Travelling from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL): what you need to know
Melbourne's timezone is UTC+11, making Melbourne five hours 30 minutes ahead of Madurai.
To ensure you get on your IXM to MEL flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a peak month like August? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Madurai Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between IXM and MEL:
Indira Gandhi International Airport
Bandaranaike International Airport
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Madurai Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight is 237 €. A return plane ticket right now is 887 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
It's usually smart to book early if you're looking for cheap tickets from IXM to MEL. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Madurai Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport across every month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your trip 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 update you the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from IXM to MEL.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Madurai Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport.
Handy information about Madurai Airport (IXM)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Madurai Airport, 71.91% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Madurai Airport is about 13 kilometres from central Madurai. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Get your travels off to a hassle-free start by staying near IXM. Whether you're taking an early flight from Madurai Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
If you're getting in on a late Madurai Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near MEL:
Grab a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport rental car and explore Melbourne and beyond with your own wheels. Bargain Car Rentals, East Coast and Sixt are popular providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport about four weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne
From Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, Melbourne is approximately 24 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes around 40 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
January is the busiest month for flights from Madurai Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Melbourne in April.
Book your flight from Madurai Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport for January if you want to go to Melbourne during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
July has average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Search for cheap tickets from IXM to MEL sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Australia
You've done Melbourne, now it's time to discover other corners of Australia. Journey about 467 kilometres north-east to Canberra to tick off its top attractions. From Australian War Memorial to National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you're eager to discover another well-known destination in Australia, consider Geelong, roughly 64 kilometres south-west of Melbourne. Ford Motor Company, Roraima Nursery and RTC Resource Centre are among the biggest draws.
