Travelling from Vadodara Airport (BDQ) to Melbourne: what you need to know
The timezone in Melbourne is UTC+11. The city is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of Vadodara, where Vadodara Airport is located.
Give yourself enough time to get on your flight from BDQ to Melbourne. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as July and other peak periods. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Stopovers offer the perfect opportunity to visit a new place or just take a break during your travels. When booking your flight from BDQ to Melbourne, uncheck 'Direct flights only' to check out all potential stops. Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) is one option.
If you hold a passport from India, you'll need an e-visa to visit Australia. This applies when booking a cheap ticket from Vadodara Airport to Melbourne for tourism purposes. The rules may differ if you're travelling for work or other reasons. Always check the visa rules before you make travel plans and certainly before flying.
Travelling from central Vadodara to BDQ takes about 2 hours and 9 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 6 kilometres in 17 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
After a hassle-free start to your break? Stay near BDQ. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Vadodara Airport to Melbourne or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
How to find the cheapest flights from Vadodara Airport (BDQ) to Melbourne
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Vadodara Airport to Melbourne is $409. The cheapest price for a return flight is $884. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from BDQ to Melbourne if you book early. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird rates.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price in every month when looking for a ticket from Vadodara Airport to Melbourne.
Sign into your online account or use the app to create a Price Alert. You'll be notified right away if there's a better deal on this route. It's easy to do, and it'll save you time searching for flight tickets from BDQ to Melbourne every day.
Use the filters to tailor your flights from Vadodara Airport to Melbourne. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to the centre of Melbourne is about 28 minutes by car. It's approximately 24 kilometres away.
It takes around 42 minutes to get there by public transport.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Vadodara Airport to Melbourne. Book one of these accommodation options near MEL instead:
Avalon Airport (AVV)
Avalon Airport (AVV) is around 56 kilometres from the centre of Melbourne. Following your flight from Vadodara Airport to Melbourne, it'll take you around 51 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
Public transport will get you there in approximately 2 hours and 4 minutes.
There are some welcoming places to rest your head just a short drive from AVV. Switch to relaxation mode at Little River Bed and Breakfast after your flight from BDQ to Melbourne.
Best time to go to Melbourne
It's time to figure out your dates for your flight from Vadodara Airport to Melbourne. July is the busiest month to visit Melbourne. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Vadodara Airport to Melbourne for January to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 12ºC to 29ºC.
Look for cheap flights from BDQ to Melbourne in July if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC and 13ºC on average.
More about Melbourne
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Melbourne right here. Explore these options once you've locked in your flight from Vadodara Airport to Melbourne:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Federation Square, National Gallery of Victoria and Eureka Skydeck 88 are leading attractions which should be on any good Melbourne itinerary.
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