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Guides for flying from Australia
Written by our team from the questions customers ask us every day.
Baggage allowance to India: economy, by airline
Economy baggage to India from Australia by airline: Singapore Airlines, Emirates, Qantas, Qatar, Malaysia, Air India, Scoot and AirAsia. Checked Oct 2026.
Read the guideThe best stopovers on the way from Adelaide to Europe
Singapore, Dubai, Doha, Kuala Lumpur or Hong Kong? What each stopover is good for on the way from Adelaide to London, Paris, Rome or Athens.
Read the guideCheapest time to fly to India from Australia
When flights to India from Australia are cheapest and dearest, how far ahead to book for December, Diwali and Vaisakhi, and which hubs to compare.
Read the guideDirect flights from Australia to India
The only non-stop flights from Australia to India: Air India from Sydney and Melbourne, Qantas to Delhi and Bengaluru. Journey times and one-stop options.
Read the guideDiwali 2027: date, meaning and flights to India
Diwali 2027 is on Friday 29 October, and in 2028 on Tuesday 17 October. What Diwali is, where to celebrate in India, and when to book flights from Australia.
Read the guideHoli 2027: date, meaning and flights to India
Holi 2027 is on Monday 22 March, with Holika Dahan the night before. What Holi is, where it is celebrated in India, and when to fly from Australia.
Read the guideIndia e-Arrival Card and Air Suvidha explained
India's e-Arrival Card is required for foreign passport holders, including Australians and OCI cardholders. Who fills it, when, and where Air Suvidha fits in.
Read the guideIndia e-Visa or OCI: a guide for Australians of Indian origin
Australian passport holders need an Indian visa or OCI card. How the e-Visa and OCI compare, where to apply, and which consulate covers South Australia.
Read the guideLohri 2027: date, meaning and flying home to Punjab
Lohri 2027 falls on 13 January (14 January in some calendars). What it is, where it's celebrated, and when to book flights to Amritsar or Chandigarh.
Read the guideBringing your parents to Australia: visas, insurance and flights
Visitor visa (subclass 600) and Sponsored Parent (Temporary) visa (subclass 870) for parents from India, plus one-way, wheelchair and transit tips.
Read the guideTransit rules for Indian passport holders flying between India and Australia
Do parents on Indian passports need a transit visa in Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Dubai, Doha, Bangkok, Colombo or Hong Kong? Hub by hub, checked Oct 2026.
Read the guideUK ETA for Australians, and flying Adelaide to London
Australians need a UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) to visit the UK. It costs £20 and lasts two years. Plus one-stop flights from Adelaide to London.
Read the guideVaisakhi 2027: date, meaning and flying home to Punjab
Vaisakhi 2027 is on Wednesday 14 April, inside the SA April school holidays. What it is, where to celebrate in Punjab, and flights to Amritsar or Delhi.
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