baggage allowance.
  • Choosing a rideshare pick-up when travelling from Chennai Airport (MAA) to the city centre is recommended. Communication with local taxi drivers can be difficult and the public transport system is confusing. Chennai Airport offers a dedicated pick-up spot for the various rideshare companies.

Top 5 airlines flying 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.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3228 reviews
8.2Entertainment
8.1Boarding
8.3Crew
8.0Comfort
7.8Food
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Over - amazing. The aircraft is somewhat old on this route.

10.0 ExcellentAvidan, Mar 2025DXB - NBO
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Over - amazing. The aircraft is somewhat old on this route.

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

Overall was a good experience and this particular flight the crew were great too at least in business class. It’s not always the case with flydubai. Few things would make me think twice in the future on this route. 1. The arrival into T3 might sound good but it is a real pain as it takes almost 30 mins to get to terminal on the bus as the aircraft still park at T2. The bag takes even longer . If they just let us off at T2, I’d be home within 30 mins of walking off the plane. Instead it takes 1.5 hours. 2. Due to the timing, the very tiny lounge in Penang is so crowded because half the lounge is closed for Qatar crew. Hardly anywhere to sit. 3. Flydubai app and site has a long way to go and using it is very unpleasant.

Good flight overall. Good options of food on NY-Dubai-Mumbai leg. Not that good reversing back. The flight crew is courteous and professional as always. The seating was much more comfortable going into Mumbai than coming back. Cheers!

Very uncomfortable aircraft. No free entertainment or drinks. Food okay. Won't fly with them again.

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.

Ticket price is competitive, flight time is punctual, aircraft cabin is clean, food is average. Can improve on serving system of meals on a A380 airbus. I had only 15 min to eat my meal. There are lots of people to serve & took a while for food to make it down to my row.

It was ok, not much more can be said, as long as airlines/aircraft manufacturers insist on cramming in as many seats as possible....best of a bad situations, seats are simply too uncomfortable to sit in for more than a few hours. Lack of flexible headrests not a help on long overnight flights either.

They didn't board by zones and it was a free for all. The 16 hour flight was the most excruciating experience of my life and the seats were TINY... with no leg space and my feet were swollen immediately. The food was so bad it was inedible.

I purchased Qatar airways after seeing ads about its service. To my surprise Qatar is marketing gimmick and horrible airlines which I don’t recommend to anyone Flight was dirty including flight from Miami to Doha And Doha airport restrooms are dirty On top of this they use this pathetic cheap indigo From Doha to Hyderabad which I will never fly Also they lost one of my baggage in Indigo and still waiting to receive it. I will never travel Qatar and will never recommend

The food is not good and also if you ask crew to bring something they say ok I will bring but you will never get it. Please they should listen good to passengers

No difference between US airline and Qatar. Both cramp as many people. The airline seems to change planes without notice choice is seating when making reservations online doesn’t match the plane a passenger is on. Especially paying extra. Nothing special No different than US carriers.

Aircraft was spacious compared to American Airlines, food was great, entertainment was much better with a wide variety of options, and the crew was very polite.

Overall good. Food choice in business class is a concern as same dishes on every flight for months. Crew is great and seats on this sector were fine . They need to have more variety in dining

The overall flight experience between Doha and Kolkata was satisfactory. The staff onboard were notably engaged, responsive, and enthusiastic, providing a level of service that stood out, especially when compared to the less attentive crew on the earlier leg from Heathrow to Doha. Their eagerness to assist made the journey more pleasant. Additionally, the time spent at the Silver Lounge in Doha contributed positively to the experience. The lounge offered a comfortable and relaxing environment, with adequate amenities and attentive staff. Overall, both the flight and the lounge experience in Doha met expectations, making for a smooth and satisfactory travel experience.

The rows of seats in economy class are seriously close to one another making eating and resting just about impossible - there is hardly any legroom. Anyone larger than average size would have an incredibly uncomfortable flight. I had to basically share my seat with the lady passenger next to me as she was too big to fit into her allotted seat.

Being a platinum member, no attention given. No towel or tissue provided.

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.

Horrible. After paying for seats, I was cramped, my daughters legs kept hitting the seat in front, I had no overhead bin space and no help from stewards on board, the food was served cold, when asked for snacks was told to wait and never received any, the flight was cold with no temperature controls. Entertainment was outdated. I booked this through partnership with American Airlines but will avoid in the future.

Horrible. After paying for my seats, I was cramped, had no overhead bin space, freezing as the flight had no temperature controls, the food was awful and served cold, when asked for snacks was told to wait and then never received any. I booked this flight as a partner through American Airlines but will avoid in the future.

Flight was delayed due to slow boarding process by etihad. Update food options and movies as well.

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.

Bad. Flight was very uncomfortable with narrow and shallow seats, very little food and water. I will not fly etihad again.

Needs better seat for business class. My seat was falling apart. Also no WiFi on that flight

The flight was delayed which cause me to miss my connecting flight in AbuDhsbi airport.

Only 1 time food and drinks together was offered, for total 5 hours duration drinks and snacks was never offered. For some people food choice was not available, only veg was available. No entertainment option was there. Crew members were mostly back of the flight asking each other for KitKat and chips to share between them.

The food could have been better. And the chicken sandwich was not nice at all.

Not the quality I was expecting from a company that has been around for ages and charges high prices

The whole experience was very disappointing. Drinks could have been served and offered more frequently. The seats were reasonable but considering I paid for premium economy, I felt cheated. I flew premium economy with Japanese Airlines ANA 5 years ago and their service was by far, superior. We had access to the club lounge, better seats and excellent service. Out of 10, I would rate the experience as 4. Everything felt cheap and the Airbus aircraft are far better and more comfortable

Hand bag was taken to be checked in at boarding gate

I couldn't get a vegan meal because I booked via kayak but everything else was lovely

Flight was okay however bags were left in London even though we had a 7 hour layover. Bags are yet to be confirmed to reach final destination. Horrible work.

Quiet and comfortable aircraft, pretty smooth flight. Very comfortable business class cabin with decent entertainment. Good service from the crew. All in all a good experience.

Very quiet aircraft, business class was spacious and comfortable. Very pleased with the service.

Pleasant staff. Entertainment system was down in many rows for a while the staff did rectify it in the end.

Why does a reputable airline like BA allow a miserable domestic airline like AA to operate its flights? There is no comparison between the two

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.

Extremely bad experience compared to Vistara. No priority in check in, no priority for boarding. No upgrade. Seat selection is paid. Curtains were dirty. Demo bag was dirty. Warmth of the crew was missing.

Too many changes in departure time (4-5 times before the actual departure time was determined) with no reasons provided.

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