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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Chennai to London, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Chennai to London, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Flights from Chennai to London - Travel Insights & Trends

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Chennai to London Heathrow Airport, 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 Chennai to London Heathrow Airport is November, where tickets cost C$ 1,063 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and September, where the average cost of tickets is C$ 1,579 and C$ 1,400 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Chennai to London Heathrow Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Chennai to London Heathrow Airport, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 89 days before departure.

How many flights are there between Chennai and London Heathrow Airport per day?

There is a maximum of 1 nonstop flight a day that takes off from Chennai and lands in London Heathrow Airport, with an average flight time of 10h 55m. The most common departure time is 5:00 a.m. and most flights take off at night. Each week, there are 7 flights.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Chennai and London Heathrow Airport?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

What’s the earliest departure time from Chennai to London?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Chennai at 5:35 am and will be landing in London Heathrow Airport at 12:00 pm.

What’s the latest departure time from Chennai to London?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Chennai to London Heathrow Airport jets off at 5:35 am and lands at 12:00 pm.

Good to know

Low season

February

High season

July
Best time to beat the crowds (9% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (4% more expensive on average)

When to book flights from Chennai to London

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chennai to London 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 Chennai to London flights

  • How can I get to Chennai Airport from Chennai city centre?

    If you’re taking public transport to the airport, the train is a quick option. There is no railway station at Chennai Airport, but passengers can take a train from Chennai Egmore Station or Chennai Park Station to Tirusulam Station near the airport, and then take a taxi or rickshaw. The train journey takes around 30min and costs about £ 0.40 (₹ 45).

  • What options are there for hotels near Chennai Airport?

    If you are taking an early flight from Chennai to London, you may wish to spend the night near the airport. There are several hotels a short distance from the airport that provide transportation to the main terminal, such as Radisson Blu, located around 3 km from the airport.

  • What is a fast way to get from London Heathrow to the city centre?

    Fast trains to Paddington Station depart from Terminal 2, 3 and 5 every 15min or so, with a journey time of around 15min. Tickets cost roughly £ 22 (₹ 2,227) during off-peak hours and approximately £ 25 (₹ 2,530) during peak hours (weekdays 06:30-09:30 and 16:00-19:00).

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Chennai to London?

    Only Lufthansa offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Chennai to London flight route.

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chennai to London?

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

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

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

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

    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 Chennai to London.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to London from 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 from Chennai to London?

    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 London with an airline and back to Chennai with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Chennai to London?

    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 London from Chennai up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Chennai to London

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for C$ 2,040 or less one-way and C$ 1,870 or less round-trip.
  • British Airways is the only airline to operate direct flights from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to London Heathrow (LHR). Airlines operating flights with one or more stops from these airports  include Air France, KLM and Etihad Airways. If you are flexible on time, consider a layover flight, as these will often be considerably cheaper.
  • Chennai Airport is located around 20 km from Chennai city centre and comprises three passenger terminals. International departures, including flights to London Heathrow, depart from Terminal 4. The terminal offers a range of facilities such as restaurants, duty free shopping, currency exchange and access to premium lounges that can be booked in advance.
  • Travelling with infants? You’ll find two child care rooms in the international terminal of Chennai Airport, where you can feed and change your baby in privacy.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from Chennai to London?

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

Nonstop departures

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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Nonstop returns

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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