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How to get fromMale Airport (MLE) to Chennaiby plane, bus, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Male Airport (MLE) to Chennai by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Chennai International Airport

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    1. Fly from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane MLE - MAA
    4h 19m
    ₹14,732–26,115

  2. Fly to Pondicherry, bus

    1. Fly from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Pondicherry (PNY)plane plane MLE - PNY
    2. Take the bus from Kanachettikulam to Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Standbus bus
    9h 16m
    ₹18,696–56,154

  3. Fly to Tirupati Airport, train

    1. Fly from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Tirupati Airport (TIR)plane plane MLE - TIR
    2. Take the train from Renigunta Jn to Peramburtrain train
    13h 44m
    ₹20,482–59,387

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

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration5h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket₹11,569Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,238 km
  • Duration: 4h 19m

What companies run services between Male Airport (MLE), Maldives and Chennai, India?

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

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