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Flights from Basel to Chennai

There are no direct flights from Basel to Chennai. The fastest way is one stop via London or Frankfurt, about 12h 07m door to door (14 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 12h 07m
BSLMAALHR

Basel to Chennai at a glance

Fastest journey12h 07mVia London, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via London or Frankfurt

Best ways to fly from Basel 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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EAP London (LHR) MAA
Leg 1: British Airways · Leg 2: British Airways, SriLankan Airlines
Sat12:00 EAP12:30 LHR0h 45m connection13:15 LHR03:37 MAABritish Airways
8 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 12h 07m
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EAP Frankfurt (FRA) MAA
Leg 1: Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa · Leg 2: Lufthansa
Tue06:15 EAP07:04 FRA4h 26m connection11:30 FRA00:16 MAALufthansa
6 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 14h 31m
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EAP Istanbul (IST) MAA
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~12h 07m
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EAP Dubai (DXB) MAA
Leg 1: flydubai · Leg 2: Emirates, IndiGo
Self-transfer likely ~13h 13m
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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
7,643 km4,746 miles
Journey time
12h 07mon current schedules
Time difference
+4.5hChennai vs Basel
Currency in Chennai
INR
Airports
BSL → MAA

Flights from Basel to Chennai: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Basel to Chennai?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in London, 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 Basel to Chennai?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 07m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,643 km.
Where do you change planes between Basel and Chennai?
The best connecting points are London (LHR), Frankfurt (FRA), Istanbul (IST) and Dubai (DXB). British Airways flies both legs via London, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Basel and Chennai?
Basel: EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg (BSL). Chennai: Chennai International Airport (MAA).
What is the time difference between Basel and Chennai?
Chennai is 4.5 hours ahead of Basel.

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