Flying from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Swami Vivekananda Airport (RPR): what you need to know
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport on time to catch your MEL to RPR flight.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as January. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Choose a stopover if you want to break up your flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to look at your options for tickets from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Swami Vivekananda Airport. Indira Gandhi International Airport is a popular stopover on the MEL to RPR route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Swami Vivekananda Airport (RPR)
At the moment, $471 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Swami Vivekananda Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $956. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap tickets from MEL to RPR, book ahead. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Swami Vivekananda Airport throughout the entire month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your dates are flexible.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from MEL to RPR.
Choose your preferred 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 Swami Vivekananda Airport.
Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
67.71% of flights leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Central Melbourne to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is around 24 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
You can expect a journey time of about 40 minutes when using public transport.
Have an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Swami Vivekananda Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near MEL:
Arriving at Swami Vivekananda Airport (RPR)
If you're arriving on a late Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Swami Vivekananda Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these options near RPR:
Getting from Swami Vivekananda Airport (RPR) to central Raipur
Swami Vivekananda Airport is approximately 16 kilometers from central Raipur. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
When to fly to Swami Vivekananda Airport (RPR)
The quietest month for a flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Swami Vivekananda Airport is April, while April is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Raipur based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
When booking your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Swami Vivekananda Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. May is the warmest month in Raipur, with the temperature ranging from 28ºC (82ºF) to 44ºC (111ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MEL to RPR around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
Raipur is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of India waiting to be discovered. Around 257 kilometers west of Raipur, a visit to Nagpur will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like Ambazari Lake and Garden, Raman Science Centre and Walkers Street Seminary Hills.
If you're ready to explore another corner of India, head for Bhopal, about 483 kilometers north-west of Raipur. Upper Lake, Taj-ul-Masajid and Van Vihar National Park are among the biggest draws.
