{"id":118836,"date":"2025-10-28T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-28T00:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?p=118836"},"modified":"2025-10-28T03:54:15","modified_gmt":"2025-10-27T22:24:15","slug":"qantas-resumes-flights-from-melbourne-to-this-indian-city","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/2025\/10\/28\/qantas-resumes-flights-from-melbourne-to-this-indian-city\/","title":{"rendered":"Qantas Resumes Flights from Melbourne to This Major Indian City"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>MELBOURNE-<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/tag\/qantas-airways\/\">Qantas Airways (QF)<\/a> has resumed its seasonal non-stop service between Melbourne (MEL) and <a href=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/tag\/delhi-airport\/\">Delhi (DEL)<\/a>, reconnecting Australia and India ahead of Victoria\u2019s peak travel period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The route, which returned today, will operate until 28 March 2026, offering a crucial direct link for leisure, business, and student travelers between the two growing markets. The airline will operate three weekly return flights\u2014on Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Qantas_A330_VH-QPF.webp\" alt=\"Qantas Airways (QF) has resumed its seasonal non-stop service between Melbourne (MEL) and Delhi (DEL), reconnecting Australia and India ahead of Victoria\u2019s peak travel period.\" class=\"wp-image-97253\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Qantas_A330_VH-QPF.webp 1024w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Qantas_A330_VH-QPF-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Qantas_A330_VH-QPF-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Qantas_A330_VH-QPF-50x38.webp 50w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Qantas_A330_VH-QPF-150x113.webp 150w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Qantas_A330_VH-QPF-450x338.webp 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo- Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-qantas-resumes-melbourne-to-delhi-flights\">Qantas Resumes Melbourne to Delhi Flights<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/travelweekly.com.au\/qantas-resumes-melbourne-delhi-nonstop-flights-for-peak-season\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Travel Weekly<\/a>, Qantas\u2019 Melbourne\u2013Delhi route will be served by the Airbus A330-200 featuring:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>26 lie-flat Business Class suites <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>208 Economy seats<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The aircraft is designed for long-haul comfort, offering in-flight entertainment, complimentary meals, and checked baggage for all passengers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The airline first launched this route in December 2021 following the easing of pandemic travel restrictions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The seasonal resumption aligns with strong demand during Australia\u2019s summer and India\u2019s winter travel period, making it a popular choice for tourists, students, and families reconnecting post-pandemic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The flight will depart Melbourne at 09:20 and arriving in Delhi at 16:45 local time. This schedule adds over 1,300 seats per week and approximately 30,000 seats across the entire season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/2u1unr3i.webp\" alt=\"Qantas Airbus A330\" class=\"wp-image-77350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/2u1unr3i.webp 1024w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/2u1unr3i-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/2u1unr3i-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/2u1unr3i-50x28.webp 50w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/2u1unr3i-150x84.webp 150w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/2u1unr3i-450x253.webp 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Cl\u00e9ment Alloing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-boost-to-trade-and-tourism\">Boost to Trade and Tourism<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>According to Qantas International CEO Cam Wallace, the reinstated non-stop flights will enhance Victoria\u2019s visitor economy and benefit Indian cricket fans traveling to attend major events in Melbourne. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The timing coincides with high-profile fixtures such as the Australia vs India T20 at the MCG on 31 October, the Boxing Day Ashes Test, and multiple Big Bash League matches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Australia\u2019s Minister for Trade and Tourism, Senator Don Farrell, highlighted that these direct connections strengthen trade, tourism, and investment ties between the two countries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He also noted that more flights encourage competition, potentially reducing travel costs and supporting job growth within Australia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1617\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1617px-QantasA330businessclass.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-95878\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1617px-QantasA330businessclass.webp 1617w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1617px-QantasA330businessclass-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1617px-QantasA330businessclass-1024x684.webp 1024w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1617px-QantasA330businessclass-768x513.webp 768w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1617px-QantasA330businessclass-50x33.webp 50w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1617px-QantasA330businessclass-1600x1069.webp 1600w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1617px-QantasA330businessclass-1536x1026.webp 1536w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1617px-QantasA330businessclass-150x100.webp 150w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1617px-QantasA330businessclass-450x301.webp 450w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1617px-QantasA330businessclass-1200x801.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1617px) 100vw, 1617px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: By MDRX &#8211; Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/w\/index.php?curid=45031293<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-expanded-connectivity-across-india\">Expanded Connectivity Across India<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond direct routes, Qantas also provides year-round one-stop connectivity to India through Singapore (SIN) in partnership with IndiGo (6E). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This arrangement allows passengers from Melbourne to access major Indian destinations such as Mumbai, Hyderabad, and Chennai, alongside 14 other cities in IndiGo\u2019s domestic network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, Qantas continues to operate non-stop services between Sydney (SYD) and Bengaluru (BLR), expanding its footprint in one of the world\u2019s fastest-growing aviation markets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All Qantas fares include checked luggage, meals, and entertainment, ensuring a full-service travel experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1152\" src=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/4epc3nqp.webp\" alt=\"Busiest City Pairs\" class=\"wp-image-77348\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/4epc3nqp.webp 2048w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/4epc3nqp-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/4epc3nqp-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/4epc3nqp-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/4epc3nqp-50x28.webp 50w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/4epc3nqp-1600x900.webp 1600w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/4epc3nqp-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/4epc3nqp-150x84.webp 150w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/4epc3nqp-450x253.webp 450w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/4epc3nqp-1200x675.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Aero Icarus | Flickr<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-bottom-line\">Bottom Line<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The return of Qantas\u2019 non-stop Melbourne\u2013Delhi flights marks a significant step in strengthening air links between Australia and India. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With over 30,000 additional seats available across the season, the service supports both tourism and trade while offering passengers greater travel convenience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As travel demand between the two nations surges, Qantas\u2019 expanded India network positions it competitively for the busy 2025\u201326 peak season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stay tuned with us. 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