Travelling from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL): what you need to know
Around 12 hours 45 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport.
New Delhi's timezone is UTC+5:30, making New Delhi five hours 30 minutes behind Melbourne.
Each week, there are 14 Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport flights. If you prefer to get going as soon as possible, go for the 08:00 Air India flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the latest flight is at 12:40 with Air India.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Show up at the airport on time to board your MEL to DEL flight.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as January. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Air India has direct flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in New Delhi — and maybe even more of India if time allows.
Air India is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival performance for MEL to DEL flights is Qantas.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between MEL and DEL:
Changi International Airport
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
Suvarnabhumi Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
At the moment, 164 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 364 €. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book six months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from MEL to DEL.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport. If you need to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from MEL to DEL.
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Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Of the flights that depart from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% land on schedule at their destination.
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport typically takes 40 minutes.
Have an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near MEL:
Arriving at Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Book a hotel near DEL if you're on a late Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Travel at your own speed with an Indira Gandhi International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Europcar, Avis or North Car Hire and venture far and wide through New Delhi and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Indira Gandhi International Airport around four weeks before travelling.
Getting from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to central New Delhi
From Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes around 55 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to New Delhi. If you're after a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
When booking your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. May is the warmest month in New Delhi, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 43ºC (109ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MEL to DEL sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
New Delhi has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of India just waiting to be explored. Around 3 kilometres west of New Delhi, a visit to Delhi will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Naqqar Khana, Sita ram park and JU Park-2.
Around 386 kilometres south-east of New Delhi, Kanpur is another essential stop in India. No visit is complete without checking out Allen Forest Zoo, J K Temple and Kanpur Memorial Church.
