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Cheap flights from Chennai to Edinburgh from £521

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAA — EDI
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Chennai to Edinburgh

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chennai (MAA) to Edinburgh (EDI). 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 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

£521

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£637
1/4-8/4
  • 1/4-8/4
  • 5 total stops
  • 61h 35m total
  • Chennai to Edinburgh
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Cheapest flights from Chennai to Edinburgh
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chennai to Edinburgh. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 February 2025.

Tue 1/404:05MAA - EDI
2 stops35h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 8/407:40EDI - MAA
3 stops25h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2£521
Mon 31/301:55MAA - EDI
1 stop19h 50mLufthansa
Tue 8/406:15EDI - MAA
1 stop13h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 20/2£524
Sat 24/505:35MAA - EDI
1 stop22h 05mBritish Airways
Sat 31/516:10EDI - MAA
1 stop30h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 20/2£738
Fri 23/515:00MAA - EDI
2 stops29h 20mIndiGo
Sat 31/510:35EDI - MAA
2 stops24h 00mIndiGo
Deal found 20/2£793
Fri 23/504:05MAA - EDI
1 stop14h 05mQatar Airways
Sat 31/520:35EDI - MAA
2 stops25h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 21/2£836

Find flights from Chennai to Edinburgh within your budget

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Fly from

Chennai

Fly to

Edinburgh

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChennaiEdinburgh

MAA - EDI

MAAEDI

Chennai

Tue 1/4

04:05-11:30

2 stops35h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 8/4

07:40-13:50

3 stops25h 40m

£521

ChennaiEdinburgh

MAA - EDI

MAAEDI

Chennai

Mon 31/3

01:55-17:15

1 stop19h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 8/4

06:15-00:10

1 stop13h 25m

£524

ChennaiEdinburgh

MAA - EDI

MAAEDI

Chennai

Sat 24/5

05:35-23:10

1 stop22h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 31/5

16:10-03:30

1 stop30h 50m

£738

ChennaiEdinburgh

MAA - EDI

MAAEDI

Chennai

Fri 23/5

15:00-15:50

2 stops29h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 31/5

10:35-15:05

2 stops24h 00m

£793

ChennaiEdinburgh

MAA - EDI

MAAEDI

Chennai

Fri 23/5

04:05-13:40

1 stop14h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 31/5

20:35-03:00

2 stops25h 55m

£836

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Deals found on 20/2

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Travel insights for flights from Chennai to Edinburgh

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Chennai to Edinburgh including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chennai to Edinburgh?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to Edinburgh (average of £78). Flying from Chennai to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of £105). 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.

Rainfall in Edinburgh by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Edinburgh ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. April is typically the driest time to visit Edinburgh when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Edinburgh by month

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Edinburgh, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 15.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Edinburgh

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Edinburgh. 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 Edinburgh. Reviews last updated 21 February 2025.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,609 reviews
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Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.3

Crew

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,May 2024

BLR - DOH

I am vegetarian. Got stale food both ways. Had stomach upset while going to india on one leg of journey. Same problem on return!. Trrible food. Did not like t all. May not consider flying again with Qatar.

Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,609 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,609 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.3

Crew

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,May 2024

BLR - DOH

I am vegetarian. Got stale food both ways. Had stomach upset while going to india on one leg of journey. Same problem on return!. Trrible food. Did not like t all. May not consider flying again with Qatar.

IndiGo
6.8
Okay
482 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,609 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.3

Crew

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,May 2024

BLR - DOH

I am vegetarian. Got stale food both ways. Had stomach upset while going to india on one leg of journey. Same problem on return!. Trrible food. Did not like t all. May not consider flying again with Qatar.

Lufthansa
6.7
Okay
6,986 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,609 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.3

Crew

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,May 2024

BLR - DOH

I am vegetarian. Got stale food both ways. Had stomach upset while going to india on one leg of journey. Same problem on return!. Trrible food. Did not like t all. May not consider flying again with Qatar.

British Airways
6.6
Okay
6,762 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,609 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.3

Crew

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,May 2024

BLR - DOH

I am vegetarian. Got stale food both ways. Had stomach upset while going to india on one leg of journey. Same problem on return!. Trrible food. Did not like t all. May not consider flying again with Qatar.

Related info for your journey

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

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chennai to Edinburgh round-trip?

    Flying on Lufthansa is currently your cheapest option to Edinburgh, with prices starting at £524. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by British Airways and IndiGo, with the lowest prices starting at £738 and £793, respectively. You may be able to fly from Chennai to Edinburgh for 27% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chennai to Edinburgh 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 Chennai to Edinburgh?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to Edinburgh (average of £78). Flying from Chennai to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of £105). 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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