Flying from Melbourne to Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport (BLR): What you need to know
The timezone in Bengaluru is UTC+5:30, which is five hours 30 minutes behind Melbourne. Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport is located in Bengaluru.
Give yourself enough time to get on your flight from Melbourne to BLR. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Popular months like July or other busy periods mean longer waiting times and potential delays. Stick to your schedule by arriving at the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
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). Break up the journey at one of these popular options:
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK)
Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)
Denpasar Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS)
MEL is around 24 kilometers from central Melbourne. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the center, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 35 minutes.
Want a stress-free start to your vacation? Stay near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Melbourne to Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels offer the perfect solution:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 63% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
Break up your flight from Melbourne to Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport with a stop at Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD). One of the main stopovers between Avalon Airport and BLR, it's a good opportunity to relax before the next leg of your journey.
You can get to AVV from central Melbourne in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to cover the 56 kilometers or so.
You're off on vacation, so why not book another night away at a hotel near Avalon Airport? Before your Melbourne to BLR flight, drop your bags at Corio Bay Motel.
Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, Avalon Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 76%.
About Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
Have a late flight from Melbourne to Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near BLR and turn out the lights sooner:
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride around four weeks before your Melbourne to Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport flight.
BLR is located at Kial Road, Devanahalli, Bengaluru, Karnataka 56030.
Getting from Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to central Bengaluru
Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport is around 40 kilometers from central Bengaluru. It takes around 1 hour 5 minutes or so to drive to the city.
It takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes if you're traveling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
$256 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport. Return flights start from $516. These fares can change based on availability.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Melbourne to BLR. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
Affordable Melbourne to Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across each month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
February is the most popular month for flights from Melbourne to Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport (BLR). Visit Bengaluru in December if you'd rather avoid peak season.
The warmest month in Bengaluru is April, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF). Book your Melbourne to BLR plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Melbourne to Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport in January when temperatures are between 14ºC (57ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
More about Bengaluru
Once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Bengaluru:
Your Bengaluru visit should come with a bit of sightseeing. Top attractions that should be on your list include Meenakshi Temple, Museum of Art & Photography (MAP) and Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwara Temple.
Explore more of India
Bengaluru has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of India you'll want to see. About 274 kilometers east of Bengaluru, a trip to Chennai will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Meenakshi Temple, Marina beach and Marina Beach.
Coimbatore is another well-known destination in India and is around 257 kilometers south of Bengaluru. No trip is complete without dropping by Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park, Siruvani Falls and Dam and Sri Ranganathar Temple.