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September 13 - September 24

Cheapest

LGW - Chennai

$731

$536

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October 4 - October 13

Best

LGW - Chennai

$804

$546

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September 7 - September 23

LTN - Chennai

$737

$550

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November 19 - November 26

LHR - Chennai

$694

$571

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September 17 - September 24

LHR - Chennai

$736

$572

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October 8 - October 22

Best

LHR - Chennai

$839

$572

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September 20 - September 29

LGW - Chennai

$738

$573

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September 2 - September 22

Earliest

LGW - Chennai

$708

$573

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September 2 - September 28

Earliest

LGW - Chennai

$706

$573

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September 10 - September 24

LHR - Chennai

$704

$574

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Insights for flights from London to Chennai

Most itineraries for cheap flights from London to Chennai connect at least once, with only about 0.1% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means you'll almost always have at least one layover on your journey.

A typical journey from London to Chennai, including connections, takes about 26h 0m. This duration reflects the common multi-stop nature of flights on this long-haul route. Given the significant travel time, planning for layovers and overall journey length is important.

When is the cheapest time to fly from London to Chennai? The most affordable fares are typically found in March, with a median price of $381. February also offers competitive prices, with a median of $410, followed by May at a median of $457. These months present the best opportunities for finding lower prices.

Right now, fares from London to Chennai typically range from $472–$1193, with a median of $653. Current fares are above the typical level for this route. Approximately 19% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that deals do appear. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find better prices if you monitor the route.

How much is a round trip from London to Chennai

Regular price: $634 - $1,136

Prices are currently below the regular range for flights from London to Chennai.

The regular price range for flights from London to Chennai is between $634 and $1136. The current lowest deal is $536 with Gulf Air, for travel from Sep 13 to Sep 24.

now $536

Low $634

High $1,136

The cheapest time to fly from London to Chennai

The cheapest month to fly from London to Chennai is March, with a median price of $381. The most expensive month is August, with a median price of $1454. Prices are generally lower from February to November.

March

Cheapest

Flights from $381

August

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,454

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Direct flights from London to Chennai

British Airways

Last-minute flights going from London to Chennai

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

LGW - Chennai

London (LGW) - Chennai (MAA)

Gulf Air

$1,007

$664

One-way

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

LGW - Chennai

London (LGW) - Chennai (MAA)

Gulf Air

$1,013

$683

One-way

Sat, Jun 20

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Chennai

London (STN) - Chennai (MAA)

SunExpress

$1,024

$642

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

LGW - Chennai

London (LGW) - Chennai (MAA)

Azerbaijan Airlines

$708

$573

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

LGW - Chennai

London (LGW) - Chennai (MAA)

Azerbaijan Airlines

$706

$573

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

LGW - Chennai

London (LGW) - Chennai (MAA)

Azerbaijan Airlines

$711

$574

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from London to Chennai

3 nights

Jun 20 - Jun 23

$1,024 → $642

37%

4 nights

Jun 19 - Jun 23

$1,007 → $664

34%

3 nights

Jun 19 - Jun 22

$1,013 → $683

33%

14 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 16

$1,101 → $771

30%

Popular Airports to fly from London to Chennai

London - Chennai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for London to Chennai are above the typical level, with 19% considered good deals.

📅 Best time to fly

March is historically the cheapest month

Historically, March is the cheapest month to fly from London to Chennai, with a median price of $381.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 26h 0m

The typical flight duration from London to Chennai is 26 hours, including layovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant for this route, with only 0.1% of deals being direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

British Airways offers direct flights

British Airways is one of the airlines offering direct flights on the London to Chennai route.

🎯 Booking tip

Frequent deals are available

Deals for flights from London to Chennai are frequent, with over 1 deal per day.

London main airports to depart from

Gatwick (LGW)

Cheapest

Gatwick Airport is a good option for flights from London to Chennai, offering competitive prices.

📍 ~40 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$536

Heathrow (LHR)

Heathrow Airport is a major hub for flights from London to Chennai, providing many travel options.

📍 ~25 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$571

London City (LCY)

London City Airport offers a convenient departure point for flights from London to Chennai.

📍 ~10 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$709

London Southend (SEN)

London Southend Airport is an alternative departure point for flights from London to Chennai.

📍 ~60 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$920

London Stansted (STN)

London Stansted Airport is an option for flights from London to Chennai.

📍 ~50 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$608

Luton (LTN)

Luton Airport is an alternative departure point for flights from London to Chennai.

📍 ~45 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$636

Chennai main airports to arrive at

Chennai International (MAA)

Cheapest

Chennai International Airport is the primary gateway for flights to Chennai, offering convenient access to the city.

📍 ~20 km from Chennai city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$536

Airports nearby Chennai used as alternative

Bengaluru International (BLR)

Cheapest

Bengaluru International is a premier alternative due to its extensive international network, despite requiring ground travel.

📍 ~280 km from Chennai (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$525

Tirupati (TIR)

Tirupati is the closest alternative airport to Chennai, convenient for domestic connections but with limited international options.

📍 ~110 km from Chennai (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$698

Tiruchirappalli International (TRZ)

Tiruchirappalli International offers significant international connectivity to Southeast Asia and the Middle East.

📍 ~320 km from Chennai (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$702

Rajiv Gandhi International (HYD)

Rajiv Gandhi International is a massive international hub with diverse airline options for long-haul flights.

📍 ~520 km from Chennai (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$567

Coimbatore International (CJB)

Coimbatore International is a major regional hub with a strong domestic network for South Indian destinations.

📍 ~440 km from Chennai (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$612

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Chennai

77% AI deal score

$3,964

From LGW

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from London to Chennai is typically 7-13 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $507. Prices tend to be higher for bookings made further in advance, with an average of $2962 for flights booked 28-59 days out, and $1754 for those booked 60+ days in advance. Even last-minute bookings, within 0-6 days of departure, show an average price of $545, which is higher than the 7-13 day window.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from London to Chennai is considered to be $472 or less. This threshold represents the lowest 25% of prices observed. The median price for this route was $653, while prices in the higher range reached up to $1193. Travelers aiming for a more economical trip should target fares around or below the $472 mark.

Historically, March has been the cheapest month to fly from London to Chennai, with a median price of $381. February also offers competitive fares, with a median price of $410. May is another relatively inexpensive option, showing a median price of $457. These months typically offer better value compared to the annual median price of $653 for this route.

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