How to find cheap flights to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
The lowest price currently available for a one-way flight to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is $49. A return plane ticket to MEL right now is $106.
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The sooner you book, the better. You might even be able to find some excellent early bird deals on tickets to Melbourne, where Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is located.
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If you aren't in a hurry to travel to Melbourne, think about going the long way round. You might find cheaper plane tickets to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport by choosing a flight with a stop.
Best time to go to Melbourne
May is generally the cheapest month to hop on a flight to Melbourne.
Take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool if you're flexible with your dates. Browse fares for the entire month and find a flight to MEL that fits your budget and schedule.
July is the most popular month for flights to MEL. Travel then if you're eager to take in the full energy of Melbourne.
The quietest time of the year to travel is December. Book your plane tickets to Melbourne then and take in the top attractions at a more relaxed pace.
With averages of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF), January is when Melbourne is warmest. Plan your visit around your weather preferences to make the most of your trip.
Ranging from 3ºC (37ºF) to 12ºC (54ºF), July is when temperatures are at their lowest.
With five days of rain on average, February is the driest month in Melbourne.
Rain is more likely in August, which gets around ten days of wet weather.
Flying to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL): What you need to know
Offering direct flights to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, these leading airlines make travelling to Melbourne a breeze:
If you want to travel with the carrier that leads the way for punctuality, book your MEL plane ticket with China Eastern. Up to 97% of its flights into this airport land when expected.
You'll be landing in the UTC+11 timezone at MEL.
Eager to get some sleep after your flight to MEL? These hotels near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport offer the perfect place to kick back and relax:
Flights taking off from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport touch down when expected 63% of the time. This figure reflects the airport's reliability when it comes to punctuality.
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is located in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Getting to central Melbourne from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Central Melbourne is about 24 kilometres from MEL.
After landing from your flight to MEL, expect a drive to the centre of around 25 minutes.
The ride on public transport takes about 35 minutes.
The right hotel can make your trip even better. Grab a room at one of these guest-approved picks in Melbourne:
Melbourne highlights
Step off your flight to Melbourne and make your way to these major attractions:
Flinders Street Railway Station: Around 0.64 kilometres southeast of the city centre, this landmark is a classic place to start your sightseeing around the city.
Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne: Take a breather here while exploring Melbourne. This park is roughly 2 kilometres southeast of the centre.
Arts Centre Melbourne: This will also make the highlight reel of your holiday. A top landmark, it's around 2 kilometres southeast of the centre of Melbourne.
How to get to Geelong from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Going to the nearby city of Geelong? It's about 80 kilometres from MEL. It'll take you around 1 hour 5 minutes to reach the centre in a taxi or ride-share.
Allow roughly 2 hours 5 minutes if you plan to travel to Geelong on public transport.
Travelling from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Craigieburn
If Craigieburn is your destination, it's about 13 kilometres from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport.
Explore more of Australia
There's loads more to see and do in Australia, starting with Geelong. Narana Aboriginal Cultural Centre, Eastern Beach Promenade and Eastern Beach are must-visits in this city, which is around 64 kilometres southwest of Melbourne.
Another city in Australia that could easily become a favourite is Bendigo. From Melbourne, it's roughly 113 kilometres northwest and offers top sights like Sacred Heart Cathedral and Bendigo Botanic Gardens. Stop by Central Deborah Gold Mine too.
About 88 kilometres west of Melbourne, Ballarat is worth working into your travels. Great reasons to visit include St Patrick's Cathedral, Ballarat Wildlife Park and Ballarat Botanical Gardens.