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Airlines Flying from London to Chennai

Choose from 17 carriers that fly from London to Chennai, including Air India, Etihad Airways, and Gulf Air. Enjoy the cheapest tickets on this route with British Airways.
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Find direct flights from London to Chennai within the next three months. Book one-way flights from £606 or return tickets from £587.

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Flight Information from London to Chennai

The distance between London and Chennai is about 8,212.01km. It takes around 10 hours 20 minutes on average to fly from London to Chennai. The most popular month to Chennai is June. The off-season for travel is March.

Cheapest one-way flight price £240
Cheapest return ticket price £370
Off-season travel month March
Peak season for travel June
Flight distance 8,212.01km
Average flight time 10 hours 20 minutes
Popular airline Air India

Find the best time to fly from London to Chennai

The cheapest time for London to Chennai flights: Oct 5 to Oct 12 — one way flight prices from £120.

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FAQ

  • When are flight tickets from London (LON) to Chennai (MAA) the cheapest?

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from London to Chennai based on the date and time of your booking. By analyzing data from all airlines, on Trip.com, you can find the cheapest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.
  • According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around £782.
  • It takes about 10 hours 20 minutes to fly from London (LON) to Chennai (MAA).
  • Airlines with flights from London (LON) to Chennai (MAA): American Airlines and British Airways.
  • There are 1 airport(s) in Chennai (MAA): Chennai International Airport.

How to find a cheap flight from London to Chennai

Wait until the last minute and flight costs are often sky-high. Plan ahead, book the right way, and your savings can soar. We have loads of saving tips to help you find a cheap flight from London to Chennai. Book your flights at the right time and save more.
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Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight from London to Chennai.
Simply tap "Date" on the flight search bar to browse through the calendar and check out airfare from London to Chennai over the next 6 months in 2025. If you're planning to fly within the next three months, it looks like the most affordable option is on Tue, Oct 14, with one-way flights priced at just £606.
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With our extensive search, you can compare prices from over 500 airlines to find the cheapest flight tickets from London to Chennai. The cheapest airline for this route is British Airways.
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Flights to Chennai from London

If you’re looking to book cheap flights from London to Chennai, Trip.com has you covered. Many people travel from London to Chennai for the city’s world-famous sights, delicious Indian cuisine and unrivalled shopping scene. A convenient destination, you can fly from London to Chennai in just over 9 hours 55 mins, making it the perfect place for a short city break, or even a gateway to explore the rest of India. With prices starting from just £121, there’s never been a better time to book tickets from London to Chennai and experience all that this incredible city has to offer.

How to find a cheap flights from London to Chennai

Finding cheap flights from London to Chennai is easy with our money-saving tips. You can secure the best deals by booking in advance, flying on a weekday rather than a weekend, going incognito when browsing for flights, and choosing to fly with better-priced budget airlines.

Airlines that fly from London to Chennai

A few airlines offer direct flights from London to Chennai, including British Airways, Air India

Flight time from London to Chennai

Flight from London to Chennai takes around 9 hours 55 mins in average.

Departure from a London Airport to Chennai

Flights from London Heathrow Airprot to Chennai You can get a tube direct from the city centre to the airport. It takes approximately 45 minutes on the Piccadilly Line with prices starting from £5.50, or 30 minutes on the Elizabeth Line for £12.80. You can also get the Heathrow Express from London Paddington in 15 minutes from £5.50, or a 35-minute coach from London Victoria from £6.Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Chennai The Gatwick Express offers a non-stop train from London Victoria in just 30 minutes for £19.90. Southern and Thameslink also offer trains, with prices starting from £11.30. You can also get a coach from London Victoria to Gatwick from £10 which takes 1.5-2 hours.Flights from London Stansted Airport to Chennai The Stansted Express takes 50 minutes from London Liverpool street with prices from £9.90. You can also get the Airport Bus Express from here too, which takes around 1 hour and costs £12.Flights from London Luton Airport to Chennai The Luton Airport Express from London St Pancras takes 32 minutes with tickets from £10, or from just £5, you can get a 1.5 hour National Express Coach from London Victoria.Flights from London City Airport to Chennai You can get the DLR to London City Airport from Bank in around 20 minutes, with prices starting from just £3.

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