Flying from Melbourne to Mangaluru Airport (IXE): What you need to know
The timezone in Mangalore is UTC+5:30, which is five hours 30 minutes behind Melbourne. Mangaluru Airport is located in Mangalore.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Melbourne to IXE. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the mad dash to your gate.
Popular months like December or other peak periods mean longer queues and potential delays. Stick to your schedule by getting to the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Melbourne to IXE. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL). Take a break from travelling at one of these airports:
Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
MEL is around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 35 minutes.
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68% of flights that depart Melbourne Tullamarine Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
AVV is around 56 kilometres from central Melbourne. It takes 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
Getting to the airport on time before your Melbourne to IXE flight is easier when you stay close to Avalon Airport. If you have an early departure, Corio Bay Motel will put you in easy range of the airport.
Flights from Avalon Airport have a track record for punctuality, with 80% of them touching down as planned.
About Mangaluru Airport (IXE)
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Getting from Mangaluru Airport (IXE) to central Mangalore
The centre of Mangalore is around 5 kilometres from Mangaluru Airport. Travel times by taxi or car hire will vary based on time of day and traffic conditions, so do some research before you go.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Mangaluru Airport (IXE)
At the moment, $671 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Mangaluru Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,332. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Melbourne to IXE if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some great early bird deals.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Mangaluru Airport (IXE)
October is when most people book flights from Melbourne to Mangaluru Airport (IXE). Visit Mangalore in November if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
The warmest month in Mangalore is April, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC and 34ºC. Lock in your Melbourne to IXE plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
Look for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Mangaluru Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 21ºC and 32ºC.
More about Mangalore
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Every great holiday has to include some sightseeing. ISKCON Mangalore Kulai, Sri Sri Radha Govinda Temple, Kadri Manjunath Temple and Tannirbhavi Beach are must-visits when exploring Mangalore.
Explore more of India
Mangalore is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of India you should also see. About 290 kilometres east of Mangalore, a trip to Bengaluru will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Meenakshi Temple, Museum of Art & Photography (MAP) and Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwara Temple.
If you're ready to explore another major destination in India, head for Mysore, about 209 kilometres east of Mangalore. Mysore Maharajah's Palace (Amba Vilas), Mysuru Palace and Mysore maharaja palace are key reasons to visit.