Statistics on Edinburgh-Chennai flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Chennai (from: Edinburgh)
The average price to go to Chennai from Edinburgh airport is $ 818 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 700 (in march) and $ 1028 (in august), which is a saving of $ 118 or a surplus of $ 211 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $594 to $648 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Chennai before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Edinburgh-Chennai plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 42838 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Chennai from Edinburgh and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in march, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 700, saving $ 118 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 818). Conversely, august will be the most expensive ($ 1028).
Flight Edinburgh-Chennai: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 631 | $ 769 | good price |
| February | $ 618 | $ 735 | good price |
| March | $ 589 | $ 700 the cheapest | very good price |
| April | $ 703 | $ 821 | fair price |
| May | $ 658 | $ 726 | good price |
| June | $ 753 | $ 838 | fair price |
| July | $ 826 | $ 975 | high price |
| August | $ 868 | $ 1028 the most expensive | very high price |
| September | $ 609 | $ 737 | good price |
| October | $ 618 | $ 777 | good price |
| November | $ 604 | $ 725 | good price |
| December | $ 761 | $ 973 | high price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Edinburgh to Chennai
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Edinburgh to Chennai range from $486 to $1242. 4% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $486 to $540), 1% at the maximum price (from $1188 to $1242). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $594 to $648 (15% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Edinburgh->Chennai flight
There are 14 companies that serve Edinburgh from Chennai airport: Ryanair, EasyJet, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, British Airways, Emirates, Pegasus Airlines, Etihad Airways, KLM, Virgin Atlantic, Aer Lingus, Air France, Wizz Air and Jet2.
Data analysis:
Of the 42838 flights analyzed in previous years, Ryanair was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (20% of the time) on the Edinburgh->Chennai route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Edinburgh-Chennai flights departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $13. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $25.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Chennai to Edinburgh departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday for your return date, you will save an average of $38. Conversely, departing from Chennai on a friday may cost you an additional $45.
Top prices Edinburgh-Chennai
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh → Chennai | 02-05 to 09-05-2025 | $ 616 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Chennai | 05-05 to 12-05-2025 | $ 585 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Chennai | 06-05 to 13-05-2025 | $ 584 | layover flight with Diamond Sakha Airlines |
| Edinburgh → Chennai | 07-05 to 14-05-2025 | $ 601 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Chennai | 09-05 to 24-05-2025 | $ 592 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Chennai | 12-05 to 27-05-2025 | $ 600 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Chennai | 13-05 to 28-05-2025 | $ 600 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Chennai | 14-05 to 21-05-2025 | $ 614 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Chennai | 02-09 to 30-09-2025 | $ 623 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Chennai | 04-02 to 19-02-2026 | $ 595 | layover flight with Lufthansa |
When to book your flight Edinburgh - Chennai to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 4 to 5 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 11 to 12 months in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Edinburgh-Chennai flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a sunday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Edinburgh to Chennai, it is recommended to buy it 4 to 5 months before departure (it is then on average 782 $, which is a saving of 36 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance, you will pay the full price (178 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Edinburgh to Chennai flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 728 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 756), 4 to 5 months ($ 729), 5 to 6 months ($ 751), 8 to 9 months ($ 729) |
| February | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 672 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 719), 2 to 3 months ($ 734), 3 to 4 months ($ 734), 4 to 5 months ($ 693) |
| March | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 645 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 680), 4 to 5 months ($ 671), 5 to 6 months ($ 647), 7 to 8 months ($ 667) |
| April | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 783 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 818), 2 to 3 months ($ 794), 5 to 6 months ($ 802), 7 to 8 months ($ 810) |
| May | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 687 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 702), 3 to 4 months ($ 713), 4 to 5 months ($ 712) |
| June | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 733 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 782), 4 to 5 months ($ 780), 6 to 7 months ($ 773) |
| July | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 859 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 902), 5 to 6 months ($ 902), 6 to 7 months ($ 898), 7 to 8 months ($ 920), 9 to 10 months ($ 900), 10 to 11 months ($ 900) |
| August | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 883 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 984), 4 to 5 months ($ 955), 6 to 7 months ($ 939), 7 to 8 months ($ 1009), 8 to 9 months ($ 935), 9 to 10 months ($ 915) |
| September | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 689 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 733), 3 to 4 months ($ 709), 6 to 7 months ($ 704), 8 to 9 months ($ 700) |
| October | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 661 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 727), 3 to 4 months ($ 748), 4 to 5 months ($ 774), 5 to 6 months ($ 751), 7 to 8 months ($ 718), 9 to 10 months ($ 743) |
| November | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 664 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 710), 2 to 3 months ($ 700), 3 to 4 months ($ 714), 4 to 5 months ($ 709), 5 to 6 months ($ 696) |
| December | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 811 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 910), 3 to 4 months ($ 904), 4 to 5 months ($ 896), 6 to 7 months ($ 865), 9 to 10 months ($ 826), 10 to 11 months ($ 948) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, sunday is the day when plane tickets for Edinburgh->Chennai are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a sunday, you will save $23. Conversely, by buying it on a thursday, you may end up paying $25 more.
Edinburgh to Chennai: flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2025 | $ 765 $634 to $948 | very good price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 884 $549 to $3480 | high price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 759 $650 to $993 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 829 $757 to $936 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 820 $699 to $915 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 653 $623 to $683 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 717 $660 to $803 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2025 | $ 1299 $779 to $4919 | very high price | Find a flight |
| January 2026 | $ 779 $753 to $805 | high price | Find a flight |
| February 2026 | $ 595 $595 to $595 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, april, june, july, august, september, october and february are cheaper to travel to Chennai. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!