Travelling from Melbourne to Strasbourg Airport (SXB): What you need to know
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is Melbourne's main airport. Explore your options for booking a flight from Melbourne to Strasbourg Airport (SXB) leaving from here.
Strasbourg is ten hours behind Melbourne. Strasbourg Airport is located in Strasbourg, which follows the UTC+1 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your flight from Melbourne to SXB.
Delays at security and check-in are likely if you're flying during high season, so allow some extra breathing space. The recommendation for peak times? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
MEL is about 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 40 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your travels? Stay near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Melbourne to Strasbourg Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels offer the perfect solution:
Of all flights departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
You can arrive at AVV from the centre of Melbourne in about 50 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 2 hours 5 minutes to cover the 56 kilometres or so.
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The majority of flights that leave Avalon Airport land at their destination on schedule. It boasts a strong on-time performance rate of 80.09%.
About Strasbourg Airport (SXB)
Book a hotel near SXB if you have a late flight from Melbourne to Strasbourg Airport. Select one of these options and end the night sooner:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Strasbourg Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Keddy By Europcar to explore Strasbourg and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle around two weeks before your Melbourne to Strasbourg Airport flight.
Getting from Strasbourg Airport (SXB) to central Strasbourg
Central Strasbourg is around 10 kilometres from Strasbourg Airport. Travel times by car hire or cab will vary based on time of day and traffic conditions, so do a little research before you go.
Travelling on public transport takes about 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Strasbourg Airport (SXB)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Strasbourg Airport is $1,240. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $2,502. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares may change.
To find cheap flights from Melbourne to SXB, book in advance. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest Melbourne to Strasbourg Airport tickets across every month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a better deal is available on flight tickets from Melbourne to SXB.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Melbourne to Strasbourg Airport.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Strasbourg Airport (SXB)
April is the quietest month for flights from Melbourne to Strasbourg Airport (SXB), while October is the most popular. Find the best time to go to Strasbourg based on whether you prefer a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Lock in a Melbourne to SXB flight ticket departing in July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Strasbourg to range from 11ºC (52ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
January sees temperatures of between -4ºC (25ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Strasbourg Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Strasbourg
Start your Strasbourg trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Strasbourg Airport, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be hard to know where to begin. Cathedrale Notre Dame de Strasbourg, Marché de Noël and Place du Ch?teau are leading attractions which should be on every Strasbourg itinerary.
Explore more of France
You've visited Strasbourg, now it's time to discover more of France. Journey around 274 kilometres west to Reims to tick off its top attractions. From Champagne Park to Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Champagne Centre of Visits and Towers of Reims Cathedral, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you're ready to explore another corner of France, head for Dijon, roughly 241 kilometres south-west of Strasbourg. Palais des Ducs et des États de Bourgogne, Palace of the Dukes and States of Burgundy and Palace of the Dukes are the start of reasons to visit.
