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Cheap Flight Deals from London to Chennai (LHR-MAA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from London 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.

Recent round-trip flight deals from London to Chennai

KAYAK's recommended round-trip deals from the most popular airlines that fly from London to Chennai.
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LHR-MAA
10h 20mdirect
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MAA-LHR
11h 05mdirect
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LHR-MAA
10h 20mdirect
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MAA-LHR
11h 05mdirect
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Expert advice for your flight from London to Chennai

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are specific to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Heathrow is known for long security lines. Arrive two hours early with carry-on, and more if checking bags, to avoid stress.

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Duncan Madden

Duncan Madden

Duncan is a freelance travel writer, copywriter and book author in constant search of travel stories and the perpetual sensation of being on holiday. He’s never happier than when on a dusty trail in search of empty waves or ducking under the piste tape in search of snowbound solitude. British born, living in Germany, but happiest heading for the horizon. His first book, Found in Translation, explores the etymologies and stories of country names around the world and is out now.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for London to Chennai flights

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

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from London to Chennai?

The average price of all round-trip flights from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from London to Chennai, look for departures on Saturdays and avoid leaving on a Friday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Chennai, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from London Heathrow Airport 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 from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai is September, where tickets cost C$ 882 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 1,525 and C$ 1,431 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from London Heathrow Airport 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 on the flight from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 8 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

November

High season

July
Best time to beat the crowds (12% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (43% more expensive on average)

When to book flights from London to Chennai

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

FAQs for booking London to Chennai flights

  • Is there public transport from Chennai International Airport to Chennai city centre?

    Taxis are a more convenient and quick way to move to Chennai Central Station from Madras Airport. A taxi ride to Chennai Central from the airport costs around ₹490 (£4.83) and takes approximately 18min. There is still a train linking Madras Airport to Chennai Central Station. The train leaves the airport to Chennai Park and Trisulam. Chennai International Airport is around 10.2 miles away from Chennai Central Railway Station.

  • Does London Heathrow have a Left Luggage facility?

    Each terminal at London Heathrow has a Left Luggage facility. The airport allows keeping baggage at its facility for up to 90 days. You will spend around £7.50 for keeping an item at the facility for up to 3h and around £12.50 for up to 24h.

  • Does London Heathrow have public transport?

    London Heathrow Airport is easily accessible from the southeast, nearby London, and across the UK via buses, coaches, and rail. Heathrow Express, the airport’s dedicated train, offers a faster and stress-free transfer from downtown London to Heathrow. The trains run every 15min from Paddington Station, and it takes around 15min to London Heathrow. Cabs are also plenty from central London to Heathrow. A 2-mile distance from London Heathrow takes around 15min and costs approximately £9.40.

  • Are there charging areas at Chennai Airport?

    There is plenty of free mobile and laptop charging areas throughout the airport. If they’re all fully occupied, check the availability of charging areas with the nearby lounges and shops.

  • Does Chennai International Airport have a spa?

    You will probably want to melt your stress away after a long, tiresome flight from London Heathrow to Chennai Airport. Sonya Spa, located near the Domestic Terminal, is the perfect destination for travellers looking for a manicure, pedicure, massage, and other spa services.

  • Is there a luggage facility at Chennai International Airport?

    Chennai International Airport has a Left Luggage storage facility that charges around ₹20 (£0.2), but the price can vary depending on the size of an item. The storage facility near the Departure Terminal is open 24h. The airport also offers a luggage wrapping service to travellers who want to protect their bags from damage.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from London to Chennai?

    The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the London to Chennai flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from London to Chennai?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between London and Chennai.

  • On which days can I fly direct from London to Chennai?

    There are direct flights from London to Chennai on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from London 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 from London to Chennai.

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

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

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from London 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 to London with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from London 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 from London up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai

  • Direct, non-stop flights from London Heathrow (LHR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) are unavailable. However, Air India operates a quick one-stop flight from LHR to MAA via Mumbai.
  • Free Wi-Fi is available at the lounges in Chennai Airport. Passengers can access paid-for Wi-Fi at both Departure and Arrival Terminals.
  • Chennai Airport doesn’t have an overnight facility with a shower and a bed. However, there are a few comfortable seats near the Arrival and Departure gates where passengers can sit throughout the night.
  • Chennai Airport has two lounges, including the TFS lounge the Travel Lounge, which are open for arriving passengers. The latter is less known to many, so it is usually less crowded.
  • Short-Stay Parking is an affordable parking option for stays up to 5h at London Heathrow. However, the airport doesn’t prohibit staying for longer if a flight delays.
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Prefer to fly direct from London to Chennai?

Find which airlines fly direct from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

London Heathrow to Chennai

Monday

American Airlines,British Airways

American Airlines,British Airways

Tuesday

American Airlines,British Airways

American Airlines,British Airways

Wednesday

American Airlines,British Airways

American Airlines,British Airways

Thursday

American Airlines,British Airways

American Airlines,British Airways

Friday

American Airlines,British Airways

American Airlines,British Airways

Saturday

American Airlines,British Airways

American Airlines,British Airways

Sunday

American Airlines,British Airways

American Airlines,British Airways

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Direct returns

Chennai to London Heathrow

Monday

American Airlines,British Airways

American Airlines,British Airways

Tuesday

American Airlines,British Airways

American Airlines,British Airways

Wednesday

American Airlines,British Airways

American Airlines,British Airways

Thursday

American Airlines,British Airways

American Airlines,British Airways

Friday

American Airlines,British Airways

American Airlines,British Airways

Saturday

American Airlines,British Airways

American Airlines,British Airways

Sunday

American Airlines,British Airways

American Airlines,British Airways

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Top airline flying from London to Chennai

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from London to Chennai. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from London 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.
6.6
British AirwaysOverall score based on 6798 reviews
6.4Entertainment
6.7Comfort
7.6Crew
6.8Boarding
6.3Food
Airline reviews

Flight Attendant Karen Lynn was an absolute delight. She assisted in every portion of the services provided throughout the flight, aided with any and all concerns expressed by passengers, and even helped comfort an upset child who was one of five of a traveling family. This quality of service is what keeps me coming back to American. Thank you!

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2025LHR - ORD
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Flight Attendant Karen Lynn was an absolute delight. She assisted in every portion of the services provided throughout the flight, aided with any and all concerns expressed by passengers, and even helped comfort an upset child who was one of five of a traveling family. This quality of service is what keeps me coming back to American. Thank you!

The worst, flight cancelled because the aircraft was not full. Heathrow ground crew totally not helpful and arrogant. Lady proposed us flight with 40min layover instead of direct and said it is our problem of course she was unable to do anything as everything was beyond her control she claimed. after calling on hotline another flight was booked. Flight was cancelled last second so we could not take direct from Zurich but we had to stay overnight in London.

Very quick boarding. I was surprised we only got a small water and small thing of cookies, everything else was for purchase. No entertainment. Crew was excellent though.

Flight delayed in terms of boarding and Kayak was great in updating but the team on the groping at British Airways were really poor

A basic tea/ coffee and a snack could be provided especially for long distance flyers.

The information in the airport, and the app was different. Be aware. Different terminals in Stuttgart, so we had to walk a lot. It's a small airport so it wasn't a big deal, but it was ludicrous to see the error in the app.

Food was terrible , crew were excellent , IFE was dire . Overall comfortable seat and cabin. Nothing special .

If my tv wasn’t broken and I wasn’t in a seat that didn’t allow for sleeping

Very long and took extra push back to BA staff to get a realistic flight after they made me miss my original direct flight. Eventually landed 9 hours late and incurred many extra costs with other missed bookings

They overbooked the flight by 3 people. It is completely unacceptable to tell 3 people, with paid tickets, that need to get home for children etc, that they need to stay another night. No compensation. No apology.

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