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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Melbourne to Chennai flights are currently cheapest in June.Melbourne to Chennai: Alternative routes
Compare routes from Melbourne to Chennai below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Chennai.Finding cheap flights from Melbourne to Chennai: Frequently asked questions
Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Melbourne to Chennai
Exploring flight options between Melbourne and Chennai? Start by comparing fares across a Whole Month on Skyscanner. This helps you to identify the lowest-priced days to travel. If your travel dates are fixed, consider setting up a Price Alert. This lets you monitor flight prices proactively, sending notifications when fares drop, helping you secure affordable economical travel deals.
Use the Direct Flights filter to find cheap flights from Melbourne to Chennai without the hassle of stopovers.
March is often the cheapest time to embark on this journey. Keep these practices in mind to secure affordable fares for your next trip.
Handy information about Melbourne airport
Three airports serve Melbourne. Avalon Airport is a single-terminal facility connecting passengers on domestic routes and offering transport options such as car rentals, taxis, rideshare, and dedicated bus services.
Essendon Airport, similarly, has one terminal focusing on domestic flights, with ground transport including car rentals, taxis, rideshare, and public bus services.
Meanwhile, Melbourne Airport, known as Tullamarine Airport, is the primary international gateway and boasts four terminals. Terminal 1 is the hub for major airlines operating international routes, while Terminal 2 caters to budget carriers and some domestic flights. Terminals 3 and 4 are dedicated to domestic flights, with Terminal 4 mainly servicing interstate travel. Passengers have a range of transport options to and from Melbourne Airport, including car, taxi, rideshare services, and an airport shuttle bus, making connectivity to the city centre and beyond convenient for travellers.
Chennai airport: good to know
Chennai International Airport is a gateway to South India with four distinct terminals. Terminal 1 is where travellers find domestic flights within India. Terminal 2 is dedicated to operations outside the country for international travellers, while Terminal 3 accommodates international and domestic flights. Terminal 4 also focuses on low-cost carriers for economical travel options. Shuttles, taxis, and auto-rickshaws link the terminals, ensuring smooth transit for passengers between flights or to the city. Simplify your journey when flying from Melbourne to Chennai by finding out what the airports have to offer.
Best time to fly from Melbourne to Chennai
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Chennai is during the city's cooler months from December to January, where you'll experience temperatures ranging from a comfortable 20°C to 25°C. These months offer a respite from Chennai's typical hot and humid conditions, allowing for a more pleasant stay. Alternatively, the transitional periods of autumn and spring also present moderate weather, with averages of 25°C to 30°C. Avoid the monsoon seasons between June to September and October to December, when heavy rainfall may impact your travel plans.
Reasons to visit Chennai
When planning your trip to Chennai, check out these activities and attractions Chennai has to offer. Visit the Kapaleeshwarar Temple, an epitome of Dravidian architecture and spiritual reverence. Absorb history at Fort St. George, a testament to Chennai's colonial past. Stroll along Marina Beach, the second longest urban beach, where the sea greets the city. Engage in the celebratory spirit during Pongal, the harvest festival, where the city comes alive with traditional music, dance, and offerings to the sun god. Each of these experiences promises to enrich your understanding of Chennai's culture and heritage.
Add hotel bookings and car hire to your Melbourne to Chennai flight
Planning your trip to Chennai is easy and convenient with Skyscanner. To explore the city quickly, you can book your flights and find car hire options, such as S.S.TRAVELS and Europcar. For accommodation, consider the ITC Grand Chola, a Luxury Collection Hotel in Chennai, or choose from other reputable names like Hyatt Regency Chennai and Hilton Chennai. With Skyscanner, you can arrange the essentials of your visit to this city in just a few clicks.
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