Parents' tickets · DEL to MEL
Delhi to Melbourne flights
There are non-stop flights from Delhi to Melbourne. Non-stop with Air India or Qantas (seasonal): about 12–12.5 h gate to gate. We book tickets from India for parents and family, you pay in Australia, and we request wheelchair help at every airport.
- Non-stopYes
- Typical journey12–12 h
- Distance10,190 km
- PayIn Australia
Ways to fly Delhi to Melbourne
The routings we book most for parents and family. Journey times are typical totals including the connection.
Air India AI308/AI310 (DEL–MEL)Non-stopabout 12 h11× weekly from 27 Oct 2026 (777-300ER and 787-8). Departures from Delhi are in the small hours, so parents arrive at T3 around midnight — plan the drive and dinner accordingly.
Qantas QF70 (DEL–MEL)Non-stopabout 12.5 hLeaves Delhi 18:45, arrives Melbourne 12:40 next day — a daytime arrival that suits waiting family. Seasonal, 26 Oct 2026–27 Mar 2027, three times weekly (A330, no premium economy).
Singapore Airlines (DEL–SIN) + Singapore Airlines (SIN–MEL)SIN15–19 hOne Singapore Airlines ticket, bags checked through; parents stay airside at Changi with no Singapore visa needed. Singapore Airlines High Achievement Award winner (FY2017/18 and FY2018/19).
Malaysia Airlines (DEL–KUL) + Malaysia Airlines (KUL–MEL)KUL15–20 hOne Malaysia Airlines ticket, bags through; about three Melbourne flights a day give flexible connections. We're Malaysia Airlines' Top Achieving Agent in South Australia (2022/23 and 2025).Journey times are estimates: flight times plus a typical connection. Last checked 20 October 2026. We confirm the exact flights for your dates when we quote.
Leaving from Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi
- Terminal
- Terminal 3 for all international departures (any airline). Domestic connecting flights may use T1, T2 or T3 — check the boarding pass.
- Arrive by
- At least 3 hours before departure (Air India's advisory); allow 3.5–4 h in the Nov–Jan peak and in winter fog season. Air India closes international check-in at Delhi 75 minutes before departure (60 minutes at most other airports).
- Help at the airport
- Wheelchair help is free from the airline — request it when booking and reconfirm 48 h before. A paid meet-and-assist service, 'Atithya' (run by Encalm), covers check-in, buggy and escort to the gate at DEL; book online or by phone.
- Saying goodbye
- Only ticketed passengers may enter the terminal (CISF checks ticket and ID at the door), so family normally says goodbye at the kerb.
- Getting there
- Delhi Metro Airport Express Line serves T3 (Aerocity, New Delhi station); app cabs and prepaid taxis 24 h. Families from Punjab/Haryana usually drive or take a train to New Delhi station and then the Airport Express.
Changing planes on the way
Headlines for Indian passport holders. Rules change, so we check them for the exact itinerary before we book.
- Singapore (SIN)
- Airside transit at Changi needs no visa for Indian passport holders. To leave the airport they need a Singapore visa, or the 96-hour Visa-Free Transit Facility if they hold a visa or long-term pass (valid at least 1 more month) from Australia, Canada, Germany, Japan, NZ, Switzerland, the UK or the US and an onward ticket within 96 h. A self-transfer between separate tickets means entering Singapore.
- Kuala Lumpur (KUL)
- Indian citizens are visa-exempt in Malaysia for up to 30 days until 31 Dec 2026 (tourism, business, social and transit). On a single through ticket parents stay airside; separate tickets (e.g. AirAsia + Malaysia Airlines) mean entering Malaysia and re-checking bags. Rules after 31 Dec 2026 not yet announced.
- Colombo (CMB)
- Entering Sri Lanka requires an ETA obtained before travel (on-arrival option ended); Indians are reported to get a free 30-day tourist ETA from 25 May 2026. Whether passengers staying airside in Colombo need an ETA was not confirmed — check with SriLankan before travel.
More detail: transit rules for Indian passports · Singapore stopover guide · Kuala Lumpur stopover guide.
Arriving at Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)
- SmartGate
- Same national rule: ePassport holders aged 7+ of any nationality, including India, can use arrival SmartGates; non-chip passports use staffed counters.
- Arrival card
- Paper Incoming Passenger Card for most flights; the digital Australia Travel Declaration is only available on some Qantas flights into Melbourne for now (wider web form from 2027).
- Declare food and medicines
- Declare all food, plant material and medicines; undeclared high-risk items can lead to an infringement notice and visa cancellation.
- Where family waits
- Terminal 2 international arrivals hall, ground floor (Visitor Information Desk there, 4 am–midnight). Park in the At Terminal T1-T2-T3 car park to meet inside; kerbside pick-up is on the ground-level forecourt.
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Delhi to Melbourne: your questions
Is there a direct flight from Delhi to Melbourne?
Yes. Schedules can be seasonal, so we confirm the days for your dates.
How long does it take to fly from Delhi to Melbourne?
With a good connection, about 12 to 12 hours in total. Long layovers add more, so we always show the total journey time with the price.
Which airlines fly Delhi to Melbourne?
The options we book most are Air India, Qantas, Singapore Airlines, Malaysia Airlines and SriLankan Airlines. We check them all live for your dates.
Can I pay in Australia for my parents' tickets?
Yes. You pay us here and we issue the tickets in your parents' names. We send the e-tickets to you and to them, and keep you posted on WhatsApp.
Can you arrange a wheelchair?
Yes. We request wheelchair help with the airline for Delhi, the transit airport and Melbourne. It's free from the airline; we reconfirm it before departure.
Can my parents use SmartGate in Melbourne?
Same national rule: ePassport holders aged 7+ of any nationality, including India, can use arrival SmartGates; non-chip passports use staffed counters.
Do my parents need a transit visa?
It depends on the airport and whether they stay airside on one ticket. We check the rules for their exact itinerary before we book. See our guide to transit rules for Indian passports.