Travelling from Dehra Dun Airport (DED) to Melbourne: what you need to know
Melbourne is five hours 30 minutes ahead of Dehradun, where Dehra Dun Airport is located. Melbourne observes the UTC+11 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to catch your DED to Melbourne flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a popular month like July? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to visit a new place or just take a break during your travels. When looking for a plane ticket from DED to Melbourne, uncheck 'Direct flights only' to check out all potential stops. Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) is one of your options.
DED is about 21 kilometres from central Dehradun. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 2 hours 15 minutes.
Want an easy start to your holiday? Stay near DED. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Dehra Dun Airport to Melbourne or don't want departure day to feel hectic, these hotels are all about convenience:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Dehra Dun Airport, data shows 76.04% of flights complete their journey on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dehra Dun Airport (DED) to Melbourne
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Dehra Dun Airport to Melbourne flight is R 5,321. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 15,984. Bear in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from DED to Melbourne, book in advance. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights first go on sale.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Dehra Dun Airport to Melbourne across every month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
There's no need to check back constantly to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's an even bigger deal on cheap flights from DED to Melbourne.
Find an affordable flight from Dehra Dun Airport to Melbourne with the help of our filters. Select your ideal times, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
The distance from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne is roughly 24 kilometres. It'll take you around 30 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Travelling by public transport takes about 40 minutes.
Consider staying in a hotel close to MEL if you're coming in on a late flight from Dehra Dun Airport to Melbourne. Select one of these options and make your first night all about catching up on rest:
Travel at your own pace with a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Bargain Car Rentals, East Coast or Sixt and see more of Melbourne and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport about four weeks before your flight from DED to Melbourne.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
Avalon Airport (AVV) is around 56 kilometres from central Melbourne. Following your flight from Dehra Dun Airport to Melbourne, it'll take you around 50 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
If you travel by public transport, you'll get to the city centre in 2 hours 5 minutes or so.
Unpack and relax not long after your DED to Melbourne flight at Corio Bay Motel. This comfortable accommodation option is an easy drive from AVV.
Forget about inconvenient public transport schedules or waiting in a long cab line. Pick up an Avalon Airport rental car and take your journey in whatever direction you like. Compare rates and availability from Sixt, Kangaroo Rental and yesaway car hire.
Call dibs on the best options. Securing your ride from AVV three weeks ahead of time often means more savings and a greater range of vehicles.
Essendon Airport (MEB)
Step off your flight from Dehra Dun Airport to Melbourne and go straight to your hotel or start sightseeing right away. The centre of Melbourne is around 19 kilometres from Essendon Airport (MEB) and usually takes 25 minutes to drive there.
The journey will take you roughly 1 hour 15 minutes by public transport.
If you don't want to travel into the centre, find a hotel close to MEB. Settle in at one of these options after your DED to Melbourne flight:
Stay in control of the next leg of your trip by picking up an Essendon Airport rental car. East Coast, Ace Rental Cars and Goldcar are reliable rental providers.
Rental companies sometimes offer deals for early bookings, so book your vehicle from MEB well ahead of your flight from Dehra Dun Airport to Melbourne. A bit of planning goes a long way in savings.
Best time to go to Melbourne
Before securing your flights from Dehra Dun Airport to Melbourne, consider which time of year is best for you. High season in Melbourne offers a bustling atmosphere and plenty of things to do, while the off-season means you'll get cheaper hotel deals and fewer crowds.
Lock in a Dehra Dun Airport to Melbourne plane ticket with a departure in January if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 12ºC (54ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from DED to Melbourne in July when temperatures average between 4ºC (39ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF).
More about Melbourne
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Melbourne right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Dehra Dun Airport to Melbourne:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. National Gallery of Victoria, Federation Square and Eureka Skydeck 88 are top attractions which should feature on any well-planned Melbourne itinerary.
Explore more of Australia
Canberra is just one of the many places in Australia waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Melbourne. Around 467 kilometres away to the north-east, top sights here include Australian War Memorial, National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House.
If you're ready to explore another great destination in Australia, head for Launceston, roughly 451 kilometres south-east of Melbourne. City Park, Tamar Island Wetlands and James Boag Brewery Experience are the start of reasons to visit.
