Flying from Melbourne to Krabi Airport (KBV): What you need to know
Planning your trip starts with working out where you'll fly out of in Melbourne. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is the city's main base, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Melbourne to Krabi Airport (KBV) leaving from here.
Krabi Airport is located in Krabi. The city follows the UTC+7 timezone and is four hours behind Melbourne.
To ensure you catch your flight from Melbourne to KBV, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Taking off during a peak period like public or school holidays? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Melbourne to KBV. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL). Slip in a stop (and skip the high fares) by flying through one of these popular options:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
The journey from central Melbourne to MEL takes around 40 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a stress-free start to your travels? Stay near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Melbourne to Krabi Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
67.71% of flights taking off from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Melbourne to AVV in around 2 hours 5 minutes. The airport is roughly 56 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 50 minutes.
Getting to the airport on time before your Melbourne to KBV flight is a lot easier when you stay close to Avalon Airport. If you have an early departure, Corio Bay Motel will have you a quick ride from check-in.
Avalon Airport has a track record for punctuality. 80.09% of flights out of here arrive right when they're supposed to.
About Krabi Airport (KBV)
Reserve a hotel close to KBV if you have a late flight from Melbourne to Krabi Airport. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Krabi Airport rental car and discover Krabi and beyond with your own wheels. Drive Car Hire, Hertz and Thai Rent a Car are well-known companies to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Melbourne to Krabi Airport flight can help you get a cheaper deal.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Krabi Airport (KBV)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Krabi Airport is $256. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $438. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Melbourne to KBV if you book early. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird rates.
Cheap Melbourne to Krabi Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across every month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a lower fare pops up on flight tickets from Melbourne to KBV.
Save money on your flight from Melbourne to Krabi Airport by using the search filters. Choose your ideal departure time, duration and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Krabi Airport (KBV)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Melbourne to Krabi Airport (KBV). August is when most people travel to Krabi. If you like things a bit more low-key, go in February.
Book a Melbourne to KBV flight ticket departing in April if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Krabi to range from 25ºC (77ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Melbourne to Krabi Airport in January when temperatures are between 24ºC (75ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
More about Krabi
Start your Krabi trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Melbourne to Krabi Airport, browse our selection of hotels including:
Railay Beach Viewpoint and Railay West Beach are just the start of the top-rated attractions to add to your Krabi travel itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Railay Rock Climbing.
Explore more of Thailand
Surat Thani is just one of the many places in Thailand waiting to be discovered after you've seen Krabi. Around 121 kilometres away to the north, check out popular attractions including Masjid Jamek, Wat Tha Sai and Wat Nikon Prasart.
Nakhon Si Thammarat is another favourite destination in Thailand and is around 113 kilometres east of Krabi. No trip is complete without a visit to Wat Phra Phrom, Wat Pho Sadet and Wat Yai Chai Mongkol.