Traveling from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL): what you need to know
The timezone in Melbourne is UTC+11, which is ten hours ahead of Rome.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your FCO to MEL flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Stopovers between FCO and MEL include:
Changi International Airport
Dubai Airport
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight is $443. A return ticket is currently $730. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
It's usually best to book as early as possible if you want to find cheap tickets from FCO to MEL. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport across every month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from FCO to MEL.
Discover the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
70.57% of flights that depart Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport reach their destination on schedule.
To get to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport from central Rome, it takes about 40 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 32 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to FCO? If you're boarding an early flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
If you're arriving on a late Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these options near MEL:
Hit the road running by picking up a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Bargain Car Rentals, East Coast or Sixt and explore beyond Melbourne's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport about four weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to central Melbourne has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 24 kilometers away.
Traveling to the center by public transport will take you around 40 minutes.
When to fly to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
January is the busiest month for flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Melbourne in April.
When reserving your flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, think about the type of weather you like. January is the warmest month in Melbourne, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
July sees average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Search for cheap tickets from FCO to MEL sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Australia
You've visited Melbourne, now it's time to explore more of Australia. Journey around 467 kilometers north-east to Canberra to check off its popular sights. From Australian War Memorial to National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you're looking to explore another major stop in Australia, consider Geelong, roughly 64 kilometers south-west of Melbourne. Ford Motor Company, Roraima Nursery and RTC Resource Centre are highlights.