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      Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from London Gatwick Airport to Chennai Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $856. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
      Chennai.$783 per passenger.Departing Mon, 9 Nov, returning Sun, 29 Nov.Return flight with Wizz Air and Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from London Gatwick on Mon, 9 Nov, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Chennai on Sun, 29 Nov, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From $783, select.
      Chennai.$826 per passenger.Departing Wed, 3 Feb, returning Thu, 11 Feb.Return flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from London Gatwick on Wed, 3 Feb, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Chennai on Thu, 11 Feb, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From $826, select.
      Chennai.$826 per passenger.Departing Wed, 3 Mar, returning Tue, 30 Mar.Return flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from London Gatwick on Wed, 3 Mar, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Chennai on Tue, 30 Mar, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From $826, select.
      Chennai.$826 per passenger.Departing Wed, 9 Sep, returning Thu, 1 Oct.Return flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from London Gatwick on Wed, 9 Sep, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Chennai on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From $826, select.
      Chennai.$826 per passenger.Departing Wed, 13 Jan, returning Tue, 16 Feb.Return flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from London Gatwick on Wed, 13 Jan, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Chennai on Tue, 16 Feb, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From $826, select.
      Chennai.$841 per passenger.Departing Sat, 21 Nov, returning Fri, 4 Dec.Return flight with Wizz Air and Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from London Gatwick on Sat, 21 Nov, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Chennai on Fri, 4 Dec, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From $841, select.
      Chennai.$856 per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Sep, returning Thu, 17 Sep.Return flight with Ryanair and IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from London Gatwick on Thu, 3 Sep, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Chennai on Thu, 17 Sep, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From $856, select.
      Chennai.$864 per passenger.Departing Wed, 13 Jan, returning Tue, 26 Jan.Return flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from London Gatwick on Wed, 13 Jan, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Chennai on Tue, 26 Jan, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From $864, select.
      Chennai.$864 per passenger.Departing Wed, 10 Feb, returning Tue, 9 Mar.Return flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from London Gatwick on Wed, 10 Feb, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Chennai on Tue, 9 Mar, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From $864, select.
      Chennai.$868 per passenger.Departing Wed, 26 May, returning Thu, 10 Jun.Return flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from London Gatwick on Wed, 26 May, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Chennai on Thu, 10 Jun, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From $868, select.
      Chennai.$868 per passenger.Departing Wed, 7 Apr, returning Thu, 29 Apr.Return flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from London Gatwick on Wed, 7 Apr, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Chennai on Thu, 29 Apr, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From $868, select.
      Chennai.$868 per passenger.Departing Wed, 21 Apr, returning Thu, 6 May.Return flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from London Gatwick on Wed, 21 Apr, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Chennai on Thu, 6 May, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From $868, select.
      Chennai.$873 per passenger.Departing Fri, 20 Nov, returning Thu, 21 Jan.Return flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from London Gatwick on Fri, 20 Nov, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Chennai on Thu, 21 Jan, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From $873, select.
      Chennai.$874 per passenger.Departing Fri, 28 Aug, returning Thu, 1 Oct.Return flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from London Gatwick on Fri, 28 Aug, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Chennai on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From $874, select.
      Chennai.$885 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Oct, returning Tue, 24 Nov.Return flight with Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from London Gatwick on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Chennai on Tue, 24 Nov, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From $885, select.
      Chennai.$889 per passenger.Departing Sun, 11 Oct, returning Sat, 17 Oct.Return flight with Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from London Gatwick on Sun, 11 Oct, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Chennai on Sat, 17 Oct, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From $889, select.

      Find the cheapest month to fly from London Gatwick to Chennai

      We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like London Gatwick to Chennai flights are currently cheapest in November.
      Aug
      from $1,230
      Sep
      from $856
      Oct
      from $889
      Nov
      from $783
      Dec
      from $912
      Jan
      from $864
      Feb
      from $826
      Mar
      from $826
      Apr
      from $868
      May
      from $1,008
      Jun
      from $1,007
      Jul
      from $1,120

      London Gatwick to Chennai: Alternative routes

      Compare routes from London Gatwick to Chennai below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Chennai.

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      Cheapest flight found$783
      Cheapest month to flyNovember

      Finding cheap flights from London Gatwick to Chennai: Frequently asked questions

      The best price we found for a return flight from London Gatwick to Chennai is $783. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
      Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from London Gatwick to Chennai. But we found flights with one or more stops from $783.
      As of August 2026, there are no flights flying from London Gatwick to Chennai.
      The cheapest month to fly from London Gatwick to Chennai is usually November.
      After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Chennai Airport on Monday, 9 November 2026.
      No airlines currently offer direct flights between London Gatwick Airport and Chennai Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
      We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Chennai but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

      We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Chennai is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

      Currently, Wizz Air offers the cheapest flight tickets to Chennai.

      Flying from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know

      • Chennai's timezone is UTC+5:30, which makes Chennai five hours 30 minutes ahead of London.

      • For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your LGW to MAA flight.

      • Travelling during a peak time like August? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.

      • If you want to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Chennai Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between LGW and MAA:

        • Dubai Airport

        • Singapore Changi Airport

        • Hamad International Airport

      How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Chennai Airport (MAA)

      • $243 is currently the lowest price for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Chennai Airport flight. A return flight starts at $783. These fares can change based on demand.

      • To pick up cheap tickets from LGW to MAA, book ahead. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first released.

      • The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport to Chennai Airport throughout the month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.

      • Finding cheap flights from LGW to MAA couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as a new deal comes up.

      • Find the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from London Gatwick Airport to Chennai Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.

      Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

      • London Gatwick Airport earns top marks for its on-time performance. 82% of flights that depart LGW arrive at their destination on time.

      • Central London to London Gatwick Airport is around 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 1 hour 5 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.

      • Expect a journey time of about 45 minutes when using public transport.

      • Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near LGW. Whether you have an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Chennai Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are ideal:

      Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)

      • If you have a late London Gatwick Airport to Chennai Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these accommodation options near MAA:

      • Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Chennai Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Avis, Europcar or North Car Rental to explore Chennai and beyond.

      • To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Chennai Airport about three weeks before travelling.

      Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai

      • Chennai Airport is approximately 21 kilometres from central Chennai. Driving there takes about 35 minutes.

      • Getting there by public transport will take you around 1 hour.

      When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)

      • January is the busiest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Chennai Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Chennai in September.

      • When booking your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Chennai Airport, think about the type of weather you like. May is the warmest month in Chennai, with the temperature ranging from 28ºC (82ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).

      • January sees average temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Search for cheap tickets from LGW to MAA sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.

      Explore more of India

      • You've done Chennai, now it's time to discover more of India. Travel about 290 kilometres west to Bengaluru to check off its top attractions. From Meenakshi Temple to Museum of Art & Photography (MAP) and Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwara Temple, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.

      • If you're ready to explore another corner of India, consider Coimbatore, roughly 434 kilometres south-west of Chennai. Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park, Siruvani Falls and Dam and Sri Ranganathar Temple are among its highlights.

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