Travelling from Melbourne to Raipur Swami Vivekananda International Airport (RPR): What you need to know
Raipur Swami Vivekananda International Airport is located in Raipur. The city operates on the UTC+5:30 timezone and is five hours 30 minutes behind Melbourne.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Melbourne to RPR. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the mad dash to your gate.
During popular months such as December, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during high season in general.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Stopovers are a great opportunity to explore a new place or just take a break during your journey. When searching for a cheap flight from Melbourne to RPR, deselect 'Direct flights only' to explore all potential stops. Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) is one option when departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL).
Located around 24 kilometres from the centre of Melbourne, MEL can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 35 minutes.
In search of a comfortable hotel near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Melbourne to Raipur Swami Vivekananda International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping a quick hop from check-in:
Of all flights leaving Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 68% land on schedule at their destination.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
AVV is around 56 kilometres from central Melbourne. It takes 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
Getting to the airport on time before your Melbourne to RPR flight is much easier when you stay close to Avalon Airport. If you have an early departure, Corio Bay Motel will have you a quick ride from check-in.
The majority of flights that leave Avalon Airport arrive at their destination as planned. It achieves a consistent on-time performance rate of 80%.
About Raipur Swami Vivekananda International Airport (RPR)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Melbourne to Raipur Swami Vivekananda International Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near RPR instead:
Getting from Raipur Swami Vivekananda International Airport (RPR) to central Raipur
Central Raipur is around 14 kilometres from Raipur Swami Vivekananda International Airport and takes about 30 minutes to reach by car. Explore your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Raipur Swami Vivekananda International Airport (RPR)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Raipur Swami Vivekananda International Airport is $392. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $1,098. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares can change.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Melbourne to RPR. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer you get to departure, the more expensive your ticket may be.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest Melbourne to Raipur Swami Vivekananda International Airport tickets throughout the month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Raipur Swami Vivekananda International Airport (RPR)
October is the quietest month for flights from Melbourne to Raipur Swami Vivekananda International Airport (RPR), while April is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Raipur based on whether you want a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Raipur is May, with temperatures ranging between 28ºC (82ºF) and 44ºC (111ºF). Lock in your Melbourne to RPR plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Raipur Swami Vivekananda International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Raipur
Start your Raipur trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Melbourne to Raipur Swami Vivekananda International Airport, check out our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Lal Qila, The Red Fort, Shri Jagannath Swamy Mandir and Somnath Temple are highlights which should feature on every Raipur itinerary.
Explore more of India
Nagpur is just one of the many places in India waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Raipur. Around 274 kilometres away to the west, check out popular attractions including Central India Tiger Camps, Tiger Jungle Safari - Jungle Safari Tours | Tadoba Jungle Safari Booking | Jungle Safari | Wildlife Tours | Resort Booking and Gorewada Tiger Safari.
Nowrangapur is another must-experience destination in India and is around 225 kilometres south of Raipur. No journey is complete without a visit to Sri Sidhibinayak Temple, Sri Gundicha Mandira and Shri 1008 Adinath Digambar Jinalaya.