Flying from Melbourne to Tiruchirapalli International Airport (TRZ): What you need to know
Planning your getaway begins with working out where you'll leave from in Melbourne. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Melbourne to Tiruchirapalli International Airport (TRZ) departing from here.
Tiruchirapalli is five hours 30 minutes behind Melbourne. Tiruchirapalli International Airport is located in Tiruchirapalli, which operates on the UTC+5:30 timezone.
To ensure you get on your flight from Melbourne to TRZ, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
With more people on the move during peak seasons, aim to be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will allow extra time for delays.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
We make it a breeze to book cheap flights from Melbourne to TRZ with a stopover. To explore your options departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some popular stopovers between MEL and TRZ include:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
The journey from central Melbourne to MEL takes about 40 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from Melbourne to Tiruchirapalli International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a few extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
Of all flights departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
AVV is about 56 kilometres from central Melbourne. It'll take you 50 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 2 hours 5 minutes.
You're off on holiday, so why not book an extra night away at a hotel near Avalon Airport? Before your Melbourne to TRZ flight, make yourself comfortable at Corio Bay Motel.
Most flights that leave Avalon Airport get to their destination within the expected time frame. It boasts a strong on-time performance rate of 80.09%.
About Tiruchirapalli International Airport (TRZ)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Melbourne to Tiruchirapalli International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these options near TRZ:
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Tiruchirapalli International Airport (TRZ)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Tiruchirapalli International Airport is $331. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $632. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Melbourne to TRZ if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird rates.
Cheap Melbourne to Tiruchirapalli International Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across the month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Tiruchirapalli International Airport (TRZ)
April is the quietest month for flights from Melbourne to Tiruchirapalli International Airport (TRZ), while August is the busiest. Work out the ideal time to go to Tiruchirapalli based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Tiruchirapalli is April, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 39ºC (102ºF). Book your Melbourne to TRZ flight ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
January sees temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Tiruchirapalli International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Tiruchirapalli
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Tiruchirapalli right here. Check out these options after you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Tiruchirapalli International Airport:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be difficult to know where to start. Lord Ganesha Temple, Sri Ranganathaswamy temple and Srirangam are major attractions which should feature on any good Tiruchirapalli itinerary.
Explore more of India
Tiruchirapalli has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of India waiting to be discovered. About 274 kilometres north-west of Tiruchirapalli, a visit to Bengaluru will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Meenakshi Temple, Museum of Art & Photography and Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwara Temple.
Tirunelveli is another well-known destination in India and is around 257 kilometres south-west of Tiruchirapalli. No journey is complete without seeing Veda Thavro (Krishnan Temple), Mahadeva Swami Temple and ISKCON Tirunelveli.