Travelling from Melbourne to Surigao Airport (SUG): What you need to know
Surigao is three hours behind Melbourne. Surigao Airport is located in Surigao, which runs on the UTC+8 timezone.
Your flight from Melbourne to SUG won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as December and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Located around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne, MEL can be reached in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 35 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Melbourne to Surigao Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
68% of flights that take off from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
AVV is around 56 kilometres from central Melbourne. It'll take 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
It's holiday time, so why not book an extra night away at a hotel near Avalon Airport? Before your Melbourne to SUG flight, check yourself in to Corio Bay Motel.
Flights from Avalon Airport are known for their punctuality, with 80% of them touching down on schedule.
About Surigao Airport (SUG)
If you have a late flight from Melbourne to Surigao Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near SUG:
Getting from Surigao Airport (SUG) to central Surigao
Surigao Airport is around 3 kilometres from central Surigao. It takes around 10 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 15 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Surigao Airport (SUG)
$503 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Surigao Airport. A return flight starts at $962. These fares can change based on demand.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Melbourne to SUG if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird discounts.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Surigao Airport (SUG)
Think about the kind of experience you want when planning the timing of your trip. November is the quietest month to visit Surigao. April is when most people book flights from Melbourne to Surigao Airport (SUG), which may be ideal if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
The warmest month in Surigao is May, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Book your Melbourne to SUG plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
February has temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Surigao Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Surigao
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Surigao right here. Browse these options after you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Surigao Airport:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be tricky to know where to begin. Danao Falls, Day-asan Mangrove Forest Floating Walkway and Sukailang Falls are major attractions which should feature on every Surigao itinerary.
Explore more of the Philippines
Around 177 kilometres west of Surigao, Lapu-Lapu City is another essential stop in the Philippines. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Crimson Resort Garden, Mactan Scuba Dive Centre and Emerson's Beach Resort.
