New Delhi to Melbourne (DEL–MEL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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DEL–MEL is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Air India and Qantas lead the route. The flight covers 6,333 miles in approximately 12h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 19 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI Air India | 7 | 788 | 12h10 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| QF Qantas | 3 | 332 | 12h25 | – | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
DEL: IST · MEL: AEDT
When it's 6:00 PM in New Delhi, it's 11.5:00 PM in Melbourne.
Indian passport holders need a visa to enter Australia. The most common option for tourism is the Visitor visa (subclass 600), applied online through the Australian Department of Home Affairs at immi.homeaffairs.gov.au. The application fee is AUD 190 (about INR 10,400). Processing takes 20 to 29 days for most applications, though it can stretch to 2 months during peak periods. The visa allows stays of up to 3, 6, or 12 months depending on the grant. There is no visa on arrival or eVisa for Indian passport holders.
Required documents include a passport valid for at least 6 months, completed online application (ImmiAccount), passport-sized photo, proof of sufficient funds (bank statements for the last 3 to 6 months, roughly AUD 5,000 per month of stay), proof of accommodation or host details, return flight itinerary, employment or business proof, and evidence of ties to India (property, family, employment) to demonstrate intent to return. A Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) assessment is part of the evaluation.
Direct flights from Delhi and Mumbai to Sydney and Melbourne run 11 to 13 hours on Air India and Qantas. Connections through Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, or Bangkok add 3 to 5 hours. Australia uses the Australian dollar (AUD). All arrivals must complete an Incoming Passenger Card declaring food, plant material, and animal products. Biosecurity is strict, with fines up to AUD 626 for undeclared items. No mandatory vaccinations, but yellow fever vaccination is required if arriving from an endemic country. Australian immigration runs SmartGate for ePassport holders but Indian passports go through staffed counters.
Delhi Metro Airport Express runs from New Delhi Railway Station to T3 in 18–20 minutes (₹60 one-way). From Shivaji Stadium (central Delhi) it takes 24 minutes. The line has four stations: New Delhi, Shivaji Stadium, Dhaula Kuan, and IGI Airport (T3). T1 (domestic) is not directly served; take the metro to T3 and the free airport bus shuttle to T1.Prepaid taxis from the terminal use a metered system with fixed rates; central Delhi costs ₹400–600. Ola and Uber operate widely and are often cheaper. Auto-rickshaws are not permitted on the expressway.
SkyBus runs to Southern Cross Station in 30–40 minutes (AUD $22–24), operating 24/7. Tickets can be bought on the bus, app, or counter in arrivals. Suburban stops are available on selected services.Taxis from the rank cost AUD $55–75 to the CBD (30–40 min, more in traffic). Uber: AUD $35–55. Rental car desks are in the terminal; the off-airport option (cheaper) requires a shuttle. No suburban train exists yet; the airport is not on Melbourne's rail network. Myki transit cards do not cover MEL.
Melbourne's weather is famously variable. "Four seasons in one day" is a local cliché with real operational meaning. The city sits on Port Phillip Bay in a temperate zone. Summer (December–February) averages 25–30°C but can spike above 40°C during northerly heat events. These extreme heat days occasionally cause ground crew restrictions.
Winter (June–August) is cool at 7–14°C with rain and low cloud. Fog-related delays are occasional but not severe. Thunderstorms are most common October through March. Pack layers year-round. The weather changes rapidly. Disruption risk is low by global standards.
DEL–MEL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DEL to MEL
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) and Melbourne Airport (MEL) are connected by nonstop service from Air India and Qantas. With 10 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
DEL to MEL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DEL to MEL ranges from 12 hours 10 minutes to 12 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 6,333 miles (10,191 km). There are approximately 10 weekly flights outbound and 17 return, totaling 27 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
19 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 17 hours via HAN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.