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Flights from Chennai to Manchester

There are no direct flights from Chennai to Manchester. The fastest way is one stop via Abu Dhabi or Dubai, about 13h 12m door to door (42 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 13h 02m
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Chennai to Manchester at a glance

Fastest journey13h 02mVia Abu Dhabi, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Abu Dhabi or Dubai

Best ways to fly from Chennai to Manchester

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 Abu Dhabi (AUH) MAN
Leg 1: Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Akasa Air · Leg 2: Etihad Airways, EgyptAir
Thu10:15 MAA12:33 AUH1h 42m connection14:15 AUH18:57 MANEtihad Airways
20 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 13h 12m
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MAA Dubai (DXB) MAN
Leg 1: Emirates, IndiGo · Leg 2: Emirates
Sun10:15 MAA12:19 DXB2h 26m connection14:45 DXB19:16 MANEmirates
22 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 13h 31m
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3
MAA Frankfurt (FRA) MAN
Leg 1: Lufthansa · Leg 2: Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~13h 02m
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MAA London (LHR) MAN
Leg 1: British Airways, SriLankan Airlines · Leg 2: British Airways, Virgin Atlantic
One airline, one ticket ~13h 06m
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MAA Manama (BAH) MAN
Leg 1: Gulf Air · Leg 2: Gulf Air
One airline, one ticket ~13h 21m
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MAA Istanbul (IST) MAN
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~13h 11m
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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
8,348 km5,184 miles
Journey time
13h 02mon current schedules
Time difference
-5.5hManchester vs Chennai
Currency in Manchester
GBP
Airports
MAA → MAN

Flights from Chennai to Manchester: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Chennai to Manchester?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Frankfurt. 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 Manchester?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 13h 02m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,348 km.
Where do you change planes between Chennai and Manchester?
The best connecting points are Abu Dhabi (AUH), Dubai (DXB), Frankfurt (FRA) and London (LHR). Air Arabia flies both legs via Abu Dhabi, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Chennai and Manchester?
Chennai: Chennai International Airport (MAA). Manchester: Manchester Airport (MAN).
What is the time difference between Chennai and Manchester?
Manchester is 5.5 hours behind Chennai.

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