Find Cheap Flights from Malé to Chennai (MLE - MAA)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Malé to Chennai and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$349	IndiGo 1 stop 6 hr Thu, Jun 4 — Wed, Jun 10	The cheapest round-trip flight from Malé to Chennai is currently $349
Cheapest one-way flight	$211	IndiGo 1 stop 6 hr Wed, Jun 3	The cheapest one-way flight from Malé to Chennai is currently $211
Last-minute weekend getaway	$380	IndiGo 1 stop 7 hr Sat, May 9 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Malé to Chennai is currently $380
Cheapest business class flights	$1,365	SriLankan 1 stop 12 hr Fri, May 8 — Thu, May 14	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Malé to Chennai is currently $1,365

Fastest flight	4 hr 5 min	The fastest flight with stops from Malé to Chennai takes 4 hr 5 min
Nonstop flights	None	There are no direct flights on this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Malé to Chennai is typically August. The most expensive month to fly is typically April.

August Cheapest	Typical prices: $220–355
April Most expensive	Typical prices: $450–485

Popular airlines from Malé to Chennai

IndiGo

from $349

Typical price: $230–330

512 weekly connecting flights

MLE - MAA Every day
SriLankan

from $532

Typical price: $425–510

60 weekly connecting flights

MLE - MAA Every day
Air India

from $561

Typical price: $510–890

41 weekly connecting flights

MLE - MAA Every day
Emirates

from $2,108

Typical price: $1,950–2,500

31 weekly connecting flights

MLE - MAA Every day
Etihad

from $1,950

Typical price: $1,850–2,000

21 weekly connecting flights

MLE - MAA Every day
AirAsia

21 weekly connecting flights

MLE - MAA Every day

Popular airports near Malé

Velana International Airport (MLE)

Malé Maldives 14 min 1 mi

Popular airports near Chennai

Chennai International Airport (MAA)

Chennai India 45 min 9 mi
Tirupati International Airport (TIR)

Tirupati India 2 hr 59 min 62 mi
Puducherry Airport (PNY)

Puducherry India 3 hr 22 min 83 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Malé to Chennai

The cheapest flights from Malé to Chennai are usually in August. Typical ticket prices in August range from $220 to $355.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Malé to Chennai recently found on Google Flights was with IndiGo from $349. The cheapest one-way flight was with IndiGo from $211.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest IndiGo flight from Malé to Chennai is $349, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 10.
The cheapest SriLankan flight from Malé to Chennai is $532, flying from May 8 to May 14.
The cheapest Air India flight from Malé to Chennai is $561, flying from Jul 23 to Jul 30.
The cheapest Emirates flight from Malé to Chennai is $2,108, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 17.
The cheapest Etihad flight from Malé to Chennai is $1,950, flying from May 7 to May 13.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Malé to Chennai starts at $349 from Thu, Jun 4 to Wed, Jun 10. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $211 and departs on Wed, Jun 3.

4 hr 5 min is the shortest flight time from Malé to Chennai.

Peak travel periods include May–Jun and Dec–Jan. Chennai has a hot and humid climate. Generally, there is very little rain Jan–May. Torrential rains arrive during the northeast monsoon, usually around Oct–Nov. The Marghazi Festival of Music & Dance (Dec–Jan) focuses on classical South Indian Carnatic music and Bharatanatyam dances. The Pongal Festival (Jan), is a traditional harvest celebration, typical of Tamil Nadu, with sweet rice delicacies, ornamented cattle and streets decorated with powdered chalk designs.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Malé to Chennai.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Malé to Chennai really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Malé to Chennai.

In terms of flights, IndiGo is the most popular. IndiGo offers 512 connecting flights per week. IndiGo flies from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) .

Other popular airlines flying from Malé to Chennai are:

SriLankan offers 60 connecting flights per week. SriLankan flies from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) .
Air India offers 41 connecting flights per week. Air India flies from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) .
Emirates offers 31 connecting flights per week. Emirates flies from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) .
Etihad offers 21 connecting flights per week. Etihad flies from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) .
AirAsia offers 21 connecting flights per week. AirAsia flies from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Malé and Chennai.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Malé to Chennai recently found on Google Flights was with IndiGo from $349. The cheapest one-way flight was with IndiGo from $211.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest IndiGo flight from Malé to Chennai is $349, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 10.
The cheapest SriLankan flight from Malé to Chennai is $532, flying from May 8 to May 14.
The cheapest Air India flight from Malé to Chennai is $561, flying from Jul 23 to Jul 30.
The cheapest Emirates flight from Malé to Chennai is $2,108, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 17.
The cheapest Etihad flight from Malé to Chennai is $1,950, flying from May 7 to May 13.

No airline flies direct from Malé to Chennai.

There are 512 IndiGo connecting flights from Malé to Chennai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 60 SriLankan connecting flights from Malé to Chennai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 41 Air India connecting flights from Malé to Chennai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 31 Emirates connecting flights from Malé to Chennai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 21 Etihad connecting flights from Malé to Chennai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 21 AirAsia connecting flights from Malé to Chennai per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Malé and Chennai at price $380 is offered by IndiGo from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

No airline flies direct from Malé to Chennai.

There are 512 IndiGo connecting flights from Malé to Chennai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 60 SriLankan connecting flights from Malé to Chennai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 41 Air India connecting flights from Malé to Chennai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 31 Emirates connecting flights from Malé to Chennai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 21 Etihad connecting flights from Malé to Chennai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 21 AirAsia connecting flights from Malé to Chennai per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are no direct flights from Malé to Chennai.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Malé to Chennai, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Malé and Chennai start at $1,365 from Fri, May 8 to Thu, May 14 with SriLankan.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Malé and Chennai start at $349 from Thu, Jun 4 to Wed, Jun 10.

To book business class trips from Malé to Chennai, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Malé and Chennai starts at $380 from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10 with IndiGo.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Malé and Chennai at price $380 is offered by IndiGo from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from Malé to Chennai, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.