Chennai
India · MAA
Cheap flights to Chennai
Tamil Nadu’s capital on the Bay of Bengal, gateway to the temples of the south.
- Arrival airport
- Chennai International Airport (MAA)
- Distance from London
- 5,116 miles
- Non-stop flying time
- around 10h 30m
- With one stop
- usually 14h 15m–16h 15m
- Local time
- UTC+5:30
- Currency
- Indian rupee (INR)
When to go
December to February; it is hot most of the year and wettest October–December.
How people get there
Common connecting points for Chennai: Dubai, Doha, Abu Dhabi and Istanbul. Which airlines are flying, and whether there is a non-stop service on your dates, changes through the year — a consultant checks live schedules and fares for you.
Fly to Chennai from
- London Heathrow5,116 mi
- London Gatwick5,105 mi
- London Stansted5,086 mi
- Manchester5,190 mi
- Birmingham5,170 mi
- Leeds Bradford5,164 mi
- Glasgow5,269 mi
- Edinburgh5,227 mi
- Newcastle5,164 mi
- Bristol5,214 mi
Other cities in India
Entry requirements change. Check the latest UK government travel advice for India before you book.
Questions people ask
- How long is the flight to Chennai from London?
- Chennai is about 5,116 miles from Heathrow. A non-stop flight, where one operates, takes around 10h 30m; with one connection most journeys take 14h 15m to 16h 15m.
- Which airport do I fly into?
- Chennai International Airport, airport code MAA.
- What is the time difference?
- Local time in Chennai is UTC+5:30. The UK is on UTC+0 in winter and UTC+1 in summer.
- When is the best time to go?
- December to February; it is hot most of the year and wettest October–December.
- How do I get today’s fare?
- Send us your route or call 020 3137 8781 — we’re open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. A consultant checks live fares across the airlines and calls you back.