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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
    8h 27m
    $165–255

  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
    15h 36m
    $198–591

  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
    25h 28m
    $203–550

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

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration5h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$118Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,264.8 km
  • Duration: 8h 27m

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

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

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