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Flights from Chennai to Athens
There are no direct flights from Chennai to Athens. The fastest way is one stop via Manama or Dubai, about 10h 10m door to door (14 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 10h 10m
Chennai to Athens at a glance
Fastest journey10h 10mVia Manama, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Manama or Dubai
Best ways to fly from Chennai to Athens
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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MAA Manama (BAH) ATH
Leg 1: Gulf Air · Leg 2: Gulf Air
Tue06:15 MAA08:06 BAH1h 39m connection09:45 BAH13:55 ATHGulf Air
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MAA Dubai (DXB) ATH
Leg 1: Emirates, IndiGo · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines, Emirates
Tue10:15 MAA12:19 DXB4h 11m connection16:30 DXB20:10 ATHEmirates
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MAA Abu Dhabi (AUH) ATH
Leg 1: Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Akasa Air · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines, Etihad Airways
Wed01:15 MAA03:36 AUH4h 39m connection08:15 AUH11:59 ATHIndiGo + Etihad Airways
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MAA Istanbul (IST) ATH
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Sky Express (Greece)
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
- 6,201 km3,851 miles
- Journey time
- 10h 10mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -3.5hAthens vs Chennai
- Currency in Athens
- EUR
- Airports
- MAA → ATH
Flights from Chennai to Athens: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Chennai to Athens?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Manama, Dubai and Abu Dhabi. 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 Chennai to Athens?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 10h 10m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 6,201 km.
Where do you change planes between Chennai and Athens?
The best connecting points are Manama (BAH), Dubai (DXB), Abu Dhabi (AUH) and Doha (DOH). Gulf Air flies both legs via Manama, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Chennai and Athens?
Chennai: Chennai International Airport (MAA). Athens: Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH).
What is the time difference between Chennai and Athens?
Athens is 3.5 hours behind Chennai.





