Travelling from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Mangalore Airport (IXE): what you need to know
Mangalore is five hours 30 minutes behind Melbourne and follows the UTC+5:30 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your MEL to IXE flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as January, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Mangalore Airport. These are the top stopovers between MEL and IXE:
Indira Gandhi International Airport
Dubai Airport
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Mangalore Airport (IXE)
Right now, 317 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Mangalore Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 707 €. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from MEL to IXE if you book early. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Mangalore Airport throughout the month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from MEL to IXE.
Discover the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Mangalore Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
67.71% of flights leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Central Melbourne to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is around 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near MEL? If you're boarding an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Mangalore Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Mangalore Airport (IXE)
If you're coming in on a late Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Mangalore Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these hotels near IXE:
Getting from Mangalore Airport (IXE) to central Mangalore
Mangalore Airport is roughly 6 kilometres from central Mangalore. The drive time takes around 10 minutes.
When to fly to Mangalore Airport (IXE)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Mangalore Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Mangalore. If you like a quieter vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Mangalore Airport for April if you'd like to visit Mangalore during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from MEL to IXE in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF) on average.
Explore more of India
Bengaluru is just one of the many places in India waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Mangalore. Around 290 kilometres away to the east, its top attractions include Bangalore Palace, Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore.
Around 306 kilometres south-east of Mangalore, Coimbatore is another favourite stop in India. Start your sightseeing at Marudamalai Temple, Perur Pateeswarar Temple and Vellingiri Hill Temple.