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Flights from Manila to Chennai
There are no direct flights from Manila to Chennai. The fastest way is one stop via Hong Kong or Singapore, about 8h 02m door to door (125 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 5 connection options From 8h 02m
Manila to Chennai at a glance
Fastest journey8h 02mVia Hong Kong, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Hong Kong or Singapore
Best ways to fly from Manila 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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MNL Hong Kong (HKG) MAA
Leg 1: Cathay Pacific, Cebu Pacific, HK Express · Leg 2: Cathay Pacific, Singapore Airlines
Tue17:45 MNL19:46 HKG0h 59m connection20:45 HKG23:17 MAACathay Pacific
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MNL Singapore (SIN) MAA
Leg 1: Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific, Singapore Airlines · Leg 2: IndiGo, Scoot, Singapore Airlines
Mon15:15 MNL18:33 SIN2h 12m connection20:45 SIN21:50 MAAPhilippine Airlines + Singapore Airlines
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MNL Bangkok (BKK) MAA
Leg 1: Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific, Thai Airways · Leg 2: IndiGo, Thai Airways
Tue16:15 MNL18:22 BKK3h 38m connection22:00 BKK23:39 MAAPhilippine Airlines + Thai Airways
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MNL Kuala Lumpur (KUL) MAA
Leg 1: Philippine Airlines, Philippines AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines · Leg 2: AirAsia, IndiGo, Malaysia Airlines
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MNL Bandar Seri Begawan (BWN) MAA
Leg 1: Cebu Pacific, Royal Brunei Airlines · Leg 2: Royal Brunei 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
- 4,393 km2,728 miles
- Journey time
- 8h 02mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -2.5hChennai vs Manila
- Currency in Chennai
- INR
- Airports
- MNL → MAA
Flights from Manila to Chennai: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Manila to Chennai?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Hong Kong, Singapore and Bangkok. 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 Manila to Chennai?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 8h 02m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,393 km.
Where do you change planes between Manila and Chennai?
The best connecting points are Hong Kong (HKG), Singapore (SIN), Bangkok (BKK) and Kuala Lumpur (KUL). Cathay Pacific flies both legs via Hong Kong, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Manila and Chennai?
Manila: Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL). Chennai: Chennai International Airport (MAA).
What is the time difference between Manila and Chennai?
Chennai is 2.5 hours behind Manila.
