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Cheapest time to fly from Manchester to Chennai

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available in the middle of November. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.

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Flight Duration24 h and 55 mFlights between Manchester and Chennai take, on average, 24 h and 55 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight£295Cheapest price for a flight between Manchester and Chennai found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Origin airportManchester AirportWhen flying from Manchester to Chennai

Destination airportChennai International AirportFor the route from Manchester to Chennai

High seasonMayAccording to search data from our customers, May is the busiest time to fly from Manchester to Chennai

One-way average Price£545The average price for a flight Manchester - Chennai at Opodo is £545, based on the price of last 6 months

Best time to bookJulyAccording to real data June is the most popular time to book a flight to Chennai when departing from Manchester

Airlines that fly from Manchester to Chennai

Oman Air

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Exchange rate

1 GBP = 126.53 INR

1 INR = 0.01 GBP

Last checked on Sun 08/11

Distance: 5,187 mi

Manchester airports

Manchester Airport (MAN)How far from city centre: 9 mi

Chennai airports

Chennai International Airport (MAA)How far from city centre: 10 mi

Manchester to Chennai flights

Around 14 hours is the typical journey time for Manchester to Chennai flights, with one change in the Middle East because no direct service runs from Manchester Airport (MAN).

Emirates and Etihad Airways have the quickest one-stop options, usually through Dubai or Abu Dhabi.

Flights start from £295, landing at Chennai International Airport (MAA).

Chennai operates on India Standard Time, which is 5 hours and 30 minutes ahead of the UK.

Departing from Manchester

Flights to Chennai depart from Manchester Airport (MAN).

You can reach the airport using the Metrolink or the 43 Skyline bus.

Arriving in Chennai: from the airport to the city

Chennai International Airport (MAA) is about 7km from the city centre.

Several transport links run from the airport to the city:

Chennai Suburban Railway: departs from Tirusulam station, 30 minutes
Metro Blue Line: 20 minutes
Bus: line 18A

Entry requirements for Chennai

British citizens must obtain a visa before arrival. The Indian government provides an e-Visa for tourism and business, which should be applied for at least four days before departure. Ensure your passport remains valid for six months from your date of arrival and contains at least two blank pages.

You may be asked to present proof of a return ticket and evidence of sufficient funds for your stay. It is advisable to have a printed copy of your e-Visa confirmation ready for inspection at border control.

Things to do in Chennai

Chennai features a wealth of cultural landmarks, including the 17th-century Kapaleeshwarar Temple in the Mylapore district and the colonial history found at Fort St George. Marina Beach offers a long coastline for an afternoon walk, while the bazaars of George Town are the best place to find authentic Kanchipuram silk sarees and traditional spices. Between sightseeing, you can sample Tamil street food like dosas and idli or take a rickshaw ride through the busy city streets.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Manchester to Chennai

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Manchester to Chennai?

When you fly from Manchester to Chennai the average price is £545. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.

How can I find cheap flights from Manchester to Chennai at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Manchester to Chennai is 295 £. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

When is the best time to book a flight from Manchester to Chennai?

The most popular months to book a flight from Manchester to Chennai are June, September and March, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from Manchester to Chennai?

The best time of the year to go to Chennai when flying from Manchester depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, July is the top 1º month to fly to Chennai from Manchester in terms of searches from our customer, followed by December and June. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, April, May and February are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Manchester - Chennai.

How long does the flight take to go from Manchester to Chennai?

The total flight time between Manchester and Chennai is of around 24 h and 55 m on average, considering an average distance of 5,187.22 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

Which airports have flights between Manchester and Chennai?

The main airport route flying between Manchester and Chennai is: Manchester Airport (MAN) to Chennai International Airport(MAA). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

Which are the airlines with flights from Manchester to Chennai?

IndiGo

Etihad Airways
Qatar Airways

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