Which airports can I use when flying from Melbourne Airport to Madurai?

Flights from Melbourne Airport to Madurai usually depart from Melbourne (MEL) and arrive at Madurai (IXM).

Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Melbourne Airport to Madurai?

Only Economy class is available on flights from Melbourne Airport to Madurai.

Which airports do connecting flights from Melbourne Airport to Madurai pass through?

Most connecting flights from Melbourne Airport to Madurai pass through Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (CMB), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other stopover airports each see under 5%.

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Melbourne Airport to Madurai?

On the Melbourne Airport to Madurai route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 55%. Sunday is the cheapest day at $978 return on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $2,161 – a $1,183 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

How long is a flight from Melbourne Airport to Madurai?

A direct flight from Melbourne Airport to Madurai takes 0h 00m, covering 13,994 km.

Do I need a passport to fly from Melbourne Airport to Madurai?

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.

Have flight prices from Melbourne Airport to Madurai changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $1,006 to $3,505. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Melbourne Airport to Madurai looking right now?

One-way fares from Melbourne Airport to Madurai are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $850.

What is the time difference between Melbourne Airport and Madurai?

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

How much should I expect to pay for a Melbourne Airport to Madurai flight?

Return flights from Melbourne Airport to Madurai range from $1,133 to $1,906, with an average of $1,584 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,133 counts as a good deal.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Melbourne Airport to Madurai?

SriLankan Airlines ($1,121) and IndiGo ($1,168) are the cheapest airlines to fly return from Melbourne Airport to Madurai according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What is the cheapest stopover airport when flying from Melbourne Airport to Madurai?

Flights via Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (CMB) offer the most affordable fares, with an average return price of $1,485. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Melbourne Airport to Madurai, which airport offers the shortest stopover?

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (CMB) had the shortest average connection time for Melbourne Airport to Madurai stopovers at 1,015 minutes over the past 3 months.

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$1,006

Typical prices: $1,133-$1,906

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Typical prices: $672-$1,053

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Fri, 23 Oct - Fri, 30 Oct

14:00 - 11:35MEL Melbourne-IXM Madurai

27h 05m2 stops Singapore Changi Chennai

09:00 - 21:20IXM Madurai-MEL Melbourne

30h 50m2 stops Chennai Singapore Changi

$1,006Multiple Airlines

Fri, 23 Oct - Fri, 30 Oct

14:00 - 11:35MEL Melbourne-IXM Madurai

27h 05m2 stops Singapore Changi Chennai

15:40 - 21:20IXM Madurai-MEL Melbourne

24h 10m3 stops Bengaluru Intl Chennai Singapore Changi

$1,029Multiple Airlines

Thu, 8 Oct - Thu, 15 Oct

22:45 - 11:35MEL Melbourne-IXM Madurai

18h 20m2 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Chennai

15:30 - 15:40IXM Madurai-MEL Melbourne

18h 40m1 stop Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

$1,089Multiple Airlines

Thu, 8 Oct - Thu, 15 Oct

22:45 - 11:35MEL Melbourne-IXM Madurai

18h 20m2 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Chennai

15:30 - 21:20IXM Madurai-MEL Melbourne

24h 20m2 stops Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Singapore Changi

$1,108Multiple Airlines

Wed, 21 Oct - Wed, 28 Oct

13:00 - 14:30MEL Melbourne-IXM Madurai

31h 00m2 stops Singapore Changi Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

12:20 - 21:20IXM Madurai-MEL Melbourne

27h 30m2 stops Chennai Singapore Changi

$1,118Multiple Airlines

Sat, 10 Oct - Sat, 24 Oct

17:10 - 14:30MEL Melbourne-IXM Madurai

26h 50m1 stop Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

15:30 - 16:00IXM Madurai-MEL Melbourne

19h 00m1 stop Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

$1,131SriLankan Airlines

Sat, 10 Oct - Sat, 24 Oct

13:05 - 19:55MEL Melbourne-IXM Madurai

36h 20m2 stops Singapore Changi Chennai

09:00 - 10:15IXM Madurai-MEL Melbourne

43h 45m2 stops Chennai Singapore Changi

$1,168IndiGo

Thu, 8 Oct - Thu, 15 Oct

22:45 - 19:55MEL Melbourne-IXM Madurai

26h 40m2 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Chennai

20:25 - 05:00IXM Madurai-MEL Melbourne

27h 05m3 stops Chennai Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Kuala Lumpur Intl

$1,172Multiple Airlines

Wed, 21 Oct - Wed, 28 Oct

17:10 - 14:30MEL Melbourne-IXM Madurai

26h 50m1 stop Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

16:20 - 16:00IXM Madurai-MEL Melbourne

18h 10m1 stop Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

$1,182SriLankan Airlines

Fri, 23 Oct - Fri, 30 Oct

17:10 - 14:30MEL Melbourne-IXM Madurai

26h 50m1 stop Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

10:15 - 16:00IXM Madurai-MEL Melbourne

24h 15m1 stop Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

$1,182SriLankan Airlines

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What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Melbourne Airport to Madurai?

Sunday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Melbourne Airport to Madurai and is 39% cheaper than the average day. Wednesday is the most expensive day with flight prices 36% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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Low season	March
High season	December
Cheapest flight	$442

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Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Melbourne to Madurai based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.

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Which airports can I use when flying from Melbourne Airport to Madurai?
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Madurai usually depart from Melbourne (MEL) and arrive at Madurai (IXM).
Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Melbourne Airport to Madurai?
Only Economy class is available on flights from Melbourne Airport to Madurai.
Which airports do connecting flights from Melbourne Airport to Madurai pass through?
Most connecting flights from Melbourne Airport to Madurai pass through Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (CMB), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other stopover airports each see under 5%.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Melbourne Airport to Madurai?
On the Melbourne Airport to Madurai route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 55%. Sunday is the cheapest day at $978 return on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $2,161 – a $1,183 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.
How long is a flight from Melbourne Airport to Madurai?
A direct flight from Melbourne Airport to Madurai takes 0h 00m, covering 13,994 km.
Do I need a passport to fly from Melbourne Airport to Madurai?
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.
Have flight prices from Melbourne Airport to Madurai changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $1,006 to $3,505. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Melbourne Airport to Madurai looking right now?
One-way fares from Melbourne Airport to Madurai are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $850.
What is the time difference between Melbourne Airport and Madurai?
Madurai is 4 hours behind Melbourne Airport (India Time vs Eastern Australia Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
How much should I expect to pay for a Melbourne Airport to Madurai flight?
Return flights from Melbourne Airport to Madurai range from $1,133 to $1,906, with an average of $1,584 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,133 counts as a good deal.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Sunday departure instead of Wednesday. On this route, Sunday flights average $978 – about $1,183 less than Wednesday (55% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Melbourne Airport to Madurai trip for February. Fares historically average $712 return in that month – typically $1,272 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).

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