Travelling from Melbourne to Dehra Dun Airport (DED): What you need to know
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is Melbourne's main airport. Explore your options for booking a flight from Melbourne to Dehra Dun Airport (DED) departing from here.
The timezone in Dehradun is UTC+5:30, which is five hours 30 minutes behind Melbourne. Dehra Dun Airport is located in Dehradun.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport on time to board your flight from Melbourne to DED.
Longer lines at security and check-in are likely if you're flying during high season, so give yourself a bit more breathing room. The recommendation for peak times? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Whether you'd like to explore a new place along the way or just have a break, we make it a breeze to find a flight with a stopover. To compare your options taking off from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) is a stop you can make when searching for cheap flights from Melbourne to DED.
The journey from central Melbourne to MEL takes about 40 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want an easy start to your journey? Stay near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Melbourne to Dehra Dun Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
67.71% of flights taking off from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport make it to their destination on time.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
You can arrive at AVV from central Melbourne in approximately 50 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey on public transport will take roughly 2 hours 5 minutes to travel the 56 kilometres or so.
Kick back before your Melbourne to DED flight at a hotel near Avalon Airport. Corio Bay Motel is one option where you can roll out of bed and arrive at the airport with time to spare.
Flights from Avalon Airport have a track record for punctuality, with 80.09% of them landing on schedule.
About Dehra Dun Airport (DED)
Book a hotel near DED if you're catching a late flight from Melbourne to Dehra Dun Airport. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Dehra Dun Airport (DED) to central Dehradun
The centre of Dehradun is around 21 kilometres from Dehra Dun Airport. Travel times by cab or car hire will vary based on traffic conditions and time of day, so do some research before you go.
It takes around 2 hours 15 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Dehra Dun Airport (DED)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Dehra Dun Airport is R 6,378. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 13,482. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares could change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Melbourne to DED if you book early. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird rates.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in each month when searching for your Melbourne to Dehra Dun Airport ticket.
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Lock in a cheap flight from Melbourne to Dehra Dun Airport by using filters. Select your preferred times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Dehra Dun Airport (DED)
July is when most people book flights from Melbourne to Dehra Dun Airport (DED). Plan your visit to Dehradun in April if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
Before locking in your Melbourne to DED plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. May is the warmest month in Dehradun, with temperatures ranging from 17ºC (63ºF) to 36ºC (97ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Melbourne to Dehra Dun Airport in January when temperatures are between 3ºC (37ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF).
More about Dehradun
Start your Dehradun trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Dehra Dun Airport, explore our range of hotels including:
Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. Kedarnath, Kedarkantha Trek and Paragliding and View Point are essential stops on your Dehradun itinerary.
Explore more of India
Dehradun has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of India just waiting to be explored. About 209 kilometres south-west of Dehradun, a trip to Delhi will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Akshardham Park, Gurudwara Temple and Masjid مسجد.
Ludhiana is another sought-after destination in India and is around 241 kilometres west of Dehradun. No trip is complete without dropping by Iskcon Ludhiana, Mandir Mata Vaishno Devi and Shri Krishna Mandir.