Travelling from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Cardiff Airport (CWL): what you need to know
Cardiff is 11 hours behind Melbourne and is in the UTC+0 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your MEL to CWL flight.
Flying during a peak month like January? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Cardiff Airport flight is £914. A round-trip ticket is currently £1,079. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from MEL to CWL, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in every month when looking for your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Cardiff Airport.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from MEL to CWL.
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Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
When it comes to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport's on-time performance, 67.71% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is about 15 miles from central Melbourne. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport will take about 40 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to MEL? If you're catching an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Cardiff Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Cardiff Airport (CWL)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Cardiff Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near CWL instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Cardiff Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Europcar, Keddy By Europcar or Enterprise and experience more of Cardiff and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Cardiff Airport about four weeks in advance.
Getting from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to central Cardiff
Cardiff Airport to the centre of Cardiff has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 17 miles away.
It takes around 1 hour 5 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Cardiff Airport (CWL)
June is the most popular month for flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Cardiff Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Cardiff in April.
Book your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Cardiff Airport for July if you'd like to explore Cardiff during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from MEL to CWL in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
Explore more of United Kingdom
You've seen Cardiff, now it's time to discover other parts of United Kingdom. Travel around 130 miles east to London to check off its leading sights. From Big Ben to The British Museum and Buckingham Palace, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If there's time to check out another great destination in United Kingdom, head for Birmingham, about 90 miles north-east of Cardiff. Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre are the start of reasons to visit.
