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

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BG363
BG Biman Bangladesh
738
11:20 AM
+06 T2
1:35 PM
IST
2h 45m
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6E1114
6E IndiGo
32N
8:10 PM
+06
10:25 PM
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BG Biman Bangladesh
738
2:35 PM
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5:50 PM
+06
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6E1113
6E IndiGo
32N
4:05 PM
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7:10 PM
+06
2h 35m
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Dhaka to Chennai
2 carriers, 9 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 9 Flights/wk 1,005 mi 2h 45m nonstop -0.5h behind 16 1-stop hubs

DAC–MAA is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. IndiGo and Biman Bangladesh Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,005 miles in approximately 2h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 16 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

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 2h45 – – –
BG Biman Bangladesh Airlines 2 738 2h45 – – –
Aircraft on this route
32N Airbus A320neo – 6E
738 Boeing 737-800 – BG
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 6E + BG (9 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DAC to MAA direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
2
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
2
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
9
Outbound / wk
9
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DAC to MAA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
16
Hubs
~17h
Fastest
~43h
Longest
AUH ~17h 5m DEL ~17h 39m BOM ~19h 10m HYD ~19h 20m DXB ~19h 39m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
603
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.
Alternatives

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 2 4
Weekly flights 9 70
Flight time 2h 45m 2h 15m
Kolkata (CCU) to Chennai flights
Airports within 200 miles of DAC with service to Chennai International Airport.
Know before you go

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 45m.
Facts

DAC–MAA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dhaka to Chennai route.
Route details
Distance1,005 mi / 1,617 km
Flight time2h 45m
Time difference-0.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights9 out / 9 return
1-stop connections16 hubs
Origin: DAC
Full nameHazrat Shahjalal International Airport
IATA / ICAODAC / VGHS
TimezoneAsia/Dhaka
Passengers/yr12.5M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m
Destination: MAA
Full nameChennai International Airport
IATA / ICAOMAA / VOMM
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Passengers/yr21.2M
Elevation52 ft / 16 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DAC to MAA flights.
Nonstop flights from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to Chennai International Airport take approximately 2h 45m. The route covers 1,005 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: IndiGo and Biman Bangladesh Airlines.
There are approximately 9 nonstop flights per week from DAC to MAA. The return direction has about 9 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AUH, DEL, BOM, HYD, DXB, CCU, KUL, SIN, HKG, CMB, MCT, DOH, ADD, BAH, BKK and LHR. 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 and Biman Bangladesh Airlines. With 9 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 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,005 miles (1,617 km). There are approximately 9 weekly flights outbound and 9 return, totaling 18 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

16 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 17 hours via AUH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Kolkata (CCU).