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Flights from Chennai to Male
There are no direct flights from Chennai to Male. The easiest way is one stop via Colombo or Thiruvananthapuram, about 4h 17m door to door.
No direct flights · 4 connection options From 4h 01m
Chennai to Male at a glance
Fastest journey4h 01mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Colombo or Thiruvananthapuram
Best ways to fly from Chennai to Male
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 Colombo (CMB) MLE
Leg 1: FitsAir, IndiGo, SriLankan Airlines · Leg 2: Chongqing Airlines, FitsAir, flydubai
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
- 1,238 km769 miles
- Journey time
- 4h 01mestimate
- Time difference
- -0.5hMale vs Chennai
- Currency in Male
- USD
- Airports
- MAA → MLE
Flights from Chennai to Male: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Chennai to Male?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Colombo, Thiruvananthapuram and Kochi. 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 Male?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 01m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,238 km.
Where do you change planes between Chennai and Male?
The best connecting points are Colombo (CMB), Thiruvananthapuram (TRV), Kochi (COK) and Bengaluru (BLR). FitsAir flies both legs via Colombo, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Chennai and Male?
Chennai: Chennai International Airport (MAA). Male: Velana International Airport (MLE).
What is the time difference between Chennai and Male?
Male is 0.5 hours behind Chennai.
