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Flights from Male to Chennai
There are no direct flights from Male to Chennai. 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
Male to Chennai at a glance
Fastest journey4h 01mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Colombo or Thiruvananthapuram
Best ways to fly from Male 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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MLE Colombo (CMB) MAA
Leg 1: Chongqing Airlines, FitsAir, flydubai · Leg 2: FitsAir, IndiGo, SriLankan Airlines
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
- +0.5hChennai vs Male
- Currency in Chennai
- INR
- Airports
- MLE → MAA
Flights from Male to Chennai: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Male to Chennai?
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 Male to Chennai?
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 Male and Chennai?
The best connecting points are Colombo (CMB), Thiruvananthapuram (TRV), Kochi (COK) and Bengaluru (BLR). Chongqing Airlines flies both legs via Colombo, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Male and Chennai?
Male: Velana International Airport (MLE). Chennai: Chennai International Airport (MAA).
What is the time difference between Male and Chennai?
Chennai is 0.5 hours ahead of Male.
