Flying from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Bengaluru Airport (BLR): what you need to know
The timezone in Bengaluru is UTC+5:30, which is five hours 30 minutes behind Melbourne.
Leave plenty of time to catch your MEL to BLR flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months such as December. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Bengaluru Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Popular stopovers between MEL and BLR include:
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
Singapore Changi Airport
Bali (Denpasar) Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Bengaluru Airport (BLR)
Currently, $538 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Bengaluru Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $993. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
To find cheap tickets from MEL to BLR, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the lowest price across the month when searching for your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Bengaluru Airport.
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Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Bengaluru Airport.
Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
63% of flights that depart Melbourne Tullamarine Airport land at their destination on time.
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is about 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near MEL? If you're catching an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Bengaluru Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Bengaluru Airport (BLR)
If you have a late Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Bengaluru Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near BLR:
Explore without limits with a Bengaluru Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Europcar, Avis or Fox - Rent A Car and experience more of Bengaluru and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Bengaluru Airport around four weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Bengaluru Airport (BLR) to central Bengaluru
You'll find BLR at Kial Road, Devanahalli, Bengaluru, Karnataka 56030.
Bengaluru Airport to the centre of Bengaluru has a drive time of around 1 hour 5 minutes. It's approximately 40 kilometres away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 20 minutes.
When to fly to Bengaluru Airport (BLR)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Bengaluru Airport. November is the busiest month to head to Bengaluru. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in September.
Book your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Bengaluru Airport for April if you'd like to visit Bengaluru during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 21ºC and 36ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MEL to BLR in January. Temperatures average between 14ºC and 29ºC then.
Explore more of India
Chennai is just one of the many cities in India waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Bengaluru. Around 290 kilometres away to the east, top sights here include Meenakshi Temple, Marina beach and Marina Beach.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in India, consider Tirunelveli, roughly 467 kilometres south of Bengaluru. Veda Thavro (Krishnan Temple), ISKCON Tirunelveli and Sri Kailasanather & Sri Soundaravalli Ambal Temple are among its highlights.