Which airports can I use when flying from Malé to Chennai?

Flights from Malé to Chennai usually depart from Male (MLE) and arrive at Chennai (MAA).

Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Malé to Chennai?

Only Economy class is available on flights from Malé to Chennai.

Which airports do connecting flights from Malé to Chennai pass through?

One-stop flights from Malé to Chennai most commonly connect through: • Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (CMB) – 68% of one-stop connections • Kochi (COK) – 21% of one-stop connections • Bengaluru Intl (BLR) – 11% of one-stop connections

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Malé to Chennai?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 23% on flights from Malé to Chennai. Monday is the cheapest departure day at ₹ 32,644 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at ₹ 42,229, a difference of ₹ 9,585. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

How long is a flight from Malé to Chennai?

A direct flight from Malé to Chennai takes 00m, covering 1,962 km.

Do I need a passport to fly from Malé to Chennai?

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

How are flight prices from Malé to Chennai looking right now?

One-way fares from Malé to Chennai are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about ₹ 22,120.

How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Malé to Chennai?

Flying via Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (CMB) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 17m, compared to 5h 58m via Bengaluru Intl (BLR) and 7h 30m via Kochi (COK).

How much should I expect to pay for a Malé to Chennai flight?

Return flights from Malé to Chennai range from ₹ 31,647 to ₹ 39,523, with an average of ₹ 35,919 over the past 12 months. Anything below ₹ 31,647 counts as a good deal.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Malé to Chennai?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Monday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Malé to Chennai. It’s 10% cheaper than the average day, while Friday is the most expensive, with prices 17% higher.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Malé to Chennai?

•October is the cheapest month to fly from Malé to Chennai at ₹ 30,272 return. •April (₹ 44,506) and July (₹ 43,178) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 47% on average. This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Malé to Chennai?

IndiGo (₹ 34,068) and SriLankan Airlines (₹ 35,586) are the cheapest airlines to fly return from Malé to Chennai according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What is the most popular stopover airport when flying from Malé to Chennai?

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (CMB) is the most popular stopover for the Malé to Chennai route. 68% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop return journeys over the past 3 months connected via CMB.

What is the cheapest stopover airport when flying from Malé to Chennai?

Flights via Kochi (COK) offer the most affordable fares, with an average return price of ₹ 30,567. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Malé to Chennai, which airport offers the shortest stopover?

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (CMB) had the shortest average connection time for Malé to Chennai stopovers at 3h 52m over the past 3 months.

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Wed, 2 Dec - Wed, 9 Dec

08:15 - 08:45MLE Male-MAA Chennai

24h 00m1 stop Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

20:55 - 12:15MAA Chennai-MLE Male

15h 50m1 stop Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

₹ 32,929Multiple Airlines

1 day ago

Sat, 21 Nov - Fri, 27 Nov

16:05 - 22:35MLE Male-MAA Chennai

6h 00m1 stop Bengaluru Intl

19:45 - 15:00MAA Chennai-MLE Male

19h 45m1 stop Bengaluru Intl

₹ 34,068IndiGo

3+ days ago

Tue, 1 Dec - Tue, 8 Dec

08:15 - 08:45MLE Male-MAA Chennai

24h 00m1 stop Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

16:00 - 12:15MAA Chennai-MLE Male

20h 45m1 stop Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

₹ 34,258Multiple Airlines

2 days ago

Fri, 4 Dec - Fri, 11 Dec

16:05 - 22:35MLE Male-MAA Chennai

6h 00m1 stop Bengaluru Intl

07:10 - 15:00MAA Chennai-MLE Male

8h 20m1 stop Bengaluru Intl

₹ 34,447IndiGo

8 hours ago

Fri, 13 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov

08:15 - 08:45MLE Male-MAA Chennai

24h 00m1 stop Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

20:55 - 12:15MAA Chennai-MLE Male

15h 50m1 stop Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

₹ 34,447Multiple Airlines

3+ days ago

Fri, 4 Dec - Sat, 5 Dec

16:05 - 23:45MLE Male-MAA Chennai

7h 10m1 stop Bengaluru Intl

07:10 - 15:00MAA Chennai-MLE Male

8h 20m1 stop Bengaluru Intl

₹ 34,637IndiGo

2 days ago

Thu, 3 Dec - Fri, 4 Dec

16:05 - 21:35MLE Male-MAA Chennai

5h 00m1 stop Bengaluru Intl

08:55 - 15:00MAA Chennai-MLE Male

6h 35m1 stop Bengaluru Intl

₹ 34,637IndiGo

22 hours ago

Sun, 1 Nov - Fri, 6 Nov

15:50 - 17:55MLE Male-MAA Chennai

25h 35m1 stop Kochi

17:15 - 16:05MAA Chennai-MLE Male

23h 20m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

₹ 34,827IndiGo

6 hours ago

Sun, 6 Dec - Wed, 16 Dec

16:05 - 21:35MLE Male-MAA Chennai

5h 00m1 stop Bengaluru Intl

08:55 - 15:00MAA Chennai-MLE Male

6h 35m1 stop Bengaluru Intl

₹ 34,922IndiGo

2 days ago

Sat, 7 Nov - Sat, 7 Nov

08:15 - 15:00MLE Male-MAA Chennai

6h 15m1 stop Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

20:55 - 12:15MAA Chennai-MLE Male

15h 50m1 stop Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

₹ 34,922Multiple Airlines

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What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Malé to Chennai?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Monday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Malé to Chennai. It’s 10% cheaper than the average day, while Friday is the most expensive, with prices 17% higher.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Malé to Chennai? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for return flights from Malé to Chennai, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.: •October is the cheapest month to fly from Malé to Chennai at ₹ 30,272 return.
•April (₹ 44,506) and July (₹ 43,178) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 47% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Malé to Chennai?
Only Economy class is available on flights from Malé to Chennai.
How long is a flight from Malé to Chennai?
A direct flight from Malé to Chennai takes 00m, covering 1,962 km.
Do I need a passport to fly from Malé to Chennai?
Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.
How much should I expect to pay for a Malé to Chennai flight?
Return flights from Malé to Chennai range from ₹ 31,647 to ₹ 39,523, with an average of ₹ 35,919 over the past 12 months. Anything below ₹ 31,647 counts as a good deal.
How are flight prices from Malé to Chennai looking right now?
One-way fares from Malé to Chennai are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about ₹ 22,120.
Which airports can I use when flying from Malé to Chennai?
Flights from Malé to Chennai usually depart from Male (MLE) and arrive at Chennai (MAA).
Which airports do connecting flights from Malé to Chennai pass through?
One-stop flights from Malé to Chennai most commonly connect through:

• Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (CMB) – 68% of one-stop connections
• Kochi (COK) – 21% of one-stop connections
• Bengaluru Intl (BLR) – 11% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Malé to Chennai?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 23% on flights from Malé to Chennai. Monday is the cheapest departure day at ₹ 32,644 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at ₹ 42,229, a difference of ₹ 9,585.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Malé to Chennai?
Flying via Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (CMB) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 17m, compared to 5h 58m via Bengaluru Intl (BLR) and 7h 30m via Kochi (COK).

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Monday departure and avoid flying on Friday. On this route, Monday flights average ₹ 32,644, about ₹ 9,585 less than Friday fares (23% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Malé to Chennai trip for October. Fares historically average ₹ 30,272 return in that month – typically ₹ 14,234 less than the most expensive month, which is April (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Chennai Airport.

• Radisson Blu Hotel And Suites GRT Chennai
• Hotel Southern Comfort
• Ridhan Regency

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