Chennai
GLA → MAA
Glasgow to Chennai
- Route
- GLA → MAA
- Distance
- 5,269 miles
- Non-stop flying time
- around 10h 45m
- With one stop
- usually 14h 30m–16h 30m
- Arrive at
- Chennai International Airport
- Local time
- UTC+5:30
Leaving from Glasgow
West of the city near Paisley, with regular express buses to the centre. Emirates connects Glasgow to its Dubai hub; other itineraries route through London or a European hub.
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
- London Heathrow
- London Gatwick
- London Stansted
- Manchester
- Birmingham
- Leeds Bradford
- Edinburgh
- Newcastle
- Bristol
Questions people ask
- How long is the flight from Glasgow to Chennai?
- The two airports are about 5,269 miles apart. A non-stop flight, where one operates, takes around 10h 45m. With one connection, most journeys take 14h 30m to 16h 30m door to gate, depending on the layover.
- Are there direct flights from Glasgow 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.