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Flights from Chennai to Melbourne
There are no direct flights from Chennai to Melbourne. The fastest way is one stop via Singapore or Bangkok, about 12h 00m door to door (41 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 12h 00m
Chennai to Melbourne at a glance
Fastest journey12h 00mVia Singapore, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Singapore or Bangkok
Best ways to fly from Chennai to Melbourne
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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MAA Singapore (SIN) MEL
Leg 1: IndiGo, Scoot, Singapore Airlines · Leg 2: Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Scoot
Fri11:45 MAA18:12 SIN1h 18m connection19:30 SIN05:15 MELSingapore Airlines
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MAA Bangkok (BKK) MEL
Leg 1: IndiGo, Thai Airways · Leg 2: Finnair, Jetstar Airways, Thai Airways
Fri01:15 MAA05:51 BKK2h 24m connection08:15 BKK20:40 MELThai Airways
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MAA Hong Kong (HKG) MEL
Leg 1: Cathay Pacific · Leg 2: Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong Airlines, Qantas
Mon00:00 MAA07:35 HKG3h 55m connection11:30 HKG23:11 MELCathay Pacific
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MAA Kuala Lumpur (KUL) MEL
Leg 1: AirAsia, IndiGo, Malaysia Airlines · Leg 2: AirAsia X, Batik Air Malaysia, Malaysia Airlines
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MAA Colombo (CMB) MEL
Leg 1: FitsAir, IndiGo, SriLankan Airlines · Leg 2: Jetstar Airways, SriLankan Airlines
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 8,789 km5,458 miles
- Journey time
- 12h 00mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +5.5hMelbourne vs Chennai
- Currency in Melbourne
- AUD
- Airports
- MAA → MEL, AVV
Flights from Chennai to Melbourne: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Chennai to Melbourne?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Singapore, Bangkok and Hong Kong. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Chennai to Melbourne?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 00m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,789 km.
Where do you change planes between Chennai and Melbourne?
The best connecting points are Singapore (SIN), Bangkok (BKK), Hong Kong (HKG) and Kuala Lumpur (KUL). IndiGo flies both legs via Singapore, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Chennai and Melbourne?
Chennai: Chennai International Airport (MAA). Melbourne: Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Melbourne Avalon International Airport (AVV).
What is the time difference between Chennai and Melbourne?
Melbourne is 5.5 hours ahead of Chennai.
