Flying from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL): what you need to know
Melbourne is five hours 30 minutes ahead of Chennai and follows the UTC+11 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your MAA to MEL flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as January, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Chennai Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here are some options between MAA and MEL:
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How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
At the moment, $400 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Chennai Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $801. Remember that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from MAA to MEL if you book in advance. Airlines often have some terrific early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport across the entire month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from MAA to MEL.
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Handy information about Chennai Airport (MAA)
76% of flights that take off from Chennai Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Chennai Airport is about 21 kilometres from central Chennai. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of about 1 hour when using public transport.
Get your trip off to a stress-free start by staying near MAA. Whether you have an early flight from Chennai Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Chennai Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MEL instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Bargain Car Rentals, East Coast or Sixt and see more of Melbourne and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport around four weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
When to fly to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Chennai Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. December is the most popular month to head to Melbourne. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Chennai Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport for January if you'd like to go to Melbourne during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 11ºC and 28ºC.
July has average temperatures of between 3ºC and 12ºC. Search for cheap tickets from MAA to MEL sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Australia
You've visited Melbourne, now it's time to discover other parts of Australia. Travel around 467 kilometres north-east to Canberra to tick off its top attractions. From National Gallery of Australia to National Portrait Gallery and Museum of Australian Democracy, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Geelong is another must-experience destination in Australia and is around 64 kilometres south-west of Melbourne. No trip is complete without a visit to Narana Aboriginal Cultural Centre, Eastern Beach Promenade and Eastern Beach.