Travelling from Bangkok to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL): What you need to know
Planning your getaway starts with working out where you'll fly out of in Bangkok. Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for booking a flight from Bangkok to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) departing from here.
8 hours 55 minutes is the average travel time for a direct Bangkok to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight.
Melbourne is four hours ahead of Bangkok. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is located in Melbourne, which runs on the UTC+11 timezone.
The most popular route is from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), with 19 direct weekly services. If you want to be on your way right away, the earliest flight from BKK to MEL is the 8:10am Thai Airways International service. If you need some extra time before takeoff, the final departure is at 9:40pm with Jetstar.
To ensure you catch your flight from Bangkok to MEL, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Head to the airport even earlier during popular months like February. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to relax or find something to eat.
Airports in Bangkok
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK)
You can find a direct flight from Bangkok to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) departing from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK).
When departing from BKK, you can take a direct flight from Bangkok to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport with Thai Airways International.
Most passengers prefer to fly with Thai Airways from BKK to MEL.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival performance on this route is Thai Airways.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling and possibly even explore a different city. When searching for cheap flights from Bangkok to MEL leaving from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can stop along the way. Some popular options include:
Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)
Perth Airport (PER)
Phuket International Airport (HKT)
Travelling from central Bangkok to BKK takes around 35 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a taxi, you'll cover the 31 kms (19 miles) in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Bangkok to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, these accommodation options will put you just around the corner from the terminal:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport, data shows 73% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
Knock a new city off your list or just take a moment to stretch your legs with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from Bangkok to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, here's where you can stop when heading out from Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport:
Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)
Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK)
Phuket International Airport (HKT)
You can reach DMK from central Bangkok in about 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes to cover the 24 kms (15 miles) or so.
Got an early start? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport the day before your Bangkok to MEL flight:
60% of flights departing Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport make it to their destination as expected.
About Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Book a hotel near MEL if you have a late flight from Bangkok to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Choose one of these options and be in bed in no time flat:
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride around four weeks before your Bangkok to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight.
Getting from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to the centre of Melbourne is around 19 kms (12 miles). If you're getting a taxi or renting a car, do a little research to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times will vary based on traffic conditions and the time of day.
It takes roughly 35 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bangkok to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Bangkok to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is £120. For a return flight on this route, the best price is £254. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap flights from Bangkok to MEL, book in advance. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when tickets are first released.
Affordable Bangkok to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares throughout the month and then choose the cheapest day.
You don't need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a better deal comes up on plane tickets from Bangkok to MEL.
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The best time to fly from Bangkok to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
December is the quietest month for flights from Bangkok to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), while July is the most popular. Find the best time to visit Melbourne based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Melbourne is January, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC and 28ºC. Lock in your Bangkok to MEL plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Bangkok to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport in July when temperatures are between 3ºC and 12ºC.
More about Melbourne
After booking your flight from Bangkok to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Melbourne:
Flinders Street Railway Station and Melbourne's Gardens are just two of the popular attractions to add to your Melbourne travel itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Melbourne Park.
Explore more of Australia
Melbourne will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other corners of Australia just waiting to be discovered. Around 113 kms (70 miles) northwest of Melbourne, a visit to Bendigo will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like Sacred Heart Cathedral, Bendigo Botanic Gardens and Central Deborah Gold Mine.
Ballarat is another well-known destination in Australia and is around 88 kms (55 miles) west of Melbourne. No journey is complete without visiting St Patrick's Cathedral, Ballarat Wildlife Park and Ballarat Botanical Gardens.