Flying from Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS) to Melbourne: what you need to know
Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport is located in Varanasi. Operating on the UTC+11 timezone, Melbourne is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of Varanasi.
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your flight from VNS to Melbourne.
Flying during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
You will need an e-visa for Australia if you have a passport from India and are visiting for tourism purposes. Travel documentation and visa requirements can be subject to change. So before booking your cheap ticket from Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport to Melbourne, check with your airline as well as the destination country's local embassy or consulate for the latest information.
Central Varanasi to VNS is approximately 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic conditions, it'll take you about 36 minutes to reach there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to VNS? If you're catching an early flight from Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport to Melbourne, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
How to find the cheapest flights from Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS) to Melbourne
$411 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport to Melbourne. Return flights start from $1,128. These fares may change based on demand.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from VNS to Melbourne if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird deals.
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Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is around 24 kilometres from the centre of Melbourne. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 28 minutes.
It takes roughly 42 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
Book a hotel near MEL if you're catching a late flight from Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport to Melbourne. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Avalon Airport (AVV)
Central Melbourne is located around 56 kilometres from Avalon Airport (AVV). After your flight from Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport to Melbourne has landed and you've navigated your way to arrivals, the drive should take about 51 minutes.
You can expect the journey to take roughly 2 hours and 4 minutes on public transport.
Relax and unpack not long after your flight from VNS to Melbourne at Little River Bed and Breakfast. This comfy accommodation option is an easy drive from AVV.
Best time to go to Melbourne
July is the most popular month for flights from Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport to Melbourne. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Melbourne in April when things are quieter.
When booking your flight from Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport to Melbourne, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. January is the warmest month in Melbourne, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC to 29ºC.
Look for cheap flights from VNS to Melbourne in July if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC and 13ºC on average.
More about Melbourne
After booking your flight from Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport to Melbourne, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Melbourne:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Federation Square, National Gallery of Victoria and Eureka Skydeck 88 are top sights which should feature on any well-planned Melbourne itinerary.
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