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Cheapest return flight
₹ 33,025
Typical prices: ₹ 31,507-₹ 39,515
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/10Mon 15/10
MLE - MAA • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
₹ 19,948
Typical prices: ₹ 19,162-₹ 25,529
IndiGo
Sun 23/9
MLE - MAA • 1 stop
Direct 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
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Top stopover airports
Kochi (COK)
Cheapest • Avg ₹ 31,753 (return)
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (CMB)
Shortest trip • 5h 25m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Malé to Chennai (MLE-MAA)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Malé to Chennai

Thu, 8 Oct - Thu, 15 Oct
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08:15 - 08:50MLE  Male-MAA Chennai
24h 05m1 stop Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
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21:15 - 12:15MAA  Chennai-MLE Male
15h 30m1 stop Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
₹ 33,025Multiple Airlines
Wed, 23 Sep - Sun, 4 Oct
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15:15 - 11:45MLE  Male-MAA Chennai
20h 00m1 stop Bengaluru Intl
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22:00 - 14:15MAA  Chennai-MLE Male
16h 45m1 stop Bengaluru Intl
₹ 33,407IndiGo
Sat, 10 Oct - Sun, 11 Oct
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08:15 - 15:00MLE  Male-MAA Chennai
6h 15m1 stop Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
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21:15 - 12:15MAA  Chennai-MLE Male
15h 30m1 stop Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
₹ 33,597Multiple Airlines
Sun, 11 Oct - Sun, 18 Oct
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15:15 - 18:10MLE  Male-MAA Chennai
26h 25m1 stop Bengaluru Intl
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21:15 - 19:50MAA  Chennai-MLE Male
23h 05m1 stop Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
₹ 33,979Multiple Airlines
Fri, 2 Oct - Sun, 11 Oct
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15:15 - 11:45MLE  Male-MAA Chennai
20h 00m1 stop Bengaluru Intl
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07:05 - 14:15MAA  Chennai-MLE Male
7h 40m1 stop Bengaluru Intl
₹ 34,266IndiGo
Mon, 5 Oct - Mon, 12 Oct
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08:50 - 10:40MLE  Male-MAA Chennai
25h 20m1 stop Kochi
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15:55 - 19:50MAA  Chennai-MLE Male
4h 25m1 stop Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
₹ 34,552Multiple Airlines
Tue, 6 Oct - Fri, 16 Oct
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15:15 - 08:15MLE  Male-MAA Chennai
16h 30m1 stop Bengaluru Intl
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15:55 - 08:15MAA  Chennai-MLE Male
16h 50m1 stop Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
₹ 35,506Multiple Airlines
Mon, 28 Sep - Wed, 30 Sep
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12:45 - 08:40MLE  Male-MAA Chennai
19h 25m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
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12:10 - 07:50MAA  Chennai-MLE Male
20h 10m1 stop Kochi
₹ 35,793Multiple Airlines
Fri, 9 Oct - Fri, 16 Oct
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15:15 - 21:25MLE  Male-MAA Chennai
5h 40m1 stop Bengaluru Intl
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12:10 - 07:50MAA  Chennai-MLE Male
20h 10m1 stop Kochi
₹ 36,079IndiGo
Wed, 23 Sep - Sun, 4 Oct
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12:45 - 13:50MLE  Male-MAA Chennai
24h 35m2 stops New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Bengaluru Intl
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21:15 - 08:15MAA  Chennai-MLE Male
11h 30m1 stop Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
₹ 37,034Multiple Airlines
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Malé to Chennai flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Malé to Chennai with more confidence.

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 and 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 ₹ 29,302 return.
  • April (₹ 44,765) and July (₹ 43,428) 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

₹ 19,948
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).

  • Which 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) – 59% 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 ₹ 32,452 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at ₹ 42,474 – a ₹ 10,022 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 direct flight from Malé to Chennai takes 0h 00m, covering 1,962 km.

  • 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.

  • Have flight prices from Malé to Chennai changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about ₹ 33,025 to ₹ 161,783. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

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

    One-way fares from Malé to Chennai are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about ₹ 21,247.

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

    Flying via Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (CMB) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 25m, compared to 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?

    Return flights from Malé to Chennai range from ₹ 31,507 to ₹ 39,515, with an average of ₹ 35,108 over the past 12 months. Anything below ₹ 31,507 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 are flexible, aim for a Sunday departure instead of Friday. On this route, Sunday flights average ₹ 32,452 – about ₹ 10,022 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 ₹ 29,302 return in that month – typically ₹ 15,462 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
    - Ridhan Regency
    - Hotel Mount Manor

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