Flying from Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU) 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 Guwahati.
Give yourself enough time to make your GAU to MEL flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months such as February. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here's where you can stop between GAU and MEL:
Indira Gandhi International Airport
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight is $624. A round-trip ticket right now is $1,436. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
It's usually best to book ahead of time if you want to get cheap tickets from GAU to MEL. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the lowest price in every month when looking for your flight from Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport.
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Handy information about Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU)
When it comes to Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 71.9% of flights complete their journey on time.
To get to Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport from central Guwahati, it'll take around 30 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Get your break off to a hassle-free start by staying near GAU. Whether you're catching an early flight from Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Book a hotel close to MEL if you have a late Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Travel at your own speed with a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Bargain Car Rentals, East Coast or Sixt and chase adventure across Melbourne and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport around four weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to the centre of Melbourne has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 24 kilometres away.
Getting there on public transport takes around 40 minutes.
When to fly to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
January is the busiest month for flights from Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Melbourne in April.
The warmest month in Melbourne is January, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 29ºC. Book your flights from Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
July sees average temperatures of between 4ºC and 13ºC. Look for cheap tickets from GAU to MEL around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Australia
Canberra is just one of the many places in Australia waiting to be explored once you've seen Melbourne. Around 467 kilometres away to the north-east, popular attractions include Australian War Memorial, National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House.
Geelong is another standout destination in Australia and is around 64 kilometres south-west of Melbourne. No trip is complete without a visit to Ford Motor Company, Roraima Nursery and RTC Resource Centre.