Flying from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Vishakhapatnam Airport (VTZ): what you need to know
Visakhapatnam's timezone is UTC+5:30, which makes Visakhapatnam five hours 30 minutes behind Melbourne.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your MEL to VTZ flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as January. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Break up your flight or take a detour to a new city with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Vishakhapatnam Airport. Many travellers pass through Indira Gandhi International Airport when flying between MEL and VTZ.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Vishakhapatnam Airport (VTZ)
At the moment, $276 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Vishakhapatnam Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $611. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's often best to book as early as possible if you're looking for cheap tickets from MEL to VTZ. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Getting cheap flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Vishakhapatnam Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices across every month and bag a great deal.
Save time looking for cheap flights from MEL to VTZ by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Vishakhapatnam Airport.
Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
When it comes to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport's on-time performance, 67.71% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport from central Melbourne, it'll take around 30 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Vishakhapatnam Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near MEL:
Arriving at Vishakhapatnam Airport (VTZ)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Vishakhapatnam Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near VTZ instead:
Getting from Vishakhapatnam Airport (VTZ) to central Visakhapatnam
From Vishakhapatnam Airport, Visakhapatnam is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Vishakhapatnam Airport (VTZ)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Vishakhapatnam Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Visakhapatnam. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in April.
Before locking in your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Vishakhapatnam Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. May is the warmest month in Visakhapatnam, with the temperature ranging from 27ºC (81ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from MEL to VTZ in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) on average.
Explore more of India
Nowrangapur is just one of the many places in India waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Visakhapatnam. Around 193 kilometres away to the north, well-known attractions include Hospital Church, Jai Hanuman Statue and Sri Satya Sai Mandir.
Vijayawada is another favourite destination in India and is around 306 kilometres south-west of Visakhapatnam. No trip is complete without dropping by Kanaka Durga Temple, Prakasam Barrage and Victoria Museum.