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Flights from Glasgow to Chennai

There are no direct flights from Glasgow to Chennai. The fastest way is one stop via Dubai or London, about 21h 56m door to door (2 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 13h 30m
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Glasgow to Chennai at a glance

Fastest journey13h 30mVia Dubai, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dubai or London

Best ways to fly from Glasgow to Chennai

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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GLA Dubai (DXB) MAA
Leg 1: Emirates · Leg 2: Emirates, IndiGo
Sun14:45 GLA00:54 DXB10h 51m connection11:45 DXB17:11 MAAEmirates + IndiGo
2 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 21h 56m
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GLA London (LHR) MAA
Leg 1: British Airways · Leg 2: British Airways, SriLankan Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~13h 30m
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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
8,467 km5,258 miles
Journey time
13h 30mon current schedules
Time difference
+5.5hChennai vs Glasgow
Currency in Chennai
INR
Airports
GLA, PIK → MAA

Flights from Glasgow to Chennai: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Glasgow to Chennai?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dubai and London. 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 Glasgow to Chennai?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 13h 30m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,467 km.
Where do you change planes between Glasgow and Chennai?
The best connecting points are Dubai (DXB) and London (LHR). Emirates flies both legs via Dubai, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Glasgow and Chennai?
Glasgow: Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK). Chennai: Chennai International Airport (MAA).
What is the time difference between Glasgow and Chennai?
Chennai is 5.5 hours ahead of Glasgow.

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