Flying from Bengaluru Airport (BLR) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL): what you need to know
Melbourne's timezone is UTC+11, making Melbourne five hours 30 minutes ahead of Bengaluru.
Your BLR to MEL flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
You can expect longer lines in popular months such as November. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Bengaluru Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Here are the top stopovers between BLR and MEL:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Singapore Changi Airport
Colombo Bandaranayake Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bengaluru Airport (BLR) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
$362 is the best price for a one-way Bengaluru Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight. A return flight starts from $759. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
To find cheap tickets from BLR to MEL, book early. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Bengaluru Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across each month and bag a great deal.
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Handy information about Bengaluru Airport (BLR)
BLR is located at Kial Road, Devanahalli, Bengaluru, Karnataka 56030.
When it comes to Bengaluru Airport's on-time performance, data shows 71% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Bengaluru Airport from central Bengaluru, it takes about 1 hour 5 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 20 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to BLR? If you're catching an early flight from Bengaluru Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
If you're arriving on a late Bengaluru Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these hotels near MEL:
Pick up a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport rental car and explore Melbourne and beyond with your own set of wheels. Bargain Car Rentals, East Coast and Sixt are top outlets you can book with here.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport about four weeks before you set off.
Getting from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is approximately 24 kilometres from the centre of Melbourne. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
It takes around 35 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Bengaluru Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. December is the most popular month to visit Melbourne. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
Before locking in your flight from Bengaluru Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. January is the warmest month in Melbourne, with the temperature ranging from 11ºC (52ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from BLR to MEL in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 3ºC (37ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) on average.
Explore more of Australia
Canberra is just one of the many places in Australia waiting to be explored after you've experienced Melbourne. Around 467 kilometres away to the north-east, its top attractions include National Gallery of Australia, National Portrait Gallery and Museum of Australian Democracy.
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