Flying from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Gan/Seenu Airport (GAN): what you need to know
The timezone in Gan Island is UTC+5, which is six hours behind Melbourne.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your MEL to GAN flight.
You can expect longer lines in popular months such as January. 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 Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Gan/Seenu Airport (GAN)
$940 is the lowest price for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Gan/Seenu Airport flight. A return flight starts at $1,046. These fares can change based on availability.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from MEL to GAN if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Gan/Seenu Airport across the month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your plans are flexible.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from MEL to GAN.
Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Gan/Seenu Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Of all flights leaving Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To reach Melbourne Tullamarine Airport from central Melbourne, it'll take around 30 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Gan/Seenu Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near MEL:
Arriving at Gan/Seenu Airport (GAN)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Gan/Seenu Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near GAN instead:
Getting from Gan/Seenu Airport (GAN) to central Gan Island
Gan/Seenu Airport to central Gan Island has a drive time of about 5 minutes. It's approximately 3 kilometres away.
When to fly to Gan/Seenu Airport (GAN)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Gan/Seenu Airport. January is the most popular month to head to Gan Island. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Gan/Seenu Airport for April if you want to go to Gan Island during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MEL to GAN in January. Average temperatures are between 25ºC (77ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) then.
Explore more of Maldives
You've seen Gan Island, now it's time to discover more of Maldives. Journey around 13 kilometres north-west to Hithadhoo to check off its popular sights. From Eidigali Kilhi to Masjid Ah Thaqwa and City Square, your itinerary will be busy.
Next stop? Set out for Mahibadhoo. It's about 499 kilometres north of Gan Island and features highlights including Guest beach and Omadhoo.