Flying from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Hercilio Luz International Airport (FLN): what you need to know
The timezone in Florianopolis is UTC-3, which is 14 hours behind Melbourne.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your MEL to FLN flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as January. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Hercilio Luz International Airport (FLN)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Hercilio Luz International Airport flight is $1,329. A round-trip plane ticket is currently $2,060. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from MEL to FLN, book in advance. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Hercilio Luz International Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares across every month and land a great deal.
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Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
When it comes to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport's on-time performance, 67.71% of flights complete their journey on time.
To reach Melbourne Tullamarine Airport from central Melbourne, it takes around 30 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of about 40 minutes on public transport.
Need a convenient hotel near MEL? If you've booked an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Hercilio Luz International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Hercilio Luz International Airport (FLN)
If you're coming in on a late Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Hercilio Luz International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these accommodation options near FLN:
Pick up a Hercilio Luz International Airport rental car and discover Florianopolis and beyond with your own set of wheels. Foco, Localiza and topo are well-known companies you can book with here.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Hercilio Luz International Airport about two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Hercilio Luz International Airport (FLN) to central Florianopolis
Hercilio Luz International Airport is roughly 18 kilometres from central Florianopolis. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 50 minutes.
When to fly to Hercilio Luz International Airport (FLN)
June is the busiest month for flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Hercilio Luz International Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Florianopolis in April.
The warmest month in Florianopolis is February, with the temperature ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Hercilio Luz International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
July sees average temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MEL to FLN sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Brazil
You've visited Florianopolis, now it's time to explore other parts of Brazil. Travel about 483 kilometres north-east to Sao Paulo to tick off its popular sights. From Sao Paulo Museum of Art to Ibirapuera Park and Paulista Avenue, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Curitiba is another sought-after destination in Brazil and is around 241 kilometres north of Florianopolis. No journey is complete without a visit to Jardim Botanico de Curitiba, Museu Oscar Niemeyer and Largo da Ordem.