Flights to Chennai | UK to Chennai (Madras) Flight

Madras was renamed Chennai in 1997, however this change of name has not been adopted as readily as Bombay’s renaming to Mumbai. To add to the confusion, the international airport is still officially named "Madras International"

Direct Flights
The only direct flight we have found between the UK and Chennai (Madras), is with British Airways. That is London Heathrow, to Chennai Madras International airport

British Airways also fly to Chennai from Aberdeen, Edinburgh and Glasgow, but these flights include a change at London Heathrow.

Other UK to Chennai Flight Options
As with most destinations in India, flights are readily available via other European cities, the middle East, and Gulf states. Also flights can be taken to Delhi or Mumbai and then transfer to an internal flight to Chennai. Why not consider spending some time in either of these cities before moving onto the South.

Another alternative worth consideration is to Fly with Kingfisher airlines to Bangalore. Bangalore is relatively close to chennai and an overland journey or short hop by plane are possible options to complete your journey.

Madras International Airport
All UK to Chennai flights, will arrive at the Madras International Airport named Anna Terminal. The airport is situated at Tirisulam, 7 Km south of Chennai. For more information on the Madras International Airport including the best ways of transferring to the city go to: Chennai Airport | The Madras International Airport

Chennai
A Flight to Chennai will transport you to a unique and fascinating travel destination. Chennai is the fourth-largest city in India and in it's colonial days, was known as Madras. The International airport still bears this name. Chennai, being a large commercial city, is the centre of the area's air, rail and road networks and so can be a good starting point for exploring the south.
For more useful information visit our Chennai Travel Guide.