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£173 Flight deals from Melbourne Tullamarine to Chennai

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Chennai Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £344. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Chennai.£173 per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Sep.One-way flight with AirAsia X.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Thu, 3 Sep, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From £173, select.

Chennai.£175 per passenger.Departing Wed, 13 Jan.One-way flight with AirAsia X.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 13 Jan, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From £175, select.

Chennai.£178 per passenger.Departing Mon, 12 Apr.One-way flight with AirAsia X.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 12 Apr, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From £178, select.

Chennai.£178 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Feb.One-way flight with AirAsia X.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 1 Feb, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From £178, select.

Chennai.£178 per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Mar.One-way flight with AirAsia X.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Tue, 2 Mar, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From £178, select.

Chennai.£178 per passenger.Departing Wed, 7 Oct.One-way flight with AirAsia X.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 7 Oct, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From £178, select.

Chennai.£181 per passenger.Departing Fri, 18 Jun.One-way flight with AirAsia X.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Fri, 18 Jun, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From £181, select.

Chennai.£190 per passenger.Departing Tue, 6 Jul.One-way flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Tue, 6 Jul, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From £190, select.

Chennai.£190 per passenger.Departing Sat, 1 May.One-way flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sat, 1 May, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From £190, select.

Chennai.£201 per passenger.Departing Mon, 9 Nov.One-way flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 9 Nov, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From £201, select.

Chennai.£238 per passenger.Departing Mon, 31 Aug.One-way flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From £238, select.

Chennai.£294 per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Dec.One-way flight with AirAsia X.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Thu, 3 Dec, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From £294, select.

Chennai.£417 per passenger.Departing Sun, 15 Aug.One-way flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sun, 15 Aug, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From £417, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Tullamarine to Chennai

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Melbourne Tullamarine to Chennai flights are currently cheapest in September.

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Finding cheap flights from Melbourne Tullamarine to Chennai: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Melbourne Tullamarine to Chennai?

The best price we found for a return flight from Melbourne Tullamarine to Chennai is £331. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

Which airlines fly direct from Melbourne Tullamarine to Chennai?

Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Melbourne Tullamarine to Chennai. But we found flights with one or more stops from £330.

How many flights are there a week from Melbourne Tullamarine to Chennai?

As of August 2026, there are no flights flying from Melbourne Tullamarine to Chennai.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Melbourne Tullamarine to Chennai?

The cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Tullamarine to Chennai is usually October.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Chennai Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Chennai Airport on Thursday, 8 October 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Chennai Airport?

No airlines currently offer direct flights between Melbourne Tullamarine Airport and Chennai Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.

How can I find the best flight deal to Chennai?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Chennai but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Chennai?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Chennai is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Chennai with?

Currently, AirAsia X offers the cheapest flight tickets to Chennai.

Travelling from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know

Chennai's timezone is UTC+5:30, which makes Chennai five hours 30 minutes behind Melbourne.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your MEL to MAA flight.
During popular months like December, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Chennai Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Stopovers between MEL and MAA include:
- Kuala Lumpur International Airport
- Singapore Changi Airport
- Colombo Bandaranayake Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Chennai Airport (MAA)

Currently, £173 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Chennai Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is £330. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from MEL to MAA if you book early. Airlines often have some amazing early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Chennai Airport across every month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from MEL to MAA is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as a new deal comes up.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Chennai Airport.

Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)

63% of flights that take off from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
To get to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport from central Melbourne, it'll take around 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 24 kms (15 miles) from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 35 minutes.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near MEL. Whether you're taking an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Chennai Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are perfect:

Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)

If you're coming in on a late Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Chennai Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these accommodation options near MAA:
Pick up a Chennai Airport rental car and explore Chennai and beyond with your own wheels. Avis, Europcar and North Car Rental are popular outlets to choose from here.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Chennai Airport about three weeks before travelling.

Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai

Chennai Airport is roughly 21 kms (13 miles) from central Chennai. Driving there takes about 35 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you around 1 hour.

When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)

January is the busiest month for flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Chennai Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Chennai in September.
The warmest month in Chennai is May, with temperatures ranging between 28ºC and 37ºC. Book your flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Chennai Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MEL to MAA in January. Average temperatures are between 21ºC and 28ºC then.

Explore more of India

Chennai is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of India waiting to be explored. Around 290 kms (180 miles) west of Chennai, a trip to Bengaluru will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Meenakshi Temple, Museum of Art & Photography (MAP) and Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwara Temple.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in India, head for Coimbatore, roughly 434 kms (270 miles) south-west of Chennai. Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park, Siruvani Falls and Dam and Sri Ranganathar Temple are key reasons to visit.