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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Melbourne Airport to New Delhi:

• Earliest: departs at 00:50 and lands at 13:42
• Latest: departs at 09:20 and lands at 22:12.

The flight takes about 12h 52m.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Melbourne Airport to New Delhi:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A direct flight from Melbourne Airport to New Delhi takes 12h 52m, covering 16,389 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Melbourne Airport to New Delhi range from $1,111 to $1,625, with an average of $1,326 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,111 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 9% above the $1,326 route average. Book 12 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $983 return via Ho Chi Minh City (SGN), compared with $1,427 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $143–$143 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 777-300ER family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Air India and Virgin Australia. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Melbourne Airport to New Delhi flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Night departures account for 50%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Evening flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Melbourne Airport to New Delhi are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $595, which is 24% below the typical average for this route.

Flights from Melbourne Airport to New Delhi usually depart from Melbourne (MEL) and arrive at New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while morning departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Melbourne Airport to New Delhi route, 27% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 3h 05m.

One-stop flights from Melbourne Airport to New Delhi most commonly connect through:

• Singapore Changi (SIN) – 29% of one-stop connections
• Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) – 25% of one-stop connections
• Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) – 15% of one-stop connections
• Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (CMB) – 11% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 5% on flights from Melbourne Airport to New Delhi. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $1,302 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $1,361, a difference of $59.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Melbourne Airport and New Delhi. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Air India
• Qantas Airways

Flying via Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 16h, compared to 16h 23m via Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (CMB) and 16h 35m via Singapore Changi (SIN).

New Delhi is 5 hours behind Melbourne Airport (India Time vs Eastern Australia Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in New Delhi are Lajpat Nagar Central Market, Karol Bagh, and GK – M Block Market. These are among the most viewed places in New Delhi on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Melbourne Airport to New Delhi flights:

• Air India: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Air India: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Qantas Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

You will find accessible parking spaces and designated drop-off and pick-up bays at Tullamarine Airport for passengers who require mobility support. Wheelchairs are available, and there are accessible toilets throughout the international terminal. It is important to contact your airline to inform them of your needs before your scheduled departure date. This will ensure assistance is provided to you every step of the way.

There is a convenient drop-off zone located on Level 2 of the forecourt for Terminals 1, 2 & 3. This will place you directly outside the check-in area for Melbourne Airport’s International Terminal (T2). Following Departure Drive will lead you directly to the drop-off zone, and you will have a minute of free parking time to collect your bags and say your farewells.

There are two domestic terminals at Indira Gandhi International Airport: Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. A free shuttle bus operates between all terminals, and it is scheduled to depart from T3 every 20min or so. Look for the Inter-Terminal Transfer Counter in the Arrivals Hall, near Pillar 10.

There are public buses outside Terminal 3 that can transport you to downtown New Delhi, as well as well as an Airport Express metro line (Orange Line) that takes about 30 minutes to New Delhi Railway Station. There is also ride sharing option Uber, taxis and car rental services if you prefer.

If you’re travelling to Feroz Shah Kotla Ground after your flight from Melbourne to New Delhi, you can take a taxi, Uber or rent a car and drive the 23 kilometres or so. If you have the time, you can take public transportation, however you’d have to connect from the Orange Metro line to either the 72 or the 104 bus.

There is an onsite hotel at New Delhi Airport: Holiday Inn Express New Delhi International Airport is located at the international terminal 3. Designed for short stay clients, the hotel features several aqua pods and there is also a spa if you need a massage. Free breakfast and free Wi-Fi are also available.

Foreign visitors to New Delhi Airport will be happy to know that there are three offices located at the international terminal 3 to assist with any currency exchange or wire transfer services. Central Bank of India has counters in the departures and arrivals halls – as does Punjab National Bank and CentrumDirect.