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New Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) has both short- and long-term parking options available. If you’ll be getting dropped off at the airport, short-term parking prices range from around ₹100 to ₹500 (approximately A$ 1.78 to A$ 8.91), depending on how many hours your friend or family member stays. If you’ll be leaving your car for the duration of your trip, prices start at around ₹3,325 (approximately A$ 59) per week.

There are actually two domestic terminals at New Delhi Airport: Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. Check your itinerary to confirm which terminal your domestic flight will be arriving at. Once you’ve collected your bags, follow the signs to the Inter-Terminal Transfer Counter, which will be in the arrivals hall of your terminal. The shuttle departs every 20min or so and takes around 20min to get to Terminal 3 (the international terminal).

If you are looking to spend the night near the airport or just need some rest before your connecting flight, ParkRoyal Melbourne International Airport is a hotel located just across from the terminals offering overnight as well as day rooms. It is connected to the airport via covered pathways.

If you wish to leave one or more of your bags upon arrival at Melbourne Airport, head to the SmarteCarte kiosk to take advantage of their luggage storage service. Located on the ground floor in Terminal 2 and open from 5am to 12:30am, they offer both short-term storage payable in blocks starting from four hours, and long-term storage with discounts available for periods longer than seven days.

Those wishing to freshen up after a long flight from New Delhi to Melbourne can take advantage of the showers available at two different locations in Terminal 2. If you haven’t passed passport control yet, head to the first floor showers next to the duty free section, but if you have already gone through you’ll find the showers on the Departures level.

While there are a number of public buses that service the airport and different areas of the city, the quickest way to get into the city centre is to use the dedicated Skybus shuttle bus, which goes straight to Southern Cross Station. The Skybus operates 24 hours a day and the trip takes between 30 and 45 minutes depending on the time of the day.

Among airlines operating New Delhi to Melbourne Airport flights:

• Air India: offers free seat selection

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

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

• Air India
• Qantas Airways

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

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

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

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

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $1,001 return via Hanoi Noibai (HAN), compared with $1,354 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $56–$132 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. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner variants.

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

• Singapore Changi (SIN) – 50% of one-stop connections
• Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) – 15% of one-stop connections
• Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) – 11% of one-stop connections
• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) – 8% of one-stop connections

Singapore Changi (SIN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 5% on the New Delhi to Melbourne Airport route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $1,230 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $1,289, a difference of $58. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 New Delhi to Melbourne Airport route, 28% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 50 minutes.

Night is the busiest departure period on New Delhi to Melbourne Airport flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Evening flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Melbourne Airport are Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, Crown Casino, and Marvel Stadium. These are among the most viewed places in Melbourne Airport on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 02:55 and lands at 15:11
• Latest: departs at 18:45 and lands at 07:01.

The flight takes about 12h 16m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 10% above the route average of $1,260. Book 15 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

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

One-way fares from New Delhi to Melbourne Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $544, which is 26% below the typical average for this route.

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 15h 48m, compared to 16h 10m via Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (CMB) and 16h 27m via Singapore Changi (SIN).

Melbourne Airport is 4 hours ahead of New Delhi (Eastern Australia Time vs India Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Melbourne Airport (MEL) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $19 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Bargain Car Rentals
· East Coast Car Rentals
· EverythingFleet
· Ace Rental Cars
· Alpha

Return flights from New Delhi to Melbourne Airport range from $1,102 to $1,442, with an average of $1,260 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,102 counts as a good deal.