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BHX → MAA

Birmingham to Chennai

Route
BHX → MAA
Distance
5,170 miles
Non-stop flying time
around 10h 45m
With one stop
usually 14h 15m–16h 15m
Arrive at
Chennai International Airport
Local time
UTC+5:30

Leaving from Birmingham

Next to Birmingham International station on the West Coast Main Line, convenient for the whole of the Midlands. Emirates, Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines are among the carriers offering one-stop connections from Birmingham.

Arriving in Chennai

Tamil Nadu’s capital on the Bay of Bengal, gateway to the temples of the south.

Connections and timing

Typical connecting points on this route: Dubai, Doha, Abu Dhabi and Istanbul. Best time to go: december to February; it is hot most of the year and wettest October–December.

Fares on this route are usually lowest when booked well ahead and outside UK school holidays, Eid and Christmas. Being flexible by a day or two, or flying mid-week, often helps — your consultant will tell you what moves the price on your dates.

Other UK airports to Chennai

Questions people ask

How long is the flight from Birmingham to Chennai?
The two airports are about 5,170 miles apart. A non-stop flight, where one operates, takes around 10h 45m. With one connection, most journeys take 14h 15m to 16h 15m door to gate, depending on the layover.
Are there direct flights from Birmingham to Chennai?
It depends on the season and the airline — non-stop services start, stop and change frequency through the year. Most travellers on this route connect via Dubai, Doha, Abu Dhabi. Call us and a consultant will check what is flying on your dates.
Which airport will I land at?
Chennai International Airport (MAA).
How can I get the cheapest fare?
Book early, avoid peak holiday weeks, and be flexible by a day or two if you can. Send us your dates and we’ll compare fares across the airlines for you — or call 020 3137 8781, open 24/7.