Flying from Almaty Airport (ALA) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL): what you need to know
Melbourne is five hours ahead of Almaty and follows the UTC+11 timezone.
To ensure you get on your ALA to MEL flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Flying during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Almaty Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Stopovers between ALA and MEL include:
Indira Gandhi International Airport
Dubai Airport
Suvarnabhumi Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Almaty Airport (ALA) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Almaty Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight is $596. A round-trip fare right now is $1,469. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from ALA to MEL if you book ahead. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Almaty Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport across every month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from ALA to MEL by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Almaty Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport.
Handy information about Almaty Airport (ALA)
Of the flights that depart from Almaty Airport, 61.23% land on schedule at their destination.
Almaty Airport is about 24 kilometres from central Almaty. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Searching for a convenient hotel near ALA? If you're catching an early flight from Almaty Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
If you're coming in on a late Almaty Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near MEL:
Grab a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport rental car and discover Melbourne and beyond with your own set of wheels. Bargain Car Rentals, East Coast and Sixt are top outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport about four weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne
From Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, Melbourne is approximately 24 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to drive to the centre.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 40 minutes.
When to fly to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
The quietest month for a flight from Almaty Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is April, while January is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Melbourne based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Melbourne is January, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your flights from Almaty Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
July has average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Look for cheap tickets from ALA to MEL sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Australia
Melbourne has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Australia you should also see. Around 467 kilometres north-east of Melbourne, a visit to Canberra will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Australian War Memorial, National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House.
Geelong is another must-experience destination in Australia and is around 64 kilometres south-west of Melbourne. No journey is complete without seeing Ford Motor Company, Roraima Nursery and RTC Resource Centre.