Flying from Melbourne to Vadodara Airport (BDQ): What you need to know
Planning your holiday begins with figuring out where you'll leave from in Melbourne. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for booking a flight from Melbourne to Vadodara Airport (BDQ) leaving from here.
Vadodara Airport is located in Vadodara. The city follows the UTC+5:30 timezone and is five hours 30 minutes behind Melbourne.
To ensure you get on your flight from Melbourne to BDQ, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Heading away during a peak time like school or public holidays? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. To give yourself peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Whether you're hoping to visit another city as part of your journey or just take a break, we make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To check out your options leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) is a stop you can make when searching for cheap flights from Melbourne to BDQ.
The journey from central Melbourne to MEL takes about 40 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a leisurely start to your travels? Stay near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Melbourne to Vadodara Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels offer the perfect solution:
67.71% of flights that depart Melbourne Tullamarine Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
AVV is around 56 kilometres from central Melbourne. It'll take 50 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 2 hours 5 minutes.
Getting to the airport on time before your Melbourne to BDQ flight is far easier when you stay near Avalon Airport. If you have an early departure, Corio Bay Motel will put you just a short drive away.
Avalon Airport is known for its commitment to punctuality. 80.09% of flights departing here arrive right on target.
About Vadodara Airport (BDQ)
Consider staying in a hotel near BDQ if you're catching a late flight from Melbourne to Vadodara Airport. Settle into one of these options and end the night sooner:
Getting from Vadodara Airport (BDQ) to central Vadodara
Central Vadodara is roughly 5 kilometres from Vadodara Airport. Travel times by car hire or cab will vary depending on traffic conditions and time of day, so do a little research ahead of your trip.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of roughly 2 hours 10 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Vadodara Airport (BDQ)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Vadodara Airport is RM1,112. For a return flight on this route, the best price is RM2,228. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Melbourne to BDQ. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
Cheap Melbourne to Vadodara Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across every month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a better deal on plane tickets from Melbourne to BDQ.
Lock in a cheap flight from Melbourne to Vadodara Airport by using filters. Select your preferred duration, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Vadodara Airport (BDQ)
April is the quietest month for flights from Melbourne to Vadodara Airport (BDQ), while July is the most popular. Work out the ideal time to visit Vadodara based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
When booking your Melbourne to BDQ plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. May is the warmest month in Vadodara, with temperatures ranging from 27ºC (81ºF) to 42ºC (108ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Vadodara Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
More about Vadodara
Once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Vadodara Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Vadodara:
BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir and Laxmi Vilas Palace are just the start of the top attractions to put on your Vadodara to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at BAPS Shree Swaminarayan Mandir.
Explore more of India
Vadodara has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of India waiting to be discovered. About 105 kilometres north-west of Vadodara, a visit to Ahmedabad will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Akshardham Temple, Centre of akshardham and Sabarmati Ashram / Mahatma Gandhi's Home.
If you're eager to discover another side of India, head for Surat, roughly 137 kilometres south of Vadodara. BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Temple, BAPS Akshardham Mandir (Entry Gate) and Kashi Vishwanath Temple are the start of reasons to visit.
