Q: Can I fly back to Melbourne from India?

Returning to Melbourne from India COVID-19 testing requirements Visitors from India are not required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test or antigen result upon entering Melbourne. Quarantine requirements Visitors from India are not required to quarantine after entering Melbourne. Find deals

Question 1

How popular is this Melbourne to India flight route?

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Flights from Melbourne to India have been viewed 77,228 times in the past calendar month. Find deals

Question 2

Can I fly to India from Melbourne right now?

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Information is based on travel restrictions from Melbourne to India

Most visitors from Melbourne need to provide a negative COVID-19 test result and/or quarantine to enter India.

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Melbourne must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) test taken 72 hours before departing to India.

Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Melbourne are not required to quarantine after entering India.

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Question 3

Can I fly back to Melbourne from India?

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Returning to Melbourne from India

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from India are not required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test or antigen result upon entering Melbourne.

Quarantine requirements
Visitors from India are not required to quarantine after entering Melbourne.

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Question 4

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Melbourne to India?

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Before booking your flight from Melbourne to India, check out the most popular airlines for this route: Jet Airways, Air India or British Airways. Find deals

Question 5

What are the most popular routes from Melbourne to India?

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When deciding which route to take from Melbourne to India, consider Melbourne - New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl, Melbourne - Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl or Melbourne Avalon - New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl, as they are the most popular.

Question 6

What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne to India?

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While on average a flight from Melbourne to India is generally $3,307, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $650. When looking at the most popular route, (Melbourne - New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl), you can expect to pay $931 for that flight.

Question 7

Can I find flights from Melbourne to India for under $600 on Cheapflights?

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Yes, there are multiple flights from Melbourne to India for under $600. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Scoot for just $527, but on average you can expect to pay $585.

Question 8

Are there direct flights from Melbourne to India for under $1,000 on Cheapflights?

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Cheapflights has 20 direct flights from Melbourne to India under $1,000. A good price for a direct flight from Melbourne to India is less than $1,329.

Question 9

Are there last-minute flights available from Melbourne to India for under $700?

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There are currently 20+ open flights from Melbourne to India within the next 7 days for less than $700.

Question 10

Which airlines flying from Melbourne to India have flexible cancellations due to COVID-19?

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Some of the carriers operating flights from Melbourne to India that may be offering flexible cancellation policies are Singapore Airlines, Air India, and SriLankan Airlines. Our site will let you filter for all airlines offering greater flexibility due to COVID-19.

Question 11

How far in advance should I book a flight from Melbourne to India?

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When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 61 days in advance, which can save you up to 25% on flights from Melbourne to India compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 61 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $1,683. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $1,851.

Question 12

What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to India?

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May can be a great time to fly to India from Melbourne with a flight ticket averaging about $1,661. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of May for as cheap as $934. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of August.

Question 13

When is the cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to India (MEL - IN)?

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Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Melbourne to India as you normally would.

Question 14

What are the most eco-friendly airlines from Melbourne to India?

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Singapore Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Etihad Airways, and Air India provide eco-friendly flights to India from Melbourne. There are no direct flights to India from Melbourne, but Etihad Airways provides the next best thing: a single-layover flight, which is more eco-friendly than a double layover flight. Individually, these airlines have taken several steps to ensure sustainable travel. Singapore Airlines has one of the youngest and most efficient fleets, which includes the Airbus A380 aircraft. Similarly, Etihad Airways has taken several steps to reduce fuel consumption, including using newer and more efficient engines, single-engine taxiing, and retrofitting their planes to be lightweight. In addition to those steps, Air India has banned the use of single-use plastic on its flights and even replaced their plastic cutlery with wooden cutlery, all in an effort to minimize waste.

Question 15

How can I fly more sustainably from Melbourne to India?

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Passengers also have a major part to play in ensuring sustainable travel. First, avoid single-use plastic on flights, and instead, bring your own reusable stuff. Bring your own headphones and reusable water bottle instead of using the airline’s disposable headphones and single-use plastic cups. You can also try packing lighter. Avoid surpassing the airline’s baggage weight limits as this leads to overloading, which means the aircraft burns more fuel and pollutes more. Since there’s no direct flight, choose the next best thing, a single-layover flight, since it is faster and pollutes less than a double-layover flight. Finally, prioritize flying with airlines that have taken steps to minimize their carbon footprint, such as those mentioned above.

Question 16

How long is the flight from Melbourne to India?

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It depends on where you would like to go. You can fly directly to Delhi from Melbourne in around 13 to 14 hours. Alternatively, hop on a flight to cities like Chennai, Goa, Jaipur and Mumbai. There will be a stopover, so expect the journey to last several hours longer - a flight to Chennai from Melbourne for example will take around 13 to 14 hours with a stop.

Question 17

Which airlines operate flights from Melbourne to India?

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Air India flies direct. Plus, up to 14 other companies offer cheap flights from Melbourne to India with a stopover or two – from Air China to Thai Airways.

Question 18

How frequent are flights between Melbourne and India?

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Melbourne to India flights usually depart a few times a day. Want to fly direct? Air India flies straight to Delhi three times a week.

Question 19

Which airports serve Melbourne and India?

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Flights jet off from Melbourne International, AKA Melbourne Tullamarine. Every major city in India has an airport, so you can choose to land in Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai, Kochi, Goa, Jaipur or Mangalore – to name a few.

Question 20

Which direct flight route between Melbourne and India is cheapest?

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Air India is the only company that offers direct cheap flights from Melbourne to India. Its planes travel to Delhi.First things first – when is the best time to book a cheap flight from Melbourne to India? Most people travel between November and March, when cities like Agra and Mumbai are warm and dry. That said, the climate varies hugely over the whole country. Tropical states like Goa have rainy seasons, snow dusts the Keralan Mountains, and Rajasthan offers sweeps of bone-dry desert.That starts to give you an idea of just how diverse India is. These vast landscapes of jungle, mountains, beaches and desert give way to megacities with must-sees like the Taj Mahal and the Red Fort.

Question 21

How busy are the airports in Melbourne and India?

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Flights to India from Melbourne are primarily served by Melbourne Airport (MEL), a short distance northwest of the central business district. The airport has four terminals, all with plenty of shopping and dining options both landside and airside, including 24 hour options. India’s three busiest airports are Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM), and Kempegowda International Airport (BLR), all three of which have connections with Melbourne Airport in Australia. Indira Gandhi International Airport is a short distance from the New Delhi city centre and has three terminals, with the international Terminal 3 being the newest and best serviced. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport is a medium distance from the city centre of Mumbai, and has two terminals, with international flights being served by more modern Terminal 2 with better facilities. Kempegowda International Airport is a fair distance north of the city centre of Bangalore, but is a modern, award winning airport with a single passenger terminal that is well serviced with shopping and dining options.

Question 22

Which airlines fly directly from Melbourne to India?

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Unfortunately, due to the distance between Australia and India, no airlines currently offer a direct flight from Melbourne to India. The quickest flights usually make a single stopover in South East Asia, in the airline’s home nation. For example, Malaysian Airlines will take around 13 hours and 40 minutes to get from Melbourne to Bangalore with a stop in Kuala Lumpur; Singapore Airlines will get to Delhi from Melbourne in around 13 to 14 hours, stopping in Singapore; and SriLankan Airlines will reach Mumbai in 14 hours and 30 minutes with a stop in Sri Lanka.

Question 23

What are the stopover options between Melbourne to India?

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The stopover options between Melbourne to India are generally countries in the south of Asia en route to India, such as Malaysia, Singapore and Sri Lanka. In which cases, they are the fastest flights available as well. However, detours to places like Dubai in the United Arab Emirates (with Emirates) or Doha in Qatar (with Qatar Airways), can be more than double the duration of the shortest flights, and do not generally make the airfares cheaper either.

Question 24

Do I need a passport or visa to fly from Melbourne to India?

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Yes, you definitely need a passport to leave Australia, and all foreigners except for Nepalese, Bhutanese and Maldivian nationals will need a visa to enter India. A tourist visa can be obtained online and should be obtained at least four days before arriving. The visa allows 90 days of stay per entry and is valid for one year. A tourist visa is affordable and can be processed in five days or less.

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time	COVID-19 safety
GoFirst	Cheapest$337	Average$411	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time57%	COVID-19 safety	Search GoFirst flights
AirAsia X	Cheapest$423	Average$807	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time66%	COVID-19 safety	Search AirAsia X flights
Scoot	Cheapest$497	Average$849	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	COVID-19 safety	Search Scoot flights
Jet Airways	Cheapest$533	Average$991	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	COVID-19 safety	Search Jet Airways flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$534	Average$1,277	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	COVID-19 safety	Search Qantas Airways flights
Air China	Cheapest$569	Average$819	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	COVID-19 safety	Search Air China flights
China Southern	Cheapest$576	Average$909	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	COVID-19 safety	Search China Southern flights
China Eastern	Cheapest$587	Average$777	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	COVID-19 safety	Search China Eastern flights
Thai Airways	Cheapest$676	Average$1,200	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	COVID-19 safety	Search Thai Airways flights
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$752	Average$1,216	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	COVID-19 safety	Search Virgin Australia flights

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