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Cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Chennai from £277

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LGW — MAA
30 Mar — 6 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London Gatwick to Chennai are usually found in September or May, booked 64 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Gatwick to Chennai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Gatwick (LGW) to Chennai (MAA). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 25 March 2025.

Round-trip from

£456

One-way from

£279

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£568
Gulf Air
  • Gulf Air
  • 12/9-25/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 58h 20m total
  • London to Chennai
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  • 1/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 25h 15m total
  • London to Chennai
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£20 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Gatwick to Chennai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Gatwick to Chennai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 25 March 2025.

Mon 12/519:15LGW - MAA
2 stops28h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 20/504:05MAA - LGW
1 stop13h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/3£450
Wed 21/511:25LGW - MAA
1 stop13h 15mGulf Air
Tue 10/606:00MAA - LGW
1 stop29h 25mGulf Air
Deal found 23/3£454
Mon 5/509:00LGW - MAA
1 stop13h 20mQatar Airways
Thu 24/704:20MAA - LGW
1 stop13h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 24/3£500
Mon 21/410:05LGW - MAA
1 stop11h 55mEmirates
Thu 8/509:50MAA - LGW
1 stop26h 00mEmirates
Deal found 23/3£554

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customise your flight search to find flights from Gatwick to Chennai that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 25 March 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from London Gatwick Airport to Chennai that are best for you.

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LondonChennai

LGW - MAA

LGWMAA

London Gatwick

Mon 12/5

19:15-04:25

2 stops28h 40m

Chennai

Tue 20/5

04:05-13:25

1 stop13h 50m

£450

LondonChennai

LGW - MAA

LGWMAA

London Gatwick

Wed 21/5

11:25-05:10

1 stop13h 15m

Chennai

Tue 10/6

06:00-06:55

1 stop29h 25m

£454

LondonChennai

LGW - MAA

LGWMAA

London Gatwick

Mon 5/5

09:00-02:50

1 stop13h 20m

Chennai

Thu 24/7

04:20-13:25

1 stop13h 35m

£500

LondonChennai

LGW - MAA

LGWMAA

London Gatwick

Mon 21/4

10:05-02:30

1 stop11h 55m

Chennai

Thu 8/5

09:50-07:20

1 stop26h 00m

£554

LondonChennai

LGW - MAA

LGWMAA

London Gatwick

Thu 8/5

10:55-10:05

2 stops18h 40m

Chennai

Thu 24/7

23:00-16:15

2 stops21h 45m

£593

LondonChennai

LGW - MAA

LGWMAA

London Gatwick

Wed 3/9

07:20-05:00

2 stops17h 10m

£277

LondonChennai

LGW - MAA

LGWMAA

London Gatwick

Sun 20/4

09:00-03:00

1 stop13h 30m

£309

LondonChennai

LGW - MAA

LGWMAA

London Gatwick

Fri 2/5

11:25-20:50

1 stop28h 55m

£353

LondonChennai

LGW - MAA

LGWMAA

London Gatwick

Thu 29/5

10:05-02:30

1 stop11h 55m

£439

LondonChennai

LGW - MAA

LGWMAA

London Gatwick

Thu 8/5

18:40-08:55

2 stops33h 45m

£571

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Best time to book a flight from Gatwick to Chennai

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Everything you need to know about your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Chennai

How far ahead should I book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Chennai?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Gatwick to Chennai. Price data was last updated on 21 March 2025.

Booking 64 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Chennai. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Chennai?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Chennai (average of £620). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to Chennai in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,013). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LGW to MAA?

Find hourly flight availability from Gatwick to Chennai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 25 March 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Chennai in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 19% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Chennai?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Gatwick to Chennai. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their London Gatwick Airport to Chennai flight should consider departing on Sunday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Chennai by month

Plan your trip to Chennai by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Chennai by month

Plan your trip to Chennai by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Chennai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chennai. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Chennai. Reviews last updated 25 March 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines, Emirates and SWISS from London to Chennai have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,284 reviews
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Food

7.7

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,284 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,284 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,189 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,284 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,569 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,284 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,540 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,284 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,745 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,284 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Gatwick to Chennai. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Chennai from London Gatwick?

    Most people fly into Chennai (MAA) if they book a flight to Chennai from London Gatwick. On average, Chennai has 0 inbound flights from London Gatwick per day from 7 airlines. Chennai is conveniently located just 10.2 mi from Chennai’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from London Gatwick Airport to Chennai round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from London Gatwick Airport to Chennai is Gulf Air. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £456 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Qatar Airways and Emirates, starting at £503 and £554 round-trip. Gulf Air is currently priced 24% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Chennai one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Qatar Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £316. However, be on the lookout for offers from Emirates and Turkish Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from London Gatwick Airport to Chennai for a low price.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from London Gatwick Airport to Chennai?

    Of the flights from London Gatwick Airport to Chennai that have stopovers, most of them stop in Dubai.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Dubai?

    Gold Souq, Burj Khalifa, and Dubai Mall are currently the most popular points of interest in Dubai at the moment. Gold Souq, Burj Khalifa, and Dubai Mall can be visited by traveling about 4.2 mi, 6.8 mi, and 6.5 mi respectively from Dubai Intl. Those landing in Dubai looking to spend some time exploring during their stopover can hire a car for about £20 per day.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for London Gatwick Airport to Chennai flights?

    Of the flights from London Gatwick Airport to Chennai that have stopovers, the fewest flights stop in Doha.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Gatwick to Chennai that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Gatwick to Chennai flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Gatwick to Chennai?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Gatwick to Chennai.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Gatwick to Chennai?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Gatwick to Chennai by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Chennai?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Chennai (average of £620). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to Chennai in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,013). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 7 airlines flying from Gatwick to Chennai

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Gatwick to Chennai. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 25 March 2025.
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LufthansaCheapest£354Average£503FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air IndiaCheapest£391Average£475FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£411Average£486FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£450Average£515FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Gulf AirCheapest£451Average£581FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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British AirwaysCheapest£467Average£641FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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EmiratesCheapest£514Average£661FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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