Flying from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Ahmedabad Airport (AMD): what you need to know
Ahmedabad's timezone is UTC+5:30, making Ahmedabad five hours 30 minutes behind Melbourne.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your MEL to AMD flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time like December? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Ahmedabad Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here are some options between MEL and AMD:
Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
Ho Chi Minh City Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Ahmedabad Airport (AMD)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Ahmedabad Airport flight is $392. A return plane ticket is currently $793. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
It's usually best to book as early as possible if you're looking for cheap tickets from MEL to AMD. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price in every month when searching for a flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Ahmedabad Airport.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment the price changes on cheap flights from MEL to AMD.
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Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
When it comes to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport's on-time performance, 63% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes.
Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near MEL. Whether you're catching an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Ahmedabad Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Ahmedabad Airport (AMD)
If you have a late Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Ahmedabad Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these accommodation options near AMD:
Venture beyond Ahmedabad and check out places that don't always get the spotlight with your own wheels. You can grab a Ahmedabad Airport rental car from Europcar.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Ahmedabad Airport about two weeks before travelling.
Getting from Ahmedabad Airport (AMD) to central Ahmedabad
From Ahmedabad Airport, Ahmedabad is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to drive to the centre.
It takes roughly 50 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Ahmedabad Airport (AMD)
The quietest month for a flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Ahmedabad Airport is July, while November is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Ahmedabad based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Book your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Ahmedabad Airport for May if you'd like to explore Ahmedabad during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 27ºC (81ºF) and 43ºC (109ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MEL to AMD sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
Mumbai is just one of the many places in India waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Ahmedabad. Around 451 kilometres away to the south, well-known attractions include Gateway of India, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus and Marine Drive View Sunset Point.
If you're ready to explore another side of India, head for Surat, about 209 kilometres south of Ahmedabad. BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Temple, Shri Mahakaleshwar Mahadev and BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir Trust are among the biggest draws.