Return from | £389 |
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One-way from | £134 |
Popular in | July |
Cheapest in | September |
Average price | £553 |
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London HeathrowChennai
LHR - MAA
LHRMAA
London Heathrow
Thu 30/1
1 stop28h 25m
Chennai
Thu 13/3
1 stop13h 50m
London HeathrowChennai
LHR - MAA
LHRMAA
London Heathrow
Mon 25/11
1 stop25h 25m
Chennai
Mon 2/12
1 stop14h 40m
London HeathrowChennai
LHR - MAA
LHRMAA
London Heathrow
Tue 3/12
1 stop16h 25m
Chennai
Wed 11/12
1 stop22h 45m
London GatwickChennai
LGW - MAA
LGWMAA
London Gatwick
Fri 7/2
2 stops22h 35m
Chennai
Wed 12/2
2 stops28h 30m
London LutonChennai
LTN - MAA
LTNMAA
London Luton
Thu 2/1
3 stops20h 40m
Chennai
Tue 14/1
2 stops30h 10m
London StanstedChennai
STN - MAA
STNMAA
London Stansted
Fri 8/11
3 stops34h 05m
Chennai
Sun 10/11
2 stops17h 35m
London HeathrowChennai
LHR - MAA
LHRMAA
London Heathrow
Wed 27/11
1 stop13h 05m
Chennai
Tue 3/12
1 stop20h 05m
London HeathrowChennai
LHR - MAA
LHRMAA
London Heathrow
Tue 12/11
1 stop24h 15m
Chennai
Mon 25/11
1 stop14h 00m
London HeathrowChennai
LHR - MAA
LHRMAA
London Heathrow
Tue 12/11
Nonstop9h 55m
Chennai
Tue 26/11
Nonstop11h 35m
London StanstedChennai
STN - MAA
STNMAA
London Stansted
Mon 25/11
1 stop18h 25m
Chennai
Mon 2/12
1 stop31h 50m
London HeathrowChennai
LHR - MAA
LHRMAA
London Heathrow
Wed 22/1
1 stop11h 55m
Chennai
Tue 11/2
2 stops16h 45m
London CityChennai
LCY - MAA
LCYMAA
London City
Fri 17/1
2 stops16h 45m
Chennai
Mon 31/3
2 stops14h 50m
The best time to book flights to Chennai is 60 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
On average, a flight from London to Chennai takes 16 hours 45 minutes. Flights to Chennai from other popular cities in United Kingdom will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.
Users looking for the lowest fares to Chennai should consider flying on Tuesday afternoons, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Thursday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.
The most flights from London to Chennai are scheduled on a Monday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).
The most popular airlines flying from London to Chennai are British Airways, Etihad Airways and Air India.
The cheapest airlines flying from London to Chennai are Lufthansa, Air India and Qatar Airways.
In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chennai ranges from 10.0 - 330.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 330.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Chennai when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.
If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chennai, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, May is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 33.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 25.0 C).
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It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
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It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
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It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
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It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
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It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
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It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Chennai, affectionately referred to as the ‘Gateway of India’, is a much favoured destination. It’s the capital city of Tamil Nadu and has a gloriously rich culture, which reflects in its Dravidian heritage. Chennai remains a cultural hub, where classical dance, architecture, music, crafts and sculpture interweave into its artistic fabric.
Consider taking a flight to Chennai to experience one of the festivals that occur throughout the year, one of the most famous ones being Pongal. This festival marks the beginning of a 6-month period, when the sun makes its journey northwards. Pongal usually begins in the second week of January and lasts for 4 days. December is another exciting time to visit, to attend the music festival.
Guests are treated to a host of performances, from Tamil Nadu’s most prominent artists. A variety of dance festivals are staged throughout the year and you should check out Bharat Natyam. This classical dance is beautifully expressive and synonymous to Tamil Nadu culture.
Marina Beach is a top tourist hotspot and honeymooning couples can enjoy long romantic walks alongside the ocean. There is a great selection of restaurants to dine at here and natural scenic surroundings, make this location a favourite for Hindu and Islamic festivals.
Trains are a reliable and convenient way to travel around the city and can be a preferred option over taxis as roads are quite congested. There are two main long distance trains that connect Chennai to the nearby cities of Mumbai, Delhi and Bangalore. Make sure you book your train tickets in advance if you are planning to visit any of them. The suburban network train service travels across the city. Buses are another option and ideal when travelling to Marina Beach.
Flights to Chennai will take you to Chennai International Airport (MAA) which is located across the areas of Tirusulam, Meenambakkam and Pallavaram, around 10 miles (16 km) south-west of the city centre. Most travellers catch prepaid taxis to the city. Tirusulam train station is also located nearby, opposite the airport. Suburban trains from this station take passengers to Egmore in the city centre. The journey time is around 40 minutes in duration.
There are also bus services to the city, however the bus stops are located a considerable distance away from new airport terminals. You can also book airport transfers online in advance. Rental car desks are also situated throughout the airport.
India’s third-biggest airport, Chennai International Airport is a wonderful access-point for travellers looking to explore India’s incredible southern states of Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka and Goa.
Flights to Chennai International are handled by a wealth of airlines, providing convenient connections to a wide array of both Indian and international destinations. For travellers flying into India from the east, it is definitely worth checking out Chennai flights, as they are often much cheaper than flights to Mumbai or Delhi.
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