Flying from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Gaya Airport (GAY): what you need to know
Gaya is five hours 30 minutes behind Melbourne and observes the UTC+5:30 timezone.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your MEL to GAY flight.
During popular months such as January, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a high season in general.
If you want to explore another city along the way, search for a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Gaya Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Suvarnabhumi Airport is a popular stop between MEL and GAY.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Gaya Airport (GAY)
Currently, $853 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Gaya Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $1,640. Remember that fares may change due to demand when booking.
It's a good idea to book early if you want to get cheap tickets from MEL to GAY. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Finding cheap flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Gaya Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares across the month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
When it comes to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport's on-time performance, data shows 67.71% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is about 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 40 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Gaya Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to MEL:
Arriving at Gaya Airport (GAY)
Consider booking a hotel close to GAY if you're on a late Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Gaya Airport flight. Pick one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Getting from Gaya Airport (GAY) to central Gaya
From Gaya Airport, Gaya is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When to fly to Gaya Airport (GAY)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Gaya Airport. January is the busiest month to head to Gaya. If you want a quieter vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Gaya is May, with temperatures ranging between 27ºC and 42ºC. Book your flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Gaya Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MEL to GAY in January. Average temperatures are between 9ºC and 26ºC then.
Explore more of India
Gaya has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of India waiting to be explored. About 418 kilometres south-east of Gaya, a visit to Kolkata will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Victoria Memorial, Howrah Bridge and Indian Museum.
Around 467 kilometres north-west of Gaya, Lucknow is another favourite stop in India. No visit is complete without checking out Bara Imambara main gate, Chota Imambara and Rumi Darwaza.