The route

At a glance

Airports

Indira Gandhi International (DEL), Delhi, to Melbourne Airport (MEL), Tullamarine.

Nonstop or one stop

Air India and Qantas have operated nonstop flights on this route, and many one-stop options connect through Southeast Asian hubs. Schedules change, so the search shows what is flying on your dates.

Time difference

Melbourne is ahead of India: 4.5 hours during Australian standard time and 5.5 hours during Australian daylight saving time.

We are in Melbourne too

Avencrest works from Melbourne as well as Gurgaon, so we can help at both ends of the trip.

Tips for this route

Booking Delhi to Melbourne well

Students and families

If you are moving or visiting family, baggage allowance can matter more than the fare. Compare checked-bag allowances on each option before you choose.

Nonstop versus a connection

A nonstop flight saves hours. A one-stop fare may cost less but adds travel time, so compare both on total journey length.

Busy periods

Seats fill up around Indian festivals and the Australian summer holidays in December and January. Search earlier if you are travelling then.

Arriving in Melbourne

Australia has strict biosecurity rules on food and plant products. Read the official Australian guidance before you pack Indian snacks or spices.

Schedules and entry rules change. Check the live search and the official sites before you travel.

Routes

Other routes from Delhi

Questions

Frequently asked

Is there a direct flight from Delhi to Melbourne?

Air India and Qantas have operated nonstop flights between Delhi and Melbourne. Schedules change by season, so check the live search for your dates.

Do Indian passport holders need a visa for Australia?

Yes, Indian passport holders need a visa to visit Australia. The official source is the Australian Department of Home Affairs website. Our visa page has more detail, and we can help with the process.

Can I see fares in Australian dollars?

Yes. Visitors in Australia see fares in Australian dollars automatically, and visitors in India see rupees.

Can you help from the Melbourne side?

Yes. We work from Melbourne and Gurgaon, so we can help travellers flying in either direction.

Talk to us

Prefer us to find the flight?

Send your dates, cities and who is travelling. We reply Monday to Saturday, 10:30am to 7pm India time (IST).

+91 92113 43932

Or write to sales@avencresttravel.com. We work from Gurgaon, Christchurch and Melbourne. All contact details are on our contact page.

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