Flying from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB): what you need to know
Coimbatore's timezone is UTC+5:30, making Coimbatore five hours 30 minutes behind Melbourne.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your MEL to CJB flight.
During popular months such as January, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
Enjoy a quick visit to another city or simply break up your journey with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Coimbatore International Airport. Many passengers pass through Indira Gandhi International Airport when flying between MEL and CJB.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Coimbatore International Airport flight is 199 €. A round-trip plane ticket is currently 431 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from MEL to CJB if you book ahead. Airlines often have some excellent early bird deals.
Getting cheap flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Coimbatore International Airport is easier if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices throughout the month and score a great deal.
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Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Of the flights that depart from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is about 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Coimbatore International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near MEL:
Arriving at Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)
Book a hotel near CJB if you're taking a late Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Coimbatore International Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to central Coimbatore
Coimbatore International Airport to central Coimbatore has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)
August is the busiest month for flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Coimbatore International Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Coimbatore in April.
Book your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Coimbatore International Airport for April if you want to visit Coimbatore during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MEL to CJB in January. Temperatures average between 17ºC (63ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) then.
Explore more of India
Coimbatore has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of India just waiting to be discovered. About 225 kilometres north of Coimbatore, a trip to Bengaluru will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Bangalore Palace, Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore.
Chennai is another well-known destination in India and is around 434 kilometres north-east of Coimbatore. No journey is complete without visiting Marina Beach, Fort St. George and Government Museum.