Flying from Melbourne to Vijayawada Airport (VGA): What you need to know
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is Melbourne's main airport. Check out your options for booking a flight from Melbourne to Vijayawada Airport (VGA) taking off from here.
Vijayawada is five hours 30 minutes behind Melbourne. Vijayawada Airport is located in Vijayawada, which operates on the UTC+5:30 timezone.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your flight from Melbourne to VGA.
Travelling during a peak time like public or school holidays? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. For peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Stopovers are a great opportunity to visit a new city or just take a break during your journey. When looking for a cheap flight from Melbourne to VGA, uncheck 'Direct flights only' to check out 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 around 40 minutes on 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.
Want a leisurely start to your travels? Stay near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Melbourne to Vijayawada Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
67.71% of flights taking off from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
On 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 journey by car will take approximately 50 minutes.
Getting everyone to the airport on time before your Melbourne to VGA 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.
The majority of flights that depart Avalon Airport get to their destination as expected. It boasts a strong on-time performance rate of 80.09%.
About Vijayawada Airport (VGA)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Melbourne to Vijayawada Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near VGA:
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Vijayawada Airport (VGA)
Rs74,231 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Vijayawada Airport. Return flights start from Rs158,424. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Melbourne to VGA if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird rates.
Cheap Melbourne to Vijayawada Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across every month and then choose the cheapest day.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a better deal comes up on flight tickets from Melbourne to VGA.
Filters make it easier to track down a bargain for your flight from Melbourne to Vijayawada Airport. Choose the airlines, flight times and stops that line up with your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to bring up the lowest fares right away.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Vijayawada Airport (VGA)
July is the busiest month for flights from Melbourne to Vijayawada Airport (VGA). Plan your visit to Vijayawada in April for a more low-key escape.
The warmest month in Vijayawada is May, with temperatures ranging between 28ºC and 41ºC. Lock in your Melbourne to VGA flight ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees temperatures of between 17ºC and 31ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Vijayawada Airport around that time if you want to travel 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 places in India waiting to be explored once you've seen Vijayawada. Around 257 kilometres away to the west, popular attractions include Meenakshi Temple, Charminar and Hyderabad charminar.
Around 209 kilometres north-west of Vijayawada, Warangal is another essential stop in India. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Thousand Pillar Temple, Rudreswara Temple and Shiva Temple.
