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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Chennai from ₹ 20,338

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 25/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — MAA
18 Jan — 25 Jan1
1 adult

The best prices from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Chennai are usually found in February or May, booked 29 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Edinburgh to Chennai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Edinburgh (EDI) to Chennai (MAA). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 13 January 2025.

Round-trip from

₹ 46,019

One-way from

₹ 20,338

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

₹ 67,391
25/1-20/3
  • 25/1-20/3
  • 6 total stops
  • 60h 00m total
  • Edinburgh to Chennai
25/2
  • 25/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 34h 40m total
  • Edinburgh to Chennai
High demand for flights, 14% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in January 2025

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Cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Chennai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Edinburgh to Chennai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 13 January 2025.

Sat 25/107:15EDI - MAA
3 stops34h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 20/314:50MAA - EDI
3 stops25h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/1₹ 46,019
Fri 29/809:20EDI - MAA
1 stop13h 40mBritish Airways
Sat 13/905:35MAA - EDI
1 stop14h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 13/1₹ 59,549
Sat 25/120:40EDI - MAA
1 stop24h 05mEmirates
Wed 19/303:45MAA - EDI
1 stop20h 50mEmirates
Deal found 13/1₹ 66,960
Mon 3/207:30EDI - MAA
1 stop13h 25mQatar Airways
Mon 17/203:30MAA - EDI
1 stop32h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 13/1₹ 73,682
Mon 3/206:00EDI - MAA
1 stop12h 35mLufthansa
Fri 14/201:45MAA - EDI
1 stop20h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 13/1₹ 82,386
Fri 31/111:15EDI - MAA
2 stops26h 55mIndiGo
Tue 18/223:00MAA - EDI
2 stops40h 45mIndiGo
Deal found 13/1₹ 91,780
Wed 29/117:05EDI - MAA
2 stops29h 40mEtihad Airways
Mon 17/209:50MAA - EDI
2 stops30h 20mEtihad Airways
Deal found 13/1₹ 92,555
Thu 30/105:45EDI - MAA
2 stops18h 45mKLM
Wed 19/220:30MAA - EDI
2 stops21h 40mKLM
Deal found 13/1₹ 95,572
Thu 30/111:15EDI - MAA
2 stops19h 35mTurkish Airlines
Fri 21/223:00MAA - EDI
2 stops22h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 13/1₹ 99,708
Tue 8/706:00EDI - MAA
2 stops19h 25mAir France
Thu 31/719:15MAA - EDI
2 stops20h 00mAir France
Deal found 13/1₹ 102,724

Find flights from Edinburgh to Chennai within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Edinburgh to Chennai that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 454,620 searches. Data last updated 13 January 2025.

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EdinburghChennai

EDI - MAA

EDIMAA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 25/1

07:15-23:10

3 stops34h 25m

Chennai

Thu 20/3

14:50-10:55

3 stops25h 35m

₹ 46,019

EdinburghChennai

EDI - MAA

EDIMAA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 25/1

20:40-02:15

1 stop24h 05m

Chennai

Wed 19/3

03:45-19:05

1 stop20h 50m

₹ 66,960

EdinburghChennai

EDI - MAA

EDIMAA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 3/2

07:30-02:25

1 stop13h 25m

Chennai

Mon 17/2

03:30-06:00

1 stop32h 00m

₹ 73,682

EdinburghChennai

EDI - MAA

EDIMAA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 3/2

11:00-05:35

1 stop13h 05m

Chennai

Wed 19/2

07:35-16:50

1 stop14h 45m

₹ 77,043

EdinburghChennai

EDI - MAA

EDIMAA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 3/2

06:00-00:05

1 stop12h 35m

Chennai

Fri 14/2

01:45-17:00

1 stop20h 45m

₹ 82,386

EdinburghChennai

EDI - MAA

EDIMAA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 31/1

11:15-19:40

2 stops26h 55m

Chennai

Tue 18/2

23:00-10:15

2 stops40h 45m

₹ 91,780

EdinburghChennai

EDI - MAA

EDIMAA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 29/1

17:05-04:15

2 stops29h 40m

Chennai

Mon 17/2

09:50-10:40

2 stops30h 20m

₹ 92,555

EdinburghChennai

EDI - MAA

EDIMAA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 30/1

05:45-06:00

2 stops18h 45m

Chennai

Wed 19/2

20:30-12:40

2 stops21h 40m

₹ 95,572

EdinburghChennai

EDI - MAA

EDIMAA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 30/1

11:15-12:20

2 stops19h 35m

Chennai

Sun 16/2

23:15-15:30

2 stops21h 45m

₹ 99,708

EdinburghChennai

EDI - MAA

EDIMAA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 8/7

06:00-05:55

2 stops19h 25m

Chennai

Thu 31/7

19:15-10:45

2 stops20h 00m

₹ 102,724

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Travel insights for flights from Edinburgh to Chennai

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Edinburgh to Chennai including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Edinburgh to Chennai?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Edinburgh to Chennai. Price data was last updated on 10 January 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Edinburgh to Chennai may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 29 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Edinburgh to Chennai?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Chennai (average of ₹ 101). Flying from Edinburgh to Chennai in May is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 120). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from EDI to MAA?

Find hourly flight availability from Edinburgh to Chennai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 13 January 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Edinburgh to Chennai is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at midday could potentially save you up to 2% on airfare.

Rainfall in Chennai by month

Plan your trip to Chennai by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chennai ranges from 10.0 - 330.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 330.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Chennai when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

Temperature in Chennai by month

Plan your trip to Chennai by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chennai, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, May is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 33.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 25.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Chennai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chennai. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Chennai. Reviews last updated 13 January 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Qatar Airways and British Airways from Edinburgh to Chennai have to say. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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Very Good
3,343 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

8.1
Very Good
3,343 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,343 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

7.8
Good
1,336 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,343 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

7.5
Good
3,748 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,343 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

7.4
Good
1,486 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,343 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

7.4
Good
1,198 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,343 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Edinburgh to Chennai. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Edinburgh to Chennai round-trip?

    Emirates, at ₹ 66,960, was found to be the cheapest airline from Edinburgh to Chennai.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Qatar Airways and British Airways. Emirates is priced at 9% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Edinburgh to Chennai one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Lufthansa, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at ₹ 39,814. Qatar Airways flights start at ₹ 42,400 while deals on IndiGo start at ₹ 45,761 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Edinburgh to Chennai that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Edinburgh to Chennai flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Edinburgh to Chennai?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Edinburgh to Chennai.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Edinburgh to Chennai?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Edinburgh to Chennai by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Edinburgh to Chennai?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Chennai (average of ₹ 101). Flying from Edinburgh to Chennai in May is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 120). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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British AirwaysCheapest₹ 56,288Average₹ 76,377FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest₹ 59,326Average₹ 67,122FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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