Travelling from Melbourne to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR): What you need to know
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is Melbourne's main airport. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Melbourne to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) leaving from here.
Kempegowda International Airport is located in Bengaluru. The city runs on the UTC+5:30 timezone and is five hours 30 minutes behind Melbourne.
Your flight from Melbourne to BLR won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
If you're flying during a bank holiday or other peak period, give yourself more time. Get there two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Security and check-in lines will be longer.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Melbourne to BLR. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL). Pause your trip (and maybe pocket some savings) with a stop at one of these popular options:
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS)
Travelling from central Melbourne to MEL takes about 40 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Planning to catch an early flight from Melbourne to Kempegowda International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
Of the departures from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% land on schedule at their destination.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
Make the most of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Melbourne to Kempegowda International Airport. Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) is one of the main options between Avalon Airport and BLR.
AVV is around 56 kilometres from central Melbourne. It'll take you 50 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 2 hours 5 minutes.
Getting everyone to the airport on time before your Melbourne to BLR flight is easier when you stay near Avalon Airport. If you have an early departure, Corio Bay Motel will put you a short ride from the airport.
Avalon Airport has a track record for punctuality. 80.09% of flights out of here meet their scheduled arrival times without fail.
About Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
If you have a late flight from Melbourne to Kempegowda International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near BLR:
Travel at your own speed with a Kempegowda International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Europcar, Avis or Fox - Rent A Car and find adventure across Bengaluru and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride around four weeks ahead of your Melbourne to Kempegowda International Airport flight.
BLR is located at Kial Road, Devanahalli, Bengaluru, Karnataka 56030.
Getting from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to central Bengaluru
Central Bengaluru is around 29 kilometres from Kempegowda International Airport. Travel times by cab or car hire will vary based on time of day and traffic conditions, so do some research ahead of your trip.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour 55 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
$375 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Kempegowda International Airport. Return flights start at $746. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Melbourne to BLR. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across every month when searching for your Melbourne to Kempegowda International Airport ticket.
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Filters make it easier to dig up a deal for your flight from Melbourne to Kempegowda International Airport. Choose the departure times, airlines and number of stops that line up with your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to zero in on the cheapest fare fast.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Melbourne to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR). August is when most people travel to Bengaluru. If you prefer a quieter vibe, think about going in April.
Book a Melbourne to BLR flight ticket departing in April if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Bengaluru to range from 21ºC to 36ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Kempegowda International Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 14ºC and 29ºC.
More about Bengaluru
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Bengaluru right here. Check out these options once you've locked in your flight from Melbourne to Kempegowda International Airport:
Meenakshi Temple and Museum of Art & Photography are a couple of popular attractions to put on your Bengaluru must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwara Temple.
Explore more of India
Chennai is just one of the many cities in India waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Bengaluru. Around 274 kilometres away to the east, check out popular attractions including Meenakshi Temple, Marina beach and Wildlife photography tours -Naturographers.
Coimbatore is another standout destination in India and is around 257 kilometres south of Bengaluru. No trip is complete without experiencing Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park, Sri Sathya Sai Mandir and Mahatma Gandhi Memorial.