Search Flights from Chennai to Perth (Australia)

The distance between the city center of Chennai in India and Chennai International Airport is approximately 21 kilometers. You can cover this distance by taking a train, bus, taxi or by renting a car, in 50 minutes on average.

Train

Train is the most used means of transportation of Chennai, which is a large and crowded city. Trains depart every 5-6 minutes, and their period between the stops is 2 minutes. When you want to go to the airport from the city center, there are no stops right in front of the terminal; however, you can take a short walk when you get off at Tirusulam stop. The duration of your journey depends on the station you take the train at in the city. To get off at this stop, you must come to Park Train Station in the city center and then take one of the local trains going to Tambaram or Chengalpet direction. 

Contrary to the general perception in the country, the wagons of the trains in Chennai are quite clean and have air conditioners. One train ticket costs maximum 40 Indian Rupees (1 INR=0.015 USD), and you can buy the tickets at every station. This cost is more reasonable than the airport transfers with a rented car or taxi; it is the most economical transportation alternative.

Bus

In your transfers to the airport from the city center, another economical alternative is to take a bus. This journey, by local buses, takes approximately 40 minutes. You can come close to the airport by the buses that you can take from the bus stops in the city center and goes from the direction of Thindivam (Trichy). The first bus departs from the harbor in the city center at 10:00 every day. Because the drivers are quite used to tourists, you can get their help for the stop you are going to get off at.

Taxi

If your backpack is not the only thing with you and you do not want to wait at bus stops or train stations, the most practical option you can prefer for transfer to the airport from the city center of Chennai is to take a taxi. Taxis, which you can stop within the traffic or reserve on the Internet, are active 24/7, and you can complete your transfer in about 30 minutes by taking them. For your transfer, which will cost 350-500 Indian Rupees on average, you can call a taxi from the well-known companies such as City Taxi (+91 82972 82979) and Fast Track (+91 44288 89999). You can also save money by benefitting from joint taxis, which are among the alternatives that tourists mostly resort to.

Car Rental

If your flight is at an early hour and you want to go to the airport with your own car, you will encounter several companies in the city, offering options in this matter. In order to see compared prices in the type of vehicle you prefer, you can search regional companies on the Internet and get offers from international brands such as Hertz, Avis, Alamo and Europcar.

Airport Information

Chennai International Airport serves Chennai, which is one of the biggest cities of India. With its active traffic, it is the fourth busiest airport of India following Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru. The airport, which is visited by approximately 20 million passengers per year and has adjacent international and domestic flights terminals, is located 21 kilometers far from the city center. While the domestic flights terminal is named after K. Kamaraj, one of the former Indian ministers, the international flights terminal is named as CN Annadurai.

While waiting for the departure of your plane in Chennai International Airport, which is the busiest airport of South India, you can visit shops and spend time in restaurants and cafes. Besides, the airport provides services such as free Wi-Fi, car rental offices and ATMs.

It is easy to reach the city center of Perth, the largest city in Western Australia, from the airport thanks to the wide network of newly built roads and highways. You can hit the road in a short time by renting your car from the various car rental companies at the airport, or by taking one of the taxis waiting for you at the arrivals terminal.  If you prefer public transport vehicles you can also reach the city center by bus.

Rent a car

Transport to the city center from the airport can be carried out by car rental, which in Perth is one of the most commonly preferred options. The car rental option provides easy access to many of the places worth seeing. Some rental companies at Perth International Airport to meet the passenger's needs include Hertz Redspot, Europcar, Thrifty, Avis and Budget. If you prefer to book your ride while out of town, you can reach Avista at 13 63 33, Hertz  at 13 30 39 or  Budget at 13 27 27 - while inside Australia, of course. 

Taxi

Taxis are available 24/7 at Perth airport but may be pricey. However, there is at least a fixed fee that is determined when going to the city center from the airport. A one way ride from the airport to Perth city center costs around 43 AUS dollars, if you arrange a roundtrip to and from the airport it is 86 AUS dollars. If you are going in the direction of Fremantle, it is $ 67 one-way and $133 roundtrip. For Scarborough it is $70 and $140 round trip. To reach Jondalup one way it is $97,and Cocburn $67. Obviously this is not the cheapest option for long distances.

Shuttle Services

At Perth Airport shuttle service is provided to passengers by Connect Shuttle. Shuttle service centers provide direct transportation to the train station in East Perth, Kings Perth Hotel, Wellington Street, Western Australian Museum and other options. Some hotels,  such as The Ambassador Hotel also offer their own hotel shuttle services, which take off from the T3 Terminal. You don't need to pre-book to use this option and the price is around $15. 

Bus

For those who prefer public transport, there are also many buses carrying passengers from the airport to the central bus station in the city center. Bus lines 380 and 40 in particular navigate around the city and can be accessed at an affordable price. Bus line 380 terminates at the Elizabeth Quay Bus Terminal, stopping at Burswood Train Station, the Belmont Forum, and other Perth landmarks, such as the Mall. Bus line 40 carries passengers across Perth by using the Great Eastern Highway. 

Hotel Services

You're on the way to the city center from the airport with a range of useful hotel shuttle services. Not every hotel offers one, but if your hotel does you are in look as this is an affordable and useful option. Just make sure to call your hotel in advance to see if such a service is provided and at which times it takes off from the airport.