Flying from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL): what you need to know
11 hours 33 minutes is the average time for a direct flight from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Melbourne is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of Mumbai and is in the UTC+11 timezone.
Flights from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport start at 00:50 — the earliest with Air India. The latest departure is the 20:00 service with Air India. In total, there are 4 weekly services between BOM and MEL.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a high season in general.
Air India runs direct flights from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Book with this popular airline, and get ready to see the sights in Melbourne — plus maybe even more of Australia if your schedule allows.
If you want a stopover for your flight from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' and look through your options. These are the most popular stopovers between BOM and MEL:
Bandaranaike International Airport
Changi International Airport
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
To see whether you need a visa to enter Australia, check with your airline and the local consulate or embassy. They'll have the most up-to-date details, including other paperwork you may need after booking your cheap ticket from BOM to MEL.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is $339. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $664. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Book 10 months before you want to travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap flight tickets from BOM to MEL.
June is the cheapest month for tickets from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. If you want to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
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Handy information about Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
The journey from central Mumbai to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport takes approximately 1 hour and 9 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 18 kilometres in 38 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to BOM? If you're boarding an early flight from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
If you have a late flight from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these options near MEL:
Getting from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is approximately 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is around 28 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 42 minutes.
When to fly to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
July is the most popular month for flights from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Melbourne in April.
The warmest month in Melbourne is January, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 29ºC. Lock in your flights from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
July has average temperatures of between 4ºC and 13ºC. Look for cheap flight tickets from BOM to MEL sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Melbourne
Start your Melbourne trip right by finding a wonderful stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from BOM to MEL, browse our range of hotel options including:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Federation Square, National Gallery of Victoria and Eureka Skydeck 88 are must-have experiences during your Melbourne visit.
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