Travelling from Melbourne to Surat Gujarat Airport (STV): What you need to know
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is Melbourne's main airport. Check out your options for booking a flight from Melbourne to Surat Gujarat Airport (STV) departing from here.
Surat Gujarat Airport is located in Surat. The city follows the UTC+5:30 timezone and is five hours 30 minutes behind Melbourne.
Your flight from Melbourne to STV won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
High season means busier airports, so aim to get there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stick to your schedule.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
You might be able to make your cheap flight from Melbourne to STV even cheaper with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search to explore which cities could make a good pit stop. Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) is an option when leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL).
Travelling from central Melbourne to MEL takes around 40 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Planning to catch an early flight from Melbourne to Surat Gujarat Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by staying at one of these stays near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
Of the flights that depart from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
You can get to AVV from central Melbourne in about 50 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 2 hours 5 minutes to travel the 56 kilometres or so.
Relax before your Melbourne to STV flight at a hotel close to Avalon Airport. Corio Bay Motel is one option where you can jump out of bed and get to the airport with time to spare.
Flights from Avalon Airport have a proven record for punctuality, with 80.09% of them arriving within the expected time frame.
About Surat Gujarat Airport (STV)
Have a late flight from Melbourne to Surat Gujarat Airport? Don't let your travel day stretch into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near STV and shut your eyes sooner:
Getting from Surat Gujarat Airport (STV) to central Surat
Surat Gujarat Airport to the centre of Surat is about 11 kilometres. If you're renting a car or taking a cab, plan ahead to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times may vary based on the time of day and traffic conditions.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Surat Gujarat Airport (STV)
$661 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Surat Gujarat Airport. A return flight starts at $1,209. These prices can change depending on demand.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Melbourne to STV. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
Affordable Melbourne to Surat Gujarat Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across each month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Surat Gujarat Airport (STV)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Melbourne to Surat Gujarat Airport (STV). August is the busiest month to travel to Surat. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in April.
Lock in a Melbourne to STV flight ticket departing in April if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Surat to range from 26ºC to 37ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Melbourne to Surat Gujarat Airport in January when temperatures are between 17ºC and 30ºC.
More about Surat
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Surat right here. Explore these hotels after locking in your flight from Melbourne to Surat Gujarat Airport:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Temple, BAPS Akshardham Mandir (Entry Gate) and Kashi Vishwanath Temple are must-do's during your Surat adventure.
Explore more of India
Surat has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of India waiting to be explored. About 241 kilometres south of Surat, a visit to Mumbai will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, Gateway Of India Mumbai and Marine Drive View Sunset Point.
Around 209 kilometres north of Surat, Ahmedabad is another favourite stop in India. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Akshardham Temple, Centre of akshardham and Sabarmati Ashram / Mahatma Gandhi's Home.