Flying from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport is 12 hours 45 minutes.
The timezone in New Delhi is UTC+5:30, which is five hours 30 minutes behind Melbourne.
You can choose from eight weekly Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport flights. The 09:20 departure with Qantas is the earliest flight you can take. Air India operates the last service of the day at 20:35.
Your MEL to DEL flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months like December, 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 for an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Air India is your gateway to discovering New Delhi (and maybe even some other great corners of India!). Check out the direct flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport offered by this airline.
Air India tops the list for bookings on this route.
Among carriers operating MEL to DEL flights, Air India leads the way for on-time arrivals.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here's where you can stop between MEL and DEL:
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
Singapore Changi Airport
Sydney Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Currently, R 4,962 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 9,572. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from MEL to DEL if you book early. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird rates.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from MEL to DEL by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport.
Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
63% of flights taking off from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport touch down at their destination on time.
To reach Melbourne Tullamarine Airport from central Melbourne, it takes about 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes on public transport.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near MEL. Whether you're taking an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near DEL instead:
Pick up a Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport rental car and discover New Delhi and beyond with your own set of wheels. Europcar, Avis and North Car Rental are top outlets to choose from here.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport around four weeks ahead.
When to fly to Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
January is the busiest month for flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport. For smaller crowds, visit New Delhi in March.
When reserving your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. May is the warmest month in New Delhi, with the temperature ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 44ºC (111ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MEL to DEL sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of India
Delhi is just one of the many cities in India waiting to be explored after you've seen New Delhi. Around 3 kilometres away to the west, its best attractions include Akshardham Park, Gurudwara Temple and Shahi Masjid.
Kanpur is another well-known destination in India and is around 386 kilometres south-east of New Delhi. No trip is complete without visiting ISKCON Kanpur, Sri Sri Radha Madhav Temple, SHREE JAGANNATH TEMPLE and Jaggannath Ji Temple.
