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

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  1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport

    best
    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane LHR - MAA
    13h 17m
    ₹26,431–74,043

  2. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane LGW - MAA
    15h 35m
    ₹22,582–63,125

  3. Fly from London City Airport

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane LCY - MAA
    20h
    ₹36,298–85,428

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights

Calendar60Weekly Planes
Duration12h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket₹23,919Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,271.4 km
  • Duration: 13h 17m

What companies run services between London, England and Chennai, India?

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, and six other airlines fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) every 3 hours.

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