Travelling from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS): what you need to know
Varanasi's timezone is UTC+5:30, which makes Varanasi five hours 30 minutes behind Melbourne.
Leave plenty of time to catch your MEL to VNS flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month like January? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd like to visit another city along the way, consider a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Indira Gandhi International Airport is a popular stop between MEL and VNS.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS)
Rs109,368 is the lowest price for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport flight. A return flight starts from Rs166,177. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from MEL to VNS, book in advance. Airlines usually offer their best fares when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the cheapest price across every month when searching for your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport.
Save time looking for cheap flights from MEL to VNS by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport.
Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
67.71% of flights that depart Melbourne Tullamarine Airport land at their destination on time.
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of about 40 minutes on public transport.
Taking an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to MEL:
Arriving at Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS)
If you're getting in on a late Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near VNS:
Getting from Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS) to central Varanasi
Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport to the centre of Varanasi has a drive time of around 35 minutes. It's approximately 24 kilometres away.
When to fly to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS)
July is the most popular month for flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Varanasi in April.
Lock in your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport for May if you want to visit Varanasi during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 26ºC and 43ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MEL to VNS in January. Average temperatures are between 10ºC and 25ºC then.
Explore more of India
Kanpur is just one of the many cities in India waiting to be explored after you've experienced Varanasi. Around 290 kilometres away to the north-west, well-known attractions include Allen Forest Zoo, J K Temple and Kanpur Memorial Church.
Lucknow is another well-known destination in India and is around 257 kilometres north-west of Varanasi. No journey is complete without visiting Bara Imambara main gate, Chota Imambara and Rumi Darwaza.
