Travelling from Chennai Airport (MAA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Chennai Airport to London Heathrow Airport is 11 hours 5 minutes.
London is five hours 30 minutes behind Chennai and follows the UTC+0 timezone.
Flights from MAA to LHR start from 05:35 — the earliest with British Airways. The latest departure is at 07:50 with British Airways. In total, you can take your pick of ten weekly Chennai Airport to London Heathrow Airport flights.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your MAA to LHR flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Getting to London (and then seeing more of United Kingdom!) is a breeze with British Airways. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Chennai Airport to London Heathrow Airport.
British Airways tops the list for bookings on this route.
British Airways leads the way as the most punctual carrier for MAA to LHR flights, with 85.25% of its services reaching their destination on schedule.
If you want to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Chennai Airport to London Heathrow Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between MAA and LHR:
Dubai Airport
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
Abu Dhabi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport (MAA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Rs65,929 is currently the best price for a one-way Chennai Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight. Return flights start at Rs131,211. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from MAA to LHR, reserve your trip 11 months ahead of your departure.
October is the cheapest month for flights from Chennai Airport to London Heathrow Airport. If you prefer to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
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Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Chennai Airport to London Heathrow Airport.
Handy information about Chennai Airport (MAA)
76.04% of flights that take off from Chennai Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Chennai Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Chennai. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport takes about 50 minutes.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near MAA. Whether you've booked an early flight from Chennai Airport to London Heathrow Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Consider booking a hotel close to LHR if you're taking a late Chennai Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Go where the road takes you with a London Heathrow Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Surprice, U-Save or Green Motion and see more of London and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from London Heathrow Airport around one week in advance of your trip.
Getting from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to central London
London Heathrow Airport is approximately 31 kilometres from the centre of London. The drive time takes about 55 minutes.
Getting there on public transport will take you around 1 hour.
When to fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
July is the busiest month for flights from Chennai Airport to London Heathrow Airport. To escape the crowds, go to London in February.
The warmest month in London is July, with the temperature ranging between 11ºC and 26ºC. Book your flights from Chennai Airport to London Heathrow Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC and 9ºC. Look for cheap tickets from MAA to LHR sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Birmingham is just one of the many places in United Kingdom waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of London. Around 161 kilometres away to the north-west, popular attractions include Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
Bristol is another standout destination in United Kingdom and is around 177 kilometres west of London. No journey is complete without visiting Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park.