Flying from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 12 hours 15 minutes.
Melbourne is five hours 30 minutes ahead of New Delhi and is in the UTC+11 timezone.
Take your pick of 13 weekly Indira Gandhi International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flights. The 13:55 departure with Air India is the earliest you can take. Qantas operates the latest service of the day at 20:05.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Get to the airport on time to board your DEL to MEL flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Air India is your ticket to exploring Melbourne (and maybe even some other exciting corners of Australia!). Browse the direct flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Air India.
Among carriers operating DEL to MEL flights, Qantas is the most consistent for on-time landings.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between DEL and MEL include:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
Changi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Indira Gandhi International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight is R 4,065. A round-trip ticket right now is R 8,527. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Book one month before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from DEL to MEL.
Plan your trip for December. That's the cheapest month for flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from DEL to MEL by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Discover the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Indira Gandhi International Airport, 67.17% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central New Delhi to Indira Gandhi International Airport is approximately 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.
Have an early flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near DEL:
Arriving at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
If you're arriving on a late Indira Gandhi International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these options near MEL:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Bargain Car Rentals, East Coast or Sixt and explore beyond Melbourne's main sights.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport around four weeks before you set off.
Getting from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is roughly 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you around 40 minutes.
When to fly to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
January is the most popular month for flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Melbourne in April.
The warmest month in Melbourne is January, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
July has average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Search for cheap tickets from DEL to MEL sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Australia
Canberra is just one of the many places in Australia waiting to be explored after you've experienced Melbourne. Around 467 kilometres away to the north-east, its best attractions include Australian War Memorial, National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House.
Around 64 kilometres south-west of Melbourne, Geelong is another favourite stop in Australia. No visit is complete without checking out Ford Motor Company, Roraima Nursery and RTC Resource Centre.
