Travelling from Melbourne to Vijayawada Airport (VGA): what you need to know
Melbourne's main base, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), is where plenty of awesome adventures begin. Explore the departure options from here when planning your flight from Melbourne to Vijayawada Airport (VGA).
Vijayawada is 5 hours 30 minutes behind Melbourne. Vijayawada Airport is located in Vijayawada, which operates on the UTC+5:30 timezone.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your flight from Melbourne to VGA.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during high season in general.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Stopovers offer the perfect opportunity to explore a new city or just have a break during your journey. When searching for a flight from Melbourne to VGA, uncheck 'Direct flights only' to explore all potential stops. Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) is one option if you're taking off from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL).
MEL is around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. To help work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This useful traveller tool will give you the fastest route and your public transport options.
Want a convenient hotel near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Melbourne to Vijayawada Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
About Vijayawada Airport (VGA)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Melbourne to Vijayawada Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near VGA instead:
Getting from Vijayawada Airport (VGA) to central Vijayawada
Vijayawada Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from the centre of Vijayawada. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is around 33 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Vijayawada Airport (VGA)
For a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Vijayawada Airport, ج.م. 16,946 is the best price we've seen. You can also book a return flight starting from ج.م. 37,073. These are currently the lowest fares but could change based on availability.
It's usually best to book early if you want to get cheap tickets from Melbourne to VGA. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the departure date.
Getting cheap tickets from Melbourne to Vijayawada Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Check out the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices across each month and snap up a great deal.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Vijayawada Airport (VGA)
April is the quietest time to travel to Vijayawada. Alternatively, join the crowds and visit in July. This is the busiest month for flights from Melbourne to Vijayawada Airport, but the best time to go is your call.
Schedule your flight from Melbourne to VGA for May if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Vijayawada to range from 28ºC to 41ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Melbourne to Vijayawada Airport in January when temperatures average between 17ºC and 31ºC.
More about Vijayawada
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Vijayawada right here. Explore these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Vijayawada Airport:
Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. Kanaka Durga Temple, Prakasam Barrage and Victoria Museum are must-visits when exploring Vijayawada.
Complete your Vijayawada trip with a car rental
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