Flying from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Avalon Airport (AVV): what you need to know
Melbourne's timezone is UTC+11, which makes Melbourne 11 hours ahead of Birmingham.
Give yourself enough time to make your BHX to AVV flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as June, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Avalon Airport (AVV)
£469 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Birmingham International Airport to Avalon Airport flight. A return flight starts at £1,037. These fares can change based on availability.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from BHX to AVV, book ahead. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first released.
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Handy information about Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
When it comes to Birmingham International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 65.48% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central Birmingham to Birmingham International Airport is around 15 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Expect a journey time of roughly 50 minutes when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from Birmingham International Airport to Avalon Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays near BHX:
Arriving at Avalon Airport (AVV)
Consider a stay at Corio Bay Motel after your Birmingham International Airport to Avalon Airport flight. It's a quick drive from AVV and a good choice if you want to get some sleep right away.
Pick up an Avalon Airport rental car and discover Melbourne and beyond with your own set of wheels. Sixt, Kangaroo Rental and yesaway car hire are popular providers you can book with here.
Booking your ride from Avalon Airport about three weeks ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Avalon Airport (AVV) to central Melbourne
Avalon Airport to central Melbourne has a drive time of around 50 minutes. It's approximately 35 miles away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 2 hours 5 minutes.
When to fly to Avalon Airport (AVV)
April is the busiest month for flights from Birmingham International Airport to Avalon Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Melbourne in May.
Lock in your flight from Birmingham International Airport to Avalon Airport for January if you'd like to explore Melbourne during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BHX to AVV in July. Average temperatures are between 4ºC (39ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) then.
Explore more of Australia
Melbourne is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Australia waiting to be explored. About 290 miles north-east of Melbourne, a trip to Canberra will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Australian War Memorial, National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House.
Geelong is another essential stop in Australia and is around 40 miles south-west of Melbourne. No trip is complete without a visit to Ford Motor Company, Roraima Nursery and RTC Resource Centre.