Bangkok to Chennai (DMK–MAA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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DMK–MAA is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Thai AirAsia and Thai Lion Air lead the route. The flight covers 1,375 miles in approximately 3h 33m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FD Thai AirAsia | 7 | 320 | 3h25 | – | – | – |
| SL Thai Lion Air | 4 | 738 | 3h40 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Chennai from Bangkok
| Metric | DMK→MAA | BKK→MAA |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from DMK | – | 19 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 11 | 20 |
| Flight time | 3h 33m | 3h 15m |
Travel Essentials
DMK: +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.
DMK–MAA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DMK to MAA
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) and Chennai International Airport (MAA) are connected by nonstop service from Thai AirAsia and Thai Lion Air. With 11 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
DMK to MAA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DMK to MAA is about 3 hours 33 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,375 miles (2,212 km). There are approximately 11 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 15 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Cochin, Kempegowda and Kuala Lumpur. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Bangkok (BKK).