Travelling from Melbourne to Swami Vivekananda Airport (RPR): What you need to know
Melbourne's main base, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), is where great travel stories take off. Explore the departure options from here when planning your flight from Melbourne to Swami Vivekananda Airport (RPR).
The timezone in Raipur is UTC+5:30, which is five hours 30 minutes behind Melbourne. Swami Vivekananda Airport is located in Raipur.
Your flight from Melbourne to RPR won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Planning to travel during a peak time like school or public holidays? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Stopovers are a great opportunity to explore a new city or just have a break during your trip. When searching for a cheap flight from Melbourne to RPR, deselect 'Direct flights only' to explore all potential stops. Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) is an option when you're setting off from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL).
Travelling from central Melbourne to MEL takes about 40 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Have an early flight from Melbourne to Swami Vivekananda Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by staying at one of these hotels near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
67.71% of flights taking off from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Melbourne to AVV in about 2 hours 5 minutes. The airport is roughly 56 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 50 minutes.
Getting to the airport on time before your Melbourne to RPR flight is so much easier when you stay close to Avalon Airport. If you have an early departure, Corio Bay Motel gives you a head start on the journey.
Flights from Avalon Airport have a proven record for punctuality, with 80.09% of them touching down right on cue.
About Swami Vivekananda Airport (RPR)
Have a late flight from Melbourne to Swami Vivekananda Airport? Don't let it steal your sleep. Check in to one of these hotels near RPR and shut your eyes sooner:
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Swami Vivekananda Airport (RPR)
Rs250,931 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Swami Vivekananda Airport. Return flights start from Rs185,251. These prices may change based on availability.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Melbourne to RPR. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Swami Vivekananda Airport (RPR)
April is the quietest month for flights from Melbourne to Swami Vivekananda Airport (RPR), while August is the most popular. Figure out the ideal time to visit Raipur based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
The warmest month in Raipur is May, with temperatures ranging between 28ºC and 44ºC. Lock in your Melbourne to RPR flight ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Melbourne to Swami Vivekananda Airport in January when temperatures are between 13ºC and 30ºC.
More about Raipur
Start your Raipur trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Melbourne to Swami Vivekananda Airport, explore our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be hard to work out where to begin. Lal Qila, The Red Fort, Shri Jagannath Swamy Mandir and Somnath Temple are top attractions which should feature on every Raipur itinerary.
Explore more of India
You've visited Raipur, now it's time to discover other parts of India. Journey about 274 kilometres west to Nagpur to check off its leading attractions. From Central India Tiger Camps to Tiger Jungle Safari - Jungle Safari Tours | Tadoba Jungle Safari Booking | Jungle Safari | Wildlife Tours | Resort Booking and Gorewada Tiger Safari, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Nowrangapur is another essential stop in India and is around 225 kilometres south of Raipur. No trip is complete without experiencing Sri Sidhibinayak Temple, Sri Gundicha Mandira and Shri 1008 Adinath Digambar Jinalaya.