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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.

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 $837 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $947, a difference of $110. 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 $858. Book 7 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Melbourne Airport to Chennai takes 0h 00m, covering 5,447 miles.

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, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $576 to $4,584. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Melbourne Airport to Chennai are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $523, which is 19% above the typical average for this route.

Flying via Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 15h 44m, compared with 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.

Round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Chennai range from $648 to $1,135, with an average of $858 over the past 12 months. Anything below $648 counts as a good deal.