Travelling from Melbourne to Bhopal Raja Bhoj Airport (BHO): What you need to know
Bhopal Raja Bhoj Airport is located in Bhopal. The city is in the UTC+5:30 timezone and is five hours 30 minutes behind Melbourne.
To ensure you catch your flight from Melbourne to BHO, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Flying during a popular month like December? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to visit a new city or just have a break during your travels. When searching for a cheap flight from Melbourne to BHO, uncheck 'Direct flights only' to check out all potential stops. Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) is one option when departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL).
MEL is about 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 35 minutes.
Want an easy start to your journey? Stay near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Melbourne to Bhopal Raja Bhoj Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels offer the perfect solution:
When it comes to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport's on-time performance, data shows 68% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
You can reach AVV from the centre of Melbourne in approximately 1 hour 5 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to cover the 56 kilometres or so.
Unwind before your Melbourne to BHO flight at a hotel near Avalon Airport. Corio Bay Motel is one option where you can jump out of bed and get to the airport with time to spare.
Avalon Airport has a track record for punctuality. 80% of flights taking off from here arrive right when they're supposed to.
About Bhopal Raja Bhoj Airport (BHO)
Have a late flight from Melbourne to Bhopal Raja Bhoj Airport? Don't let it end in exhaustion. Check in to one of these hotels near BHO and get cosy, quick:
Getting from Bhopal Raja Bhoj Airport (BHO) to central Bhopal
Central Bhopal is around 14 kilometres from Bhopal Raja Bhoj Airport and takes about 30 minutes to reach by car. Work out your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
Travelling on public transport typically takes 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Bhopal Raja Bhoj Airport (BHO)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Bhopal Raja Bhoj Airport is $482. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $898. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares may change.
To find cheap flights from Melbourne to BHO, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights first go on sale.
Affordable Melbourne to Bhopal Raja Bhoj Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across each month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Bhopal Raja Bhoj Airport (BHO)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when deciding your trip dates. May is the quietest month to go to Bhopal. January is when most people book flights from Melbourne to Bhopal Raja Bhoj Airport (BHO), which may be perfect if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
When booking your Melbourne to BHO plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. May is the warmest month in Bhopal, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 42ºC (108ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Bhopal Raja Bhoj Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
More about Bhopal
Once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Bhopal Raja Bhoj Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Bhopal:
There are loads of exciting things to do in Bhopal when you're in the mood to sightsee. Start exploring at Golden Temple followed by Taj Mahal Palace and Jama Masjid.
Explore more of India
Nagpur is just one of the many places in India waiting to be explored once you've seen Bhopal. Around 306 kilometres away to the southeast, top sights here include Central India Tiger Camps, Tiger Jungle Safari - Jungle Safari Tours | Tadoba Jungle Safari Booking | Jungle Safari | Wildlife Tours | Resort Booking and Gorewada Tiger Safari.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in India, head for Indore, about 161 kilometres west of Bhopal. Akshardham Temple, ISKCON Indore and Sai Baba Temple are key reasons to visit.