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How to get fromEdinburgh to Chennaiby plane or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Edinburgh to Chennai by plane or train

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  1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane EDI - MAA
    15h 48m
    ₹40,235–61,246

  2. Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain train
    2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane ABZ - MAA
    22h 45m
    ₹37,309–91,357

  3. Train to Manchester Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane MAN - MAA
    18h 12m
    ₹38,660–68,972

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration16h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket₹27,585Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,437.9 km
  • Duration: 15h 48m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Chennai, India?

Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, and two other airlines fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) 4 times a day.

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