Flying from Melbourne to Dehradun Jolly Grant Airport (DED): What you need to know
Dehradun Jolly Grant Airport is located in Dehradun. The city follows the UTC+5:30 timezone and is five hours 30 minutes behind Melbourne.
Give yourself enough time to catch your flight from Melbourne to DED. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as December and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
You might be able to make your cheap flight from Melbourne to DED even cheaper by adding a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search to explore stopover cities along the route. Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) is an option when leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL).
Located around 24 kilometres from the centre of Melbourne, MEL can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 35 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your break? Stay near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Melbourne to Dehradun Jolly Grant Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
When it comes to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport's on-time performance, data shows 68% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
AVV is around 56 kilometres from central Melbourne. It'll take you 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
Getting to the airport on time before your Melbourne to DED flight is much easier when you stay near Avalon Airport. If you have an early departure, Corio Bay Motel will put you in easy range of the airport.
Avalon Airport has a strong track record for reliability and timeliness. 80% of flights taking off from here meet their scheduled arrival times without fail.
About Dehradun Jolly Grant Airport (DED)
Consider staying in a hotel near DED if you have a late flight from Melbourne to Dehradun Jolly Grant Airport. Settle into one of these accommodation options and be in bed sooner:
Getting from Dehradun Jolly Grant Airport (DED) to central Dehradun
Central Dehradun is around 26 kilometres from Dehradun Jolly Grant Airport and takes about 40 minutes to reach by car. Look into how to get from the airport to the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
It takes around 1 hour 10 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Dehradun Jolly Grant Airport (DED)
ج.م. 18,981 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Dehradun Jolly Grant Airport. Return flights start at ج.م. 44,434. These prices may change based on availability.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Melbourne to DED if you book ahead. Airlines often have some amazing early bird deals.
Cheap Melbourne to Dehradun Jolly Grant Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across the month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Dehradun Jolly Grant Airport (DED)
Think about the kind of experience you want when picking your flight dates. October is the quietest month to go to Dehradun. June is when most people book flights from Melbourne to Dehradun Jolly Grant Airport (DED), which may be perfect if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
The warmest month in Dehradun is May, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC and 36ºC. Lock in your Melbourne to DED plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
Look for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Dehradun Jolly Grant Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 3ºC and 20ºC.
More about Dehradun
Start your Dehradun trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Dehradun Jolly Grant Airport, explore our selection of hotels including:
Your Dehradun visit should come with a side of sightseeing. Big-name attractions worth exploring include Kedarnath, Kedarkantha Trek and Paragliding and View Point.
Explore more of India
Delhi is just one of the many cities in India waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Dehradun. Around 209 kilometres away to the southwest, popular attractions include Akshardham Park, Gurudwara Temple and Shahi Masjid.
If you're ready to explore another great destination in India, consider Ludhiana, roughly 241 kilometres west of Dehradun. Iskcon Ludhiana, Mandir Mata Vaishno Devi and Shri Krishna Mandir are the start of reasons to visit.
