Flying from Melbourne to Jaipur Airport (JAI): what you need to know
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is Melbourne's main airport. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Melbourne to Jaipur Airport (JAI) leaving from here.
Jaipur is 5 hours 30 minutes behind Melbourne. Jaipur Airport is located in Jaipur, which operates on the UTC+5:30 timezone.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Melbourne to JAI. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to skip the mad dash to your gate.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a travel break — and maybe even tour another city. When searching for flights from Melbourne to JAI departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Top options include:
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
MEL is about 24 kilometers from the center of Melbourne. To help work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This useful travel app will show you the quickest route and available public transport options.
Have an early flight from Melbourne to Jaipur Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
About Jaipur Airport (JAI)
Reserve a hotel near JAI if you're catching a late flight from Melbourne to Jaipur Airport. Pick one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Jaipur Airport (JAI) to central Jaipur
Jaipur Airport is approximately 16 kilometers from the center of Jaipur. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is around 32 minutes.
It'll take around 2 hours and 6 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Jaipur Airport (JAI)
For a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Jaipur Airport, $264 is the best price we've seen. You can also book a return flight from just $484. These are the lowest fares right now but may change depending on availability.
To score cheap tickets from Melbourne to JAI, book in advance. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest tickets from Melbourne to Jaipur Airport across each month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your plans are flexible.
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Customize your journey using filters. Choose the number of stops, duration, and departure and arrival times to find the ideal flight from Melbourne to Jaipur Airport. You can also sort the results to see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' options first.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Jaipur Airport (JAI)
July is the most popular month to board a flight from Melbourne to Jaipur Airport while April is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to visit Jaipur, consider the pace you like to travel at.
Think about the kind of weather that'll suit your plans for Jaipur. May is known as the warmest month. Lock in your flights from Melbourne to JAI during then and you can expect temperatures of between 25ºC and 43ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Melbourne to Jaipur Airport in January when temperatures average between 8ºC and 24ºC.
More about Jaipur
Start your Jaipur trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Melbourne to Jaipur Airport, check out our range of hotels including:
Every great vacation has to include some sightseeing. Amber Fort, Hawa mahal museum and City Palace are attractions you won't want to skip in Jaipur.
Complete your Jaipur trip with a car rental
After you've booked your hotel and cheap flight from Melbourne to Jaipur Airport, next up is choosing one of our car rentals in Jaipur. Browse the exclusive deals and easily compare your options on price, fuel policies, and more.