Flying from Melbourne to Visakhapatnam International Airport (VTZ): What you need to know
Visakhapatnam is five hours 30 minutes behind Melbourne. Visakhapatnam International Airport is located in Visakhapatnam, which follows the UTC+5:30 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your flight from Melbourne to VTZ.
You'll want to head there even earlier during popular months like December. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and up to four hours for an international flight. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to grab something to eat or simply relax.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Whether you're hoping to explore another city as part of your journey or just have a break, we make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To check out your options departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) is a stop you can make when searching for cheap flights from Melbourne to VTZ.
MEL is around 24 kms (15 miles) from central Melbourne. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 35 minutes.
Want an easy start to your break? Stay near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Melbourne to Visakhapatnam International Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels are just the thing:
68% of flights that leave from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Melbourne to AVV in about 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.
Relax before your Melbourne to VTZ flight at a hotel near Avalon Airport. Corio Bay Motel is one option where you can jump out of bed and arrive at the airport with time to spare.
The majority of flights that depart Avalon Airport make it to their destination as planned. It maintains a strong on-time performance rate of 80%.
About Visakhapatnam International Airport (VTZ)
Have a late flight from Melbourne to Visakhapatnam International Airport? Don't let it rob you of real rest. Stay at one of these hotels near VTZ and shut your eyes sooner:
Getting from Visakhapatnam International Airport (VTZ) to central Visakhapatnam
Central Visakhapatnam is around 11 kms (7 miles) from Visakhapatnam International Airport and takes about 30 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for making the trip into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Visakhapatnam International Airport (VTZ)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Visakhapatnam International Airport is £205. For a return flight on this route, the best price is £433. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap flights from Melbourne to VTZ, book early. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights first go on sale.
Affordable Melbourne to Visakhapatnam International Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across every month and then choose the cheapest day.
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Hunt down a great price on a flight from Melbourne to Visakhapatnam International Airport with the help of the filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest.'
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Visakhapatnam International Airport (VTZ)
October is when most people book flights from Melbourne to Visakhapatnam International Airport (VTZ). Plan your visit to Visakhapatnam in May if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
Book a Melbourne to VTZ plane ticket departing in May if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Visakhapatnam to range from 27ºC to 34ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Melbourne to Visakhapatnam International Airport in January when temperatures are between 19ºC and 28ºC.
More about Visakhapatnam
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Visakhapatnam right here. Browse these options after locking in your flight from Melbourne to Visakhapatnam International Airport:
Your Visakhapatnam trip should come with a bit of sightseeing. Major attractions you won't want to miss include Lord Shiva Statue Kailasagiri, Saibaba Temple and Trekking Spot Sanjeevani Dhara Mountain.
Explore more of India
You've visited Visakhapatnam, now it's time to discover other corners of India. Travel about 177 kms (110 miles) northwest to Nowrangapur to check off its leading sights. From Sri Sidhibinayak Temple to Sri Gundicha Mandira and Shri 1008 Adinath Digambar Jinalaya, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 241 kms (150 miles) northeast of Visakhapatnam, Brahmapur is another favourite stop in India. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Shirdi Sai Temple, Sri Kasi Viswanath Temple and Sri Jagannath Temple.
