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How to get fromChennai to Maafushiby plane, train, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Chennai to Maafushi by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly from Chennai International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Velana International Airport (MLE)plane plane MAA - MLE
    7h 57m
    $170–260

  2. Train to Tirupati Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Renigunta Jntrain train
    2. Fly from Tirupati Airport (TIR) to Velana International Airport (MLE)plane plane TIR - MLE
    11h 56m
    $223–596

  3. Bus to Pondicherry, fly

    1. Take the bus from Koyembedu to Pondicherrybus bus
    2. Fly from Pondicherry (PNY) to Velana International Airport (MLE)plane plane PNY - MLE
    29h 3m
    $208–555

Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Velana International Airport (MLE) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration5h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$118Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,264.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 57m

What companies run services between Chennai, India and Maafushi, Kaafu Atoll, Maldives?

IndiGo Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, and FitsAir fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Velana International Airport (MLE) every 4 hours.

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