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Flights from Melbourne to Chennai
There are no direct flights from Melbourne to Chennai. The fastest way is one stop via Singapore or Bangkok, about 12h 05m door to door (45 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 12h 05m
Melbourne to Chennai at a glance
Fastest journey12h 05mVia Singapore, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Singapore or Bangkok
Best ways to fly from Melbourne to Chennai
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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MEL Singapore (SIN) MAA
Leg 1: Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Scoot · Leg 2: IndiGo, Scoot, Singapore Airlines
Fri15:30 MEL20:04 SIN0h 56m connection21:00 SIN22:05 MAASingapore Airlines
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MEL Bangkok (BKK) MAA
Leg 1: Finnair, Jetstar Airways, Thai Airways · Leg 2: IndiGo, Thai Airways
Mon14:30 MEL19:30 BKK2h 45m connection22:15 BKK23:54 MAAThai Airways
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MEL Hong Kong (HKG) MAA
Leg 1: Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong Airlines, Qantas · Leg 2: Cathay Pacific, Singapore Airlines
Mon10:30 MEL16:45 HKG1h 30m connection18:15 HKG20:47 MAAQantas + Cathay Pacific
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MEL Kuala Lumpur (KUL) MAA
Leg 1: AirAsia X, Batik Air Malaysia, Malaysia Airlines · Leg 2: AirAsia, IndiGo, Malaysia Airlines
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MEL Colombo (CMB) MAA
Leg 1: Jetstar Airways, SriLankan Airlines · Leg 2: FitsAir, IndiGo, 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 05mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -5.5hChennai vs Melbourne
- Currency in Chennai
- INR
- Airports
- MEL, AVV → MAA
Flights from Melbourne to Chennai: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Melbourne to Chennai?
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 Melbourne to Chennai?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 05m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,789 km.
Where do you change planes between Melbourne and Chennai?
The best connecting points are Singapore (SIN), Bangkok (BKK), Hong Kong (HKG) and Kuala Lumpur (KUL). Jetstar Airways flies both legs via Singapore, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Melbourne and Chennai?
Melbourne: Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Melbourne Avalon International Airport (AVV). Chennai: Chennai International Airport (MAA).
What is the time difference between Melbourne and Chennai?
Chennai is 5.5 hours behind Melbourne.
