Flying from Melbourne to Vishakhapatnam Airport (VTZ): What you need to know
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is Melbourne's main airport. Explore your options for booking a flight from Melbourne to Vishakhapatnam Airport (VTZ) taking off from here.
Vishakhapatnam Airport is located in Visakhapatnam. The city operates 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 VTZ. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
During peak travel periods, expect longer wait times and arrive earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
You might be able to make your cheap flight from Melbourne to VTZ even cheaper with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search to find which cities you could pass through. Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) is an option when departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL).
MEL is around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 40 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your travels? Stay near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Melbourne to Vishakhapatnam Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
Of all flights leaving Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% land on time at their destination.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
You can reach AVV from the centre of Melbourne in about 50 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey by public transport takes roughly 2 hours 5 minutes to cover the 56 kilometres or so.
Kick back before your Melbourne to VTZ flight at a hotel close to Avalon Airport. Corio Bay Motel is one option where you can jump out of bed and arrive at the airport with time to spare.
Most flights that depart Avalon Airport make it to their destination on schedule. It maintains a high on-time performance rate of 80.09%.
About Vishakhapatnam Airport (VTZ)
Reserve a hotel close to VTZ if you're catching a late flight from Melbourne to Vishakhapatnam Airport. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Vishakhapatnam Airport (VTZ) to central Visakhapatnam
Vishakhapatnam Airport is roughly 5 kilometres from central Visakhapatnam. The time it takes to get to the centre by cab or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do some research before your trip.
It takes around 50 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Vishakhapatnam Airport (VTZ)
Right now, R 3,906 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Vishakhapatnam Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 7,842. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Melbourne to VTZ if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird discounts.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when searching for your Melbourne to Vishakhapatnam Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Vishakhapatnam Airport (VTZ)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when planning the timing of your trip. April is the quietest month to visit Visakhapatnam. August is when most people book flights from Melbourne to Vishakhapatnam Airport (VTZ), which may be perfect if you're chasing more excitement.
The warmest month in Visakhapatnam is May, with temperatures ranging between 27ºC (81ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Lock in your Melbourne to VTZ plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
Look for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Vishakhapatnam Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
More about Visakhapatnam
Start your Visakhapatnam trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Vishakhapatnam Airport, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
Your Visakhapatnam visit should come with a bit of sightseeing. Highlights you won't want to miss include Lord Shiva Statue Kailasagiri, Kailashgiri Park and Saibaba Temple.
Explore more of India
You've visited Visakhapatnam, now it's time to explore other parts of India. Journey about 177 kilometres north-west to Nowrangapur to tick off its must-visit sights. From Sri Sidhibinayak Temple to Sri Gundicha Mandira and Shri 1008 Adinath Digambar Jinalaya, your itinerary will be busy.
If there's time to check out another side of India, consider Brahmapur, about 241 kilometres north-east of Visakhapatnam. Shirdi Sai Temple, Sri Kasi Viswanath Temple and Sri Jagannath Temple are key reasons to visit.
