Flight tickets from Chennai to London City

Chennai to London

It is one of the oldest cities in the civilized world, synonymous with beautiful heritage buildings, gothic towers, humongous gardens, the Buckingham palace, iconic bridges and one of the most well-known and extensive underground train networks! London is a city apart from being one of the most visited in the world, is also a melting pot of cultures with people from over 200 countries calling it home, so if you are traveling abroad for the first time, there is one definite certainty, you won't miss home.

Around London

If you journey takes you from Chennai to London, stop, take a breath and strategize. You will really need to plan your time as London has an abundance of places to explore and experiences to try out, so you will need to be clear on what interests you. You would probably already have an idea since London is written about extensively in literature. Here are a few recommendations:

Buckingham Palace - The official residence of the Queen of England, located in the heart of London, is one of the major tourist attractions, open to public in the summer months (Aug and Sept). This year there is a special summer exhibition celebrating the 70th birthday of the Prince of Wales. The palace has some spectacular views, combined with the Change of Guard ceremony and this is one experience you don't want to miss.

London Eye - One of the major tourist attractions in the city of London, situated on the banks of the Thames River at 135 meters, is the world's tallest cantilevered wheel. The experience showcases breath-taking 360-degree views of the capital and its famous landmarks. It has been the number one visitor experience in the city for the past decade.

Madame Tussauds - The only place on the planet where you can meet global celebrities from different walks of life from actors to sportsperson and from politicians to royalty. The wax museum is home to over 300 stunning, life-like wax figures, some of the major ones include: David Beckham, Sachin Tendulkar, Usain Bolt, Johnny Depp, Benedict Cumberbatch, Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan and a host of other celebrity statues, with 14 interactive areas, Madame Tussauds will definitely keep you thrilled and engrossed

Some of the other notable attractions of London also include: Tower bridge, London, Big Ben, London Bridge, Westminster Abbey, Warner Bros. studio tour, the casinos and Hop-on-Hop-off bus tour.

Food scene at London

London has a stupendous variety to offer in terms of food, testimony to London multi-cultural status. So on your trip from Chennai to London you will find you are totally spoilt for choice as you start choosing between cuisines from around the world Chinese, Thai, Italian, Vietnamese, Indian, Polish, German, Arabic and a host of others, one of the most famous food markets, which is a must visit, is the Borough market, situated south of the London bridge in the heart of London. This is one place you would want to come when you are hungry, as most of the food stalls offer samples. There are other such markets situated in and around London like Camden Market, Maltby street market, Leatherlane Market, Broadway market and many more. And if you are looking for some Indian cuisine in typical Indian settings, then head to Southhall, where you can gorge on all the Indian dishes you can eat. Lastly, spend an afternoon doing something quintessentially British and partake in a proper sit-down tea party.

Shopping in London

To say that London is a shoppers' paradise, would be an understatement, One of the few fashion capitals of the world, London has something for everyone, be it high-end, luxury clothes and bags on Oxford street, Regent street and Jermyn street to uber chic tailoring at Savile Row, to the street fashion at Camden market and Notting Hill, on your trip from Chennai to London, shopping should be high on your list.

Airport Information for Chennai to London City

Departure

Chennai International Airport (MAA)
GST ROAD, Meenambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu- 600027

Arrival

London City Airport (LCY)
Hartmann Road, London, UK

Getting to Chennai Airport

• App-based cab, you easily call for a cab and reach the airport in style and comfort
• You can also take a local transport bus, however please be mindful of the time of travel as it can get really crowded in the evening which is rush hour
• You can also take an auto-rickshaw, however ensure to agree on going by the meter with the driver prior to beginning your trip

Travelling from London's City Airport

• If you are travelling Business class, check if your airline has a drop facility, most airlines provide drops
• You could book a pre-paid taxi at Heathrow airport to anywhere in the city
• You also book an app-based cab
• You could also use the Tube (which is London's underground railway network) to get to your destination in the city, however this is only advisable If you done have a lot of luggage
• You could also check for free bus service which the airport provides within the vicinity