Traveling from Melbourne to Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU): What you need to know
Melbourne's main base, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), is where many unforgettable trips begin. Explore your departure options from here for your flight from Melbourne to Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU).
Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport is located in Guwahati. The city is in the UTC+5:30 timezone and is five hours 30 minutes behind Melbourne.
For stress-free travel, arrive 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 GAU.
During high season, expect longer wait times and get there earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
We make it easy to book cheap flights from Melbourne to GAU with a stopover. To explore the options departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between MEL and GAU include:
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
MEL is about 15 miles from central Melbourne. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the center, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 40 minutes.
Searching for a comfortable hotel near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Melbourne to Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport, these stays will put you a quick hop from check-in:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, data shows 67.71% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
You can arrive at AVV from central Melbourne in about 50 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 2 hours 5 minutes to travel the 35 miles or so.
Getting to the airport on time before your Melbourne to GAU flight is a lot easier when you stay close to Avalon Airport. If you have an early departure, Corio Bay Motel will put you in easy range of the airport.
The majority of flights that leave Avalon Airport touch down at their destination on schedule. It boasts an on-time performance rate of 80.09%.
About Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Melbourne to Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near GAU:
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport is $329. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $558. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Melbourne to GAU. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest Melbourne to Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport tickets throughout the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
You don't need to search every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a better deal is available on plane tickets from Melbourne to GAU.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU)
Think about the kind of vacation you want when planning the timing of your trip. April is the quietest month to go to Guwahati. July is when most people book flights from Melbourne to Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU), which may be perfect if you're chasing more excitement.
The warmest month in Guwahati is April, with temperatures ranging between 68ºF and 100ºF. Book your Melbourne to GAU plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
January sees temperatures of between 52ºF and 77ºF. Look for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Guwahati
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Guwahati right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Brahmaputra River, Kamakhya Temple and Jai Mata Vaishno Devi Temple are top sights which should feature on any well-planned Guwahati itinerary.
Explore more of India
You've seen Guwahati, now it's time to explore other parts of India. Journey about 180 miles south-east to Aizawl to check off its leading sights. From Hiking trail to Azuali waterfalls and Khawnglung Wildlife Sanctuary, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 170 miles south-east of Guwahati, Imphal is another favorite stop in India. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Imphal War Cemetery, Rock Garden and Radha Krishna Temple.
