What’s the top layover airport for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai?

Abu Dhabi (AUH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 27% of 1-stop itineraries from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai on Cheapflights.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai?

Flights via Colombo (CMB) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 15m.

How often are flights from London to Chennai delayed?

About 24% of weekly flights between London and Chennai have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 139 minutes.

What’s the fastest layover option from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai?

Flights via Colombo (CMB) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 12h 55m.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Friday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai?

New Delhi (DEL) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $613.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on London to Chennai flights?

Over the last year, British Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 24% of flights being delayed.

What is the most punctual flight time for London to Chennai flights?

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

How long is the flight from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai?

There are many flights that can get you from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai in 9h 55m. Fly via Gulf Air, Etihad Airways, or British Airways to get the fastest option. London Heathrow Airport and Chennai are separated by a distance of 5113 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

Our cheapest airline available from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai is Qatar Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $487 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Air India and Gulf Air, starting at $549 and $555 round-trip. Users have found that Qatar Airways is 35% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Air India, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $276. Qatar Airways flights start at $383 while deals on Etihad Airways start at $393 one-way.

Weekly flight availability from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai

The most flights from LHR to MAA are scheduled on a Friday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chennai ranges from 0.4 - 13.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 13.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Chennai when rainfall is around 0.4 in.

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 91.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 77.0 F).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai?

British Airways, Air India and Etihad Airways are the most popular airlines when flying from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai.

Most accurate provider : When it comes to deals on London Heathrow Airport-Chennai flights, users find the pricing of Mytrip to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip Users can find the same prices on London Heathrow Airport-Chennai flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from London Heathrow Airport-Chennai flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Most trusted provider : When it comes to deals on London Heathrow Airport-Chennai flights, Cheapflights users trust Mytrip the most. Mytrip has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for London Heathrow Airport-Chennai flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

Chennai (MAA), located 10.2 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from London Heathrow to Chennai. 7 airlines have flights to Chennai from London Heathrow on a regular basis. Booking flights from London Heathrow to Chennai should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 2 inbound flights from London Heathrow per day.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Heathrow to Chennai?

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

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Heathrow 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.

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Q: How much does it cost to fly round-trip from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. London Heathrow Airport to Chennai flights typically cost between $821 and $1,360 in April. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $571 on Air India (Apr 27-May 10).

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Cheapest flights from Heathrow to Chennai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Heathrow to Chennai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 15, 2025.

Thu 12/259:10 pmLHR - MAA

1 stop31h 40mIndiGo

Sun 12/287:15 amMAA - LHR

1 stop17h 35mIndiGo

Deal found 12/13

$757

Tue 12/308:55 pmLHR - MAA

1 stop17h 30mEtihad Airways

Sun 1/183:45 pmMAA - LHR

1 stop20h 25mEtihad Airways

Deal found 12/13

$837

Thu 12/259:10 pmLHR - MAA

1 stop21h 10mMultiple Airlines

Sat 12/271:50 amMAA - LHR

2 stops22h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/13

$860

Wed 12/179:30 pmLHR - MAA

1 stop13h 20mMultiple Airlines

Thu 12/181:50 amMAA - LHR

1 stop13h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/13

$1,036

Wed 12/179:30 pmLHR - MAA

1 stop15h 05mIndiGo

Fri 12/195:25 amMAA - LHR

1 stop17h 50mIndiGo

Deal found 12/13

$1,047

Wed 12/249:30 pmLHR - MAA

1 stop19h 10mIndiGo

Fri 1/99:05 amMAA - LHR

1 stop14h 10mIndiGo

Deal found 12/14

$1,049

Wed 12/249:30 pmLHR - MAA

1 stop19h 10mIndiGo

Sat 1/107:15 amMAA - LHR

1 stop17h 35mIndiGo

Deal found 12/14

$1,080

Sat 12/278:05 amLHR - MAA

1 stop12h 45mQatar Airways

Fri 1/93:25 amMAA - LHR

1 stop24h 45mQatar Airways

Deal found 12/15

$1,083

Tue 12/239:30 pmLHR - MAA

1 stop20h 50mIndiGo

Fri 1/99:05 amMAA - LHR

1 stop14h 10mIndiGo

Deal found 12/14

$1,086

Tue 12/303:50 pmLHR - MAA

1 stop28h 55mEmirates

Sun 1/119:45 pmMAA - LHR

1 stop25h 30mEmirates

Deal found 12/14

$1,100

Fri 12/268:05 pmLHR - MAA

2 stops31h 10mSWISS

Mon 2/26:00 pmMAA - LHR

3 stops25h 10mSWISS

Deal found 12/14

$1,110

Best flights from Heathrow to Chennai
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Heathrow to Chennai that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 15, 2025.

Mon 3/29:50 pmLHR - MAA

1 stop25h 25mGulf Air

Thu 3/55:35 amMAA - LHR

1 stop30h 30mGulf Air

Deal found 12/14

$604

Mon 2/98:55 pmLHR - MAA

1 stop12h 45mEtihad Airways

Fri 2/133:55 amMAA - LHR

1 stop13h 40mEtihad Airways

Deal found 12/14

$696

Thu 1/228:35 amLHR - MAA

1 stop12h 25mMultiple Airlines

Mon 1/267:35 amMAA - LHR

Nonstop11h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$710

Mon 3/22:10 pmLHR - MAA

Nonstop9h 55mBritish Airways

Mon 3/237:35 amMAA - LHR

Nonstop11h 30mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/15

$713

Thu 1/298:40 amLHR - MAA

1 stop12h 20mMultiple Airlines

Thu 2/57:35 amMAA - LHR

Nonstop11h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$712

Fri 2/131:55 pmLHR - MAA

1 stop24h 30mEtihad Airways

Sun 2/2210:00 amMAA - LHR

1 stop31h 35mEtihad Airways

Deal found 12/14

$760

Thu 1/292:10 pmLHR - MAA

Nonstop9h 55mBritish Airways

Thu 2/57:35 amMAA - LHR

Nonstop11h 30mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/15

$764

Thu 2/198:25 amLHR - MAA

1 stop12h 35mMultiple Airlines

Sun 3/87:35 amMAA - LHR

Nonstop11h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$720

Fri 3/202:10 pmLHR - MAA

Nonstop9h 55mMultiple Airlines

Tue 3/314:20 amMAA - LHR

1 stop14h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/13

$744

Fri 1/238:35 amLHR - MAA

1 stop12h 25mMultiple Airlines

Tue 2/177:35 amMAA - LHR

Nonstop11h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/13

$768

Last-minute flights from Heathrow to Chennai
Discover last-minute flight deals from Heathrow to Chennai. Data last updated December 15, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Fri 1/99:50 pmLHR - MAA

1 stop17h 20mGulf Air

Thu 6/186:00 amMAA - LHR

1 stop29h 25mGulf Air

Deal found 12/14

$664

Fri 1/97:50 pmLHR - MAA

1 stop31h 05mMultiple Airlines

Tue 2/37:25 pmMAA - LHR

1 stop29h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$671

Tue 1/206:20 amLHR - MAA

2 stops18h 45mAir France

Tue 1/279:30 pmMAA - LHR

2 stops18h 30mAir France

Deal found 12/12

$577

Tue 1/2010:00 pmLHR - MAA

1 stop15h 00mAir India

Tue 1/278:00 pmMAA - LHR

1 stop16h 05mAir India

Deal found 12/12

$606

Thu 1/229:50 pmLHR - MAA

1 stop17h 20mGulf Air

Fri 2/65:35 amMAA - LHR

1 stop14h 40mGulf Air

Deal found 12/12

$632

Thu 1/226:20 amLHR - MAA

2 stops18h 45mAir France

Mon 1/269:30 pmMAA - LHR

2 stops18h 30mAir France

Deal found 12/14

$658

Fri 1/239:05 pmLHR - MAA

1 stop18h 55mAir India

Tue 2/177:25 pmMAA - LHR

1 stop29h 35mAir India

Deal found 12/13

$624

Wed 1/288:45 amLHR - MAA

1 stop14h 40mAir India

Wed 2/46:00 pmMAA - LHR

1 stop22h 35mAir India

Deal found 12/13

$607

Wed 1/289:50 pmLHR - MAA

1 stop25h 25mGulf Air

Fri 2/135:35 amMAA - LHR

1 stop14h 40mGulf Air

Deal found 12/14

$631

Wed 1/288:55 pmLHR - MAA

1 stop29h 45mEtihad Airways

Wed 2/183:55 amMAA - LHR

1 stop19h 45mEtihad Airways

Deal found 12/14

$644

Thu 1/298:55 pmLHR - MAA

1 stop29h 45mEtihad Airways

Sun 2/153:45 pmMAA - LHR

1 stop28h 15mEtihad Airways

Deal found 12/14

$639

Sat 1/318:55 pmLHR - MAA

1 stop29h 45mEtihad Airways

Wed 2/1810:00 amMAA - LHR

1 stop34h 00mEtihad Airways

Deal found 12/14

$665

One-way flights from Heathrow to Chennai
Search for one-way flight options from Heathrow to Chennai. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated December 15, 2025.

Fri 2/66:35 amLHR - MAA

2 stops18h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/13

$353

Sat 2/78:05 amLHR - MAA

3 stops20h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/13

$357

Fri 2/67:20 pmLHR - MAA

1 stop31h 20mEtihad Airways

Deal found 12/13

$386

Mon 1/121:55 pmLHR - MAA

1 stop24h 30mEtihad Airways

Deal found 12/14

$390

Thu 3/191:55 pmLHR - MAA

1 stop19h 15mEtihad Airways

Deal found 12/14

$391

Sat 2/79:30 pmLHR - MAA

1 stop31h 20mIndiGo

Deal found 12/13

$392

Mon 2/166:35 amLHR - MAA

2 stops15h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$423

Wed 1/76:35 amLHR - MAA

2 stops15h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$442

Mon 1/59:30 pmLHR - MAA

1 stop31h 20mIndiGo

Deal found 12/14

$450

Fri 1/96:35 amLHR - MAA

2 stops15h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/13

$462

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Most accurate provider	Mytrip 3 stars
Most trusted provider	Mytrip 3 stars
Round-trip from	$571 (FlightHub)
One-way from	$353 (Trip.com)
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	September
Average price	$1,011

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($112 potential increase over avg. RT price).

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LondonChennai

LHR - MAA

LHRMAA

London Heathrow

Mon 3/2

9:50 pm-4:45 am

1 stop25h 25m

Chennai

Thu 3/5

5:35 am-6:35 am

1 stop30h 30m

$604

LondonChennai

LHR - MAA

LHRMAA

London Heathrow

Mon 2/9

8:55 pm-3:10 pm

1 stop12h 45m

Chennai

Fri 2/13

3:55 am-12:05 pm

1 stop13h 40m

$696

LondonChennai

LHR - MAA

LHRMAA

London Heathrow

Thu 1/22

8:35 am-2:30 am

1 stop12h 25m

Chennai

Mon 1/26

7:35 am-1:35 pm

Nonstop11h 30m

$710

LondonChennai

LHR - MAA

LHRMAA

London Heathrow

Thu 1/29

8:40 am-2:30 am

1 stop12h 20m

Chennai

Thu 2/5

7:35 am-1:35 pm

Nonstop11h 30m

$712

LondonChennai

LHR - MAA

LHRMAA

London Heathrow

Mon 3/2

2:10 pm-5:35 am

Nonstop9h 55m

Chennai

Mon 3/23

7:35 am-1:35 pm

Nonstop11h 30m

$713

LondonChennai

LHR - MAA

LHRMAA

London Heathrow

Thu 2/19

8:25 am-2:30 am

1 stop12h 35m

Chennai

Sun 3/8

7:35 am-1:35 pm

Nonstop11h 30m

$720

LondonChennai

LHR - MAA

LHRMAA

London Heathrow

Fri 3/20

2:10 pm-5:35 am

Nonstop9h 55m

Chennai

Tue 3/31

4:20 am-2:05 pm

1 stop14h 15m

$744

LondonChennai

LHR - MAA

LHRMAA

London Heathrow

Fri 2/13

1:55 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop24h 30m

Chennai

Sun 2/22

10:00 am-12:05 pm

1 stop31h 35m

$760

LondonChennai

LHR - MAA

LHRMAA

London Heathrow

Thu 1/29

2:10 pm-5:35 am

Nonstop9h 55m

Chennai

Thu 2/5

7:35 am-1:35 pm

Nonstop11h 30m

$764

LondonChennai

LHR - MAA

LHRMAA

London Heathrow

Fri 1/23

8:35 am-2:30 am

1 stop12h 25m

Chennai

Tue 2/17

7:35 am-1:35 pm

Nonstop11h 30m

$768

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Compare providers for flights from Heathrow to Chennai

Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Heathrow to Chennai in December.

Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
Trip.com	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.com	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Mytrip	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Gotogate	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Justfly.com	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Jetabroad	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on London Heathrow Airport-Chennai flights, users find the pricing of Mytrip to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip Users can find the same prices on London Heathrow Airport-Chennai flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from London Heathrow Airport-Chennai flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on London Heathrow Airport-Chennai flights, Cheapflights users trust Mytrip the most. Mytrip has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for London Heathrow Airport-Chennai flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai, you should look to book at least 76 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 London Heathrow Airport to Chennai?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai (average of $495). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai in July is currently the most expensive (average of $676). 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 LHR to MAA?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 26% on airfare.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai?

The best insider tips for London Heathrow Airport to Chennai flights

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LHR

Expect strict security at Heathrow. Ensure all liquids are in one small bag to avoid delays during manual screening.

MAA

Expect slow immigration at MAA. The process can take about an hour, including luggage pick-up.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Chennai

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, and Lufthansa from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Etihad Airways

7.4

Good

1,332 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

RaviKumar,Sep 2025

MAA - AUH

Trip was good. Eventhough I have 2 X 32 Kgs allowance (as part of business class) till Chicago. At airport I ended up checking in additional bag with an additional payment of 11000 INR.

Etihad Airways

7.4

Good

1,332 reviews

Etihad Airways

7.4

Good

1,332 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

RaviKumar,Sep 2025

MAA - AUH

Trip was good. Eventhough I have 2 X 32 Kgs allowance (as part of business class) till Chicago. At airport I ended up checking in additional bag with an additional payment of 11000 INR.

Gulf Air

7.3

Good

226 reviews

Etihad Airways

7.4

Good

1,332 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

RaviKumar,Sep 2025

MAA - AUH

Trip was good. Eventhough I have 2 X 32 Kgs allowance (as part of business class) till Chicago. At airport I ended up checking in additional bag with an additional payment of 11000 INR.

Lufthansa

6.8

Okay

7,628 reviews

Etihad Airways

7.4

Good

1,332 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

RaviKumar,Sep 2025

MAA - AUH

Trip was good. Eventhough I have 2 X 32 Kgs allowance (as part of business class) till Chicago. At airport I ended up checking in additional bag with an additional payment of 11000 INR.

British Airways

6.7

Okay

7,575 reviews

Etihad Airways

7.4

Good

1,332 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

RaviKumar,Sep 2025

MAA - AUH

Trip was good. Eventhough I have 2 X 32 Kgs allowance (as part of business class) till Chicago. At airport I ended up checking in additional bag with an additional payment of 11000 INR.

Air India

5.5

Fair

2,948 reviews

Etihad Airways

7.4

Good

1,332 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

RaviKumar,Sep 2025

MAA - AUH

Trip was good. Eventhough I have 2 X 32 Kgs allowance (as part of business class) till Chicago. At airport I ended up checking in additional bag with an additional payment of 11000 INR.

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly into for flights to Chennai from London Heathrow?
Chennai (MAA), located 10.2 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from London Heathrow to Chennai. 7 airlines have flights to Chennai from London Heathrow on a regular basis. Booking flights from London Heathrow to Chennai should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 2 inbound flights from London Heathrow per day.
How long is the flight from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai?
There are many flights that can get you from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai in 9h 55m. Fly via Gulf Air, Etihad Airways, or British Airways to get the fastest option. London Heathrow Airport and Chennai are separated by a distance of 5113 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai is Qatar Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $487 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Air India and Gulf Air, starting at $549 and $555 round-trip. Users have found that Qatar Airways is 35% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai one-way?
To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Air India, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $276. Qatar Airways flights start at $383 while deals on Etihad Airways start at $393 one-way.
Can I find deals for flights from Heathrow to Chennai that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Heathrow to Chennai flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Heathrow to Chennai?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Heathrow to Chennai.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Heathrow to Chennai?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Heathrow 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 Heathrow Airport to Chennai?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai (average of $495). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai in July is currently the most expensive (average of $676). 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 Heathrow to Chennai

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Qatar Airways	Cheapest$487	Average$722	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%
Air India	Cheapest$549	Average$678	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Gulf Air	Cheapest$555	Average$638	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%
Etihad Airways	Cheapest$566	Average$732	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%
British Airways	Cheapest$644	Average$864	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%
Lufthansa	Cheapest$652	Average$739	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%
Emirates	Cheapest$682	Average$890	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%

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$353+ Cheap flights from Heathrow (LHR) 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 2/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London Heathrow to Chennai are usually found in September or May, booked 76 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Sunday and return on a Friday

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Heathrow to Chennai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 15, 2025.

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Heathrow to Chennai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 15, 2025.