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Cheapest round-trip
$356
Typical prices: $330-$414
IndiGo, SriLankan Airlines
Sat 9/22Tue 10/2
MLE - MAA • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$241
Typical prices: $201-$267
SriLankan Airlines
Mon 9/3
MLE - MAA • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Malé and Chennai. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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When to travel
November
Cheapest • 17% price drop
November
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Top layover airports
Kochi (COK)
Cheapest • Avg $333 (round-trip)
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (CMB)
Shortest trip • 5h 21m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Malé to Chennai (MLE-MAA)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Malé to Chennai

Tue, Sep 22 - Fri, Oct 2
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3:15 pm - 9:25 pmMLE  Male-MAA Chennai
5h 40m1 stop Bengaluru Intl
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9:15 pm - 8:15 amMAA  Chennai-MLE Male
11h 30m1 stop Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
$356Multiple Airlines
Fri, Sep 18 - Wed, Sep 23
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3:15 pm - 6:10 pmMLE  Male-MAA Chennai
26h 25m1 stop Bengaluru Intl
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8:00 am - 7:50 amMAA  Chennai-MLE Male
24h 20m1 stop Kochi
$368IndiGo
Thu, Sep 17 - Thu, Sep 24
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3:15 pm - 11:45 amMLE  Male-MAA Chennai
20h 00m1 stop Bengaluru Intl
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12:10 pm - 7:50 amMAA  Chennai-MLE Male
20h 10m1 stop Kochi
$368IndiGo
Fri, Oct 16 - Sun, Oct 18
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3:35 pm - 8:50 amMLE  Male-MAA Chennai
16h 45m1 stop Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
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3:55 pm - 8:15 amMAA  Chennai-MLE Male
16h 50m1 stop Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
$377SriLankan Airlines
Fri, Sep 11 - Sun, Sep 20
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9:25 am - 2:55 pmMLE  Male-MAA Chennai
5h 00m1 stop Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
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9:15 pm - 7:50 pmMAA  Chennai-MLE Male
23h 05m1 stop Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
$377SriLankan Airlines
Fri, Oct 16 - Mon, Oct 19
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9:00 pm - 8:50 amMLE  Male-MAA Chennai
11h 20m1 stop Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
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3:55 pm - 2:25 pmMAA  Chennai-MLE Male
23h 00m1 stop Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
$378SriLankan Airlines
Thu, Sep 10 - Sat, Sep 19
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9:25 am - 8:10 pmMLE  Male-MAA Chennai
10h 15m1 stop Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
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7:15 am - 1:20 pmMAA  Chennai-MLE Male
6h 35m1 stop Thiruvananthapuram
$385Multiple Airlines
Fri, Sep 11 - Fri, Sep 18
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9:25 am - 8:50 amMLE  Male-MAA Chennai
22h 55m1 stop Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
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9:55 am - 8:15 amMAA  Chennai-MLE Male
22h 50m1 stop Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
$385SriLankan Airlines
Fri, Jan 8 - Fri, Feb 5
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8:35 am - 4:05 pmMLE  Male-MAA Chennai
7h 00m1 stop Kochi
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3:55 pm - 7:45 pmMAA  Chennai-MLE Male
4h 20m1 stop Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
$401Multiple Airlines
Fri, Jan 1 - Sun, Jan 31
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8:35 am - 9:15 pmMLE  Male-MAA Chennai
12h 10m1 stop Kochi
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9:50 am - 8:15 amMAA  Chennai-MLE Male
22h 55m1 stop Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
$403Multiple Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Malé to Chennai flights

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What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Malé to Chennai?

Sunday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Malé to Chennai, it is 8% cheaper than the average day. Friday is the most expensive day with flight prices 20% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Malé to Chennai?

  • November is the cheapest month to fly from Malé to Chennai at $307 round-trip.
  • April ($469) and July ($455) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 52% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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Key details for Malé to Chennai flights

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$241
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 13% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 17% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Malé to Chennai

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Malé to Chennai based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Malé to Chennai flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Malé to Chennai?

    Flights from Malé to Chennai usually depart from Male (MLE) and arrive at Chennai (MAA).

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Malé to Chennai?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Malé to Chennai.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Malé to Chennai pass through?

    One-stop flights from Malé to Chennai most commonly connect through:

    • Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (CMB) - 58% of one-stop connections
    • Kochi (COK) - 26% of one-stop connections
    • Bengaluru Intl (BLR) - 15% of one-stop connections

    Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (CMB) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Malé to Chennai?

    On the Malé to Chennai route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 24%. Sunday is the cheapest day at $340 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $445: a $105 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • How long is a flight from Malé to Chennai?

    A nonstop flight from Malé to Chennai takes 0h 00m, covering 757 miles.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Malé to Chennai?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Malé to Chennai:

    • Earliest: departs at 12:00 am and lands at 12:00 am
    • Latest: departs at 12:00 am and lands at 12:00 am.

    The flight takes about 0h 00m.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Malé to Chennai?

    Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

  • How are flight prices from Malé to Chennai looking right now?

    One-way fares from Malé to Chennai are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $289, which is 26% above the typical average for this route.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Malé to Chennai?

    Flying via Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (CMB) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 21m, compared with 6h 56m via Bengaluru Intl (BLR) and 8h 07m via Kochi (COK).

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Malé to Chennai flight?

    Round-trip flights from Malé to Chennai range from $330 to $414, with an average of $368 over the past 12 months. Anything below $330 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Malé to Chennai flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Sunday departure instead of Friday. On this route, Sunday flights average $340 - about $105 less than Friday (24% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Malé to Chennai trip for November. Fares historically average $307 round-trip in that month - typically $162 less than the most expensive month, which is April (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Chennai Airport.
    - Radisson Blu Hotel And Suites GRT Chennai
    - Trident Chennai
    - Hotel Mount Manor

Everything you need to know for your flight from Malé to Chennai

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Malé (MLE)
Chennai (MAA)