How To Reach Maldives From Chennai

Velana International Airport and Gan International Airport are the two which receive the most number of international flights. Located on Hulhule Island, the airport has its own ferries every ten minutes to take the passengers across to the main Male Island for 1 USD.

Here is how one can travel the Chennai to Maldives distance by air, land and sea.

By Air: There are 3 Chennai to Maldives flight every week, which are operated by Maldivian Airlines and takes 2 hours 10 minutes only. The flight leaves on Sundays, Wednesdays and Fridays. There are multiple other carriers as well, with connecting routes like SpiceJet and Sri Lankan Airlines. But they increase the Chennai to Maldives flight time to over 4 hours.

By Road/Rail: There is no possibility of a road or railway connectivity between Chennai and Maldives. The distance on Chennai to Maldives map shows a huge 1344km, and a majority of it is stretch of Indian Ocean.

By Sea: While most people simply prefer to fly for fast commute, those seeking a more luxurious trip can go with the royal cruisers. There is no cruise route from Chennai itself, but Kochi and Mumbai have regular luxury liners leaving for Male, for an exciting week out in the ocean.