What percentage of London to Chennai flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 20% of flights from London to Chennai were direct. For travelers opting for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers was 2. This suggests that direct options are available but constitute a smaller portion of the overall flight offerings for this route.

How long does it take to fly from London to Chennai?

A direct flight from London to Chennai typically takes 10 hours and 20 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median duration extends to 14 hours and 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 8235 kilometers, impacting the overall travel time for both direct and connecting journeys.

Should I set a price alert for London to Chennai flights?

Yes, setting a price alert for London to Chennai flights is advisable. Historically, deals on this route have been frequent across the trailing quarter, indicating that prices can fluctuate. An alert can help travelers identify opportune moments to book their tickets.

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London to Chennai: Overview

Insights for flights from London to Chennai

Most itineraries for cheap flights from London to Chennai connect at least once, with only 0.2% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of connections is 2, indicating that direct flights from London to Chennai are rare. This means travelers should expect to factor in layover time when planning their journey.

A typical journey from London to Chennai, including connections, takes about 10h 20m. This duration reflects the overall travel time, considering that most flights on this long-haul route involve at least one stopover. Non-stop flights, when available, also have a median duration of 10h 20m, while connecting itineraries typically extend to 19h 50m.

When is the cheapest time to fly from London to Chennai? The most affordable months to fly are March, with a median fare of $634, followed by September at $644, and February at $656. Planning your trip during these months could lead to significant savings compared to other times of the year.

Fares for flights from London to Chennai typically range from $725–$1022, with a median of $867. Right now, fares are above the typical level. Despite this, 18% of recent fares were classified as a good price, suggesting that deals can still be found. New deals appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert could be beneficial for securing a more favorable fare.

How much is a round trip from London to Chennai

Regular price: £444 - £774

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

The regular price range for flights from London to Chennai is typically between 444 GBP and 774 GBP. The current lowest deal is 432 GBP with Gulf Air, for travel from March 3 to March 31.

now £432

Low £444

High £774

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 $634. The most expensive month is April, with a median price of $1303. Prices are generally lower from January to October.

March

Cheapest

Flights from £634

April

Most Expensive

Flights from £1,303

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from London to Chennai

Ryanair

Gulf Air

easyJet UK

Wizz Air UK

Last-minute flights going from London to Chennai

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Chennai

London (STN) - Chennai (MAA)

Ryanair

£691

£513

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Chennai

London (STN) - Chennai (MAA)

Ryanair

£697

£530

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Chennai

London (STN) - Chennai (MAA)

Ryanair

£689

£492

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Chennai

London (STN) - Chennai (MAA)

Ryanair

£682

£511

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Chennai

London (STN) - Chennai (MAA)

Ryanair

£573

£439

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Chennai

London (STN) - Chennai (MAA)

Ryanair

£577

£443

One-way

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

4 nights

Nov 10 - Nov 14

£657 → £502

24%

3 nights

Nov 10 - Nov 13

£661 → £507

23%

2 nights

Nov 12 - Nov 14

£655 → £501

23%

5 nights

Nov 10 - Nov 15

£625 → £474

24%

Popular Airports to fly from London to Chennai

London - Chennai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares for flights from London to Chennai are below the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

March offers the lowest median prices

Historically, March, September, and February offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 10h 20m

Direct flights to Chennai typically take 10h 20m, while connecting flights average 19h 50m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 80% of recent deals, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Gulf Air offers a recent deal for $432

A recent deal from Gulf Air for $432 was found via skyscanner for March 3-March 31.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from London to Chennai appear frequently, typically within a 30-day window.

London main airports to depart from

London Stansted (STN)

Cheapest

London Stansted offers a budget-friendly option for flights from London to Chennai.

📍 ~49 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£427

Gatwick (LGW)

Gatwick is a major London airport providing various flight options to Chennai.

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

💸 Flights from ~£433

Heathrow (LHR)

Heathrow is a primary international hub with many connections for your trip to Chennai.

📍 ~23 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£439

London City (LCY)

London City Airport offers a convenient, closer-to-city option for flights to Chennai.

📍 ~13 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£640

London Southend (SEN)

London Southend is an alternative airport for flights from the London area to Chennai.

📍 ~57 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£475

Luton (LTN)

Luton Airport provides another choice for travelers flying from London to Chennai.

📍 ~44 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£532

Chennai main airports to arrive at

Chennai International (MAA)

Cheapest

Chennai International Airport is a convenient arrival point for flights from London to Chennai.

📍 ~14 km from Chennai (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~£376

Airports nearby Chennai used as alternative

Bengaluru International (BLR)

Cheapest

Bengaluru International is a major international hub with extensive networks, offering a reliable alternative for long-haul travel.

📍 ~280 km from Chennai (requires approximately 5-6 hours of ground travel from Chennai)

💸 Flights from ~£406

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Chennai

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From LHR

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Nov 03

Chennai, India

91% AI deal score

$3,301

$2,533

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From LHR

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Dec 03

Chennai, India

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$2,922

$2,412

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From LHR

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Nov 29

Chennai, India

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$2,980

$2,448

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From LHR

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Dec 01

Chennai, India

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$2,927

$2,449

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From LHR

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Dec 03

Chennai, India

90% AI deal score

$2,915

$2,449

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From LHR

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Nov 26

Chennai, India

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$2,935

$2,485

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Business Class

From LHR

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Nov 04

Chennai, India

90% AI deal score

$2,960

$2,519

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From LHR

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Nov 03

Chennai, India

90% AI deal score

$3,001

$2,535

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From LHR

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Dec 03

Chennai, India

90% AI deal score

$3,093

$2,541

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Business Class

From LHR

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Jan 14

Chennai, India

90% AI deal score

$2,142

$1,618

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From LHR

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Chennai, India

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$2,818

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From LHR

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Chennai, India

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Chennai

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from London to Chennai has been 7-13 days before departure. During this period, the average price was $660. In contrast, booking 0-6 days out typically resulted in an average price of $697. Prices generally increased significantly for bookings made further in advance, with flights booked 28-59 days out averaging $1405.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from London to Chennai was considered to be $725 or less. The median price observed for this route was $867. Prices typically rose above $1022 for the more expensive fares during this 90-day period.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from London to Chennai have been March, with a median price of $634, and September, with a median price of $644. February also offered competitive fares, with a median price of $656. The annual median price for this route was $867, indicating that these months offered significant savings.

London to Chennai: Overview

Insights for flights from London to Chennai

How much is a round trip from London to Chennai

Regular price: £444 - £774

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

The regular price range for flights from London to Chennai is typically between 444 GBP and 774 GBP. The current lowest deal is 432 GBP with Gulf Air, for travel from March 3 to March 31.

now £432

Low £444

High £774

The cheapest time to fly from London to Chennai

March

Cheapest

Flights from £634

April

Most Expensive

Flights from £1,303

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from London to Chennai

Ryanair

Gulf Air

easyJet UK

Wizz Air UK

Last-minute flights going from London to Chennai

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Chennai

London (STN) - Chennai (MAA)

Ryanair

£691

£513

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Chennai

London (STN) - Chennai (MAA)

Ryanair

£697

£530

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Chennai

London (STN) - Chennai (MAA)

Ryanair

£689

£492

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Chennai

London (STN) - Chennai (MAA)

Ryanair

£682

£511

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Chennai

London (STN) - Chennai (MAA)

Ryanair

£573

£439

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Chennai

London (STN) - Chennai (MAA)

Ryanair

£577

£443

One-way

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

4 nights

Nov 10 - Nov 14

£657 → £502

24%

3 nights

Nov 10 - Nov 13

£661 → £507

23%

2 nights

Nov 12 - Nov 14

£655 → £501

23%

5 nights

Nov 10 - Nov 15

£625 → £474

24%

Popular Airports to fly from London to Chennai

London - Chennai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares for flights from London to Chennai are below the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

March offers the lowest median prices

Historically, March, September, and February offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 10h 20m

Direct flights to Chennai typically take 10h 20m, while connecting flights average 19h 50m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 80% of recent deals, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Gulf Air offers a recent deal for $432

A recent deal from Gulf Air for $432 was found via skyscanner for March 3-March 31.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from London to Chennai appear frequently, typically within a 30-day window.

London main airports to depart from

London Stansted (STN)

Cheapest

London Stansted offers a budget-friendly option for flights from London to Chennai.

📍 ~49 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£427

Gatwick (LGW)

Gatwick is a major London airport providing various flight options to Chennai.

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

💸 Flights from ~£433

Heathrow (LHR)

Heathrow is a primary international hub with many connections for your trip to Chennai.

📍 ~23 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£439

London City (LCY)

London City Airport offers a convenient, closer-to-city option for flights to Chennai.

📍 ~13 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£640

London Southend (SEN)

London Southend is an alternative airport for flights from the London area to Chennai.

📍 ~57 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£475

Luton (LTN)

Luton Airport provides another choice for travelers flying from London to Chennai.

📍 ~44 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£532

Chennai main airports to arrive at

Chennai International (MAA)

Cheapest

Chennai International Airport is a convenient arrival point for flights from London to Chennai.

📍 ~14 km from Chennai (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~£376

Airports nearby Chennai used as alternative

Bengaluru International (BLR)

Cheapest

Bengaluru International is a major international hub with extensive networks, offering a reliable alternative for long-haul travel.

Chennai, India

89% AI deal score

$2,781

$2,425

Save $356

Etihad Airways

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Chennai

Cheap Flights from London to Chennai

Today’s best flight deals from London to Chennai

London to Chennai: Overview

Insights for flights from London to Chennai

How much is a round trip from London to Chennai

The cheapest time to fly from London to Chennai

Direct flights from London to Chennai

Last-minute flights going from London to Chennai

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

Popular Airports to fly from London to Chennai

London - Chennai route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

March offers the lowest median prices

Direct flights average 10h 20m

Connecting flights are dominant

Gulf Air offers a recent deal for $432

Deals appear frequently

London main airports to depart from

Chennai main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Chennai used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Chennai

Best Elite deals to Chennai

Nov 03

Dec 03

Nov 29

Dec 01

Dec 03

Nov 26

Nov 04

Nov 03

Dec 03

Jan 14

Nov 25

Nov 26

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Chennai

When should I buy London to Chennai tickets?

What's a cheap fare from London to Chennai?

What's the cheapest month to fly from London to Chennai?

What percentage of London to Chennai flights are direct?

How long does it take to fly from London to Chennai?

Should I set a price alert for London to Chennai flights?

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London to Chennai: Overview

Insights for flights from London to Chennai

How much is a round trip from London to Chennai

The cheapest time to fly from London to Chennai

Direct flights from London to Chennai

Last-minute flights going from London to Chennai

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

Popular Airports to fly from London to Chennai

London - Chennai route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

March offers the lowest median prices

Direct flights average 10h 20m

Connecting flights are dominant

Gulf Air offers a recent deal for $432

Deals appear frequently

London main airports to depart from

Chennai main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Chennai used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Chennai

Best Elite deals to Chennai

Nov 03

Dec 03

Nov 29

Dec 01

Dec 03

Nov 26

Nov 04

Nov 03

Dec 03

Jan 14

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Nov 26

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Chennai

When should I buy London to Chennai tickets?

What's a cheap fare from London to Chennai?

What's the cheapest month to fly from London to Chennai?