Travelling from Melbourne to Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport (NAG): What you need to know
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport is located in Nagpur. The city operates on the UTC+5:30 timezone and is five hours 30 minutes behind Melbourne.
To ensure you get on your flight from Melbourne to NAG, allow 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 travel rule.
During popular months like December, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Whether you want to discover a new city on the way or just take 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), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) is a stop you can make when searching for cheap flights from Melbourne to NAG.
The journey from central Melbourne to MEL takes about 35 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a taxi, you'll cover the 24 kms (15 miles) in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a leisurely start to your travels? Stay near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Melbourne to Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Of the flights that depart from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 68% arrive on time at their destination.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
You can get to AVV from the centre of Melbourne in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to travel the 56 kms (35 miles) or so.
It's your holiday, so why not spend an extra night away at a hotel close to Avalon Airport? Before your Melbourne to NAG flight, lay your head at Corio Bay Motel.
Avalon Airport has a track record for punctuality. 80% of flights leaving here arrive right when they're supposed to.
About Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport (NAG)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Melbourne to Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near NAG instead:
Getting from Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport (NAG) to central Nagpur
From Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, central Nagpur is around 10 kms (6 miles) away. It takes about 20 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport (NAG)
At the moment, £295 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is £573. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Melbourne to NAG, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when tickets are first released.
Affordable Melbourne to Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across each month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport (NAG)
Picture the kind of break you want when picking your flight dates. August is the quietest month to go to Nagpur. February is when most people book flights from Melbourne to Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport (NAG), which may be ideal if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
Before locking in your Melbourne to NAG plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. May is the warmest month in Nagpur, with temperatures ranging from 28ºC to 43ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 14ºC and 31ºC.
More about Nagpur
Start your Nagpur trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, explore our range of hotels including:
Central India Tiger Camps and Tiger Jungle Safari - Jungle Safari Tours | Tadoba Jungle Safari Booking | Jungle Safari | Wildlife Tours | Resort Booking are just a couple of the top attractions to put on your Nagpur travel itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Gorewada Tiger Safari.
Explore more of India
Bhopal is just one of the many places in India waiting to be discovered once you've seen Nagpur. Around 290 kms (180 miles) away to the northwest, check out popular attractions including Golden Temple, Taj Mahal Palace and Jama Masjid.
Jabalpur is another essential stop in India and is around 241 kms (150 miles) north of Nagpur. No journey is complete without a visit to wildlife kanha safari madhya pradesh, Satpura National Park and Dhuandhar Waterfall.
