Chennai, India

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Chennai

Dizzying historic Dravidian temples meeting massive automotive hubs and sweltering southern heat.

Updated

UK typical return

£560

Average return fare

Lowest tracked

£426.55

Observed October 2026

Cheapest UK month

August

Typically £586 return

Departures

Flights from the UK

Typical return fares to Chennai by UK origin
FromTypical returnCheapest month
Belfast International£560—
Bristol£560—
London£571.33May
Manchester£604.44November
Edinburgh£639.67March
Newcastle£666.22November
Aberdeen£676.99—
Birmingham£677.05May

The stay

Where to stay in Chennai

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Four Points by Sheraton Mahabalipuram Resort & Convention Center

Four Points by Sheraton Mahabalipuram Resort & Convention Center

4★

ECR-OMR Junction, ECR, Poonjeri

Mid-range

Luxurious Accommodation with Balconies Indulge in comfort with air-conditioned rooms featuring satellite TV, private bathrooms, and balconies offering scenic views. Top-notch Facilities and Services Enjoy a 24-hour front

Park Hyatt Chennai

Park Hyatt Chennai

5★

39 Velachery Road

Splurge

Luxurious Spa and Fitness Center with Panoramic Views Experience ultimate relaxation at the rooftop infinity pool and indulge in holistic wellness at the Antahpura Spa. Stay fit at the 24h fitness center and try out yoga

Ginger Chennai OMR

Ginger Chennai OMR

3★

SURVEY NO.10, NO 37,OMR ROAD, RAJIV GANDHI SALAI, EGATTUR VILLAGE, CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU

Budget

Modern Amenities Ginger Chennai OMR, located in Chennai, offers a comfortable stay with air-conditioned rooms equipped with modern amenities like a flat-screen TV, safety deposit box, and free WiFi. Convenient Facilities

The experiences

What to do in Chennai

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Mylapore Gods and Temples Walking Tour

5/5

3 hours

Step into jasmine-scented Mylapore, from Kapaleeshwarar Temple to San Thome's apostle shrine.

2-Day Tour to Taj Mahal and Agra from Chennai with Both Side Commercial Flights

5/5

48 hours

5am Pickup from Hotel or anywhere in Chennai and drop-off Chennai Airport and Flight to Delhi. Arrival in Delhi Airport and 3 hours drive…

Chennai, Guided Birding And Birding Photo Trip With Spot Scope, 2 to 3 Hours

5/5

2 hours

Our Chennai Birding or Birding Photography or Birdwatching trips are popular. Why should you do Birdwatching Trip with KeyTerns? - You…

Private Chennai Day Tour - Art History and Contemporary Chennai

5/5

6 hours

Discover Chennai on our exclusive private day tour led by accomplished, highly educated cultural custodians with backgrounds in History,…

Mahabalipuram walking tour by tourism ministry approved company

5/5

3 hours

Over 3 hours, the Mahabalipuram walking tour will teleport you to the 7th century incredible rock cut monuments. It is hosted by a company…

British Architecture Walk in Old Madras

4.8/5

2h 30m

Decode Victorian Gothic and Indo-Saracenic facades through Fort St George and the colonial core.

Timing

Best time to fly to Chennai

Typical fare by month UK median typical return.

Months without an observation use the route typical.

UK median typical return fare by month. Months without an observation are marked No data and use the route typical on the chart.
MonthTypical return fare
January£621.63
February£611.19
March£602.67
April£610.72
May£600.50
June£586.40
JulyNo data
August£586
SeptemberNo data
October£646.38
November£605.75
December£694.75

Before you go

Questions

When is the cheapest time to fly to Chennai from the UK?

Fares to Chennai are typically lowest in June, averaging £598.13 return. Since airlines shift prices without warning, Route & Room tracks UK departures 24/7, publishing verified price cuts directly to our members.

What is considered a good price for a return flight to Chennai?

Route & Room has verified return flights to Chennai as low as £428.12, compared to typical market fares of £560. Anything under £510 is a strong price, and we filter out self-transfers and grueling layovers before publishing.

Which UK airports fly to Chennai?

We track departures from Belfast City, London, Manchester, Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Birmingham, Glasgow and Newcastle to Chennai.

Sources & verification

Fares are observed, not guaranteed. Read how we verify fares.