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Three cabin classes are available on flights from Melbourne Airport to Chennai:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Melbourne Airport to Chennai takes 00m, covering 14,109 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Melbourne Airport to Chennai range from $1,001 to $1,635, with an average of $1,283 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,001 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 5% above the $1,283 route average. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $793 to $6,806. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Melbourne Airport to Chennai are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $558, which is 16% below the typical average for this route.

Flights from Melbourne Airport to Chennai usually depart from Melbourne (MEL) and arrive at Chennai (MAA).

One-stop flights from Melbourne Airport to Chennai most commonly connect through:

• Singapore Changi (SIN) – 46% of one-stop connections
• Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) – 23% of one-stop connections
• Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) – 10% of one-stop connections
• Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei Intl (BWN) – 9% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 11% on flights from Melbourne Airport to Chennai. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $1,241 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $1,380, a difference of $139.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Flying via Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 15h 49m, compared to 16h 08m via Singapore Changi (SIN) and 16h 33m via Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK).

Chennai is 5 hours behind Melbourne Airport (India Time vs Eastern Australia Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Several budget airlines use Chennai Airport as a hub, including IndieGo, a major domestic carrier. Chennai is also a focus city for Air India; this can have some advantages for travellers from Melbourne (MEL) flying Air India to other cities in India, then with IndieGo to Chennai.

There is a free shuttle bus which transports passengers between the airport and the metro station. There is also a bus route between the airport and Chennai Mofussil Bus Terminus in the city centre. This is one of the most efficient options in terms of cost but can be very slow. A further complimentary shuttle service connects airline travellers to the railway system. Other options include a range of taxis, rickshaws and also kiosks at Terminal 1 and 3 enabling visitors to use the Ola Cabs ride-sharing system without downloading the app.

There are several hotels located within 4 km of Chennai International Airport. Several, such as the five-star Trident Hotel Chennai, are within walking distance, but all of the larger hotels in the area offer a meet-and-greet service on arrival and will transport you to your hotel.

The metro services connect the airport with the city centre of Chennai. Metro trains depart every 10min from the Airport Metro Station and tickets cost around ₹ 10–60 (A$ 0.20–1.20), depending on your ultimate destination. To be in Chennai quicker, you can also take a pre-paid taxi for about ₹ 500 (A$ 10), which takes about 50min.