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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
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
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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
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MAA London (LHR) MAN
Leg 1: British Airways, SriLankan Airlines · Leg 2: British Airways, Virgin Atlantic
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.





