Chennai to Bangkok (MAA–DMK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
SL241
SL Thai Lion
738
2:10 AM
IST TT2
7:10 AM
+07
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FD153
FD Thai AirAsia
320
9:00 PM
+07 T1
10:55 PM
IST
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SL240
SL Thai Lion
738
11:00 PM
+07 TT1
1:00 AM+1
IST
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Chennai to Bangkok
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 4 Flights/wk 1,375 mi 3h 30m nonstop +1.5h ahead 14 1-stop hubs

MAA–DMK is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Thai Lion Air leads the route. The flight covers 1,375 miles in approximately 3h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 14 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MAA–DMK service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SL Thai Lion Air 4 738 3h30
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – SL
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SL (4 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, MAA to DMK direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
11
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MAA to DMK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
642
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 Bangkok from Chennai

Nearby airports with service to Don Mueang International Airport.
Metric MAA→DMK BLR→DMK
Distance from MAA 166 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 4 4
Flight time 3h 30m 3h 55m
Airports within 200 miles of MAA with service to Don Mueang International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1.5h
Bangkok is 1.5 hours ahead of Chennai.
MAA: IST · DMK: +07

When it's 6:00 PM in Chennai, it's 7.5:00 PM in Bangkok.
Distance & Flight Time
1,375 mi / 2,212 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 30m.
Visa & Entry

Indian passport holders enter Thailand visa-free for stays of up to 60 days. This policy took effect in late 2024. You can extend by 30 days at a Thai immigration office for 1,900 THB. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months on arrival with at least 2 blank pages.

Complete the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) online before entry. Bring proof of accommodation and a return or onward ticket. Immigration may ask for evidence of funds (20,000 THB equivalent for individuals).

MAA–DMK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chennai to Bangkok route.
Route details
Distance1,375 mi / 2,212 km
Flight time3h 30m
Time difference+1.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights4 out / 11 return
1-stop connections14 hubs
Origin: MAA
IATA / ICAOMAA / VOMM
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Passengers/yr21.2M
Elevation52 ft / 16 m
Destination: DMK
IATA / ICAODMK / VTBD
TimezoneAsia/Bangkok
Passengers/yr31.0M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MAA to DMK flights.
Nonstop flights from Chennai International Airport to Don Mueang International Airport take approximately 3h 30m. The route covers 1,375 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Thai Lion Air.
There are approximately 4 nonstop flights per week from MAA to DMK. The return direction has about 11 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CMB, PEN, BLR, BOM, AMD, KUL, COK, SIN, CCU, HKG, DEL, RGN, CGO and DPS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Bangkok is 1.5 hours ahead of Chennai.
Yes, return flights from DMK to MAA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BLR. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from MAA to DMK

Chennai International Airport (MAA) and Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) are connected by nonstop service from Thai Lion Air. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MAA to DMK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MAA to DMK ranges from 3 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,375 miles (2,212 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 11 return, totaling 15 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

14 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 10 hours via CMB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Bengaluru (BLR).