How to get fromChennai to Maafushiby plane or train

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There are 2 ways to get from Chennai to Maafushi by plane or train

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Fly from Chennai International Airport
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1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Velana International Airport (MLE)plane MAA - MLE
8h 24m
$176–284
Train to Tirupati Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Renigunta Jntrain
2. Fly from Tirupati Airport (TIR) to Velana International Airport (MLE)plane TIR - MLE
21h 39m
$188–541

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

48Weekly Planes

4h 57mAverage Duration

$105Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,270 km
Duration: 8h 24m

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

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

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