Travelling from Melbourne to H.A.S. Hanandjoeddin Airport (TJQ): What you need to know
The timezone in Belitung (Tanjung Pandan) is UTC+7, which is four hours behind Melbourne. H.A.S. Hanandjoeddin Airport is located in Belitung (Tanjung Pandan).
Give yourself enough time to catch your flight from Melbourne to TJQ. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as December, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Whether you're hoping to discover another city along the way or just have a break, we make it a breeze to find a flight with a stopover. To compare your options departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) is a stop you can make when searching for cheap flights from Melbourne to TJQ.
Travelling from central Melbourne to MEL takes about 35 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want an easy start to your journey? Stay near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Melbourne to H.A.S. Hanandjoeddin Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels offer the perfect solution:
When it comes to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport's on-time performance, data shows 68% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
You can arrive at AVV from central Melbourne in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to travel the 56 kilometres or so.
Getting to the airport on time before your Melbourne to TJQ flight is far easier when you stay close to Avalon Airport. If you have an early departure, Corio Bay Motel will put you just a short drive away.
Avalon Airport has a reputation for reliability and timeliness. 80% of flights leaving here land when expected.
Getting from H.A.S. Hanandjoeddin Airport (TJQ) to central Belitung (Tanjung Pandan)
From H.A.S. Hanandjoeddin Airport, central Belitung (Tanjung Pandan) is around 14 kilometres away. It takes about 25 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
It'll take around 40 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to H.A.S. Hanandjoeddin Airport (TJQ)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to H.A.S. Hanandjoeddin Airport is $523. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $802. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap flights from Melbourne to TJQ, book early. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when tickets are first released.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to H.A.S. Hanandjoeddin Airport (TJQ)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when deciding your trip dates. April is the quietest month to visit Belitung (Tanjung Pandan). October is when most people book flights from Melbourne to H.A.S. Hanandjoeddin Airport (TJQ), which may be perfect if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
Before locking in your Melbourne to TJQ plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. May is the warmest month in Belitung (Tanjung Pandan), with temperatures ranging from 25ºC (77ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Melbourne to H.A.S. Hanandjoeddin Airport in September when temperatures are between 24ºC (75ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
More about Belitung (Tanjung Pandan)
Once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to H.A.S. Hanandjoeddin Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Belitung (Tanjung Pandan):
You'll find loads of fantastic things to do in Belitung (Tanjung Pandan) when you're ready to see the sights. Kick things off at Tanjung Pendam Beach followed by Tanjung Pendam Beach and KV Senang Tanjungpandan.
Explore more of Indonesia
Belitung (Tanjung Pandan) is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Indonesia you should also see. About 193 kilometres west of Belitung (Tanjung Pandan), a trip to Pangkalpinang will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Pasir Padi Beach, Bangka Botanical Garden (BBG) and Masjid Al-Amin.
Sungailiat is another must-experience destination in Indonesia and is around 209 kilometres northwest of Belitung (Tanjung Pandan). No trip is complete without dropping by Tukik Babel Sea Turtle Hatchery, Rebo Beach and Pantai Rambak.
