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Flight deals from London Stansted to Chennai

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from London Stansted to Chennai? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Chennai.$786 per passenger.Departing Fri, 9 May, returning Fri, 16 May.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines and Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from London Stansted on Fri, 9 May, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Chennai on Fri, 16 May, arriving in London Stansted.Price includes taxes and charges.From $786, select.
Chennai.$814 per passenger.Departing Thu, 15 May, returning Wed, 15 Oct.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines and Air India Express.Outbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from London Stansted on Thu, 15 May, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Air India Express, departs from Chennai on Wed, 15 Oct, arriving in London Stansted.Price includes taxes and charges.From $814, select.
Chennai.$916 per passenger.Departing Sat, 7 Jun, returning Wed, 18 Jun.Return flight with Ryanair and Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from London Stansted on Sat, 7 Jun, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Chennai on Wed, 18 Jun, arriving in London Stansted.Price includes taxes and charges.From $916, select.
Chennai.$930 per passenger.Departing Mon, 5 May, returning Thu, 5 Jun.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines and Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from London Stansted on Mon, 5 May, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Chennai on Thu, 5 Jun, arriving in London Stansted.Price includes taxes and charges.From $930, select.
Chennai.$978 per passenger.Departing Wed, 18 Jun, returning Mon, 22 Sep.Return flight with Ryanair and Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from London Stansted on Wed, 18 Jun, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Chennai on Mon, 22 Sep, arriving in London Stansted.Price includes taxes and charges.From $978, select.
Chennai.$1,012 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Jul, returning Tue, 8 Jul.Return flight with Ryanair and Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from London Stansted on Tue, 1 Jul, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Chennai on Tue, 8 Jul, arriving in London Stansted.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,012, select.
Chennai.$1,013 per passenger.Departing Thu, 15 May, returning Thu, 24 Jul.Return flight with Ryanair and IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from London Stansted on Thu, 15 May, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Chennai on Thu, 24 Jul, arriving in London Stansted.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,013, select.
Chennai.$1,039 per passenger.Departing Thu, 19 Jun, returning Tue, 5 Aug.Return flight with Ryanair and Air India.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from London Stansted on Thu, 19 Jun, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from Chennai on Tue, 5 Aug, arriving in London Stansted.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,039, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from London Stansted to Chennai

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like London Stansted to Chennai flights are currently cheapest in May.
May
from $786
Jun
from $916
Jul
from $1,012
Aug
from $1,725
Sep
from $1,185
Oct
from $1,185
Nov
from $1,185
Dec
from $1,311
Jan
from $1,184
Feb
from $1,187
Mar
from $1,184
Apr
from $1,220

London Stansted to Chennai: Alternative routes

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

London to Chennai: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found$786
Cheapest month to flyMay

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

The best price we found for a return flight from London Stansted to Chennai is $786. 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 Stansted to Chennai. But we found flights with one or more stops from $786.
As of May 2025, there are no flights flying from London Stansted to Chennai.
The cheapest month to fly from London Stansted to Chennai is usually May 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from London Stansted Airport to Chennai Airport on Friday, 9 May 2025.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between London Stansted 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, Pegasus Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Chennai.

Travelling from Stansted Airport (STN) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know

  • Chennai is five hours 30 minutes ahead of London and observes the UTC+5:30 timezone.

  • For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your STN to MAA flight.

  • Travelling during a peak month like August? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.

  • Break up your flight or explore another city along the way with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Stansted Airport to Chennai Airport. Many passengers pass through Dubai Airport when flying between STN and MAA.

How to find the cheapest flights from Stansted Airport (STN) to Chennai Airport (MAA)

  • The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Stansted Airport to Chennai Airport flight is $331. A return fare is currently $786. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.

  • Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from STN to MAA if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird deals.

  • If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across the month when searching for your flight from Stansted Airport to Chennai Airport.

  • Snapping up cheap flights from STN to MAA is a cinch with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as there's a better deal.

  • Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Stansted Airport to Chennai Airport.

Handy information about Stansted Airport (STN)

  • Of all flights departing from Stansted Airport, 64.73% arrive on time at their destination.

  • Central London to Stansted Airport is approximately 64 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 1 hour to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.

  • You can expect a trip time of around 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport.

  • Taking an early flight from Stansted Airport to Chennai Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near STN:

Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)

  • If you're getting in on a late Stansted Airport to Chennai Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near MAA:

  • Pick up a Chennai Airport rental car and explore Chennai and beyond with your own set of wheels. Avis, Europcar and North Car Hire are leading providers you can book with here.

  • Reserving your vehicle from Chennai Airport around three weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.

Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai

  • From Chennai Airport, Chennai is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 45 minutes to get to the centre driving.

  • Travelling to the centre on public transport typically takes 50 minutes.

When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)

  • July is the busiest month for flights from Stansted Airport to Chennai Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Chennai in April.

  • The warmest month in Chennai is May, with the temperature ranging between 28ºC (82ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Book your flights from Stansted Airport to Chennai Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.

  • If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from STN to MAA in January. Average temperatures are between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) then.

Explore more of India

  • You've done Chennai, now it's time to explore other parts of India. Journey about 290 kilometres west to Bengaluru to tick off its top attractions. From Bangalore Palace to Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore, there's plenty to keep you on the go.

  • Coimbatore is another well-known destination in India and is around 434 kilometres south-west of Chennai. No journey is complete without dropping by Marudamalai Temple, Perur Pateeswarar Temple and Vellingiri Hill Temple.

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