Melbourne to New Delhi (MEL–DEL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
MEL–DEL is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Air India and Qantas lead the route. The flight covers 6,333 miles in approximately 12h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI Air India Also: ET, LH, LX, NZ | 7 | 788 | 12h59 | – | Star Alliance | ET, LH, LX, NZ |
| QF Qantas | 0 | – | – | – | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
MEL: AEST · DEL: IST
When it's 6:00 PM in Melbourne, it's 1.5:00 PM in New Delhi.
No train connection exists; the Melbourne Airport Rail Link was under development as of 2026 but not yet open. The SkyBus operates 24/7 between Southern Cross Station (Spencer St) and MEL in 30–40 minutes (AUD $22–24 one-way). Stops at select CBD hotels on some services.Ride-shares (Uber) from the CBD cost AUD $35–55 and take 25–40 minutes. Taxis run AUD $55–75 (higher at nights and weekends). Parking from AUD $20/day in economy lots. The Tullamarine Freeway is the only practical road route; check traffic before departing.
Airport Express Metro from T3 to New Delhi Railway Station (18–20 min, ₹60) runs 5am–11:30pm. T1 (domestic departures) has a free shuttle to T3 for the metro. Prepaid taxi booths in arrivals offer fixed fares; the New Delhi railway area is ₹400–600.Ola and Uber are reliable from DEL and often cheaper than prepaid taxis. Delhi traffic is severe; plan 60–90 minutes for surface transport during peak hours even though the airport is only 15 km from Connaught Place. NH-48 expressway provides the main access road.
Semi-arid climate with extreme seasonal variation. Summers (April–June) are extremely hot (38–46°C). Heat affects ground crew capacity but flights operate normally. Monsoon season (July–September) brings heavy rain and severe thunderstorms that frequently cause delays and diversions. Dust storms (andhi) precede monsoon onset in May–June and reduce visibility to near zero within minutes.
Dense fog is the most disruptive winter condition. December and January bring persistent cold fog (5–10°C with near-zero visibility) that can shut down operations for hours each morning. Delhi is one of the foggiest major airports in Asia during this period. Autumn (October–November) and spring (February–March) are the most flight-stable windows.
MEL–DEL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MEL to DEL
Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) are connected by nonstop service from Air India and Qantas. With 35 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MEL to DEL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MEL to DEL is about 12 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 6,333 miles (10,191 km). There are approximately 35 weekly flights outbound and 35 return, totaling 70 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Phuket, Singapore Changi and Sydney Kingsford Smith. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.