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Flights from Bucharest to Chennai

There are no direct flights from Bucharest to Chennai. The fastest way is one stop via Doha or Istanbul, about 12h 18m door to door (7 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 10h 23m
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Bucharest to Chennai at a glance

Fastest journey10h 23mVia Doha, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Doha or Istanbul

Best ways to fly from Bucharest 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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BUH Doha (DOH) MAA
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: IndiGo, Qatar Airways
Tue11:30 BUH15:45 DOH3h 45m connection19:30 DOH02:18 MAAQatar Airways + IndiGo
7 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 12h 18m
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BUH Istanbul (IST) MAA
Leg 1: TAROM, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~10h 23m
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BUH Dubai (DXB) MAA
Leg 1: flydubai, Wizz Air · Leg 2: Emirates, IndiGo
Self-transfer likely ~11h 25m
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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
6,178 km3,837 miles
Journey time
10h 23mon current schedules
Time difference
+3.5hChennai vs Bucharest
Currency in Chennai
INR
Airports
OTP, BBU → MAA

Flights from Bucharest to Chennai: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Bucharest to Chennai?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Doha, Istanbul and Dubai. 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 Bucharest to Chennai?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 10h 23m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 6,178 km.
Where do you change planes between Bucharest and Chennai?
The best connecting points are Doha (DOH), Istanbul (IST) and Dubai (DXB). Qatar Airways flies both legs via Doha, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Bucharest and Chennai?
Bucharest: Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP) and Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU). Chennai: Chennai International Airport (MAA).
What is the time difference between Bucharest and Chennai?
Chennai is 3.5 hours ahead of Bucharest.

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