Travelling from Albany Airport (ALH) to Melbourne: what you need to know
Albany Airport is located in Albany. Operating on the UTC+11 timezone, Melbourne is 3 hours ahead of Albany.
To ensure you catch your flight from ALH to Melbourne, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling over a peak time such as October? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
You don't need your passport or a visa to fly within Australia. You will need a valid proof of identity however, like a driver's licence or an ID card. Add them to your packing list after booking your cheap tickets from Albany Airport to Melbourne.
ALH is about 13 kilometres from central Albany. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 16 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Searching for a hotel to stay at before your flight from Albany Airport to Melbourne? Check out Best Western the Clarence on Melville. Enjoy a good night's rest here before heading to ALH.
How to find the cheapest flights from Albany Airport (ALH) to Melbourne
$652 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Albany Airport to Melbourne. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $737. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from ALH to Melbourne if you book ahead. Airlines often have some great early bird rates.
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Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is around 24 kilometres from the centre of Melbourne. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is about 28 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 42 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Albany Airport to Melbourne, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near MEL:
Avalon Airport (AVV)
Once your flight from Albany Airport to Melbourne has hit the tarmac, you can make your way to the city centre in about 51 minutes by car. Central Melbourne is roughly 56 kilometres from Avalon Airport (AVV).
You can also travel using public transport, which will take about 2 hours and 4 minutes.
You'll find some comfortable accommodation options just a quick drive from AVV. Ease into relaxation mode at Little River Bed and Breakfast after your flight from ALH to Melbourne.
Best time to go to Melbourne
July is the busiest month to hop on a flight from Albany Airport to Melbourne while April is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to visit Melbourne, consider your preferred travel pace and style.
When booking your flight from Albany Airport to Melbourne, think about the type of weather you enjoy. January is the warmest month in Melbourne, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC to 29ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from ALH to Melbourne in July when temperatures average between 4ºC and 13ºC.
More about Melbourne
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Melbourne right here. Explore these hotels once you've booked your flight from Albany Airport to Melbourne:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. Federation Square, National Gallery of Victoria and Eureka Skydeck 88 are essential stops on your Melbourne itinerary.
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