Flying from Mumbai Airport (BOM) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL): what you need to know
Melbourne's timezone is UTC+11, which makes Melbourne five hours 30 minutes ahead of Mumbai.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your BOM to MEL flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time such as November? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Mumbai Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between BOM and MEL include:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Singapore Changi Airport
Colombo Bandaranayake Airport
Handy information about Mumbai Airport (BOM)
56% of flights leaving from Mumbai Airport land at their destination on schedule.
To get to Mumbai Airport from central Mumbai, it takes about 45 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport will take about 1 hour.
Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near BOM. Whether you're catching an early flight from Mumbai Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
If you're arriving on a late Mumbai Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these accommodation options 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 popular providers to choose from here.
Booking your ride from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport about four weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is approximately 24 kilometres from the centre of Melbourne. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
December is the most popular month for flights from Mumbai Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Melbourne in March.
Book your flight from Mumbai Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport for January if you'd like to explore Melbourne during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
July sees average temperatures of between 3ºC (37ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF). Search for cheap tickets from BOM to MEL around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Australia
You've visited Melbourne, now it's time to discover other corners of Australia. Travel around 467 kilometres north-east to Canberra to tick off its must-visit sights. From National Gallery of Australia to National Portrait Gallery and Museum of Australian Democracy, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you're looking to explore another corner of Australia, consider Geelong, roughly 64 kilometres south-west of Melbourne. Narana Aboriginal Cultural Centre, Eastern Beach Promenade and Eastern Beach are key reasons to visit.