Travelling from Melbourne to Vijayawada Airport (VGA): What you need to know
The timezone in Vijayawada is UTC+5:30, which is five hours 30 minutes behind Melbourne. Vijayawada Airport is located in Vijayawada.
Leave plenty of time to catch your flight from Melbourne to VGA. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Popular months like December or other peak periods mean longer lines and possible delays. Stay ahead of the crowds by getting to the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
You might be able to make your cheap flight from Melbourne to VGA even cheaper by adding a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search to explore which cities could make a good pit stop. Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) is an option when departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL).
MEL is around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're catching a taxi, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 35 minutes.
Searching for a comfortable hotel close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Melbourne to Vijayawada Airport, these stays will put you conveniently close to check-in:
68% of flights that take off from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
AVV is around 56 kilometres from central Melbourne. It'll take 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
You're going on holiday, so why not book an extra night away at a hotel near Avalon Airport? Before your Melbourne to VGA flight, check yourself in to Corio Bay Motel.
Most flights that depart Avalon Airport reach their destination on schedule. It boasts a strong on-time performance rate of 80%.
About Vijayawada Airport (VGA)
Book a hotel close to VGA if you're catching a late flight from Melbourne to Vijayawada Airport. Select one of these accommodation options and get some sleep sooner:
Getting from Vijayawada Airport (VGA) to central Vijayawada
From Vijayawada Airport, central Vijayawada is around 24 kilometres away. It takes about 35 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
Travelling by public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Vijayawada Airport (VGA)
At the moment, $403 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Vijayawada Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $839. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Melbourne to VGA if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird discounts.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price in every month when searching for your Melbourne to Vijayawada Airport ticket.
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Filters make it easier to track down a bargain for your flight from Melbourne to Vijayawada Airport. Choose the flight times, carriers and stops that look good to you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the lowest price right away.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Vijayawada Airport (VGA)
October is when most people book flights from Melbourne to Vijayawada Airport (VGA). Plan your visit to Vijayawada in July if you'd rather avoid peak season.
Lock in a Melbourne to VGA plane ticket departing in May if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Vijayawada to range from 28ºC (82ºF) to 41ºC (106ºF).
January sees temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Vijayawada Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Vijayawada
Start your Vijayawada trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Melbourne to Vijayawada Airport, check out our selection of hotels including:
Sai Baba Temple and St. Paul's Cathedral are just two of the big attractions to put on your Vijayawada to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Seeta Rama temple.
Explore more of India
Hyderabad is just one of the many cities in India waiting to be discovered once you've seen Vijayawada. Around 257 kilometres away to the west, popular attractions include Meenakshi Temple, Charminar and Hyderabad charminar.
Warangal is another sought-after destination in India and is around 209 kilometres northwest of Vijayawada. No trip is complete without dropping by Thousand Pillar Temple, Shiva Temple and Warangal Biodiversity Junction.