Travelling from Chennai Airport (MAA) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW): what you need to know
The timezone in London is UTC+0, which is five hours 30 minutes behind Chennai.
Give yourself enough time to catch your MAA to LGW flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Chennai Airport to London Gatwick Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between MAA and LGW include:
Frankfurt Airport
Cochin International Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport (MAA) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Currently, C$314 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Chennai Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is C$632. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from MAA to LGW if you book early. Airlines often have some great early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport to London Gatwick Airport throughout the entire month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
Picking up cheap flights from MAA to LGW is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as there's a better deal.
Secure the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Chennai Airport to London Gatwick Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Chennai Airport (MAA)
Of all flights departing from Chennai Airport, 76.04% arrive on time at their destination.
Central Chennai to Chennai Airport is approximately 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 45 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Expect a trip time of roughly 50 minutes on public transport.
Taking an early flight from Chennai Airport to London Gatwick Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near MAA:
Arriving at London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Reserve a hotel close to LGW if you have a late Chennai Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a London Gatwick Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Green Motion, U-Save or Drivalia and experience the lesser-explored corners of London and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from London Gatwick Airport around three weeks in advance.
Getting from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to central London
London Gatwick Airport to the centre of London has a drive time of around 1 hour 20 minutes. It's approximately 80 kilometres away.
It typically takes 1 hour 25 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Chennai Airport to London Gatwick Airport. August is the busiest month to visit London. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in January.
Book your flight from Chennai Airport to London Gatwick Airport for July if you'd like to visit London during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MAA to LGW in January. Average temperatures are between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) then.
Explore more of United Kingdom
London has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of United Kingdom waiting to be discovered. About 161 kilometres north-west of London, a trip to Birmingham will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
Around 177 kilometres west of London, Bristol is another essential stop in United Kingdom. Start your sightseeing at Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park.