Flight tickets from Edinburgh to Chennai

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Cheapest deal₹ 40,651
Cheapest monthFebruary
Most popular airlineBritish Airways

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Flight deals from Edinburgh to Chennai

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Edinburgh to Chennai? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to Chennai

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Edinburgh to Chennai flights are currently cheapest in February.

Edinburgh to Chennai: Alternative routes

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

Finding cheap flights from Edinburgh to Chennai: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Edinburgh to Chennai is ₹ 40,651. 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 Edinburgh to Chennai. But we found flights with one or more stops from ₹ 40,651.
As of December 2025, there are no flights flying from Edinburgh to Chennai.
The cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to Chennai is usually February.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Edinburgh Airport to Chennai Airport on Saturday, 28 February 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Edinburgh 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.

Flying from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know

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

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Show up at the airport on time to board your EDI to MAA flight.

  • You can expect longer queues in popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.

  • We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Edinburgh Airport to Chennai Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between EDI and MAA include:

    • London Heathrow Airport

    • Frankfurt Airport

    • Hamad International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Chennai Airport (MAA)

  • The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Chennai Airport flight is ₹ 20,628. A round-trip fare right now is ₹ 40,651. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.

  • To pick up cheap tickets from EDI to MAA, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.

  • Finding cheap flights from Edinburgh Airport to Chennai Airport is easy if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices across the month and score a great deal.

  • Never miss a deal on cheap flights from EDI to MAA by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.

  • Tailor your trip using filters. Select your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Edinburgh Airport to Chennai Airport.

Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

  • When it comes to Edinburgh Airport's on-time performance, 67.94% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.

  • Central Edinburgh to Edinburgh Airport is approximately 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.

  • The journey on public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.

  • Have an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Chennai Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to EDI:

Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)

  • Consider staying in a hotel close to MAA if you're on a late Edinburgh Airport to Chennai Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:

  • Hit the road running by picking up a Chennai Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Avis, Europcar or North Car Hire to explore Chennai and beyond.

  • Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Chennai Airport about three weeks before your travel date.

Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai

  • Chennai Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from central Chennai. The drive time takes around 45 minutes.

  • If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of roughly 50 minutes.

When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)

  • It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Chennai Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Chennai. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in April.

  • Book your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Chennai Airport for May if you want to visit Chennai during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 28ºC and 37ºC.

  • If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from EDI to MAA in January. Average temperatures are between 21ºC and 28ºC then.

Explore more of India

  • You've visited Chennai, now it's time to discover other parts of India. Travel about 290 kilometres west to Bengaluru to tick off its top sights. From Bangalore Palace to Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.

  • Around 434 kilometres south-west of Chennai, Coimbatore is another favourite stop in India. Start your sightseeing at Marudamalai Temple, Perur Pateeswarar Temple and Vellingiri Hill Temple.

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