Traveling from Melbourne to Cam Ranh International Airport (CXR): What you need to know
Cam Ranh International Airport is located in Nha Trang. The city runs on the UTC+7 timezone and is four hours behind Melbourne.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Get to the airport on time to board your flight from Melbourne to CXR.
During popular months such as December, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during high season in general.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Melbourne to CXR. Simply deselect '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 airports:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
Hanoi Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)
Located around 24 kilometers from central Melbourne, MEL can be reached in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Want a relaxed start to your journey? Stay near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Melbourne to Cam Ranh International Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels have you covered:
68% of flights that leave from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
AVV is about 56 kilometers from central Melbourne. It'll take 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city center. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
Getting everyone to the airport on time before your Melbourne to CXR flight is far easier when you stay near Avalon Airport. If you have an early departure, Corio Bay Motel will put you in easy range of the airport.
Avalon Airport has earned its reputation for punctuality. 80% of flights out of here make it to their final destination as planned.
About Cam Ranh International Airport (CXR)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Melbourne to Cam Ranh International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near CXR:
Getting from Cam Ranh International Airport (CXR) to central Nha Trang
From Cam Ranh International Airport, central Nha Trang is around 32 kilometers away. It takes about 40 minutes to get to the city center by car.
It typically takes 1 hour when traveling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Cam Ranh International Airport (CXR)
At the moment, $191 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Cam Ranh International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $365. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Melbourne to CXR. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest Melbourne to Cam Ranh International Airport tickets across the entire month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a better deal on plane tickets from Melbourne to CXR.
Filters make it easier to snap up a deal on your flight from Melbourne to Cam Ranh International Airport. Choose the airlines, flight times and number of stops that make sense for you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the most affordable option fast.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Cam Ranh International Airport (CXR)
Picture the kind of break you want when deciding the best time to fly. November is the quietest month to go to Nha Trang. February is when most people book flights from Melbourne to Cam Ranh International Airport (CXR), which may be perfect if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
When booking your Melbourne to CXR plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. June is the warmest month in Nha Trang, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC (77ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Cam Ranh International Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
More about Nha Trang
After booking your flight from Melbourne to Cam Ranh International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Nha Trang:
All great journeys should include some sightseeing. Nha Trang Beach, South Beach and Amiana Resort Spa are must-visits when exploring Nha Trang.
Explore more of Vietnam
Nha Trang is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Vietnam you should also see. Around 290 kilometers southwest of Nha Trang, a visit to Biên Hòa will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Cat Tien National Park, Ecotourism Dream Garden and Lâm Viên Biên Hoà.
Qui Nhon is another favorite destination in Vietnam and is around 193 kilometers north of Nha Trang. No journey is complete without a visit to Coral island, Ky Co Beach and Quy Nhon Coast Road.