What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Chennai?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Chennai is to train and fly which costs ₹30,000 - ₹75,000 and takes 16h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Chennai?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Chennai is to fly which takes 16h 43m and costs ₹32,000 - ₹95,000.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Chennai?

The distance between Edinburgh and Chennai is 8438 km.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Chennai?

It takes approximately 16h 43m to get from Edinburgh to Chennai, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Chennai?

Chennai is 4h 30m ahead of Edinburgh. It is currently 11:00 AM in Edinburgh and 3:30 PM in Chennai.

Where can I stay near Chennai?

There are 1033+ hotels available in Chennai.

Edinburgh to Chennai - 3 ways to travel via train, and plane

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

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Fly from Edinburgh Airport
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane EDI - MAA
16h 43m
₹32,251–91,262
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly
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1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane GLA - MAA
16h 59m
₹30,508–75,236
Train to Manchester Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane MAN - MAA
18h 22m
₹34,524–82,649

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

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16h 50mAverage Duration

₹30,656Cheapest Price

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Distance: 8,437.9 km
Duration: 16h 43m

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) 5 times a day.

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