- Must visit
Government Museum, Chennai
The city’s leading museum complex, noted for archaeology, bronzes, natural history and art galleries. Ideal for a broad introduction to Tamil Nadu’s heritage.
Flights from London to Chennai depart on average 112 times per day, taking around 11h 4m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £275 if you book in advance.
There are 1 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:15, the last at 23:45. The fastest flight covers the 8210 km distance in 12h 40m. January is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 8210 km |
Average flight duration 11h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price £275 |
Flights per day 112 |
Direct flights 1 |
Fastest flight 12h 40m |
First flight 0:15 |
Last flight 23:45 |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 21 days |
Cheapest price
£351
Average price
£630
Fastest journey
10 h 20 m
Average duration
11 h 57 m
Flights per day
122
Distance
8210 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from London to Chennai is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Chennai will cost around £630 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £351.
Of the 122 flights that leave London for Chennai every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct flights cover the 8210 km distance in an average of 11 h 57 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 10 h 20 m .
The slowest flights will take 12 h 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
G9259 · G9471
G9266 · G9471
AI132 · AI9478
AI132 · AI9482
AI132 · AI9762
BA35
EK12 · EK542
LH923 · LH758
QR120+
QR4788
EK66 · EK544The table below shows live departures for London to Chennai flights for today, Sunday 16 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
QR108 · QR528 | 17:00 London Heathrow Airport | 29h20 | 2:50 Madras | 1 change | |
QR108+ QR4788 | 17:00 London Heathrow Airport | 29h10 | 2:40 Madras | 1 change | |
QR6017+ QR56+ QR4788 | 17:10 London Gatwick Airport | 53h00 | 2:40 Madras | 2 changes | |
QR6017+ QR56 · QR528 | 17:10 London Gatwick Airport | 53h10 | 2:50 Madras | 2 changes | |
QR8368+ QR156 · QR528 | 17:50 London Gatwick Airport | 52h30 | 2:50 Madras | 2 changes | |
QR8368+ QR156+ QR4788 | 17:50 London Gatwick Airport | 52h20 | 2:40 Madras | 2 changes | |
BA257+ BA8004 | 18:50 London Heathrow Airport | 14h30 | 13:50 Madras | 1 change | |
QR12 · QR528 | 19:25 London Heathrow Airport | 26h55 | 2:50 Madras | 1 change | |
QR12+ QR4788 | 19:25 London Heathrow Airport | 26h45 | 2:40 Madras | 1 change | |
G9259 · G9471 | 19:35 London Gatwick Airport | 27h20 | 3:25 Madras | 1 change | |
EK32 · EK546 | 19:50 London Heathrow Airport | 20h10 | 20:30 Madras | 1 change | |
6E2 · 6E5196 | 20:15 London Heathrow Airport | 16h45 | 17:30 Madras | 1 change | |
6E2 · 6E6137 | 20:15 London Heathrow Airport | 24h20 | 1:05 Madras | 1 change | |
6E2 · 6E5048 | 20:15 London Heathrow Airport | 18h50 | 19:35 Madras | 1 change | |
6E2 · 6E5313 | 20:15 London Heathrow Airport | 35h15 | 12:00 Madras | 1 change | |
6E2 · 6E5105 | 20:15 London Heathrow Airport | 20h45 | 21:30 Madras | 1 change | |
6E2 · 6E136 | 20:15 London Heathrow Airport | 29h20 | 6:05 Madras | 1 change | |
6E2 · 6E5337 | 20:15 London Heathrow Airport | 15h05 | 15:50 Madras | 1 change | |
6E2 · 6E5188 | 20:15 London Heathrow Airport | 31h35 | 8:20 Madras | 1 change | |
LH2481 · LH766+ LH5272 | 20:25 London Heathrow Airport | 32h00 | 8:55 Madras | 2 changes | |
LH2481 · LH125 · LH758 | 20:25 London Heathrow Airport | 23h15 | 0:10 Madras | 2 changes | |
AI2018 · AI2837 | 20:35 London Heathrow Airport | 19h50 | 20:55 Madras | 1 change | |
AI2018 · AI537 | 20:35 London Heathrow Airport | 17h35 | 18:40 Madras | 1 change | |
EK4 · EK546 | 20:40 London Heathrow Airport | 19h20 | 20:30 Madras | 1 change | |
QR9711+ QR4788 | 20:40 London Heathrow Airport | 25h30 | 2:40 Madras | 1 change | |
QR9711+ QR528 | 20:40 London Heathrow Airport | 25h40 | 2:50 Madras | 1 change | |
WY102 · WY251 | 20:50 London Heathrow Airport | 30h05 | 7:25 Madras | 1 change | |
ET701 · ET692 | 21:00 London Heathrow Airport | 30h45 | 8:15 Madras | 1 change | |
EK68 · EK546 | 21:05 London Stansted Airport | 18h55 | 20:30 Madras | 1 change | |
AI130 · AI2827 | 21:05 London Heathrow Airport | 21h00 | 22:35 Madras | 1 change | |
AI130 · AI573 | 21:05 London Heathrow Airport | 16h45 | 18:20 Madras | 1 change | |
AI130 · AI435 | 21:05 London Heathrow Airport | 18h50 | 20:25 Madras | 1 change | |
QR9794+ QR22+ QR4788 | 21:40 London Heathrow Airport | 24h30 | 2:40 Madras | 2 changes | |
QR9794+ QR22 · QR528 | 21:40 London Heathrow Airport | 24h40 | 2:50 Madras | 2 changes | |
EK10 · EK546 | 21:45 London Gatwick Airport | 18h15 | 20:30 Madras | 1 change | |
QR5987+ QR32+ QR4788 | 21:45 London Heathrow Airport | 24h25 | 2:40 Madras | 2 changes | |
QR5987+ QR32 · QR528 | 21:45 London Heathrow Airport | 24h35 | 2:50 Madras | 2 changes | |
QR16 · QR528 | 21:55 London Heathrow Airport | 24h25 | 2:50 Madras | 1 change | |
QR16+ QR4788 | 21:55 London Heathrow Airport | 24h15 | 2:40 Madras | 1 change | |
GF6 · GF68 | 22:05 London Heathrow Airport | 26h45 | 5:20 Madras | 1 change | |
AI132 · AI9482 | 22:10 London Heathrow Airport | 18h10 | 20:50 Madras | 1 change | |
AI132 · AI9762 | 22:10 London Heathrow Airport | 29h30 | 8:10 Madras | 1 change | |
AI132 · AI9478 | 22:10 London Heathrow Airport | 20h40 | 23:20 Madras | 1 change | |
EK6 · EK546 | 22:15 London Heathrow Airport | 17h45 | 20:30 Madras | 1 change | |
EK70 · EK546 | 23:55 London Gatwick Airport | 16h05 | 20:30 Madras | 1 change | |
EK70 · EK542 | 23:55 London Gatwick Airport | 22h05 | 2:30 Madras | 1 change | |
| Monday 17 August | |||||
LX345+ LX2646+ LX9866 | 6:00 London Heathrow Airport | 18h25 | 4:55 Madras | 2 changes | |
LX345+ LX154+ LX9880 | 6:00 London Heathrow Airport | 22h25 | 8:55 Madras | 2 changes | |
QR9787+ QR156+ QR4788 | 6:10 London Gatwick Airport | 40h00 | 2:40 Madras | 2 changes | |
QR9787+ QR156 · QR528 | 6:10 London Gatwick Airport | 40h10 | 2:50 Madras | 2 changes | |
LH4233+ LH758 | 6:30 London Heathrow Airport | 13h10 | 0:10 Madras | 1 change | |
TK1988 · TK774+ WY251 | 6:30 London Heathrow Airport | 20h25 | 7:25 Madras | 2 changes | |
LH2483 · LH766+ LH5272 | 6:55 London Heathrow Airport | 21h30 | 8:55 Madras | 2 changes | |
TK1930 · TK774+ WY251 | 7:05 London Gatwick Airport | 19h50 | 7:25 Madras | 2 changes | |
TK1930 · TK716+ TK8433 | 7:05 London Gatwick Airport | 24h30 | 12:05 Madras | 2 changes | |
TK1930+ TK7847 · TK7851 | 7:05 London Gatwick Airport | 24h25 | 12:00 Madras | 2 changes | |
TK1930 · TK720+ TK7847 | 7:05 London Gatwick Airport | 24h25 | 12:00 Madras | 2 changes | |
TK1930+ TK8433 · TK7752 | 7:05 London Gatwick Airport | 24h30 | 12:05 Madras | 2 changes | |
LH2485 · LH766+ LH5272 | 7:25 London Heathrow Airport | 21h00 | 8:55 Madras | 2 changes | |
LH923 · LH758 | 7:30 London Heathrow Airport | 12h10 | 0:10 Madras | 1 change | |
QR5984+ QR56 · QR528 | 7:45 London Gatwick Airport | 38h35 | 2:50 Madras | 2 changes | |
QR5984+ QR56+ QR4788 | 7:45 London Gatwick Airport | 38h25 | 2:40 Madras | 2 changes | |
BA7006 · QR528 | 8:05 London Heathrow Airport | 14h15 | 2:50 Madras | 1 change | |
QR6+ QR4788 | 8:05 London Heathrow Airport | 14h05 | 2:40 Madras | 1 change | |
QR6 · QR528 | 8:05 London Heathrow Airport | 14h15 | 2:50 Madras | 1 change | |
LX451+ LX2646+ LX9866 | 8:10 London City Airport | 16h15 | 4:55 Madras | 2 changes | |
WY104 · WY251 | 8:25 London Heathrow Airport | 18h30 | 7:25 Madras | 1 change | |
WY104 · WY253 | 8:25 London Heathrow Airport | 24h00 | 12:55 Madras | 1 change | |
LH4235+ LH756+ LH5272 | 8:30 London Heathrow Airport | 19h55 | 8:55 Madras | 2 changes | |
LX317 · LX2646+ LX9866 | 8:40 London Heathrow Airport | 15h45 | 4:55 Madras | 2 changes | |
QR330 · QR528 | 9:00 London Gatwick Airport | 13h20 | 2:50 Madras | 1 change | |
QR330+ QR4788 | 9:00 London Gatwick Airport | 13h10 | 2:40 Madras | 1 change | |
BA2306 · QR528 | 9:00 London Gatwick Airport | 13h20 | 2:50 Madras | 1 change | |
EK8 · EK542 | 9:05 London Heathrow Airport | 12h55 | 2:30 Madras | 1 change | |
QR9780+ QR156 · QR528 | 9:05 London Gatwick Airport | 37h15 | 2:50 Madras | 2 changes | |
QR9780+ QR156+ QR4788 | 9:05 London Gatwick Airport | 37h05 | 2:40 Madras | 2 changes | |
EK8 · EK544 | 9:05 London Heathrow Airport | 18h30 | 8:05 Madras | 1 change | |
LH5657+ LH756+ LH5272 | 9:15 London City Airport | 19h10 | 8:55 Madras | 2 changes | |
EN8773+ LH756+ LH5272 | 9:15 London City Airport | 19h10 | 8:55 Madras | 2 changes | |
QR120+ QR4788 | 9:30 London Heathrow Airport | 12h40 | 2:40 Madras | 1 change | |
QR120 · QR528 | 9:30 London Heathrow Airport | 12h50 | 2:50 Madras | 1 change | |
BA2291 · QR528 | 9:30 London Heathrow Airport | 12h50 | 2:50 Madras | 1 change | |
BA139+ BA7991 | 9:40 London Heathrow Airport | 15h55 | 6:05 Madras | 1 change | |
AI162 · AI2525 | 9:45 London Heathrow Airport | 18h25 | 8:40 Madras | 1 change | |
AI162 · AI2467 | 9:45 London Heathrow Airport | 22h30 | 12:45 Madras | 1 change | |
AI162 · AI2833 | 9:45 London Heathrow Airport | 20h05 | 10:20 Madras | 1 change | |
G9266 · G9471 | 9:55 London Gatwick Airport | 13h00 | 3:25 Madras | 1 change | |
EK12 · EK542 | 10:05 London Gatwick Airport | 11h55 | 2:30 Madras | 1 change | |
EK12 · EK544 | 10:05 London Gatwick Airport | 17h30 | 8:05 Madras | 1 change | |
ET719 · ET692 | 10:10 London Gatwick Airport | 17h35 | 8:15 Madras | 1 change | |
TK1982 · TK774+ WY253 | 10:50 London Gatwick Airport | 21h35 | 12:55 Madras | 2 changes | |
TK1242 · TK774+ WY251 | 10:50 London Stansted Airport | 16h05 | 7:25 Madras | 2 changes | |
TK1242 · TK720+ TK7847 | 10:50 London Stansted Airport | 20h40 | 12:00 Madras | 2 changes | |
TK1242 · TK720+ TK7850 | 10:50 London Stansted Airport | 22h25 | 13:45 Madras | 2 changes | |
TK1982 · TK716+ TK8433 | 10:50 London Gatwick Airport | 20h45 | 12:05 Madras | 2 changes | |
TK1242 · TK716+ TK7812 | 10:50 London Stansted Airport | 22h30 | 13:50 Madras | 2 changes | |
TK1982 · TK720+ TK7850 | 10:50 London Gatwick Airport | 22h25 | 13:45 Madras | 2 changes | |
TK1982 · TK720+ TK7847 | 10:50 London Gatwick Airport | 20h40 | 12:00 Madras | 2 changes | |
TK1242 · TK774+ WY253 | 10:50 London Stansted Airport | 21h35 | 12:55 Madras | 2 changes | |
TK1242 · TK716+ TK8433 | 10:50 London Stansted Airport | 20h45 | 12:05 Madras | 2 changes | |
TK1982 · TK774+ WY251 | 10:50 London Gatwick Airport | 16h05 | 7:25 Madras | 2 changes | |
TK1982 · TK716+ TK7812 | 10:50 London Gatwick Airport | 22h30 | 13:50 Madras | 2 changes | |
TK1980 · TK720+ TK7850 | 11:20 London Heathrow Airport | 21h55 | 13:45 Madras | 2 changes | |
TK1980 · TK774+ WY251 | 11:20 London Heathrow Airport | 15h35 | 7:25 Madras | 2 changes | |
TK1980 · TK716+ TK8433 | 11:20 London Heathrow Airport | 20h15 | 12:05 Madras | 2 changes | |
TK1980 · TK716+ TK7812 | 11:20 London Heathrow Airport | 22h00 | 13:50 Madras | 2 changes | |
TK1980 · TK774+ WY253 | 11:20 London Heathrow Airport | 21h05 | 12:55 Madras | 2 changes | |
TK1980 · TK720+ TK7847 | 11:20 London Heathrow Airport | 20h10 | 12:00 Madras | 2 changes | |
LH4227+ LH7254 · LH5523 | 11:30 London Heathrow Airport | 30h35 | 22:35 Madras | 2 changes | |
AI128 · AI2739 | 12:30 London Heathrow Airport | 18h10 | 11:10 Madras | 1 change | |
AI128 · AI2780 | 12:30 London Heathrow Airport | 22h05 | 15:05 Madras | 1 change | |
AI128 · AI2821 | 12:30 London Heathrow Airport | 15h55 | 8:55 Madras | 1 change | |
BA35 | 12:40 London Heathrow Airport | 10h20 | 3:30 Madras | 0 changesdirect | |
TK1990 · TK720+ TK7847 | 13:25 London Heathrow Airport | 18h05 | 12:00 Madras | 2 changes | |
TK1990 · TK716+ TK8433 | 13:25 London Heathrow Airport | 18h10 | 12:05 Madras | 2 changes | |
TK1990 · TK716+ TK7812 | 13:25 London Heathrow Airport | 19h55 | 13:50 Madras | 2 changes | |
TK1990 · TK720+ TK7850 | 13:25 London Heathrow Airport | 19h50 | 13:45 Madras | 2 changes | |
LH4229+ LH7254 · LH5523 | 13:30 London Heathrow Airport | 28h35 | 22:35 Madras | 2 changes | |
BA119+ BA8298 | 14:00 London Heathrow Airport | 17h15 | 11:45 Madras | 1 change | |
EK16 · EK544 | 14:35 London Gatwick Airport | 13h00 | 8:05 Madras | 1 change | |
EK66 · EK544 | 14:55 London Stansted Airport | 12h40 | 8:05 Madras | 1 change | |
QR4 · QR528 | 15:05 London Heathrow Airport | 31h15 | 2:50 Madras | 1 change | |
QR4+ QR4788 | 15:05 London Heathrow Airport | 31h05 | 2:40 Madras | 1 change | |
LH909+ LH7254 · LH5523 | 15:30 London Heathrow Airport | 26h35 | 22:35 Madras | 2 changes | |
BA277+ BA8846 | 15:30 London Heathrow Airport | 15h20 | 11:20 Madras | 1 change | |
QR8+ QR4788 | 16:00 London Heathrow Airport | 30h10 | 2:40 Madras | 1 change | |
QR8 · QR528 | 16:00 London Heathrow Airport | 30h20 | 2:50 Madras | 1 change | |
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Discover the best of Chennai — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Chennai trip today.
The city’s leading museum complex, noted for archaeology, bronzes, natural history and art galleries. Ideal for a broad introduction to Tamil Nadu’s heritage.
A focused gallery of works by artist K C S Paniker and the Cholamandal movement. Worth visiting for modern Indian art in a calm coastal setting.
A small but engaging museum inside Fort St George displaying uniforms, weapons, portraits and colonial-era artefacts from the Madras Presidency.
A long urban beach popular for sunrise walks, sea views and lively public spaces. One of Chennai’s defining places to experience the city’s atmosphere.
One of Chennai’s oldest neighbourhoods, centred on a temple, tank and traditional streets. Ideal for walking through living heritage and local culture.
A broad city beach known for evening breezes, public art and family-friendly promenades. A classic local outing with plenty of room for a relaxed walk.
A soft steamed rice cake made from fermented rice and lentil batter. It is a daily staple in Chennai, usually eaten with sambar and coconut chutney.
A thin, crisp fermented rice and lentil crêpe. Chennai is known for paper dosa and ghee roast versions served hot with chutneys and sambar.
A fluffy steamed rice cake from Chettinad cuisine, often paired with coconut milk or kurma. It is prized for its delicate texture and festive role.
Long-standing vegetarian restaurant known for classic South Indian tiffin, dosas and filter coffee in a busy, traditional setting.
Well-known vegetarian chain serving reliable Tamil and South Indian meals, tiffin and sweets in a comfortable family-friendly atmosphere.
Refined restaurant specialising in Chettinad cuisine, especially spiced curries and seafood, in an elegant heritage-style setting.
Budget-friendly for travellers versus many big Asian cities; hotels, local meals and public transport are generally low cost, though luxury hotels and imported goods cost more.
Restaurants often add service charge; otherwise tip 5-10%. Round up taxi fares or tip a little for help. In cafés, small change is enough but not expected.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Chennai by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Chennai, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most London to Chennai flights use the London Heathrow Airport to Madras airport pair. Use this guide to compare London and Chennai airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
London Heathrow Airport is 23 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London Heathrow Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport for up to 4 hours. ATMs are located in all terminals, offering multiple currencies.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Heathrow Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Heathrow Airport: Assistance.
London Gatwick Airport is 1 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London Gatwick Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport for 90 minutes. ATMs are located in both terminals, offering multiple currencies.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Gatwick Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Gatwick Airport: Assistance.
London Stansted Airport is 1 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London Stansted Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport for 4 hours. ATMs are located in both the arrivals and departures areas, offering multiple currencies.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Stansted Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Stansted Airport: Ramps, toilets.
Madras is 2 km from Chennai city centre. Public transport options include:
Madras has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office and Car Rental.
Food options include: Various restaurants in terminals, including Indian cuisine and fast food
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in all terminals.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Madras: Parking, WC.
Available at Madras: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Madras: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotels nearby, such as Radisson Blu Hotel Cheni..
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