Flying from Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (LKO) to Melbourne: what you need to know
Melbourne is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of Lucknow, where Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport is located. Melbourne operates on the UTC+11 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to get on your flight from LKO to Melbourne. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like August, it's wise to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your trip — and perhaps even explore another city. When searching for flights from LKO to Melbourne, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Top options include:
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
If you have a passport from India, you will need an e-visa to visit Australia. This applies when booking a cheap ticket from Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport to Melbourne for tourism purposes. The rules may differ if you're travelling for business or other reasons. Always consult official visa guidelines before you make travel plans and certainly before flying.
LKO is about 18 kilometres from central Lucknow. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be approximately 48 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport to Melbourne? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays near LKO:
How to find the cheapest flights from Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (LKO) to Melbourne
ج.م. 16,030 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport to Melbourne. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ج.م. 40,223. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares may change.
To score cheap tickets from LKO to Melbourne, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first released.
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Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is around 24 kilometres from the centre of Melbourne. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is around 28 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 42 minutes.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport to Melbourne. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MEL instead:
Avalon Airport (AVV)
Central Melbourne is located around 56 kilometres from Avalon Airport (AVV). Once your flight from Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport to Melbourne has touched down and you've navigated your way to arrivals, expect a drive of about 51 minutes.
You can expect the journey to take roughly 2 hours and 4 minutes on public transport.
Relax and unpack not long after your flight from LKO to Melbourne at Little River Bed and Breakfast. This comfy accommodation option is a quick drive from AVV.
Best time to go to Melbourne
July is the most popular month to catch a flight from Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport to Melbourne while April is the quietest. To work out the best time to visit Melbourne, consider whether you like a lively atmosphere or a quieter vibe.
When booking your flight from Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport to Melbourne, think about the type of weather you enjoy. January is the warmest month in Melbourne, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC to 29ºC.
July has average temperatures of between 4ºC and 13ºC. Search for cheap flights from LKO to Melbourne sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Melbourne
Start your Melbourne trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport to Melbourne, explore our selection of hotels including:
Federation Square and National Gallery of Victoria are just a couple of the top attractions to add to your Melbourne to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Eureka Skydeck 88.
Complete your Melbourne trip with a car rental
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