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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.

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

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

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

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

• Singapore Changi (SIN) – 43% of one-stop connections
• Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) – 28% of one-stop connections
• Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei Intl (BWN) – 10% of one-stop connections
• Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) – 7% of one-stop connections

Singapore Changi (SIN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 12% on the Melbourne Airport to Chennai route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $1,174 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $1,329, a difference of $154. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 7% above the route average of $1,204. Book 7 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Melbourne Airport to Chennai takes 0h 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $690 to $6,374. 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 $553, which is 11% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 15h 44m, compared to 16h 08m via Singapore Changi (SIN) and 16h 33m via Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK).

Chennai is 4 hours behind Melbourne Airport (India Time vs Eastern Australia Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Return flights from Melbourne Airport to Chennai range from $909 to $1,592, with an average of $1,204 over the past 12 months. Anything below $909 counts as a good deal.