How to get fromChennai to Maléby plane or train

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There are 2 ways to get from Chennai to Malé 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
6h 36m
$152–280
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
19h 52m
$164–517

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

48Weekly Planes

4h 57mAverage Duration

$114Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,240 km
Duration: 6h 36m

What companies run services between Chennai, India and Malé, 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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