Traveling from Moscow to Melbourne: what you need to know
You can choose from multiple airports when organizing your flight from Moscow to Melbourne. Explore your options for flying out of Moscow from Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO), Vnukovo Airport (VKO) and Moscow Domodedovo Airport (DME).
Hop off the plane at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), the primary gateway of Melbourne.
Melbourne is eight hours ahead of Moscow and follows the UTC+11 timezone.
To ensure you don't miss your Moscow to Melbourne flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is a good rule of thumb.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
How to find the cheapest flights from Moscow to Melbourne
To find cheap Moscow to Melbourne flights, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when tickets first go on sale.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest plane tickets from Moscow to Melbourne across each month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
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Vnukovo Airport (VKO)
The drive from central Moscow to VKO generally takes 1 hour 5 minutes, depending on traffic. It's roughly 29 kilometers from the city center to the airport.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your flight from Moscow to Melbourne? Relax in a hotel near Vnukovo Airport before your trip officially begins. Check out these accommodation options:
Vnukovo Airport has an on-time performance of 65%. This figure gives an insight into how often flights departing from this airport land at their destination on schedule.
Arriving in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is approximately 19 kilometers from central Melbourne. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 30 minutes.
It usually takes 40 minutes to get there when traveling by public transport.
If you have a late flight from Moscow to Melbourne, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near MEL:
Get on the fast track to adventure 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.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport around four weeks ahead of your trip.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
Central Melbourne is approximately 48 kilometers from Avalon Airport (AVV). As soon as your flight from Moscow to Melbourne has touched down and you've made your way to arrivals, the drive should take about 50 minutes.
If you travel by public transport, the ride to the center will take you 2 hours 5 minutes or so.
The quickest way to reach your destination is with an Avalon Airport rental car. Collect your wheels from Sixt, Kangaroo Rental or yesaway car rental and be off and running.
Get the pick of the lot. Reserving your ride from AVV three weeks ahead of time often means more savings and a wider choice of vehicles.
Essendon Airport (MEB)
Hop off your flight from Moscow to Melbourne and head directly to your hotel or start sightseeing right away. Central Melbourne is around 11 kilometers from Essendon Airport (MEB) and usually takes 25 minutes to drive there.
The journey takes around 1 hour 15 minutes by public transport.
Whether you want a mini for a solo trip or a spacious SUV to fit the family, you'll find the ideal Essendon Airport rental car for you. Browse the types of wheels available from companies such as East Coast, Ace Rental Cars and Goldcar.
If you're hoping for a certain make or model, booking early increases your chances of snagging what you want. Book your ride from MEB a few weeks ahead of your flight from Moscow to Melbourne.
Best time to go to Melbourne
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Moscow to Melbourne. January is the busiest month to travel to Melbourne. If you like a more relaxed atmosphere, go in April.
Book a Moscow to Melbourne ticket departing in January if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Melbourne to range from 12ºC (54ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
Look for cheap flights from Moscow to Melbourne in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) on average.
More about Melbourne
Once you've booked your flight from Moscow to Melbourne, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Melbourne:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. Federation Square, National Gallery of Victoria and Eureka Skydeck 88 are popular attractions which should feature on every Melbourne itinerary.
Explore more of Australia
Canberra is just one of the many places in Australia waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Melbourne. Around 467 kilometers to the north-east, popular attractions include Australian War Memorial, National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House.
If you're looking to explore another great destination in Australia, consider Geelong, roughly 64 kilometers south-west of Melbourne. Ford Motor Company, Roraima Nursery and RTC Resource Centre are among its highlights.
