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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Manchester to Chennai, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Manchester to Chennai, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest • Avg $794 (round-trip)
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Shortest trip • 12h 50m (one-way)
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 12% compared to booking last minute.
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February
Cheapest • 13% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Manchester to Chennai (MAN-MAA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Manchester to Chennai that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Manchester to Chennai

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Manchester to Chennai flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Manchester to Chennai to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Manchester to Chennai, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Manchester to Chennai is February, where tickets cost $735 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,200 and $1,092 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Manchester to Chennai?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Manchester to Chennai, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Manchester to Chennai, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 12% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonSeptember
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 13% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 41% increase in price.

When to book flights from Manchester to Chennai

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Manchester to Chennai based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Manchester to Chennai

  • What choice of airline do I have when flying from Manchester to Chennai?

    You have a very wide choice of airlines on this route. KLM is a prolific carrier, with several flights a day. Emirates also offers a good few, as does Etihad Airways. Otherwise, you can choose to fly with Qatar Airways or Lufthansa. Then there are the combined airline flights, such as the one offered by Lufthansa, switching to Pegasus Airlines and then to IndiGo. This is one of the cheaper flights.

  • How can I use public transport to get between the city centres and the airports?

    Trains leave from Piccadilly Station, taking about 20min to reach Manchester Airport, or you can catch a tram from Cornbrook Tram Stop in about 50min. You can take a Stagecoach Manchester bus on Lines 43 or 103 from Shudehill Exchange in about 1h. From Chennai Airport, you can catch a Line 40132 train, which takes about 25min, or a Chennai Metro Rail train, taking around 40min.

  • Where will I switch planes between Manchester and Chennai?

    If you choose one of the airlines offering a lot of flights, like KLM, you'll change planes first in Amsterdam and then either in Bengaluru, New Delhi or Mumbai. British Airways typically makes a single change at London Heathrow (LHR), while Lufthansa flies via Munich and Mumbai. Emirates and Etihad switch planes at their home airports in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, respectively. On budget flights that combine airlines, you'll usually make three stops. Lufthansa changes to Pegasus in Frankfurt, which in turn hands over to IndiGo in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, for instance.

  • What accessibility amenities do the airports provide?

    Book personalised limited-mobility assistance at Manchester Airport through your travel agent or airline at least 48h in advance. You'll be assisted with anything you need until you're seated on board, or you can arrange a hidden disability lanyard to help assistance staff identify you if you need anything. Chennai Airport has wheelchair ramps, accessible restrooms and braille and auditory assistance. You can also book a wheelchair in advance.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Manchester and Chennai?

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Chennai from Manchester.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Manchester to Chennai?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Manchester to Chennai?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Manchester and Chennai.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Manchester to Chennai, Emirates or Qatar Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Manchester to Chennai are Emirates and Qatar Airways. With an average price for the route of $870 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. Qatar Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $794 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Manchester to Chennai?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Manchester to Chennai.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Manchester to Chennai?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chennai from Manchester is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Manchester to Chennai?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Chennai with an airline and back to Manchester with another airline. Booking your flights between Manchester and MAA can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Manchester to Chennai?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Chennai from Manchester up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Manchester to Chennai

  • You can wait in extra comfort at Escape Lounge at Manchester Airport (MAN), for a fee. Have a hot or cold meal or relax at the bar with snacks. There's also a quiet area where you can have a nap before your flight.
  • To reduce your carbon footprint on this route, book with KLM. Its morning flights save around 50% in carbon emissions compared to others. British Airways is also a good choice, saving just under 45% on morning flights.
  • Manchester Airport has feeding rooms with microwaves and baby chairs. Baby-changing rooms are in the main concourse and Departures area after security. You can also access the fast lane through security if you have a pushchair, to make it easier with kids.
  • Chennai International Airport (MAA) offers free Wi-Fi if you get an Indian mobile SIM card, and there are child-care rooms and prayer rooms. If you're not in a hurry, browse through the single but well-stocked duty-free shop in Terminal 4.
  • There's a real treat at Manchester Airport if you're an aircraft enthusiast. Head to Runway Visitor Park; here, you can view a classic DC-10, an RAF Nimrod spy plane, plus one of the first Concordes.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Manchester to Chennai

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Manchester to Chennai. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3539 reviews
8.0Comfort
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7.9Food
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Everything was great except the boarding experience. After the check in, they "packed us" in a small area, very hot there. It would be nice to be aware of this, I'd wait on the outside area

10.0 ExcellentDiego, Feb 2026
DXB - MAA
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Everything was great except the boarding experience. After the check in, they "packed us" in a small area, very hot there. It would be nice to be aware of this, I'd wait on the outside area

Chaos at the gate while boarding - no clear signs or announcements

Food was great. More vegetarian options on menu would be great!

I liked everything: the service, the food, the cleanness. I flew last year with Qatar Airways, so I can compare. Emirates did much better! Especially their meals and service.

Emirates did great! I liked the service, the food, cleanness, and the flight was on time. Much better airline than Qatar Airways I flew with last year.

The journey was nice, all the crews were very good and services are excellent

Great flight - Clubhouse met our needs, and the staff provided good service. Boarding felt a little chaotic, but given the size of the aircraft, it's always going to be challenging. Whilst the crew were friendly, the number of passengers meant that we received our breakfast items, but had finished breakfast before we were served a drink. Lunch was much better organised, and throughout the flight, the crew were attentive. Found the seats and ICE to be excellent. Disembarkation was fine, and everything possible to expedite the process was being done.

We loved flying with Emirates in business class, the staff were fabulous, going above & beyond

They should resume the fast track for business / first class passengers

The seating is spaced out nicely, The crew could have offer more drinks.

Same as already mentioned. This was more comforting as I got my aisle seat for my knee.

The boarding process was awful-the computers were down and there was no way to check in. Took extremely long, very chaotic and no guarantee our bags were even getting on the plane. I was also delayed and took away from any time i had to catch a connecting flight.

The seat cushions are absolutely lacking, not sure if they know the passengers are traveling for 14 hours straight, but the padding made our back and butt ache like crazy. The entertainment console had its own problems, either the headphone jack wasn't working or the power outlet via usb or ac outlet was not working. Not to mention the seat handles were not adjustable in some planes in the middle or on the aisle. Qatar/Indigo may be operating a very old fleet of planes to make as much profit as possible, but passengers may not be following them for long, should this treatment of its customers continue. Qatar/Indigo, wake up and do it right by your customers, or they may not be your customers anymore.

Looks like a local flight. Food was horrible. No entertainment system.

I am a big person and have back pain and swelling in my legs, so this was a challenging flight due to confined space. I didn't find the crew very friendly either. I will think twice before flying long distances with Qatar again, due to the lack of legroom.

I wish I knew in advance that the connecting flight was by indigo air

I would love the entertainment center to be updated with more content. The flight to Doha had more options than the one to Miami

The flight was operated by IndiGo and not Qatar, which is a budget airline from India. Nevertheless, the flight was uneventful.

I prebooked a comfort plus seat on this flight and therefore the flight was comfy. I got the correct seat in the correct section of the plane that I have booked, that's this. Flight was comfortable. Staff were average on the flight, appearing to be rushed and short in engagement with travellers, perhaps this to maximise there rest time on the flight.

Economy travel is really hard with no room to move especially when the person sitting beside you is an XL or XXL size person who if moving could hit your face

Dear Team, I purchased a full travel package that included 2 checked bags through you and JustFly. However, when I arrived at the airport, my ticket showed 0 checked bags. Since I was traveling internationally to India with 2 bags, It was a $200 per bag at the counter, which was extremely disappointing. For an international trip, why would I ever choose a no‑bag option for only $20–$30 less? This seems like an error in the booking process, and I am requesting clarification and a resolution. I have called JustFly and on phone for 1 hr :53 min and they couldn't help till I show some kind of proof etc which isn't possible but besides that love your service and using it for years !

Early arrival. Good boarding. Deplaning this flight is very slow both coming and going. Baggage arrived quickly for Pearson

Good service. But on flight to Kochi no entertainment except in app. And no working outlets to charge phone.

Good flight. There were a few issues with the flat bed. It was some technical issues. Otherwise everything was good

From the start of my vacation at Logan Airport, Boston it was chaotic. I'm praying my flight home is better .I'm grateful that we landed safe

The flight was over 1 hour late taking off ,when I arrived in Abu Dhabi ,I missed my connecting flight to Bangkok so I had to wait almost 6 hours for my flight arriving in Bangkok at 6:30 am ,So I missed a whole day of my vacation and my hotel room sat empty so I paid for hotel days that I was not there. In Abu Dhabi there was a woman that worked the desk at transfers that was so professional, courteous , helpful,and may I say absolutely beautiful .she got me food vouchers for my layover and was a very calming presence. Besides that I will never use Etihad again I will pay the Xtra money . I'm sure they won't read or see this but it's my "2 cents" I'll use an airline that respects me and my hard earned dollars

On this flight...fine. The one from India to Abu Dahbi, awful.

I booked and paid for a Business Class seat for myself and my wife. 4 hours before the flight i get a call saying the plane they sent doesn't have the correct layout to accommodate all the business class seats they sold me 3 months earlier at a premium of $1500 a ticket. So they have to bump me from Business to Economy and will give me a $400 credit (total of $800 for both seats) that I could turn in at Abu Dahbi for $400 in US cash. They then promised a row that we could have to ourselves and the arm rests would go up so we could spread out for each of us. My wife was taken care of but I was put in the exit row with the flight attendents set as part of the three...and the arm rest did not go up. When we got to Abu Dahbi, they would not exchange our credit for cash as promised. Very disappointed they took my money 3 months ago and refused to reimburse for the change in seats or follow the promises made.

Kayak and Aran grant issuing business class tickets without lounge access and sometimes 1 or 2 connections in economy class. It’s very disappointing to find out that after buying the ticket. Never buy tickets on kayak and Aran grant again

Was so disappointing. Business class with no TV, uncomfortable seats. Had much higher expectations.

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