Star Alliance member Lufthansa is offering flights from London and Manchester to Chennai for only £347 (~€398). These Economy Light tickets only include 8 kg of carry-on luggage. Should you wish to travel with luggage, you could pay £80 (~€92) for 23 kg of luggage, but at that point, it probably makes more sense to fly in premium economy, as those tickets only cost £530 (~€607) right now, letting you fly in more comfortable seats and with 2x 23 kg of luggage. The downside of this great deal: There are only 1 or 2 available dates.
It’s also possible to combine travel classes, e.g. flying to Chennai in economy class and flying back in premium economy. More on this, in our article on how to book flights in different travel classes.
Our calendars display available dates for both routes – there are a few more available dates than what we display, but for technical reasons we couldn’t find them all. We will redirect you to Lufthansa’s booking site:
Economy Class
Premium Economy
The flights include one layover in Frankfurt, where you’ll board the A340 that Lufthansa uses for its 9-hour flights to Chennai.
By the way, if you’re just eager to try out Lufthansa’s premium economy at a cheap price from London, you could also fly to Bahrain for £564 (~€646) – with far higher availability:
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The fare rules merely state that you need to stay at least 8 days in India to get this price. As you can see on our calendar above, the availability of the cheapest price is limited to 2 dates in September and October 2023. Our calendars display all available dates for trips of up to 28 days from London and Manchester. For longer trips, or for (a bit more expensive) flights from other British cities, check out Google Flights. It’s best to book the flights directly on Lufthansa’s website.
Why is booking with an airline better than with an online travel agency?
More often than not, online travel agencies offer lower fares than airlines do. We still recommend booking with the airlines directly. There are two main reasons for that:
Better Customer Service
In case any problems like delays, cancellations or missed connections arise, you can communicate directly with the airline. The airline has to take care of you because you have a contract with them.
If a travel agency issues your ticket, you may have to reach out to them first. You also depend on your OTA to forward information like flight changes instead of receiving them directly from the airline. In many cases, you may get a prime exhibition of responsibility shifting rather than problem-solving.
This especially applies to premium tickets. You don’t want to spend more than €1,000 to wind up with some budget OTA’s telephone hotline in case anything goes wrong.
Baggage and Other Fees
Economy fares not including hold luggage are industry standard by now. In most cases, travel agencies charge much higher baggage fees than the airlines themselves. If bags are not included in your fare, airlines are often the cheaper alternative.
This also applies to other things like food services, insurances or priority treatment. In almost all cases, you pay less for additional amenities when booking on the airlines’ website.
Mileage
If you’re aiming to earn a lot of miles, then you should book the premium economy tickets, as economy class (booking class K) gives you close to nothing, while the premium economy tickets (booking class Y on short-haul, N on long-haul) will get you quite a lot:
- 11,938 Miles on Aegean Miles+Bonus
- 11,438 Miles on Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles
- 10,660 Award Miles + 1,744 PQP on United MileagePlus
- 10,660 Miles on Copa ConnectMiles
- 10,660 Award Miles + 5,330 Tier Miles on Avianca LifeMiles
- 10,660 Miles on Egyptair Plus
- 10,660 Miles on ITA Volare
- 10,438 Miles on Asiana Club
- 10,438 Miles on Ethiopian ShebaMiles
- 10,334 Miles on Thai Royal Orchid Plus
- 10,252 Miles on EVA Infinity MileageLands
- 10,252 Miles on Singapore KrisFlyer
- 10,252 Miles on TAP Miles&Go
- 10,252 Award Miles on LATAM Pass
- 9,846 Miles on Air Canada Aeroplan
- 9,846 Points + 1,970 SQC on Air Canada Aeroplan 2026
- 7,420 Miles on ANA Mileage Club
- 1,144 Award Miles + 200 Points on Miles&More
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Feel free to use our mileage calculator to see how many miles your itinerary would get you:
Destination
Hotel prices in Chennai usually start at roughly €15-20, depending on the hotel category and the specific dates. Whichever category and hotel you opt for, make sure to get the best price! Our recommendation is to search on booking.com, or even on our own Travel-Dealz hotel search:
Information & Tips for Chennai
Chennai, the capital of Tamil Nadu, is known for landmarks such as the vast Marina Beach and the ornate Kapaleeshwarar Temple, as well as its rich tradition of classical music, dance, and authentic South Indian cuisine. The local currency is the Indian rupee (INR), and cash is widely used, though cards and digital payments are increasingly common. Prices are generally low by international standards, making it a budget-friendly destination. The city has a hot and humid coastal climate, with intense summers (April–June) and a primary monsoon season from October to December; the most comfortable period to visit is from January to March.
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Information & Tips for India
India is a large and diverse country with major tourist sights like the Taj Mahal in Agra, the forts and palaces of Rajasthan, the backwaters of Kerala, and spiritual cities like Varanasi and Rishikesh. The currency used is the Indian Rupee (INR). Prices vary widely—budget travel is possible, but mid-range and luxury options are also common, especially in tourist-heavy areas. Weather depends heavily on region and season: winters (Nov–Feb) are generally pleasant, while summers (Mar–June) can be extremely hot, and the monsoon (June–Sept) brings heavy rainfall in many parts.
India’s transport infrastructure is a mix of modern and outdated systems. Within cities, getting around can be chaotic but manageable—options include auto-rickshaws, taxis, metro systems in larger cities like Delhi and Mumbai, and app-based services like Uber and Ola. Between cities, India has an extensive railway network that’s affordable but often crowded and prone to delays; domestic flights are common and relatively inexpensive for longer distances. Roads connect most places, but traffic and conditions can be unpredictable.
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