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$229+ Cheap flights from Edinburgh (EDI) to Chennai (MAA)

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 9/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — MAA
Aug 23 — Aug 301
Sat 8/23
Sat 8/30
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Edinburgh to Chennai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Edinburgh (EDI) 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 August 18, 2025.

Round-trip from

$990
(British Airways)

One-way from

$229
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$859
From Edinburgh Turnhouse to Chennai
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Cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Chennai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Edinburgh to Chennai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 18, 2025.

This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/299:20 amEDI - MAA
1 stop13h 40mBritish Airways
Mon 9/227:05 amMAA - EDI
2 stops19h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 8/18$990
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/198:30 pmEDI - MAA
1 stop26h 30mBritish Airways
Thu 9/117:05 amMAA - EDI
2 stops20h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 8/16$1,033
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/237:05 amEDI - MAA
1 stop15h 55mBritish Airways
Thu 9/117:05 amMAA - EDI
2 stops20h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 8/16$1,078
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/199:20 pmEDI - MAA
1 stop25h 40mBritish Airways
Wed 9/107:05 amMAA - EDI
2 stops18h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 8/16$1,088
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/235:55 amEDI - MAA
1 stop17h 05mBritish Airways
Wed 9/107:05 amMAA - EDI
2 stops18h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 8/16$1,132
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/216:15 amEDI - MAA
1 stop13h 25mLufthansa
Mon 9/81:55 amMAA - EDI
1 stop14h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 8/16$1,135
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/199:20 pmEDI - MAA
1 stop25h 40mBritish Airways
Mon 9/85:35 amMAA - EDI
1 stop31h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 8/17$1,140
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/205:55 amEDI - MAA
1 stop17h 05mBritish Airways
Tue 9/97:05 amMAA - EDI
2 stops18h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 8/16$1,142
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/1910:35 amEDI - MAA
2 stops24h 00mTurkish Airlines
Thu 9/1110:30 pmMAA - EDI
2 stops39h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 8/16$1,172
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/235:55 amEDI - MAA
1 stop17h 05mBritish Airways
Mon 9/85:35 amMAA - EDI
1 stop31h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 8/16$1,184
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/224:50 pmEDI - MAA
2 stops36h 50mTurkish Airlines
Thu 9/1110:00 pmMAA - EDI
2 stops40h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 8/16$1,185
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/237:05 amEDI - MAA
1 stop15h 55mBritish Airways
Tue 9/97:05 amMAA - EDI
2 stops18h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 8/16$1,187

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Edinburgh 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated August 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Edinburgh to Chennai that are best for you.

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EdinburghChennai

EDI - MAA

EDIMAA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 8/29

5:50 am-3:30 am

1 stop17h 10m

Chennai

Mon 9/22

7:05 am-9:55 pm

2 stops19h 20m

$990

EdinburghChennai

EDI - MAA

EDIMAA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 9/4

7:00 am-3:30 am

1 stop16h 00m

Chennai

Tue 9/9

5:35 am-8:25 pm

1 stop19h 20m

$1,140

EdinburghChennai

EDI - MAA

EDIMAA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 9/3

9:15 am-3:30 am

1 stop13h 45m

Chennai

Tue 9/9

5:35 am-8:25 pm

1 stop19h 20m

$1,140

EdinburghChennai

EDI - MAA

EDIMAA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 9/3

6:15 am-8:55 am

2 stops22h 10m

Chennai

Tue 9/9

7:50 pm-12:00 pm

2 stops20h 40m

$1,283

EdinburghChennai

EDI - MAA

EDIMAA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 9/4

8:35 am-3:30 am

1 stop14h 25m

Chennai

Sun 9/7

5:35 am-7:30 pm

1 stop18h 25m

$1,320

EdinburghChennai

EDI - MAA

EDIMAA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 9/3

7:40 am-3:30 am

1 stop15h 20m

Chennai

Sun 9/7

5:35 am-7:30 pm

1 stop18h 25m

$1,320

EdinburghChennai

EDI - MAA

EDIMAA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 9/2

9:15 am-3:30 am

1 stop13h 45m

Chennai

Sun 9/7

5:35 am-7:30 pm

1 stop18h 25m

$1,365

EdinburghChennai

EDI - MAA

EDIMAA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 9/4

6:15 am-12:10 am

1 stop13h 25m

Chennai

Sat 9/6

1:55 am-5:15 pm

1 stop19h 50m

$1,496

EdinburghChennai

EDI - MAA

EDIMAA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 9/3

6:15 am-12:10 am

1 stop13h 25m

Chennai

Sat 9/6

1:55 am-5:15 pm

1 stop19h 50m

$1,496

EdinburghChennai

EDI - MAA

EDIMAA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 9/2

6:15 am-12:10 am

1 stop13h 25m

Chennai

Sat 9/6

1:55 am-5:15 pm

1 stop19h 50m

$1,564

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Best time to book a flight from Edinburgh to Chennai

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Edinburgh to Chennai

How far ahead should I book a flight from Edinburgh to Chennai?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Edinburgh to Chennai. Price data was last updated on August 8, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Edinburgh to Chennai, you should look to book at least 26 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Chennai (average of $938). Flying from Edinburgh to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,531). 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.

Related info for your journey

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

  • How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Chennai?

    Airlines like British Airways fly from Edinburgh to Chennai in about 17h 10m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . Edinburgh and Chennai are separated by a distance of 5224 mi.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Chennai (average of $938). Flying from Edinburgh to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,531). 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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