Chennai to London Go First Flight

Brainchild of Jehangir Wadia, Go First took to the skies in November 2005 with Jehangir Wadia as the Managing Director. Today, it is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Wadia Group, the major share holders of Bombay Dyeing, and Britannia Industries.
Go First, was launched with the objective of commoditizing air travel, offers airline seats at marginal premium to train fares across India. Though still a low cost airline, Go First also has a premium service known as Go Business in which the passengers, at a higher fare, gets seats in the first two rows of the aircraft. Advantages include more space with the middle seat remaining empty, as well as free meals and an increased luggage allowance. Go First also has a frequent flyers service called GoCub.

Starting with just 20 Airbus A320 leased aircrafts in November 2005 - Go First took up the challenge to its competitors in North India on the short haul and medium haul routes with a motive to provide cheap air travel tickets to 13 cities including Ahmedabad, Bagdogra, Bengaluru, Delhi, Chennai, Cochin, Goa, Chandigarh, Guwahati, Jaipur, Jammu, Kolkata, Leh, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, Nanded, Patna, Port Blair, Pune, Ranchi and Srinagar. Go First’s main ethos are based on the highest standards of safety and impeccable service.
Since January 2007, Go First has been recording an average load factor of 86%, and is planning to acquire more planes and spread its wings across the nation and beyond. The airline currently operates across 22 destinations 92 daily flights and approximately 638 weekly flights.
Keeping value for money for customers as its prime objective while uncompromising on quality and services, Go First Online Booking, covers the following network of domestic flight destinations, Chandigarh, Delhi, Goa, Gujarat, Jammu & Kashmir, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, and on the anvil is places like Bhopal, Madurai, Rajkot and more in a very short while, adding new destinations on its map. It already covers airports at Ahmedabad, Bagdogra, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Chennai, Cochin, Delhi, Goa, Guwahati, Jaipur, Jammu, Kolkata, Leh, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, Nanded, Patna, Port Blair, Pune, Ranchi and Srinagar.
Being a low cost domestic airline Go First focuses on the value conscious passenger. Do your Go First ticket booking on Goibibio’s super fast booking engine & you will save money on Go First flights as well as receive special offers & discounts in the future.

Go First has a flexible baggage policy that allows its customers to carry plenty of luggage while traveling in its flights across the country. Customers flying on GoSmart and GoFlexi bookings can carry check-in luggage upto 15 kgs and its GoBusiness passengers are allowed upto 35 kgs of check-in luggage. Customers have the option of purchasing extra baggage on the Go First website for their travels in the increments of 3, 5, 10 and 15 kgs. However no passenger will be allowed to carry a single check-in luggage weighing more than 32 kgs in a flight. Go First allows its passengers to carry oversized items such as sporting goods etc at a nominal fee of Rs. 1000 but check-in luggage cannot exceed total dimension of 158 cm (L + W + H). If a customer wishes to carry oversized luggage inside the flight then purchase of additional seat may be required.

With a rich history and culture, marvelous architecture, numerous theaters and great transportation system, London is the world's most visited tourist destinations. Located on the River Thames, this capital city of the United Kingdom is home to four World Heritage Sites and boasts of many museums, churches, palaces, libraries and galleries. Due to its diverse culture and flair, the London entices millions of tourists from all over the world every year. Book hotels in London from Goibibo for best price.
 
Best Time to Visit
Spring season that starts from March and ends in May is considered to be the Best Time to Visit London. The weather remains pleasant and daylight hours are longer. Summer (June-August) is also a great time to visit as the weather is ideal for sightseeing and outdoor activities. You can also enjoy music festivals during this time.
 
Places to Visit
London is packed with a number of tourist places. To get the taste of classic British culture, visit the most iconic palace of London, Buckingham Palace. Kensington Palace and Westminster Abbey are some of the other palaces that you can visit. To get the beautiful views of the city, visit the Coca Cola London Eye situated on the River Thames. Tower Bridge, St. Paul’s Cathedral, Westminster Abbey, Tower Bridge, British Museum, National Gallery, National History Museum, Hyde Park, Big Ben and Parliament are other notable attractions. The city has many options for shopaholics ranging from luxury boutiques to affordable shops. Oxford Street, Knightsbridge, Bond Street, Jubilee Market and Covent Garden are some of the prominent shopping places.
 
Hotels and Restaurants
Being a multicultural city, London offers numerous dining options ranging from high end restaurants to food trucks and street stalls. Fish and chips is one of the most popular dishes in London.  Eton Mess, Roast Beef, Cockles, Cottage Pie, Yorkshire Pudding, Shepherd's Pie, Bread-and-Butter Pudding are the must try dishes. Ping Pong, Fish House, Vapiano and Bella Italia are some recommended places to relish international cuisines.  Head to Amaya, Tayyabs and Chutney Mary if you want to binge on Indian food.

London offers all kind of accommodation options for stay. Right from Budget Hotels in London to 5 star Hotels in London, from Vacation Rental in London to service apartments in London, one can find multiple options as per their need and pocket. Goibibo being the leading travel website has largest collection of hotels on its platform. Popular locations in London for stay are near London Airport, Paddington, Bayswater, Kensington and Westminster. It is very easy and convenient to compare and book hotels online on Goibibo.
 
Transportation
Being an alpha city, London is very well-connected to the rest of the world by air, rail and road. The city comprises of 6 international airports with Heathrow Airport (LHR), Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Stansted Airport being the busiest and the most important ones. This airport serves both domestic flights as well as international flights. Located 23 km away from the heart of the city, London Heathrow Airport connects this global city to major cities like Beijing, Mumbai, Delhi, Moscow, Melbourne, Bangalore, Kolkata and Chennai. British Airways, Air India, Virgin Atlantic, Air Canada, Air China, Air France and Qatar Airways are the popular airlines that connect London to other countries. Cheap flight tickets from here to other popular cities can be booked online on Goibibo. Also, flight status & other details related to flight booking & air tickets can be easily accessed on it. So for cheapest air tickets, it is recommended to book flights online. London is the hub of the national rail network and well linked to the other cities of the country and Europe with regular trains. Eurostar is an international high-speed railway service that connects London to Brussels, Amsterdam and Paris. With a well organised road network, London has good connectivity with the rest of the United Kingdom. There are frequent buses to and from London’s Victoria Coach Station to many domestic and international destinations. The London Underground (tube system), black cabs, trams are other transport systems to travel within the city.

Chennai, formerly known as Madras, is the capital city of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. This is an intoxicating city known for its music culture, local traditions and upbeat lifestyle. People of Chennai happily take pride in their local Tamil language, music and dance choices, passion for cinema, and finger-licking cuisine. The beaches, churches, skyscrapers, British monuments and big institutions located in this city are famous throughout the country.
 
Best Time to Visit
The heat, however, is a concern for people who are not from Chennai as the city experiences a harsh and humid climate. The ideal time to visit Chennai is in the winter months of November to February.
 
Places to Visit
The festivals are celebrated here with great pomp and show. Some of the popular festivals to witness are Jallikattu Festival and Pongal (the harvest festival). If you happen to be in Chennai, then do take time to visit some of the known attractions the city hosts. If you are looking for beach fun, then Marina Beach, Edward Elliot Beach and Breezy Beach are the beaches to go. Marina Beach gathers more crowd than the other two and is comparatively quieter. As a cautionary note, the beaches are not suitable for swimming. Pilgrimage places include Kapaleeswarar Temple, Parthasarathy Temple, St. Mary’s Church, Big Mosque. If you are travelling along with kids, then you can visit Fort St. George, Arinjar Anna Zoological Park, Guindy National Park and The Birla Planetarium. The people of Chennai admire and host concerts (Arangetram) of Carnatic music and Bharatnatyam dance performances, and if you like the idea of witnessing the pure classical dance, then you should definitely search for concerts happening in the city before booking.
 
Hotels and Restaurants
Chennai is a heaven for food lovers with a variety of options from regional to fast foods such as Nethili Fry, Masala Dosa, Biryani, Atho, Pongal and Parotta. Filter Coffee rules the coffee culture here and you can find a variety of coffee houses. Annalakshmi Restaurant, Hotel Saravana Bhawan, Adyar Bhawan and Tuscana Pizzeria are some of the recommended dining places.

Chennai offers all kind of accommodation options for stay. Right from Budget Hotels in Chennai to Luxury Hotels in Chennai Resorts in Chennai, from 5 star Chennai hotels to service apartments, one can find multiple options as per their need and pocket. Goibibo being the leading travel website has largest collection of hotels on its platform. One can easily find various collection of hotels as well on Goibibo, like couple friendly hotels in Chennai to hotels preferred by Business travellers in Chennai, similarly hotels preferred by students and also the ones preferred by women. Popular locations in Chennai for stay are near Chennai Airport, Guindy, Chennai Central, T Nagar and Anna Nagar. It is very easy and convenient to compare and book hotels online on Goibibo.
 
Transportation
The metropolitan city of Chennai is well-connected to many international countries and major Indian cities via airways. The roadways and railways are also very well-maintained for travel purpose. To save time, air travel is considered as the most ideal Chennai International Airport (MAA) has non-stop flights from London, The Middle East, Mauritius, Bangkok, Sri Lanka and many other major cities. Apart from the international cities, many of the Indian cities are connected to Chennai via domestic airlines including Indigo and GoAir. The International flights operate from the Anna Terminal while the Kamraj Terminal is used for domestic flights. Cheap flight tickets from here to other popular cities can be booked online on Goibibo. Also, flight status & other details related to flight booking & air tickets can be easily accessed on it. So for cheapest air tickets, it is recommended to book flights online.
 
The railways and roadways are no less behind in providing convenience. The major train stations in the city are Chennai Central and Chennai Egmore. Chennai Egmore, on the other hand, also operates trains for the local areas of the city. If you are looking for travel via bus, then you can head to Chennai Mofussil Bus Terminus (CMBT).  A number of inter-state Chennai buses can be availed from this terminus at any time of the day. But there are many buses that ply hourly for certain destinations. Modes of transportation to travel within the city include local trains, metro, buses, auto-rickshaws and private vehicles.