Travelling from Melbourne to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC): What you need to know
Chandigarh is five hours 30 minutes behind Melbourne. Chandigarh International Airport is located in Chandigarh, which follows the UTC+5:30 timezone.
Your flight from Melbourne to IXC won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months such as December, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your trip and perhaps even visit a new city. When browsing cheap flights from Melbourne to IXC leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can stop along the way. Your journey might pause in:
Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
The journey from central Melbourne to MEL takes about 35 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Looking for a comfortable hotel close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Melbourne to Chandigarh International Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 68% of flights complete their journey on time.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
You can reach AVV from the centre of Melbourne in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to travel the 56 kilometres or so.
Relax before your Melbourne to IXC flight at a hotel near Avalon Airport. Corio Bay Motel is one option where you can jump out of bed and get to the airport with time to spare.
Avalon Airport has earned its reputation for punctuality. 80% of flights out of here make it to their final destination as planned.
About Chandigarh International Airport (IXC)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Melbourne to Chandigarh International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near IXC:
Grab a Chandigarh International Airport rental car and explore corners of Chandigarh that aren't on a typical itinerary. You can book your wheels with Europcar.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride around four weeks ahead of your Melbourne to Chandigarh International Airport flight.
Getting from Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) to central Chandigarh
Central Chandigarh is around 13 kilometres from Chandigarh International Airport and takes about 25 minutes to reach by car. Work out your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of roughly 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC)
RM1,304 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Chandigarh International Airport. Return flights start from RM2,543. These fares may change based on availability.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Melbourne to IXC. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest Melbourne to Chandigarh International Airport tickets across the month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your plans are flexible.
There's no need to search every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know when a better deal is available on plane tickets from Melbourne to IXC.
Tailor your travel plans using filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Melbourne to Chandigarh International Airport.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC)
November is the quietest month for flights from Melbourne to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC), while January is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to visit Chandigarh based on whether you want a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Lock in a Melbourne to IXC plane ticket departing in June if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Chandigarh to range from 24ºC (75ºF) to 41ºC (106ºF).
January has temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Chandigarh International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Chandigarh
Start your Chandigarh trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Melbourne to Chandigarh International Airport, browse our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be difficult to know where to begin. Nek Chand’s Rock Garden of Chandigarh, Capitol Complex and Rock Garden are highlights which should be on any good Chandigarh itinerary.
Explore more of India
Delhi is just one of the many places in India waiting to be discovered after you've seen Chandigarh. Around 225 kilometres away to the south, its top attractions include Akshardham Park, Gurudwara Temple and Shahi Masjid.
