Flying from Buenos Aires to Melbourne: what you need to know
There are two main airports you can take off from in Buenos Aires. Explore your options departing from Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) or Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE) when reserving your flight from Buenos Aires to Melbourne.
Come in for landing at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), the major arrival point in Melbourne.
The timezone in Melbourne is UTC+11, which is 14 hours ahead of Buenos Aires.
To ensure you make it on your Buenos Aires to Melbourne flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is a good rule of thumb.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Buenos Aires to Melbourne
To pick up cheap Buenos Aires to Melbourne flights, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when tickets are first released.
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Flying from Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP)
AEP is about 6 kilometres from central Buenos Aires. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 40 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your break? Stay near Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Buenos Aires to Melbourne or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Of all flights leaving Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport, 64% land on time at their destination.
Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE)
EZE is about 24 kilometres from central Buenos Aires. It'll take you 30 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an additional night away from home. Before catching your flight from Buenos Aires to Melbourne, take it easy in one of these hotels near Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport:
Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport has an on-time performance of 78%. This figure sheds light on how often flights that leave from this airport reach their destination on time.
Arriving in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is approximately 19 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're catching a taxi or a ride-share, the drive will take around 25 minutes.
It usually takes 35 minutes to get there on public transport.
Consider staying in a hotel close to MEL if you're coming in on a late flight from Buenos Aires to Melbourne. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
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 well-known companies you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport around four weeks before your trip.
Melbourne Avalon Airport (AVV)
The centre of Melbourne is located around 48 kilometres from Melbourne Avalon Airport (AVV). Once your flight from Buenos Aires to Melbourne has hit the runway and you've navigated your way to arrivals, expect a drive of about 1 hour 5 minutes.
You can expect the journey to take roughly 1 hour 20 minutes on public transport.
Sixt, Kangaroo Home and yesaway car rental make picking up a Melbourne Avalon Airport rental car easy and quick. These companies are located in or around the terminal and will have you behind the wheel before you know it.
Avoid last-minute price surges. Securing your ride three weeks before your arrival at AVV will save you money.
Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB)
Step off your flight from Buenos Aires to Melbourne and go straight to your hotel or start exploring right away. The centre of Melbourne is around 11 kilometres from Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB) and usually takes 20 minutes to drive there.
Public transport can take you there in roughly 55 minutes.
Stay in control of the next part of your trip by picking up a Melbourne Essendon Airport rental car. East Coast, Ace Rental Cars and Goldcar are reliable home providers.
Booking at least a few weeks in advance of your flight from Buenos Aires to Melbourne is smart. In addition to better deals, you'll get a better selection of vehicle makes and models at MEB.
Best time to go to Melbourne
March is the quietest month for flights from Buenos Aires to Melbourne, while December is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Melbourne based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
The warmest month in Melbourne is January, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Book your Buenos Aires to Melbourne ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
Search for cheap flights from Buenos Aires to Melbourne in July if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 3ºC (37ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) on average.
More about Melbourne
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Melbourne right here. Browse these options after locking in your flight from Buenos Aires to Melbourne:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Melbourne's Gardens, Melbourne Park and Arts Centre Melbourne are must-do's during your Melbourne adventure.
Explore more of Australia
Melbourne has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Australia you'll want to see. About 467 kilometres northeast of Melbourne, a visit to Canberra will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like National Gallery of Australia, National Portrait Gallery and Museum of Australian Democracy.
Geelong is another standout destination in Australia and is around 64 kilometres southwest of Melbourne. No journey is complete without dropping by Wathaurong Booln Booln Cultural Centre, Eastern Beach Promenade and Eastern Beach.