Cheap Flights from Hong Kong Intl to Melbourne

Flight Information

Cathay Pacific, Virgin Australia, and Qantas both offer regular, non-stop flights from Hong Kong to Melbourne. There are also connecting routes available from Hong Kong to Melbourne through airlines like Scoot, AirAsia, Royal Brunei, Jetstar, Philippine Airlines, and China Airlines that make one stop, usually in Kuala Lumpur, Sydney, Singapore, or Jakarta. The majority both the direct and the connecting flights require overnight travel.

Before you board your flight from Hong Kong to Melbourne, you can pick up reading material or a light meal at HKG. In both terminals, you can choose from restaurants that feature either Western food, Hong Kong-style coffee shops, or Asian cuisine. Terminal 1 is where the major airlines are based. Terminal 2 is home to departing flights operated by airlines such as Jetstar, Philippine Airlines, and Scoot.

Travellers on international flights should aim to arrive 3 hours prior to their flight's departure. There will be plenty to keep you entertained as HKG has a shopping mall and even an IMAX theatre. Keep your passport and any other travel documents with you at all times.

Your plane will touch down on one of two runways at Melbourne Airport (MEL). From there, it will proceed to a gate in either Terminal 1, 2, 3, or 4. Qantas is based in Terminal 1. Major international airlines usually fly into Terminal 2. Virgin Australia operates out of Terminal 3, and Terminal 4 is home to low-cost airlines like Jetstar.

After you've passed through customs, follow the signs to ground transportation. You could take a taxi straight to your hotel, or you could take a Skybus Super Shuttle to Southern Cross Station. From there, you can hop on lines that travel throughout the city. Alternative modes of transportation from MEL include public buses and other private bus companies.

What to Expect in Melbourne

Melbourne is two hours ahead of Hong Kong. There are currency exchange centres located within the airport. You can use credit and debit cards at most stores, attractions, and restaurants. Anyone trying to stick to a budget can visit smaller restaurants and stores off the main roads.

The Weather in Melbourne

Melbourne is more temperate than Hong Kong. The summer months in Hong Kong have highs of 21°C and the winter months have lows of 10°C. In Melbourne, summer highs are usually 21°C and winter lows are 10 °C. As the seasons are at opposite times of the year, during the hot Hong Kong summer, visiting Melbourne can be a nice escape.