Flying from Jaipur Airport (JAI) to Melbourne: what you need to know
Jaipur Airport is located in Jaipur. Based in the UTC+11 timezone, Melbourne is five hours 30 minutes ahead of Jaipur.
Give yourself plenty of time to get on your JAI to Melbourne flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Planning to travel during a peak time like public or school holidays? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
We make it easy to book flight tickets from JAI to Melbourne with a stopover. To see the options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to see the sights of the city of your choice. Popular stopovers include:
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
Travelling from central Jaipur to JAI takes about 2 hours 5 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 10 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Have an early flight from Jaipur Airport to Melbourne? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to JAI:
Of the flights that depart from Jaipur Airport, 70.28% arrive on time at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Jaipur Airport (JAI) to Melbourne
Rs87,568 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Jaipur Airport to Melbourne flight. A return ticket right now is Rs187,702. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from JAI to Melbourne if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird deals.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price across every month when searching for your Jaipur Airport to Melbourne ticket.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you when there's an extra saving on cheap flights from JAI to Melbourne.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from Jaipur Airport to Melbourne by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest.'
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is around 24 kilometres from the centre of Melbourne. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 30 minutes.
It typically takes 40 minutes to get there using public transport.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Jaipur Airport to Melbourne. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MEL instead:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Bargain Car Rentals, East Coast or Sixt and explore beyond Melbourne's main sights.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport about four weeks before your flight from JAI to Melbourne.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
Avalon Airport (AVV) is around 56 kilometres from the centre of Melbourne. Once you've hopped off your flight from Jaipur Airport to Melbourne, it'll take you around 50 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
If you choose to travel on public transport, the journey will take you 2 hours 5 minutes or so.
Corio Bay Motel is one accommodation option within a short drive of AVV. Unpack your bags here after your JAI to Melbourne flight and then hang the 'Do not disturb' sign to get some rest.
Sixt, Kangaroo Rental and yesaway car hire make collecting an Avalon Airport rental car quick and easy. These trusted providers are located in or around the terminal and will have you behind the wheel before you know it.
Get what you want, not just what's left over. Reserving your ride from AVV three weeks in advance often means better prices and a greater selection of vehicles.
Essendon Airport (MEB)
Essendon Airport (MEB) is around 19 kilometres from the centre of Melbourne. It takes about 25 minutes to get to the city centre by car after your flight from Jaipur Airport to Melbourne.
The journey takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes by public transport.
Enjoy a more leisurely start to your trip by staying at a hotel near MEB after your JAI to Melbourne flight. Recharge after a day of travel or simply give yourself time to get your footing in a new city at:
Whether you want an economy for a solo adventure or a full-size SUV to fit the family, you'll find the perfect Essendon Airport rental car for you. Explore the range of wheels available here from suppliers such as East Coast, Ace Rental Cars and Goldcar.
Booking at least a few weeks in advance of your flight from Jaipur Airport to Melbourne is a smart move. Along with more affordable prices, you'll be able to choose the vehicle make and model you prefer at MEB.
Best time to go to Melbourne
Plan your trip to Melbourne during high season if you like a busy atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices may be higher. Alternatively, book flights from Jaipur Airport to Melbourne in the off-season when prices are cheaper and it's not as busy.
Book a Jaipur Airport to Melbourne flight ticket with a departure in January if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 12ºC to 29ºC.
July has average temperatures of between 4ºC and 13ºC. Search for a cheap ticket from JAI to Melbourne around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Melbourne
Once you've booked your flight from Jaipur Airport to Melbourne, choose a hotel that combines comfort with a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Melbourne:
National Gallery of Victoria and Federation Square are just the start of the popular attractions to add to your Melbourne must-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Eureka Skydeck 88.
Explore more of Australia
Melbourne is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Australia waiting to be discovered. Around 467 kilometres north-east of Melbourne, a visit to Canberra will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like Australian War Memorial, National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House.
Around 451 kilometres south-east of Melbourne, Launceston is another favourite stop in Australia. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to City Park, Tamar Island Wetlands and James Boag Brewery Experience.