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Flight deals from Birmingham Airport to Chennai Airport

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Birmingham Airport to Chennai Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £438. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Is this a good flight price? We’ll tell you.We compare today’s Birmingham Airport to Chennai Airport prices with what travellers usually pay, so you can see if now’s a good time to book, or if it’s worth waiting.

Chennai.£396 per passenger.Departing Mon, 13 Apr, returning Tue, 19 May.Return flight with Air India.Outbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from Birmingham on Mon, 13 Apr, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from Chennai on Tue, 19 May, arriving in Birmingham.Price includes taxes and charges.From £396, select.

Chennai.£397 per passenger.Departing Thu, 30 Apr, returning Wed, 24 Jun.Return flight with Air India.Outbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from Birmingham on Thu, 30 Apr, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from Chennai on Wed, 24 Jun, arriving in Birmingham.Price includes taxes and charges.From £397, select.

Chennai.£397 per passenger.Departing Mon, 11 May, returning Thu, 28 May.Return flight with Air India.Outbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from Birmingham on Mon, 11 May, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from Chennai on Thu, 28 May, arriving in Birmingham.Price includes taxes and charges.From £397, select.

Chennai.£398 per passenger.Departing Thu, 11 Jun, returning Sun, 21 Jun.Return flight with Air India.Outbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from Birmingham on Thu, 11 Jun, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from Chennai on Sun, 21 Jun, arriving in Birmingham.Price includes taxes and charges.From £398, select.

Chennai.£398 per passenger.Departing Thu, 7 May, returning Sun, 7 Jun.Return flight with Air India.Outbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from Birmingham on Thu, 7 May, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from Chennai on Sun, 7 Jun, arriving in Birmingham.Price includes taxes and charges.From £398, select.

Chennai.£438 per passenger.Departing Mon, 20 Apr, returning Wed, 29 Apr.Return flight with Air India.Outbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from Birmingham on Mon, 20 Apr, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from Chennai on Wed, 29 Apr, arriving in Birmingham.Price includes taxes and charges.From £438, select.

Chennai.£477 per passenger.Departing Tue, 3 Nov, returning Tue, 24 Nov.Return flight with KLM and Air France.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Birmingham on Tue, 3 Nov, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Chennai on Tue, 24 Nov, arriving in Birmingham.Price includes taxes and charges.From £477, select.

Chennai.£478 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Sep, returning Tue, 8 Sep.Return flight with Air France.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Birmingham on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Chennai on Tue, 8 Sep, arriving in Birmingham.Price includes taxes and charges.From £478, select.

Chennai.£480 per passenger.Departing Mon, 30 Mar, returning Thu, 30 Apr.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Birmingham on Mon, 30 Mar, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Chennai on Thu, 30 Apr, arriving in Birmingham.Price includes taxes and charges.From £480, select.

Chennai.£495 per passenger.Departing Thu, 17 Sep, returning Sun, 4 Oct.Return flight with Air France.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Birmingham on Thu, 17 Sep, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Chennai on Sun, 4 Oct, arriving in Birmingham.Price includes taxes and charges.From £495, select.

Chennai.£501 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Jun, returning Thu, 2 Jul.Return flight with Ryanair and Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Birmingham on Mon, 1 Jun, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Chennai on Thu, 2 Jul, arriving in Birmingham.Price includes taxes and charges.From £501, select.

Chennai.£517 per passenger.Departing Sat, 3 Oct, returning Sun, 11 Oct.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Birmingham on Sat, 3 Oct, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Chennai on Sun, 11 Oct, arriving in Birmingham.Price includes taxes and charges.From £517, select.

Chennai.£519 per passenger.Departing Fri, 28 Aug, returning Sun, 4 Oct.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Birmingham on Fri, 28 Aug, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Chennai on Sun, 4 Oct, arriving in Birmingham.Price includes taxes and charges.From £519, select.

Chennai.£519 per passenger.Departing Mon, 4 May, returning Sat, 4 Jul.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Birmingham on Mon, 4 May, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Chennai on Sat, 4 Jul, arriving in Birmingham.Price includes taxes and charges.From £519, select.

Chennai.£519 per passenger.Departing Fri, 28 Aug, returning Sun, 20 Sep.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Birmingham on Fri, 28 Aug, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Chennai on Sun, 20 Sep, arriving in Birmingham.Price includes taxes and charges.From £519, select.

Chennai.£525 per passenger.Departing Fri, 20 Mar, returning Mon, 30 Mar.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Birmingham on Fri, 20 Mar, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Chennai on Mon, 30 Mar, arriving in Birmingham.Price includes taxes and charges.From £525, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Birmingham to Chennai

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Birmingham to Chennai flights are currently cheapest in May.

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Birmingham to Chennai: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Birmingham to Chennai below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Chennai.

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Finding cheap flights from Birmingham to Chennai: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Birmingham to Chennai?

The best price we found for a return flight from Birmingham to Chennai is £396. 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 Birmingham to Chennai?

Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Birmingham to Chennai. But we found flights with one or more stops from £396.

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

As of March 2026, there are no flights flying from Birmingham to Chennai.

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

The cheapest month to fly from Birmingham to Chennai is usually April.

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

No airlines currently offer direct flights between Birmingham 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 from Birmingham Airport to Chennai with?

Currently, Air India offers the cheapest flight tickets to Chennai.

Flying from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) 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 Birmingham.
Your BHX to MAA flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months such as June, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Birmingham International Airport to Chennai Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between BHX and MAA:
- Dubai Airport
- Hamad International Airport
- Frankfurt Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Chennai Airport (MAA)

The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Birmingham International Airport to Chennai Airport flight is £217. A round-trip fare is currently £396. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To find cheap tickets from BHX to MAA, book ahead. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Birmingham International Airport to Chennai Airport is easy if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across the month and snap up a great deal.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from BHX to MAA by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Birmingham International Airport to Chennai Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.

Handy information about Birmingham International Airport (BHX)

65.48% of flights that take off from Birmingham International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Birmingham International Airport is around 15 miles from central Birmingham. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to BHX? If you're boarding an early flight from Birmingham International Airport to Chennai Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:

Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)

Reserve a hotel near MAA if you're catching a late Birmingham International Airport to Chennai Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Chennai Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Avis, Europcar or North Car Hire to explore Chennai and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Chennai Airport about three weeks in advance.

Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai

From Chennai Airport, Chennai is approximately 12 miles away. It takes around 45 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It typically takes 50 minutes to get there by public transport.

When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)

It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Birmingham International Airport to Chennai Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Chennai. If you like a quieter vibe, go in April.
When reserving your flight from Birmingham International Airport to Chennai Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. May is the warmest month in Chennai, with temperatures ranging from 28ºC (82ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from BHX to MAA in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) on average.

Explore more of India

Bengaluru is just one of the many cities in India waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Chennai. Around 180 miles away to the west, its top attractions include Bangalore Palace, Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore.
If you're interested in discovering another major stop in India, consider Coimbatore, about 270 miles south-west of Chennai. Marudamalai Temple, Perur Pateeswarar Temple and Vellingiri Hill Temple are the start of reasons to visit.