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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight from Edinburgh Airport to Chennai Airport? If you want to travel next month, round-trip fares start from $649. Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.

Chennai.$649 per passenger.Departing Tue, Jul 7, returning Wed, Jul 29.Round-trip flight with Ryanair and IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departing from Edinburgh on Tue, Jul 7, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departing from Chennai on Wed, Jul 29, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $649, select.

Chennai.$660 per passenger.Departing Sun, Jun 21, returning Tue, Jul 28.Round-trip flight with SunExpress and IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with SunExpress, departing from Edinburgh on Sun, Jun 21, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departing from Chennai on Tue, Jul 28, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $660, select.

Chennai.$698 per passenger.Departing Thu, Jun 18, returning Mon, Jun 22.Round-trip flight with Ryanair and IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departing from Edinburgh on Thu, Jun 18, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departing from Chennai on Mon, Jun 22, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $698, select.

Chennai.$699 per passenger.Departing Tue, Aug 25, returning Sat, Sep 5.Round-trip flight with easyJet and Air India.Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departing from Edinburgh on Tue, Aug 25, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Air India, departing from Chennai on Sat, Sep 5, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $699, select.

Chennai.$708 per passenger.Departing Tue, Jul 7, returning Sun, Aug 2.Round-trip flight with Ryanair and Air India.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departing from Edinburgh on Tue, Jul 7, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Air India, departing from Chennai on Sun, Aug 2, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $708, select.

Chennai.$746 per passenger.Departing Mon, Aug 31, returning Fri, Oct 16.Round-trip flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departing from Edinburgh on Mon, Aug 31, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departing from Chennai on Fri, Oct 16, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $746, select.

Chennai.$748 per passenger.Departing Thu, Sep 3, returning Fri, Oct 16.Round-trip flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departing from Edinburgh on Thu, Sep 3, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departing from Chennai on Fri, Oct 16, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $748, select.

Chennai.$748 per passenger.Departing Tue, Sep 1, returning Wed, Sep 30.Round-trip flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departing from Edinburgh on Tue, Sep 1, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departing from Chennai on Wed, Sep 30, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $748, select.

Chennai.$757 per passenger.Departing Wed, Jun 24, returning Tue, Aug 4.Round-trip flight with Ryanair and Air India.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departing from Edinburgh on Wed, Jun 24, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Air India, departing from Chennai on Tue, Aug 4, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $757, select.

Chennai.$761 per passenger.Departing Thu, Sep 3, returning Wed, Dec 23.Round-trip flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departing from Edinburgh on Thu, Sep 3, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departing from Chennai on Wed, Dec 23, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $761, select.

Chennai.$769 per passenger.Departing Wed, Jan 13, returning Wed, Mar 17.Round-trip flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departing from Edinburgh on Wed, Jan 13, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departing from Chennai on Wed, Mar 17, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $769, select.

Chennai.$778 per passenger.Departing Thu, Aug 20, returning Fri, Nov 20.Round-trip flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departing from Edinburgh on Thu, Aug 20, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departing from Chennai on Fri, Nov 20, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $778, select.

Chennai.$779 per passenger.Departing Tue, Nov 10, returning Thu, Nov 26.Round-trip flight with KLM and Air India.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departing from Edinburgh on Tue, Nov 10, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Air India, departing from Chennai on Thu, Nov 26, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $779, select.

Chennai.$801 per passenger.Departing Tue, Oct 27, returning Tue, Nov 10.Round-trip flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departing from Edinburgh on Tue, Oct 27, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departing from Chennai on Tue, Nov 10, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $801, select.

Chennai.$804 per passenger.Departing Thu, Oct 1, returning Mon, Oct 5.Round-trip flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departing from Edinburgh on Thu, Oct 1, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departing from Chennai on Mon, Oct 5, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $804, select.

Chennai.$805 per passenger.Departing Tue, Feb 16, returning Tue, Mar 9.Round-trip flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departing from Edinburgh on Tue, Feb 16, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departing from Chennai on Tue, Mar 9, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $805, select.

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 July.

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Edinburgh to Chennai: Alternative routes

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Finding cheap flights from Edinburgh to Chennai: Frequently asked questions

How much are round-trip flights from Edinburgh to Chennai?

The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Edinburgh to Chennai is $649. 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.

Which airlines fly direct from Edinburgh to Chennai?

Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Edinburgh to Chennai. But we found flights with one or more stops from $649.

How many flights are there a week from Edinburgh to Chennai?

There are no flights flying from Edinburgh to Chennai, as of June 2026.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Edinburgh to Chennai?

The cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to Chennai is usually July.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Edinburgh Airport to Chennai Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Edinburgh Airport to Chennai Airport on Tuesday, July 7, 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Edinburgh Airport to Chennai Airport?

No airlines currently offer direct flights between Edinburgh Airport and Chennai Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.

How can I find the best flight deal to Chennai?

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.

When is the best time to book flights to Chennai?

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.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly with from Edinburgh Airport to Chennai?

Currently, Ryanair offers the cheapest flight tickets to Chennai.

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

The timezone in Chennai is UTC+5:30, which is five hours 30 minutes ahead of Edinburgh.
Give yourself enough time to make your EDI to MAA flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Traveling during a peak month like July? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Edinburgh Airport to Chennai Airport. These are the top stopovers between EDI and MAA:
- London Heathrow Airport
- Frankfurt am Main Airport
- Hamad International Airport

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

$358 is the lowest price for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Chennai Airport flight. Return flights start from $649. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from EDI to MAA, book in advance. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across each month when looking for a flight from Edinburgh Airport to Chennai Airport.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from EDI to MAA.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Edinburgh Airport to Chennai Airport.

Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

73% of flights that take off from Edinburgh Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Edinburgh Airport is around 13 kilometers from central Edinburgh. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the center, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near EDI. Whether you're catching an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Chennai Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are the answer:

Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)

The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Edinburgh Airport to Chennai Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MAA instead:
Pick up a Chennai Airport rental car and explore Chennai and beyond with your own wheels. Avis, Europcar and North Car Rental are top providers to choose from here.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from Chennai Airport about three weeks before your trip.

Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai

Chennai Airport to central Chennai has a drive time of around 35 minutes. It's approximately 21 kilometers away.
When traveling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour.

When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)

The quietest month for a flight from Edinburgh Airport to Chennai Airport is September, while January is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Chennai based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Chennai is May, with the temperature ranging between 28ºC (82ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Lock in your flights from Edinburgh Airport to Chennai Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you like traveling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from EDI 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 more of India. Journey around 290 kilometers west to Bengaluru to tick off its top sights. From Meenakshi Temple to Museum of Art & Photography (MAP) and Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwara Temple, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 434 kilometers south-west of Chennai, Coimbatore is another favorite stop in India. No visit is complete without checking out Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park, Siruvani Falls and Dam and Sri Ranganathar Temple.