Travelling from Melbourne to Rajahmundry Airport (RJA): What you need to know
Rajahmundry Airport is located in Rajahmundry. The city runs on the UTC+5:30 timezone and is five hours 30 minutes behind Melbourne.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Melbourne to RJA. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the mad dash to your gate.
Show up at the airport even earlier during popular months like December. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to relax or find something to eat.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Located around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne, MEL can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Melbourne to Rajahmundry Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
68% of flights taking off from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport land at their destination on time.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
AVV is about 56 kilometres from central Melbourne. It takes 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
Getting to the airport on time before your Melbourne to RJA flight is so much easier when you stay near Avalon Airport. If you have an early departure, Corio Bay Motel will have you a quick ride from check-in.
Avalon Airport has a track record for punctuality. 80% of flights taking off from here land when expected.
About Rajahmundry Airport (RJA)
Hop off your flight from Melbourne to Rajahmundry Airport and jump into your hotel bed soon after. If you're searching for a comfortable option that's not too far from RJA, check out Srinivas service homes.
Getting from Rajahmundry Airport (RJA) to central Rajahmundry
From Rajahmundry Airport, central Rajahmundry is around 18 kilometres away. It takes about 30 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Rajahmundry Airport (RJA)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Rajahmundry Airport is R 7,438. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 13,689. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Melbourne to RJA. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Rajahmundry Airport (RJA)
April is the busiest month for flights from Melbourne to Rajahmundry Airport (RJA). Plan your visit to Rajahmundry in November for a quieter experience.
The warmest month in Rajahmundry is May, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 39ºC (102ºF). Book your Melbourne to RJA plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
Search for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Rajahmundry Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
More about Rajahmundry
After booking your flight from Melbourne to Rajahmundry Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Rajahmundry:
Your Rajahmundry trip won't be complete without checking out the sights. Attractions worth exploring include Papikondalu tour, Papikondalu Tours and Hare Krishna Temple.
Explore more of India
Nowrangapur is just one of the many places in India waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Rajahmundry. Around 241 kilometres away to the north, its best attractions include Sri Sidhibinayak Temple, Sri Gundicha Mandira and Shri 1008 Adinath Digambar Jinalaya.
If you want to check out another corner of India, head for Visakhapatnam, roughly 161 kilometres northeast of Rajahmundry. Lord Shiva Statue Kailasagiri, Saibaba Temple and Trekking Spot Sanjeevani Dhara Mountain are among its highlights.
