Travelling from Melbourne to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL): What you need to know
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is Melbourne's main airport. Check out your options for booking a flight from Melbourne to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) jetting off from here.
The average length of a direct Melbourne to Indira Gandhi International Airport flight is 12 hours 45 minutes.
The timezone in New Delhi is UTC+5:30, which is five hours 30 minutes behind Melbourne. Indira Gandhi International Airport is located in New Delhi.
Choose from 9 direct flights each week between Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) and Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL). This is the busiest route, with Qantas offering a 9:20am departure from MEL to DEL.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your flight from Melbourne to DEL.
If you're heading away during a major holiday or other peak period, allow for even more time. Get there two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at check-in and security will be longer.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
You can take a direct flight from Melbourne to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL).
Book your direct flight from Melbourne to Indira Gandhi International Airport with Air India. This leading airline offers services from MEL.
Most travellers prefer to book seats with Air India between MEL and DEL.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival performance on this route is Qantas.
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your journey and maybe even tour another city. When searching for cheap flights from Melbourne to DEL leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find all potential stops. Some popular options include:
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Located around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne, MEL can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 40 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Melbourne to Indira Gandhi International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by staying at one of these stays near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
67.71% of flights that depart Melbourne Tullamarine Airport reach their destination on time.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
Break up your flight from Melbourne to Indira Gandhi International Airport with a stop at Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD). A major stopover between Avalon Airport and DEL, it's the perfect opportunity to enjoy some downtime before continuing your journey.
You can reach AVV from central Melbourne in about 50 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey on public transport will take roughly 2 hours 5 minutes to cover the 56 kilometres or so.
You're off on holiday, so why not book another night away at a hotel close to Avalon Airport? Before your Melbourne to DEL flight, treat yourself to a stay at Corio Bay Motel.
The majority of flights that leave Avalon Airport make it to their destination within the expected time frame. It boasts a strong on-time performance rate of 80.09%.
About Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Melbourne to Indira Gandhi International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near DEL:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with an Indira Gandhi International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Europcar, Avis or North Car Hire and venture far and wide through New Delhi and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your ride around four weeks ahead of your Melbourne to Indira Gandhi International Airport flight.
Getting from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to central New Delhi
Indira Gandhi International Airport is around 10 kilometres from central New Delhi. The time it takes to get to the centre by car hire or cab will depend on the time of day. Do a little research before your trip.
Travelling on public transport typically takes 55 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
ر.ق. 829 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Indira Gandhi International Airport. A return flight starts at ر.ق. 1,594. These fares may change depending on demand.
To pick up cheap flights from Melbourne to DEL, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first released.
Affordable Melbourne to Indira Gandhi International Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across the month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Think about the pace you're looking for when planning your trip dates. April is the quietest month to visit New Delhi. July is when most people book flights from Melbourne to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), which may be ideal if you're after more action.
The warmest month in New Delhi is May, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC and 43ºC. Book your Melbourne to DEL flight ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
January has temperatures of between 8ºC and 22ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Indira Gandhi International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about New Delhi
Start your New Delhi trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Indira Gandhi International Airport, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
You'll find plenty of things to do in New Delhi when you're ready to see the sights. Kick off your itinerary at India Gate followed by India Gate View and Park India Gate.
Explore more of India
You've done New Delhi, now it's time to discover other corners of India. Journey about 225 kilometres south-west to Jaipur to check off its popular sights. From City Palace to Amber Fort and Jaipur, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you're eager to discover another well-known destination in India, head for Ludhiana, roughly 290 kilometres north-west of New Delhi. Iskcon Ludhiana, Mandir Mata Vaishno Devi and Shri Krishna Mandir are key reasons to visit.
