Travelling from Chennai Airport (MAA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Chennai Airport to London Heathrow Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 11 hours 15 minutes.
London is five hours 30 minutes behind Chennai and observes the UTC+0 timezone.
Every week, there are seven Chennai Airport to London Heathrow Airport flights. If you want to be on board early, jump on the 05:35 British Airways flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the last flight is at 07:35 with British Airways.
Leave plenty of time to catch your MAA to LHR flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like January, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a high season in general.
British Airways is your gateway to exploring London (and perhaps some other exciting corners of the United Kingdom!). Check out the direct flights from Chennai Airport to London Heathrow Airport offered by this airline.
Most travellers choose to travel with British Airways on this route.
British Airways stands out as the most punctual carrier for MAA to LHR flights, with 90.0% of its services landing on schedule.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Chennai Airport to London Heathrow Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between MAA and LHR include:
Dubai Airport
Mumbai Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport (MAA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
$281 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Chennai Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight. A return flight starts from $696. These fares can change based on availability.
Book five months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from MAA to LHR.
Plan your trip for October. That's the cheapest month for flights from Chennai Airport to London Heathrow Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across each month.
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Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Chennai Airport to London Heathrow Airport.
Handy information about Chennai Airport (MAA)
76% of flights departing from Chennai Airport make it to their destination on time.
Chennai Airport is around 21 kilometres from central Chennai. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Have an early flight from Chennai Airport to London Heathrow Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near MAA:
Arriving at London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Consider staying in a hotel close to LHR if you're on a late Chennai Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a London Heathrow Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Surprice, U-Save or Green Motion and find adventure across London and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from London Heathrow Airport around one week ahead of your departure.
When to fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Chennai Airport to London Heathrow Airport. July is the busiest month to head to London. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Chennai Airport to London Heathrow Airport for July if you want to go to London during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from MAA to LHR in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
London has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of the United Kingdom waiting to be discovered. Around 257 kilometres north-west of London, a trip to Manchester will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry.
Birmingham is another favourite destination in the United Kingdom and is around 161 kilometres north-west of London. No journey is complete without visiting Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience.


