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Flights from Chennai to Edinburgh
There are no direct flights from Chennai to Edinburgh. The fastest way is one stop via Dubai or Frankfurt, about 14h 28m door to door (13 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 13h 17m
Chennai to Edinburgh at a glance
Fastest journey13h 17mVia Dubai, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dubai or Frankfurt
Best ways to fly from Chennai to Edinburgh
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) EDI
Leg 1: Emirates, IndiGo · Leg 2: Emirates
Tue10:15 MAA12:19 DXB3h 11m connection15:30 DXB20:13 EDIEmirates
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
- 8,400 km5,216 miles
- Journey time
- 13h 17mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -5.5hEdinburgh vs Chennai
- Currency in Edinburgh
- GBP
- Airports
- MAA → EDI
Flights from Chennai to Edinburgh: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Chennai to Edinburgh?
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 Edinburgh?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 13h 17m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,400 km.
Where do you change planes between Chennai and Edinburgh?
The best connecting points are Dubai (DXB), Frankfurt (FRA), Istanbul (IST) and London (LHR). Emirates flies both legs via Dubai, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Chennai and Edinburgh?
Chennai: Chennai International Airport (MAA). Edinburgh: Edinburgh Airport (EDI).
What is the time difference between Chennai and Edinburgh?
Edinburgh is 5.5 hours behind Chennai.
