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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 £510. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Chennai.£234 per passenger.Departing Sun, 6 Sep.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Birmingham on Sun, 6 Sep, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From £234, select.
Chennai.£238 per passenger.Departing Mon, 23 Nov.One-way flight with easyJet.Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from Birmingham on Mon, 23 Nov, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From £238, select.
Chennai.£241 per passenger.Departing Sat, 3 Oct.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Birmingham on Sat, 3 Oct, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From £241, select.
Chennai.£245 per passenger.Departing Sat, 29 Aug.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Birmingham on Sat, 29 Aug, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From £245, select.
Chennai.£249 per passenger.Departing Thu, 28 Jan.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Birmingham on Thu, 28 Jan, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From £249, select.
Chennai.£277 per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Dec.One-way flight with easyJet.Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from Birmingham on Wed, 2 Dec, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From £277, select.
Chennai.£296 per passenger.Departing Fri, 28 May.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Birmingham on Fri, 28 May, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From £296, select.
Chennai.£301 per passenger.Departing Tue, 30 Jun.One-way flight with SunExpress.Outbound indirect flight with SunExpress, departs from Birmingham on Tue, 30 Jun, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From £301, select.
Chennai.£302 per passenger.Departing Sun, 12 Jul.One-way flight with easyJet.Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from Birmingham on Sun, 12 Jul, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From £302, select.
Chennai.£333 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Feb.One-way flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Birmingham on Mon, 1 Feb, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From £333, select.
Chennai.£338 per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Jun.One-way flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Birmingham on Wed, 2 Jun, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From £338, select.
Chennai.£384 per passenger.Departing Sun, 14 Mar.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Birmingham on Sun, 14 Mar, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From £384, select.
Chennai.£398 per passenger.Departing Fri, 30 Apr.One-way flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Birmingham on Fri, 30 Apr, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From £398, 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 September.
Jun
from £301
Jul
from £302
Aug
from £245
Sep
from £234
Oct
from £241
Nov
from £238
Dec
from £277
Jan
from £249
Feb
from £333
Mar
from £384
Apr
from £398
May
from £296

Birmingham to Chennai: Alternative routes

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Birmingham to Chennai: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found£234
Cheapest month to flySeptember

Finding cheap flights from Birmingham to Chennai: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Birmingham to Chennai is £461. 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.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Birmingham to Chennai. But we found flights with one or more stops from £461.
As of June 2026, there are no flights flying from Birmingham to Chennai.
The cheapest month to fly from Birmingham to Chennai is usually September.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Birmingham Airport to Chennai Airport on Tuesday, 1 September 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Birmingham Airport and Chennai Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
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.

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.

Currently, Ryanair offers the cheapest flight tickets to Chennai.

Travelling from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know

  • Chennai's timezone is UTC+5:30, which makes Chennai five hours 30 minutes ahead of Birmingham.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your BHX to MAA flight.

  • You can expect longer queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.

  • If you want to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Birmingham Airport to Chennai Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between BHX and MAA:

    • Dubai Airport

    • Frankfurt am Main Airport

    • Hamad International Airport

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

  • The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Birmingham Airport to Chennai Airport flight is £234. A return plane ticket is currently £461. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.

  • Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from BHX to MAA if you book ahead. Airlines often have some amazing early bird rates.

  • Getting cheap flights from Birmingham Airport to Chennai Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares throughout the month and bag a great deal.

  • Landing cheap flights from BHX to MAA is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when there's a better deal.

  • Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Birmingham Airport to Chennai Airport.

Handy information about Birmingham Airport (BHX)

  • When it comes to Birmingham Airport's on-time performance, data shows 72% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.

  • To reach Birmingham Airport from central Birmingham, it takes around 25 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 14 kms (9 miles) from the airport to the city centre.

  • Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.

  • Booked an early flight from Birmingham Airport to Chennai Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near BHX:

Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)

  • The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Birmingham Airport to Chennai Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MAA instead:

  • Hit the road running by picking up a Chennai Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Avis, Europcar or North Car Rental and experience the lesser-explored corners of Chennai and beyond.

  • Reserving your ride from Chennai Airport around three weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.

Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai

  • Chennai Airport is approximately 21 kms (13 miles) from the centre of Chennai. Driving there takes about 35 minutes.

  • Getting there on public transport takes roughly 1 hour.

When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)

  • It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Birmingham Airport to Chennai Airport. January is the most popular month to visit Chennai. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in September.

  • Before locking in your flight from Birmingham Airport to Chennai Airport, consider the type of weather you like. May is the warmest month in Chennai, with temperatures ranging from 28ºC to 37ºC.

  • Look for cheap tickets from BHX to MAA in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 21ºC and 28ºC 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 290 kms (180 miles) away to the west, well-known attractions include Meenakshi Temple, Museum of Art & Photography (MAP) and Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwara Temple.

  • Around 434 kms (270 miles) south-west of Chennai, Coimbatore is another essential stop in India. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park, Siruvani Falls and Dam and Sri Ranganathar Temple.

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