Flying from Melbourne to Blue Grass Airport (LEX): What you need to know
Melbourne's main base, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), is where plenty of awesome adventures begin. Explore the departure options from here when planning your flight from Melbourne to Blue Grass Airport (LEX).
Lexington is 15 hours behind Melbourne. Blue Grass Airport is located in Lexington, which is in the UTC-4 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to make your flight from Melbourne to LEX. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so show up even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to keep to your schedule.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
You might be able to make your cheap flight from Melbourne to LEX even cheaper with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search to discover where you could make a quick stop. Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is an option when leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL).
The journey from central Melbourne to MEL takes around 40 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 24 kilometers in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
In search of a comfortable hotel near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Melbourne to Blue Grass Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
You can get to AVV from the center of Melbourne in about 50 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride by public transport takes roughly 2 hours 5 minutes to travel the 56 kilometers or so.
Relax before your Melbourne to LEX flight at a hotel near Avalon Airport. Corio Bay Motel is one option where you can jump out of bed and get to the airport with time to spare.
The majority of flights that leave Avalon Airport touch down at their destination on schedule. It maintains a high on-time performance rate of 80.09%.
About Blue Grass Airport (LEX)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Melbourne to Blue Grass Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near LEX:
LEX is located at 4000 Terminal Drive, Suite 206.
Getting from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to central Lexington
Blue Grass Airport is about 8 kilometers from central Lexington. How long it'll take to get there by car rental or cab depends on the time of day. Do a little research before your trip.
It takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes when traveling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)
At the moment, $1,609 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Blue Grass Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,096. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Melbourne to LEX, book ahead. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when tickets first go on sale.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest Melbourne to Blue Grass Airport tickets across each month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
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Find a cheap flight from Melbourne to Blue Grass Airport by using filters. Choose your preferred duration, departure time and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)
Think about the pace you're looking for when deciding when to fly. February is the quietest month to go to Lexington. July is when most people book flights from Melbourne to Blue Grass Airport (LEX), which may be ideal if you're chasing more excitement.
The warmest month in Lexington is July, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your Melbourne to LEX plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees temperatures of between -8ºC (18ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Blue Grass Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Lexington
Once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Blue Grass Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Lexington:
Kentucky Horse Park and Keeneland Association Inc are just a couple of the major attractions to put on your Lexington itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at James E. Pepper Distillery.
Explore more of the United States
Columbus is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Lexington. Around 257 kilometers away to the north-east, top sights here include Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Whetstone Park / Park of Roses and Easton Town Center.
Indianapolis is another favorite destination in the United States and is around 241 kilometers north-west of Lexington. No journey is complete without dropping by 9-11 Memorial, Lucas Oil Stadium and Eiteljorg Museum.