Flying from Melbourne to Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD): What you need to know
The timezone in Hyderabad is UTC+5:30, which is five hours 30 minutes behind Melbourne. Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi International Airport is located in Hyderabad.
To ensure you catch your flight from Melbourne to HYD, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Flying during a peak time like July? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
We make it a piece of cake to find cheap flights from Melbourne to HYD that include a stopover. To explore all the options leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between MEL and HYD include:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK)
Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)
MEL is about 24 kms (15 miles) from central Melbourne. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 35 minutes.
Want a relaxed start to your trip? Stay near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Melbourne to Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels offer the perfect solution:
Of all flights leaving Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 63% arrive on time at their destination.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
With public transport, you can travel from central Melbourne to AVV in around 1 hour 20 minutes. The airport is roughly 56 kms (35 miles) away, and getting there by car will take approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
Kick back before your Melbourne to HYD flight at a hotel near Avalon Airport. Corio Bay Motel is one option where you can wake up and arrive at the airport with time to spare.
76% of flights leaving Avalon Airport make it to their destination as expected.
About Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Melbourne to Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near HYD instead:
To get the best deal, book your ride around three weeks ahead of your Melbourne to Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi International Airport flight.
Getting from Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD) to central Hyderabad
From Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, central Hyderabad is around 31 kms (19 miles) away. It takes about 40 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
It takes around 1 hour 10 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD)
£195 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi International Airport. A return flight starts at £372. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
To find cheap flights from Melbourne to HYD, book in advance. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when tickets are first released.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when picking your flight dates. January is the quietest month to visit Hyderabad. November is when most people book flights from Melbourne to Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
Lock in a Melbourne to HYD plane ticket departing in May if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Hyderabad to range from 26ºC to 40ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in December if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 15ºC and 29ºC.
More about Hyderabad
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Hyderabad right here. Check out these options after locking in your flight from Melbourne to Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi International Airport:
Your Hyderabad trip should come with a side of sightseeing. Major attractions that should be on your list include Meenakshi Temple, Charminar and Hyderabad charminar.
Explore more of India
Vijayawada is just one of the many cities in India waiting to be discovered after you've seen Hyderabad. Around 257 kms (160 miles) away to the east, check out popular attractions including Sai Baba Temple, St. Paul's Cathedral and Seeta Rama temple.
Warangal is another standout destination in India and is around 145 kms (90 miles) northeast of Hyderabad. No journey is complete without experiencing Thousand Pillar Temple, Shiva Temple and Kakatiya Rock Garden.
