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

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FD154
FD Thai AirAsia
320
11:40 PM
IST T2 Red-eye
4:35 AM+1
+07
3h 25m
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FD153
FD Thai AirAsia
320
9:05 PM
+07 T1
11:00 PM
IST
3h 25m
80%
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SL240
SL Thai Lion
738
10:50 PM
+07 T1 Red-eye
1:00 AM+1
IST
3h 40m
86%
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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 40m 6EAIIX → SL Kolkata (CCU) to Bangkok flights
BLR Bengaluru 5h 40m 6EAIBA → FD Bengaluru (BLR) to Bangkok flights
CMB Colombo 7h 15m 6EAICX → FD Colombo (CMB) to Bangkok flights
KUL Sepang 7h 30m 6EAKGA → AKOD Sepang (KUL) to Bangkok flights
BOM Mumbai 7h 33m 6EA3AF → SL Mumbai (BOM) to Bangkok flights
DEL New Delhi 8h 20m 6EAFAI → XJ New Delhi (DEL) to Bangkok flights
RGN Yangon 8h 50m 8M → 8MFD Yangon (RGN) to Bangkok flights
COK Kochi 8h 53m 6E → FDSL Kochi (COK) to Bangkok flights
SIN Singapore 9h 6EAINZ → FDSL Singapore (SIN) to Bangkok flights
DXB Dubai 11h 35m 6EEK → EKFZ Dubai (DXB) to Bangkok flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chennai to Bangkok
2 carriers, 7 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,375 mi 3h 25m nonstop +1.5h ahead

MAA–DMK 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 25m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Bangkok (DMK) Bangkok to Chennai flights
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
FD Thai AirAsia 7 320 3h25 – – –
SL Thai Lion Air 0 – – – – –
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – FD
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FD + SL (7 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
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
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
15
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
CCU ~5h 40m BLR ~5h 40m CMB ~7h 15m KUL ~7h 30m BOM ~7h 33m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
685
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 2 2
Weekly flights 7 7
Flight time 3h 25m 3h 50m
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 25m 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 25m
Time difference+1.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights7 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 25m gate to gate. The route covers 1,375 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from MAA to DMK: Thai AirAsia and 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, Kempegowda and Bandaranaike International Colombo.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to DMK and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
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 AirAsia and Thai Lion Air. With 7 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 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,375 miles (2,212 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 11 return, totaling 18 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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