Travelling from Melbourne to Sayak Airport (IAO): What you need to know
Sayak Airport is located in Del Carmen. The city is in the UTC+8 timezone and is three hours behind Melbourne.
Leave enough time to catch your flight from Melbourne to IAO. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a popular month like December? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
You might be able to make your cheap flight from Melbourne to IAO even cheaper with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search to find which cities you could pass through. Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) is an option when flying out of Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL).
MEL is about 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 35 minutes.
Looking for a comfortable hotel close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Melbourne to Sayak Airport, these accommodation options will put you conveniently close to check-in:
68% of flights departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
With public transport, you can travel from central Melbourne to AVV in around 1 hour 20 minutes. The airport is roughly 56 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
Getting everyone to the airport on time before your Melbourne to IAO flight is so much easier when you stay near Avalon Airport. If you have an early departure, Corio Bay Motel will put you just a short drive away.
Flights from Avalon Airport have a track record for punctuality, with 80% of them arriving right on cue.
About Sayak Airport (IAO)
Have a late flight from Melbourne to Sayak Airport? Don't let it steal your sleep. Check in to one of these hotels near IAO and fast-forward to bedtime:
Getting from Sayak Airport (IAO) to central Del Carmen
Sayak Airport is around 6 kilometres from the centre of Del Carmen. It takes around 10 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
It'll take around 20 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Sayak Airport (IAO)
Currently, $358 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Sayak Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $703. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Melbourne to IAO, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
Affordable Melbourne to Sayak Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across each month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Sayak Airport (IAO)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Melbourne to Sayak Airport (IAO). December is when most people travel to Del Carmen. If you prefer a quieter vibe, think about going in November.
Book a Melbourne to IAO plane ticket departing in May if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Del Carmen to range from 25ºC (77ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
February sees temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Sayak Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Del Carmen
After booking your flight from Melbourne to Sayak Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Del Carmen:
Your trip to Del Carmen won't be complete without checking out the sights. Highlights you can't miss include Kawhagan Beach, Pamomoan Beach and Kawhagan Island.
Explore more of the Philippines
Lapu-Lapu City is just one of the many places in the Philippines waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Del Carmen. Around 225 kilometres away to the west, its top attractions include Crimson Resort Garden, Mactan Scuba Dive Centre and Emerson's Beach Resort.
Iligan is another favourite destination in the Philippines and is around 274 kilometres southwest of Del Carmen. No trip is complete without a visit to Tinago Falls, Dao River Escapade and Timoga Cold Springs.