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Cheapest return flight
₹ 63,676
Typical prices: ₹ 74,906-₹ 93,812
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Fri 16/11Sat 1/12
EDI - MAA • 3 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
₹ 39,572
Typical prices: ₹ 42,709-₹ 71,822
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Thu 1/11
EDI - MAA • 3 stops
Direct flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Edinburgh and Chennai. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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When to book
24 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 24 weeks in advance save around 26% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
September
Cheapest • 10% price drop
July
Most popular
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Top stopover airports
London Heathrow (LHR)
Cheapest • Avg ₹ 81,978 (return)
Doha Hamad Intl (DOH)
Shortest trip • 14h 34m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Edinburgh to Chennai (EDI-MAA)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Edinburgh to Chennai

Mon, 16 Nov - Tue, 1 Dec
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12:00 - 19:50EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-MAA Chennai
26h 20m3 stops Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Kuwait City Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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03:40 - 21:40MAA  Chennai-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
23h 30m2 stops Sharjah London Gatwick
₹ 63,676Multiple Airlines
Mon, 16 Nov - Tue, 1 Dec
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07:55 - 15:05EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-MAA Chennai
25h 40m2 stops Dublin Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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03:55 - 21:40MAA  Chennai-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
23h 15m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl London Heathrow
₹ 63,770Multiple Airlines
Mon, 16 Nov - Wed, 2 Dec
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12:00 - 19:50EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-MAA Chennai
26h 20m3 stops Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Kuwait City Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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07:10 - 21:35MAA  Chennai-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
19h 55m3 stops Bengaluru Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Dublin
₹ 65,953Multiple Airlines
Mon, 16 Nov - Tue, 1 Dec
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07:30 - 02:30EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-MAA Chennai
13h 30m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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04:05 - 12:35MAA  Chennai-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
14h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
₹ 69,749Qatar Airways
Mon, 16 Nov - Tue, 1 Dec
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14:05 - 02:30EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-MAA Chennai
30h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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03:40 - 21:40MAA  Chennai-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
23h 30m2 stops Sharjah London Gatwick
₹ 71,932Multiple Airlines
Sun, 15 Nov - Sat, 21 Nov
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08:00 - 11:25EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-MAA Chennai
21h 55m3 stops Václav Havel Prague Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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03:40 - 20:05MAA  Chennai-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
21h 55m2 stops Sharjah London Gatwick
₹ 73,070Multiple Airlines
Sun, 15 Nov - Sat, 21 Nov
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12:00 - 14:20EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-MAA Chennai
20h 50m2 stops Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Muscat Seeb
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03:40 - 20:05MAA  Chennai-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
21h 55m2 stops Sharjah London Gatwick
₹ 73,924Multiple Airlines
Sun, 15 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov
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08:00 - 11:25EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-MAA Chennai
21h 55m3 stops Václav Havel Prague Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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07:10 - 21:50MAA  Chennai-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
20h 10m3 stops Bengaluru Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Dublin
₹ 75,063Multiple Airlines
Thu, 3 Dec - Wed, 9 Dec
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13:05 - 03:00EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-MAA Chennai
32h 25m2 stops London Gatwick Sharjah
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03:40 - 20:15MAA  Chennai-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
22h 05m2 stops Sharjah London Gatwick
₹ 75,538Multiple Airlines
Sun, 15 Nov - Sat, 21 Nov
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14:05 - 02:30EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-MAA Chennai
30h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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04:05 - 12:35MAA  Chennai-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
14h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
₹ 76,866Qatar Airways
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Edinburgh to Chennai flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Edinburgh to Chennai?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Sunday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Edinburgh to Chennai. It’s 6% cheaper than the average day, while Saturday is the most expensive, with prices 15% higher.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to Chennai?

•September is the cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to Chennai at ₹ 74,209 return.
•July (₹ 119,285) and December (₹ 91,480) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 60% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Edinburgh to Chennai the cheapest?

Flights from Edinburgh to Chennai are cheapest 24 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 26% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Key details for Edinburgh to Chennai flights

Low season

April

Cheapest flight

₹ 39,572
Beat the crowds with an average 29% drop in traveller numbers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 31% increase in traveller numbers.
One-way flight from Edinburgh to Chennai

When to book flights from Edinburgh to Chennai

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Edinburgh to Chennai based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Edinburgh to Chennai flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking tips.

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Edinburgh to Chennai?

    Only Economy class is available on flights from Edinburgh to Chennai.

  • How long is a flight from Edinburgh to Chennai?

    A direct flight from Edinburgh to Chennai takes 00m, covering 13,531 km.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Edinburgh to Chennai?

    Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Edinburgh to Chennai flight?

    Return flights from Edinburgh to Chennai range from ₹ 74,906 to ₹ 93,812, with an average of ₹ 82,012 over the past 12 months. Anything below ₹ 74,906 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Edinburgh to Chennai flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 22% above the ₹ 82,012 route average. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • Have flight prices from Edinburgh to Chennai changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about ₹ 63,676 to ₹ 296,983. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Edinburgh to Chennai looking right now?

    One-way fares from Edinburgh to Chennai are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about ₹ 55,953, which is 5% above the typical average for this route.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Edinburgh to Chennai?

    Flights from Edinburgh to Chennai usually depart from Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) and arrive at Chennai (MAA).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Edinburgh to Chennai pass through?

    One-stop flights from Edinburgh to Chennai most commonly connect through:

    • Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 39% of one-stop connections
    • London Heathrow (LHR) – 33% of one-stop connections
    • Dubai Intl (DXB) – 17% of one-stop connections
    • Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 12% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Edinburgh to Chennai?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 19% on flights from Edinburgh to Chennai. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at ₹ 77,530 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at ₹ 94,802, a difference of ₹ 17,271.

    Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Edinburgh to Chennai?

    Flying via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 14h 34m, compared to 14h 46m via London Heathrow (LHR) and 15h 01m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA).

  • What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Chennai?

    Chennai is 4 hours ahead of Edinburgh (India Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Your guide to booking Edinburgh to Chennai flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Sunday departure and avoid flying on Saturday. On this route, Sunday flights average ₹ 77,530, about ₹ 17,271 less than Saturday fares (18% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 24 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 26% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Edinburgh to Chennai trip for September. Fares historically average ₹ 74,209 return in that month – typically ₹ 45,076 less than the most expensive month, which is July (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Chennai Airport.

    • Radisson Blu Hotel And Suites GRT Chennai
    • Hotel Southern Comfort
    • Ridhan Regency

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