Travelling from Melbourne to Guwahati Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi Intl Airport (GAU): What you need to know
The timezone in Guwahati is UTC+5:30, which is five hours 30 minutes behind Melbourne. Guwahati Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi Intl Airport is located in Guwahati.
Your flight from Melbourne to GAU won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Travelling during a peak time like December? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a travel break and maybe even visit a new city. When searching for cheap flights from Melbourne to GAU leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can stop along the way. Top options include:
Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
The journey from central Melbourne to MEL takes around 35 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a taxi, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
In search of a convenient hotel near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Melbourne to Guwahati Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi Intl Airport, these stays will put you just around the corner from the terminal:
When it comes to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport's on-time performance, 68% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
On public transport, you can travel from central Melbourne to AVV in about 1 hour 20 minutes. The airport is roughly 56 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
Relax before your Melbourne to GAU flight at a hotel close to Avalon Airport. Corio Bay Motel is one option where you can roll out of bed and get to the airport with time to spare.
Most flights that leave Avalon Airport arrive at their destination as expected. It boasts a strong on-time performance rate of 80%.
About Guwahati Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi Intl Airport (GAU)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Melbourne to Guwahati Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi Intl Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near GAU:
Getting from Guwahati Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi Intl Airport (GAU) to central Guwahati
Central Guwahati is around 26 kilometres from Guwahati Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi Intl Airport and takes about 40 minutes to reach by car. Look into how to get from the airport to the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
Travelling by public transport takes about 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Guwahati Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi Intl Airport (GAU)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Guwahati Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi Intl Airport is R 6,740. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 13,122. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares may change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Melbourne to GAU if you book in advance. Airlines often have some amazing early bird rates.
Affordable Melbourne to Guwahati Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi Intl Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across every month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Guwahati Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi Intl Airport (GAU)
September is the quietest month for flights from Melbourne to Guwahati Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi Intl Airport (GAU), while October is the most popular. Find the ideal time to visit Guwahati based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
The warmest month in Guwahati is April, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF). Lock in your Melbourne to GAU plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Guwahati Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi Intl Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Guwahati
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Guwahati right here. Check out these options after locking in your flight from Melbourne to Guwahati Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi Intl Airport:
Brahmaputra River and Kamakhya Temple are just a couple of the big attractions to put on your Guwahati travel itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Jai Mata Vaishno Devi Temple.
Explore more of India
Aizawl is just one of the many places in India waiting to be discovered after you've seen Guwahati. Around 290 kilometres away to the southeast, its best attractions include Hiking trail, Azuali waterfalls and Khawnglung Wildlife Sanctuary.
If you're ready to explore another well-known destination in India, consider Imphal, roughly 274 kilometres southeast of Guwahati. Imphal War Cemetery, Rock Garden and Radha Krishna Temple are among the biggest draws.
