Traveling from Bangkok to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL): What you need to know
There are a couple of main airports to choose from in Bangkok. Check out your options departing from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) or Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) when booking your flight from Bangkok to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL).
Around 8 hours 55 minutes is the typical travel time on a direct Bangkok to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight.
The timezone in Melbourne is UTC+11, which is four hours ahead of Bangkok. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is located in Melbourne.
The most popular route is from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), with 18 direct services every week. If you're looking to take off without delay, the earliest flight from BKK to MEL is the 8:10am Thai Airways International service. If you need some extra time before takeoff, the last departure is at 9:40pm with Jetstar.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Bangkok to MEL. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the mad dash to your gate.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so aim to get there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stay on schedule.
Airports in Bangkok
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) provides a hassle-free way to reach your destination. Nonstop flights from Bangkok to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) operate out of this terminal.
Thai Airways International is a popular carrier that offers direct flights from Bangkok to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport leaving from BKK.
Most passengers choose to fly with Thai Airways International from BKK to MEL.
Among carriers on this route, Thai Airways International has the highest rate of on-time arrivals.
We make it a piece of cake to find cheap flights from Bangkok to MEL with a stopover. To explore the options leaving from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Major stopovers between BKK and MEL include:
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Perth Airport (PER)
Phuket International Airport (HKT)
Located around 32 kilometers from the center of Bangkok, BKK can be reached in about 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport is roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
Want a stress-free start to your vacation? Stay near Suvarnabhumi Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Bangkok to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Suvarnabhumi Airport, data shows 67.87% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
Tick a new place off your list or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Bangkok to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, here's where you can stop when setting off from Don Mueang International Airport:
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK)
Phuket International Airport (HKT)
With public transport, you can travel from central Bangkok to DMK in around 1 hour 5 minutes. The terminal is roughly 27 kilometers away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 30 minutes.
Catching the earliest flight? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Don Mueang International Airport the day before your Bangkok to MEL flight:
66.48% of flights departing Don Mueang International Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.
About Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Bangkok to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MEL instead:
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For the lowest price, book your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Bangkok to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight.
Getting from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is around 19 kilometers from central Melbourne. How long it'll take to get there by car rental or cab depends on the time of day. Do some research before your trip.
When traveling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bangkok to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Bangkok to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is $157. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $313. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Bangkok to MEL. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest Bangkok to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport tickets across the entire month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Bangkok to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport.
The best time to fly from Bangkok to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
July is the busiest month for flights from Bangkok to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL). Visit Melbourne in April if you'd rather avoid peak season.
The warmest month in Melbourne is January, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your Bangkok to MEL plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
July sees temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Bangkok to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Melbourne
After booking your flight from Bangkok to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Melbourne:
Flinders Street Railway Station and Australian Grand Prix are just a couple of the top-rated attractions to add to your Melbourne travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Formula 1 Grand Prix Circuit.
Explore more of Australia
You've seen Melbourne, now it's time to discover other parts of Australia. Travel about 113 kilometers north-west to Bendigo to check off its leading sights. From Sacred Heart Cathedral to Bendigo Botanic Gardens and Central Deborah Gold Mine, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 88 kilometers west of Melbourne, Ballarat is another essential stop in Australia. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at St Patrick's Cathedral, St. Alipius Sovereign Hill and Ballarat Wildlife Park.
