Flying from Melbourne to Jaipur Airport (JAI): What you need to know
Melbourne's main base, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), is where countless incredible trips begin. Explore your departure options from here for your flight from Melbourne to Jaipur Airport (JAI).
Jaipur Airport is located in Jaipur. The city is in the UTC+5:30 timezone and is five hours 30 minutes behind Melbourne.
Leave plenty of time to catch your flight from Melbourne to JAI. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Delays at security and check-in are more likely if you're travelling during high season, so give yourself some extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak times? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
We make it simple to book cheap flights from Melbourne to JAI that include a stopover. To explore all your options leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between MEL and JAI include:
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
The journey from central Melbourne to MEL takes about 40 minutes by 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 a hassle-free start to your holiday? Stay near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Melbourne to Jaipur Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels offer the perfect solution:
Of all flights leaving Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% land on time at their destination.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
AVV is around 56 kilometres from central Melbourne. It takes 50 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 2 hours 5 minutes.
Getting everyone to the airport on time before your Melbourne to JAI flight is much easier when you stay close to Avalon Airport. If you have an early departure, Corio Bay Motel will put you in easy range of the airport.
Most flights that depart Avalon Airport touch down at their destination as expected. It achieves a consistent on-time performance rate of 80.09%.
About Jaipur Airport (JAI)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Melbourne to Jaipur Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near JAI instead:
Explore beyond Jaipur and discover new places with your own set of wheels. You can grab a Jaipur Airport rental car from leading providers like Europcar or Avis.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle around one week ahead of your Melbourne to Jaipur Airport flight.
Getting from Jaipur Airport (JAI) to central Jaipur
Jaipur Airport is around 16 kilometres from central Jaipur. It takes around 30 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
It takes around 2 hours 5 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Jaipur Airport (JAI)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Jaipur Airport is R 4,874. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 11,690. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Melbourne to JAI. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest Melbourne to Jaipur Airport tickets across the entire month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
Snapping up a cheap plane ticket from Melbourne to JAI is easy with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as prices go down.
Filters make it easier to save some cash on your flight from Melbourne to Jaipur Airport. Choose the airlines, flight times and stops that make sense for you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the most affordable option fast.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Jaipur Airport (JAI)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Melbourne to Jaipur Airport (JAI). July is the peak month for travel to Jaipur. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, think about going in April.
Before locking in your Melbourne to JAI plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. May is the warmest month in Jaipur, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC (77ºF) to 43ºC (109ºF).
January has temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Jaipur Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Jaipur
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Jaipur right here. Check out these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Jaipur Airport:
Your trip to Jaipur should come with a bit of sightseeing. Top attractions that belong on your itinerary include City Palace, Amber Fort and Jaipur.
Explore more of India
Jaipur has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of India you'll want to see. Around 241 kilometres north-east of Jaipur, a trip to Delhi will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like Akshardham Park, Gurudwara Temple and Masjid مسجد.
Around 225 kilometres east of Jaipur, Agra is another essential stop in India. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Taj Mahal, Taj Mahal Ticket Counter and Taj Mahal.
