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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
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
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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
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.





