Dhaka to Chennai (DAC–MAA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Flight Schedule 6 flights Verified 4h ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
BS205
BS British International Helicopters
738
10:45 AM
+06 T1
12:55 PM
IST
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
6E1114
6E IndiGo
32N
2:40 PM
+06
5:00 PM
IST
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BG363
BG Biman Bangladesh
738
7:15 PM
+06 T2
9:30 PM
IST
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
6E1113
6E IndiGo
32N
10:50 AM
IST T2
1:40 PM
+06
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BS206
BS British International Helicopters
738
1:55 PM
IST T2
5:05 PM
+06
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BG364
BG Biman Bangladesh
738
2:35 PM
IST T2
5:50 PM
+06
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Dhaka to Chennai
3 carriers, 12 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 12 Flights/wk 1,005 mi 2h 40m nonstop -0.5h behind 19 1-stop hubs

DAC–MAA is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. IndiGo, British International Helicopters and Biman Bangladesh Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,005 miles in approximately 2h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 19 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DAC–MAA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
6E IndiGo 7 32N 2h50
BS British International Helicopters 3 738 2h40
BG Biman Bangladesh Airlines 2 738 2h45
Aircraft on this route
32N Airbus A320neo – 6E
738 Boeing 737-800 – BG, BS
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 6E + BG + BS (12 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DAC to MAA direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
12
Outbound / wk
12
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DAC to MAA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
19
Hubs
~14h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
683
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Chennai from Dhaka

Nearby airports with service to Chennai International Airport.
Metric DAC→MAA CCU→MAA
Distance from DAC 149 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 4
Weekly flights 12 77
Flight time 2h 40m 2h 15m
Airports within 200 miles of DAC with service to Chennai International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-0.5h
Chennai is 0.5 hours behind Dhaka.
DAC: +06 · MAA: IST

When it's 6:00 PM in Dhaka, it's 5.5:00 PM in Chennai.
Distance & Flight Time
1,005 mi / 1,617 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 40m to 2h 50m.

DAC–MAA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dhaka to Chennai route.
Route details
Distance1,005 mi / 1,617 km
Flight time2h 40m to 2h 50m
Time difference-0.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights12 out / 12 return
1-stop connections19 hubs
Origin: DAC
IATA / ICAODAC / VGHS
TimezoneAsia/Dhaka
Passengers/yr12.5M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m
Destination: MAA
IATA / ICAOMAA / VOMM
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Passengers/yr21.2M
Elevation52 ft / 16 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DAC to MAA flights.
Nonstop flights from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to Chennai International Airport take approximately 2h 40m to 2h 50m. The route covers 1,005 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: IndiGo, Biman Bangladesh Airlines and British International Helicopters.
There are approximately 12 nonstop flights per week from DAC to MAA. The return direction has about 12 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DMM, CCU, BKK, CMB, DEL, HYD, BOM, MCT, KUL, AUH, HKG, SIN, DXB, IST, LHR, DOH, ADD, SHJ and BAH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chennai is 0.5 hours behind Dhaka.
Yes, return flights from MAA to DAC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CCU. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from DAC to MAA

Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) and Chennai International Airport (MAA) are connected by nonstop service from IndiGo, Biman Bangladesh Airlines and British International Helicopters. With 12 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

DAC to MAA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DAC to MAA ranges from 2 hours 40 minutes to 2 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,005 miles (1,617 km). There are approximately 12 weekly flights outbound and 12 return, totaling 24 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

19 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 14 hours via DMM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Kolkata (CCU).