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Cheapest return fare
$1,097
Typical prices: $994-$1,392
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Sun 17/1Sat 20/2
MEL - KTM • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
$10,191
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Thu 1/10Tue 3/11
MEL - KTM • Direct
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Cheapest • Avg $1,198 (return)
Shortest trip • 16h 08m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Kathmandu (MEL-KTM)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Melbourne to Kathmandu that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Melbourne to Kathmandu

Sun, 17 Jan - Sat, 20 Feb
Cathay Pacific Logo
00:45 - 21:30
MEL
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KTM
26h 00m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
22:55 - 07:10
KTM
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MEL
27h 00m
1 stop
$1,097Cathay Pacific
Tue, 18 Aug - Tue, 8 Sep
China Eastern Logo
11:00 - 15:35
MEL
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KTM
56h 50m
2 stops
China Eastern Logo
16:35 - 12:40
KTM
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MEL
39h 50m
3 stops
$1,107China Eastern
Sat, 5 Sep - Thu, 17 Sep
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12:00 - 15:35
MEL
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KTM
31h 50m
2 stops
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11:45 - 14:10
KTM
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MEL
22h 10m
1 stop
$1,113Multiple Airlines
Mon, 18 Jan - Sat, 20 Feb
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19:25 - 21:50
MEL
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KTM
31h 40m
1 stop
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23:00 - 12:10
KTM
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MEL
31h 55m
1 stop
$1,116Singapore Airlines
Mon, 19 Oct - Mon, 26 Oct
China Eastern Logo
12:00 - 15:35
MEL
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KTM
32h 50m
2 stops
China Eastern Logo
17:00 - 14:05
KTM
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MEL
39h 50m
2 stops
$1,116China Eastern
Mon, 11 Jan - Tue, 23 Feb
Cathay Pacific Logo
15:35 - 21:30
MEL
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KTM
35h 10m
1 stop
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22:55 - 12:30
KTM
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MEL
32h 20m
1 stop
$1,119Cathay Pacific
Wed, 12 Aug - Fri, 28 Aug
China Southern Logo
10:20 - 22:30
MEL
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KTM
16h 25m
1 stop
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23:30 - 08:40
KTM
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MEL
28h 55m
1 stop
$1,127China Southern
Wed, 12 Aug - Thu, 27 Aug
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10:20 - 22:30
MEL
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KTM
16h 25m
1 stop
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23:30 - 19:20
KTM
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MEL
15h 35m
1 stop
$1,129China Southern
Mon, 17 Aug - Mon, 7 Sep
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11:00 - 15:35
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KTM
32h 50m
2 stops
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11:45 - 14:10
KTM
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MEL
22h 10m
1 stop
$1,153Multiple Airlines
Mon, 18 Jan - Sat, 20 Feb
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19:25 - 21:50
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KTM
31h 40m
1 stop
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23:00 - 12:10
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MEL
31h 55m
1 stop
$1,170Singapore Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Melbourne to Kathmandu flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Melbourne to Kathmandu to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from Melbourne Airport to Kathmandu?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Kathmandu departing in January.

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.

Flights to Kathmandu from Melbourne Airport usually cost between $999 and $1,285 in January.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $1,097 on Cathay Pacific (17 Jan–20 Feb).

What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Airport to Kathmandu?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Kathmandu, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Melbourne Airport to Kathmandu is February, where tickets cost $1,043 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and September, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,650 and $1,623 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Kathmandu, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Melbourne Airport to Kathmandu, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 15% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 weeks before departure.

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Low season

July

Cheapest flight

$569
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 4% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (8% more expensive on average)
Flight from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Kathmandu

When to book flights from Melbourne to Kathmandu

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Melbourne to Kathmandu based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Kathmandu flights

  • Which cities are close to Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport?

    Several cities, other than Kathmandu itself, are relatively close to Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport. Kirtipur is a town on the south-western outskirts of Kathmandu. Patan is to the south and can be described almost as a continuation of Kathmandu itself. Madhyapur Thimi lies just outside the eastern fringe of the city of Kathmandu.

  • What are my transport options to and from the airport?

    There are few public transportation options between Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport and the city. There is a bus service between the airport and Purano Bus Park in the city centre, but buses are very crowded and uncomfortable. The main transport options are taxis and private services, which can be arranged beforehand or upon arrival. Pre-paid taxis, which are available at the counter to the right of the arrivals gate, are a good way of guaranteeing a fixed price, as taxis do not have a set rate.

  • Does Tribhuvan Airport have a hotel?

    There is an airport hotel located just outside the main gate of Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport. It is also possible to book shuttles to hotels in the city from the airport, and the majority offer meet-and-greet services at arrival to transport to your hotel.

  • Are there any public transport options from Kathmandu Airport to Kathmandu?

    The best way to reach the city centre of Kathmandu from the airport if you haven’t rented your own car is by taking a taxi. The safest option is by booking a pre-paid taxi at one of the counters in the Arrivals Hall, as this means you don’t have to negotiate a rate or are in for any unpleasant surprises in the end. A pre-paid taxi ride into the city will cost approximately Rs 750–850 (A$ 9–10).

  • What is the cheapest flight from Melbourne Airport to Kathmandu?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Kathmandu was $569 for a one-way ticket and $1,097 for a return.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Kathmandu?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Kathmandu?

    SkyTeam, oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) and Kathmandu, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular stopover when flying to Kathmandu from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

    Guangzhou is the most popular stopover city among KAYAK users travelling from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Kathmandu.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Melbourne to Kathmandu, Singapore Airlines or Thai Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Melbourne to Kathmandu are Singapore Airlines and Thai Airways. With an average price for the route of $1,304 and an overall rating of 8.2, Singapore Airlines is the most popular choice. Thai Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,447 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Kathmandu?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Kathmandu.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Kathmandu?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Kathmandu from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Kathmandu?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Kathmandu with an airline and back to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Kathmandu?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Kathmandu from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Melbourne Airport to Kathmandu

  • If you are flying with children from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Kathmandu, Qatar Airways offers a special nanny and in-flight childcare service that can ease some of the difficulties of travelling with small children.
  • You can book and pay for a taxi from Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in advance, and this guarantees a fixed price. The office for pre-paid taxis is located to the right of the arrivals gate.
  • If you decide to take a taxi from the airport into the city, it is acceptable to negotiate over the price. Prices are not fixed, and many drivers will initially quote a very high price but will be willing to come down considerably if you are prepared to negotiate politely.
  • One who prefers a more direct connection between Melbourne and Kathmandu can book with airlines like Malaysian Airlines, Cathay Pacific, and Singapore Airlines, which all offer one-stop flights between these destinations.
  • Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) invites with three open-access lounges, all situated in the post-security area of the International Terminal. All located on the third floor, they provide you with a quiet atmosphere, perfect to wait for your flight.
  • The centre of Kathmandu is conveniently close to Tribhuvan International Airport Kathmandu (KTM). Only 15min by car separates the main airport from the core of the city and many interesting sights like Durbar Square.
  • Upon arrival at Kathmandu Airport, you can seek assistance for booking a hotel, finding your way around, or with flight-related questions at the Information Counter in the Arrivals Area. Here you can also get pamphlets and brochures on what to do in Kathmandu.
  • There is plenty of parking space at Melbourne Airport, so leaving your car there while you are in Kathmandu is no problem. Budget-savvy travellers will find the best rates at the long-term car park that is served by a complimentary shuttle bus operating between the lot and the airport.
  • Mothers who want to nurse their babies in peace after arriving in Kathmandu can do so in the Breastfeeding Room in the Arrivals Area after immigration.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from Melbourne to Kathmandu

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Melbourne to Kathmandu. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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Singapore AirlinesOverall score based on 1584 reviews
8.6Crew
8.1Entertainment
8.3Boarding
7.8Food
8.0Comfort
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I had the worst experience of my life in travel. Due to circumstances beyond my control (catastrophic traffic accidents on the highway between Gold Coast and Brisbane) I missed my flight for the first time ever. Because I booked through Kayak Singapore Airlines were not interested in helping me. They told me to contact the agent that I booked through. I was extremely stressed as I had connecting flights in Europe. First Kayak told me that the next available flights were in four days time. Then they told me that they could do it but at a cost of $2600 AUD. When I agreed he told me that he was having trouble getting it through Singapore’s system and he would contact me further once it had been done. When I had not heard from him after several hours, I phoned Kayak again, spoke to a different person who said he could do it for $8200. I declined and told him to cancel the booking. The worst part of this experience was that I had booked 5 flights altogether with Singapore including Premium Economy on two legs and Singapore cancelled all my flights including the return legs leaving me with having to completely reschedule my entire trip. Kayak refunded me $2000 from $5200, obviously leaving me out of pocket. This has left me feeling that I will never deal with Kayak or Singapore Airlines again.

2.0 MediocreJanine, July 2026
BNE - SIN
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I had the worst experience of my life in travel. Due to circumstances beyond my control (catastrophic traffic accidents on the highway between Gold Coast and Brisbane) I missed my flight for the first time ever. Because I booked through Kayak Singapore Airlines were not interested in helping me. They told me to contact the agent that I booked through. I was extremely stressed as I had connecting flights in Europe. First Kayak told me that the next available flights were in four days time. Then they told me that they could do it but at a cost of $2600 AUD. When I agreed he told me that he was having trouble getting it through Singapore’s system and he would contact me further once it had been done. When I had not heard from him after several hours, I phoned Kayak again, spoke to a different person who said he could do it for $8200. I declined and told him to cancel the booking. The worst part of this experience was that I had booked 5 flights altogether with Singapore including Premium Economy on two legs and Singapore cancelled all my flights including the return legs leaving me with having to completely reschedule my entire trip. Kayak refunded me $2000 from $5200, obviously leaving me out of pocket. This has left me feeling that I will never deal with Kayak or Singapore Airlines again.

Crew were so busy Anna so awesome. I was in a seat that got my food nearly last but the crew were Just awesome.

Lounge a access was excellent as was the attentiveness and service from the crew as always. The food and drink supplied were of good quality. The entertainment system had a good selection and I liked the mapping system supplied. However the screen wild have been bigger and the operation a little smoother to navigate. The seats were barely comfortable, but adequate.

Headwind delayed our flight which wasn’t the airlines fault

Horrendous. We upgraded and they took the money but cancelled one of our tickets. The recline action didn’t work on the seats for the flight from Singapore to London, pre booked meals but they seemed to have disappeared as well.. Phone customer service was horrendous. Took 5 phone calls and no fix. Craig at the airport was the only one who seemed to be able to get the ticket back.

Food could have been better. Too many passengers getting up and down all the time.

Delayed 1hour due to storm still didn't get window seat for third flight despite paying £240 extra to book them

It was an average flight. I would have expected more from this airline. Food, seats, service, etc was just average. I just give them some extra points for offering free WiFi on board with just a Krisflyer account.

Check in was easy through self-check-in kiosks just like domestic flights. Staff onboard were fantastic. Some "book the cook" good options weren't great, others really good. Entertainment options a bit limited to what I've experienced on Qantas. Overall a good flight though, especially for the price.

Good flight. The food was served a bit late, hence a hurry to finish before landing. Excellent crew and service

We still get drinks and a snack. Love the gift bags too.

Good experience although the boarding gate is at the terminal extension hence need to leave lounge to head over earlier.

Thai Royal First is very good. Easy check in , Private room in the first class lounge and escort from ticketing to the plane. Once on board crew was very polite, food was outstanding, and the ride was smooth as silk. Restrooms were especially clean. Great Experience

I'm not interested in improving the airline. Therefore, I won't explain this in more detail. Next time I'll try a different one.

Could have been better. I prefer Thai airlines only but it hasnt been reliable.

The flight attendants ignored us several times which was annoying. The sandwich thing wasn't very good but it's only an hour flight, it would have been better to have entertainment over bad food.

We are satisfied with the cabin crew serviceand the quality of meals served.

Increase the number of available films, including variety. All other aspects were great.

Check in was a disaster. 90 minutes and only 2 economy check in desks open. Had to rush to catch the flight.

food poor i said chiken i got pack a pow breakfast lousey .job to explain wot it was ...

I was denied boarding at the Brisbane airport and it seems like I won’t get any refunds from the airline

Overall I had good experience with China Southern airline. Nothing to claim. I hoped they could improve the meal quality that is.

Wow very impressed by the quality and attentiveness of service of China Southern. Lived the blankets! Will definitely fly with them again. Despite language barriers, a few attendants know enough English to understand our rudimentary Mandarin and respond to basic questions. Although they don’t explain the beverage and meal service on the website or ticketing documents, they offered regular beverage cart and snacks during the beginning hours and end hours of the long, transoceanic flight. A full meal at the beginning and end of the flight as well, and a midflight small sandwich (dinner roll sized) but we weren’t hungry and didn’t try that one. The expectation is that every sleeps during the middle of the flight. We were on a “redeye” departure from LAX with a morning arrival in China, so I don’t know if this service pattern is the same for other flights. The domestic flight we took from Guangzhou to Harbin offered conventional refreshments and meals like a US flight service. Note that they didn’t offer diet sodas. If you like to stay hydrated, I recommend bringing plenty of your own. It is served in small cups like any other drink. You can ask for a bottle but they’re tiny - about 6 ounces.

Terrible boarding experience,,food is very poor that I I . Never going book this airline again.

The flight was delayed hours and most flights from CS are always delayed. Plane was efficient and got us home but not the best food and no entertainment system at all.

It was okay. Boarding the staff made you feel rushed like we were late or something

Crew: Everybody was polite. People just need to get efficient and less reworking things. Entertainment: Could have move movies and games. The “music” section is a joke, only ONE available. Food: The food provided on the flights boarding in china needs a serious reworking. Too much oil, bad for your stomach, tastes too artificial and the eggs were a giant mass of green dough.

Food was terrible. Fish was equal to a sausage and scrumbled eggs were terribly green with a quite weird fllavour. Everybody with me hated all options. The best food was the bread with butter.

We bought the business class tickets. The check-in staff and onboard crew were excellent, providing commendable service throughout. However, it was disappointing to find that China Southern Airlines does not have a lounge at SFO. Instead, passengers were provided with a $35 per person food voucher, which fell short of expectations. Furthermore, the quality of the onboard food left much to be desired, marking a significant decline compared to our previous flight experience in 2019, prior to the pandemic.

The flight was okay it was the kayak customer service that was poor, I have been trying to change my name on my flight ticket 3 days before my flight and nothing got done about it even tho I messaged so many times and phoned, all I got in return was that is was being processed and still to this day nothing has been done about it, I think it’s disgusting and un needed stress to the trip.

Food no choice just give it seams trying to finish what ever you have in hand

They wouldn't let me on the plane. The 3rd party apparently didn't pay for the tickets properly?

Surprised that the safety briefing was only conducted in Malay language and no English despite there are foreigners on board. MH should take safety more seriously.

OK seats comfortable, easy boarding/embarking, excellent connection to domestic Malaysia flight with baggage checked through without customs. Catering especially drinks borderline ok luckily less important aspect

Comfortable seats in economy, managed a few hours sleep in an o night flight but the food was terrible. Surprising as Malaysia airlines has been good in the past. Service was mediocre this time too.

Vast improvement needed in customer service. I couldn’t get the drink of my choice during both meals (i.e. sparking water and Diet Coke). I had used plastic cups falling onto me from the tray. No eye contact when they thank you on the way out signalling an insincere thank you.

Did not take as cancelled 3 time so took another airline

An overnight Doha to KL. Great sleep, good service and tasty food in business class

chaos boarding. Crew in business class seemed short staffed and lacking in attention to details initially, but did improve during flight.

I had purchased extra leg room for all legs of the flight but due to a delay in leaving Perth I was put on another flight but with Emirates. My luggage was initially lost but later found and my suitcase was broken. I ended up losing my upgrades

Poor hygiene in the lavatories. Limited control of passengers who often were up standing around my seat talking loudly with their friends.

Mumbai to New York was not comfortable as I was given different sits in hat what I paid for

Not comfortable for sitting. Sits are too close to each other and it’s too hard for butt..you need to improve your entertainment section like tv programming, Movies, it’s so hard to kill 15 hrs in long flights .you don’t serve good food like other competitive airlines thats my opinion

Air India business class flight seat is too low and very congested I am 72 years old . I had knee surgery.Bcz seat was very low and there is nothing to hold near the seat when we sr citizens are going for washroom. For sr citizens one small handle should be there so that we can hold and getup.I reached on 29 th of Jan in US but still I have pain and swelling in my knee and severe back pain .Please do the needful Thank you 🙏

Flight got delayed by 3 hours but no compensation or anything

worst airlines I have traveled to so far. There was hair in the blanket and pillow they provided. On my round trip to India, not even once did the entertainment console work, the seats wouldn't recline, Some of the air hostesses were rude and not helpful. Not planning on using Air India till they have new planes.

Please improve plane conditions. Display is broken and map doesn't work

The Entertainment system didn’t work in the long haul flight of 15 hours! The seat and the tray table were broken/shaking as if would fall on me.

Mumbai to Delhi aircraft was unfit for flying. Seats in front of me were broken and cracked , tray table falling apart. Seats loose shaking. During Take off and landing there were loud banging noises and plane almost drifting off the runway. Fight delayed by 2 hours. We're told by crew that it was due to technical issues, no wonder given the aircraft conditions it was flying in. Very old airplane

The flight was on time and boarding was fine. The entertainment system didn't work for the row I was in. The part that I really disliked is that the air hostesses WILL wake you up (I had an eye mask and neck pillow) for ALL of the food services, even if they're bringing water/snacks. I would rather be left alone after the initial and final food services but this didn't deter them.

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