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

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SL241
SL Thai Lion
738
2:00 AM
IST T2
7:15 AM
+07
3h 45m
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FD153
FD Thai AirAsia
320
9:05 PM
+07 T1
11:00 PM
IST
3h 25m
75%
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SL240
SL Thai Lion
738
10:50 PM
+07 TT1
1:00 AM+1
IST
3h 40m
88%
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
CCU Kolkata 5h 48m 6EAIIX → SL Kolkata (CCU) to Bangkok flights
KUL Sepang 7h 10m 6EAKGA → AKOD Sepang (KUL) to Bangkok flights
BLR Bengaluru 7h 10m 6EAIBA → SL Bengaluru (BLR) to Bangkok flights
BOM Mumbai 7h 20m 6EAFAI → SL Mumbai (BOM) to Bangkok flights
SIN Singapore 8h 5m 6EAINZ → FDSL Singapore (SIN) to Bangkok flights
DEL New Delhi 8h 15m 6EAFAI → SL New Delhi (DEL) to Bangkok flights
COK Kochi 9h 5m 6ESG → SL Kochi (COK) to Bangkok flights
AMD Ahmedabad 11h 45m 6ESG → SL Ahmedabad (AMD) to Bangkok flights
PEN Penang 12h 3m 6E → FD Penang (PEN) to Bangkok flights
HKG Hong Kong 12h 5m CXJL → FDSL Hong Kong (HKG) to Bangkok flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chennai to Bangkok
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,375 mi 3h 45m nonstop +1.5h ahead

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 45m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

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 3h45 – – –
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.
Schedule

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
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MAA to DMK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
CCU ~5h 48m CMB ~6h 20m KUL ~7h 10m BLR ~7h 10m BOM ~7h 20m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
676
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 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 45m 4h 10m
Bengaluru (BLR) to Bangkok flights
Airports within 200 miles of MAA with service to Don Mueang International Airport.
Know before you go

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 45m gate to gate.
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).

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

MAA–DMK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chennai to Bangkok route.
Route details
Distance1,375 mi / 2,212 km
Flight time3h 45m
Time difference+1.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights4 out / 11 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MAA
Full nameChennai International Airport
IATA / ICAOMAA / VOMM
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Passengers/yr21.2M
Elevation52 ft / 16 m
Destination: DMK
Full nameDon Mueang International Airport
IATA / ICAODMK / VTBD
TimezoneAsia/Bangkok
Passengers/yr31.0M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MAA to DMK flights.
Nonstop flights from Chennai International Airport to Don Mueang International Airport take about 3h 45m gate to gate. The route covers 1,375 miles.
1 airline operates flights from MAA to DMK: Thai Lion Air.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, Kuala Lumpur and Kempegowda.
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 is about 3 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. 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

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, Kuala Lumpur and Kempegowda. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Bengaluru (BLR).