Bangkok to Chennai (BKK–MAA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
BKK–MAA is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Thai Airways and IndiGo lead the route. The flight covers 1,384 miles in approximately 3h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 35 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TG Thai Airways | 7 | 333 | 3h20 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| 6E IndiGo | 6 | 32N | 3h15 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Chennai from Bangkok
| Metric | BKK→MAA | DMK→MAA |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from BKK | – | 19 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 13 | 11 |
| Flight time | 3h 15m | 3h 25m |
Travel Essentials
BKK: +07 · MAA: IST
When it's 6:00 PM in Bangkok, it's 4.5:00 PM in Chennai.
Thai passport holders need a visa to enter India. The easiest option is the e-Visa, applied for online at indianvisaonline.gov.in. The e-Tourist visa costs $25 for 30 days or $40 for 1 year (multiple entry). Processing takes 3 to 5 business days. You receive the e-Visa by email and show the printout at immigration. E-Visa entry is available at 28 designated airports including Delhi (DEL), Mumbai (BOM), Bangalore (BLR), Chennai (MAA), and Kolkata (CCU). Passport must be valid for at least 6 months with two blank pages.
The 30-day e-Visa allows double entry. The 1-year e-Visa allows multiple entries with stays of up to 90 days per visit. A 5-year e-Visa ($80, multiple entry, 90 days per visit) is also available. For those who prefer, the traditional tourist visa can be obtained at the Indian Visa Application Centre (IVAC) in Bangkok on Sukhumvit Soi 23, costing THB 3,500 for 6 months multiple entry.
Direct flights from Bangkok to Delhi run about 4 hours 30 minutes on Air India, Thai Airways, IndiGo, and Thai AirAsia. Bangkok to Mumbai runs about 4 hours 15 minutes on Air India and Thai Airways. Bangkok to Kolkata is just 2 hours 30 minutes on IndiGo and Thai AirAsia. India uses the Indian rupee (INR), trading at roughly 2.4 INR per THB 1. ATMs are abundant. Card payments work at hotels, malls, and restaurants, but carry cash for street vendors and auto-rickshaws. No mandatory vaccinations for entry from Thailand. Delhi's metro costs INR 10 to INR 60 per ride. Mumbai's suburban trains cost INR 5 to INR 15. Ride-hailing apps (Ola, Uber) work across all major cities.
Airport Rail Link (ARL) runs from Phaya Thai station to Suvarnabhumi in 30 minutes (฿45 City Line; ฿90–130 Express, though Express service is often suspended). Trains run 6am to midnight. Transfer at Makkasan for MRT or Phaya Thai for BTS Skytrain.Metered taxis cost ฿250–400 from central Bangkok plus expressway tolls (฿50–75); expect 40–90 minutes depending on traffic. Avoid non-metered taxis; insist on the meter. Ride-share apps (Grab) are widely used and typically cost ฿200–350.
BKK–MAA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BKK to MAA
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Chennai International Airport (MAA) are connected by nonstop service from IndiGo and Thai Airways. With 13 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
BKK to MAA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BKK to MAA ranges from 3 hours 15 minutes to 3 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,384 miles (2,227 km). There are approximately 13 weekly flights outbound and 20 return, totaling 33 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
35 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 11 hours via CGO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Bangkok (DMK).