How to get fromChennai to Maldivesby plane or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Chennai to Maldives by plane or train

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Fly Chennai International Airport to Velana International Airport
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1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Velana International Airport (MLE)plane MAA - MLE
6h 44m
$152–260
Fly Chennai International Airport to Gan International Airport
1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Gan International Airport (GAN)plane MAA - GAN
6h 53m
$156–430
Train to Tirupati Airport, fly to Velana International Airport
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 59m
$164–517

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

48Weekly Planes

4h 57mAverage Duration

$105Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,244.3 km
Duration: 6h 44m

What companies run services between Chennai, India and 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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