Travelling from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 9 hours 20 minutes.
Bangkok is four hours behind Melbourne and observes the UTC+7 timezone.
There are 20 Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport flights every week to choose from.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your MEL to BKK flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like December, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
A number of airlines offer direct flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, so jetting to Bangkok (and then discovering more of Thailand!) is easy. Popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
Thai Airways is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
Thai Airways is the most punctual carrier operating MEL to BKK flights. A dependable 83.61% of its services on this route arrive as planned.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Stopovers between MEL and BKK include:
Singapore Changi Airport
Sydney Airport
Phuket Airport
Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
63% of flights that leave from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
To get to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport from central Melbourne, it takes about 25 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to MEL:
Arriving at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near BKK instead:
Grab a Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport rental car and discover Bangkok and beyond with your own set of wheels. Chic Car Rent, asap car rental and Hertz are top outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport around four weeks ahead of your departure.
When to fly to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
The quietest month for a flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport is March, while January is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Bangkok based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Book your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport for April if you'd like to visit Bangkok during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from MEL to BKK in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF) on average.











