Travelling from Melbourne to Daegu International Airport (TAE): What you need to know
Planning your getaway begins with figuring out where you'll leave from in Melbourne. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for booking a flight from Melbourne to Daegu International Airport (TAE) jetting off from here.
Daegu International Airport is located in Daegu. The city runs on the UTC+9 timezone and is two hours behind Melbourne.
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your flight from Melbourne to TAE.
If you're jetting off during a major holiday or other peak period, allow extra time. Get there two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at check-in and security will be longer.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Melbourne to TAE. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL). Pause your trip (and maybe pocket some savings) with a stop at one of these popular options:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
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 hassle-free start to your trip? Stay near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Melbourne to Daegu International Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels have you covered:
Of the departures from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% land on schedule at their destination.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
AVV is around 56 kilometres from central Melbourne. It'll take 50 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 2 hours 5 minutes.
Getting everyone to the airport on time before your Melbourne to TAE flight is far easier when you stay near Avalon Airport. If you have an early departure, Corio Bay Motel will have you a quick ride from check-in.
Most flights that depart Avalon Airport get to their destination within the expected time frame. It boasts an on-time performance rate of 80.09%.
About Daegu International Airport (TAE)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Melbourne to Daegu International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near TAE instead:
Getting from Daegu International Airport (TAE) to central Daegu
Daegu International Airport is about 10 kilometres from central Daegu. How long it takes to get there in a cab or car hire depends on the time of day. Do some research before you go.
Travelling by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Daegu International Airport (TAE)
At the moment, $347 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Daegu International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $874. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Melbourne to TAE. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer you get to departure, the more expensive your ticket may be.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in each month when searching for your Melbourne to Daegu International Airport ticket.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know when a new deal shows up on flight tickets from Melbourne to TAE.
Find the best deal on a flight from Melbourne to Daegu International Airport with the help of the filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best.'
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Daegu International Airport (TAE)
April is the quietest month for flights from Melbourne to Daegu International Airport (TAE), while June is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Daegu based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Daegu is August, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your Melbourne to TAE flight ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Melbourne to Daegu International Airport in January when temperatures are between -9ºC (16ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF).
More about Daegu
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Daegu right here. Explore these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Melbourne to Daegu International Airport:
You'll find plenty of fantastic things to do in Daegu when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Kick things off at Modern Art Statue followed by Alive Aquarium Daegu and Jung-gu District.
Explore more of South Korea
Daegu has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of South Korea just waiting to be discovered. About 241 kilometres north-west of Daegu, a visit to Seoul will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon Hanok Village and N Seoul Tower.
Around 274 kilometres north-west of Daegu, Incheon is another essential stop in South Korea. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to 스카이72 GC 바다코스, INSPIRE Arena and Wangsan Beach.
