Travelling from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL): what you need to know
The timezone in Melbourne is UTC+11, which is five hours 30 minutes ahead of Bengaluru.
Your BLR to MEL flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Kempegowda International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between BLR and MEL include:
Bandaranaike International Airport
Changi International Airport
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
C$305 is the best price for a one-way Kempegowda International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight. Return flights start at C$625. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
It's a good idea to book as early as possible if you're looking for cheap tickets from BLR to MEL. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price in every month when searching for your flight from Kempegowda International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from BLR to MEL by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Lock in the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
The address for BLR is Kial Road, Devanahalli, Bengaluru, Karnataka 56030.
When it comes to Kempegowda International Airport's on-time performance, 71.17% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central Bengaluru to Kempegowda International Airport is approximately 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 50 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 55 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Kempegowda International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near BLR:
Arriving at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
If you have a late Kempegowda International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these options near MEL:
Go where the road takes you with a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Bargain Car Rentals, East Coast or Sixt and find adventure across Melbourne and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport about four weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to central Melbourne has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 24 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 40 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Kempegowda International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. January is the most popular month to visit Melbourne. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
Before locking in your flight from Kempegowda International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. January is the warmest month in Melbourne, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
July sees average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Look for cheap tickets from BLR to MEL sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Australia
Canberra is just one of the many cities in Australia waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Melbourne. Around 467 kilometres away to the north-east, check out popular attractions including Australian War Memorial, National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House.
If you want to check out another corner of Australia, head for Geelong, about 64 kilometres south-west of Melbourne. Ford Motor Company, Roraima Nursery and RTC Resource Centre are among its highlights.