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Flights from Chennai to Birmingham

There are no direct flights from Chennai to Birmingham. The fastest way is one stop via Dubai or Frankfurt, about 13h 37m door to door (22 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 12h 57m
MAABHXDXB

Chennai to Birmingham at a glance

Fastest journey12h 57mVia Dubai, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dubai or Frankfurt

Best ways to fly from Chennai to Birmingham

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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MAA Dubai (DXB) BHX
Leg 1: Emirates, IndiGo · Leg 2: Emirates
Tue10:15 MAA12:19 DXB2h 41m connection15:00 DXB19:22 BHXEmirates
22 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 13h 37m
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MAA Frankfurt (FRA) BHX
Leg 1: Lufthansa · Leg 2: Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa
One airline, one ticket ~12h 57m
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MAA Istanbul (IST) BHX
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~13h 06m
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MAA New Delhi (DEL) BHX
Leg 1: Air India, IndiGo · Leg 2: Air India
One airline, one ticket ~13h 12m
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MAA Doha (DOH) BHX
Leg 1: IndiGo, Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~13h 18m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
8,329 km5,172 miles
Journey time
12h 57mon current schedules
Time difference
-5.5hBirmingham vs Chennai
Currency in Birmingham
GBP
Airports
MAA → BHX

Flights from Chennai to Birmingham: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Chennai to Birmingham?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dubai, Frankfurt and Istanbul. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Chennai to Birmingham?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 57m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,329 km.
Where do you change planes between Chennai and Birmingham?
The best connecting points are Dubai (DXB), Frankfurt (FRA), Istanbul (IST) and New Delhi (DEL). Emirates flies both legs via Dubai, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Chennai and Birmingham?
Chennai: Chennai International Airport (MAA). Birmingham: Birmingham Airport (BHX).
What is the time difference between Chennai and Birmingham?
Birmingham is 5.5 hours behind Chennai.

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