Travelling from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Ipoh Airport (IPH): what you need to know
Ipoh's timezone is UTC+8, making Ipoh three hours behind Melbourne.
Give yourself enough time to catch your MEL to IPH flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months such as January. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Break up your flight or explore another city along the way with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Ipoh Airport. Many travellers pass through Changi International Airport on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Ipoh Airport (IPH)
£133 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Ipoh Airport flight. A return flight starts from £240. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from MEL to IPH if you book early. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird deals.
Getting cheap flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Ipoh Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices across every month and score a great deal.
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Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
67.71% of flights that take off from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport make it to their destination on time.
To reach Melbourne Tullamarine Airport from central Melbourne, it takes about 30 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 15 miles from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 40 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Ipoh Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near MEL:
Arriving at Ipoh Airport (IPH)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Ipoh Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near IPH instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with an Ipoh Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Agtran, Merge Car Hire or WAHDAH and discover more of Ipoh and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Ipoh Airport about two weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Ipoh Airport (IPH) to central Ipoh
From Ipoh Airport, Ipoh is approximately 4 miles away. It takes around 15 minutes to drive to the centre.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes about 30 minutes.
When to fly to Ipoh Airport (IPH)
The quietest month for a flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Ipoh Airport is February, while August is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Ipoh based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Ipoh is May, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Book your flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Ipoh Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MEL to IPH in January. Temperatures average between 20ºC (68ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF) then.
Explore more of Malaysia
Ipoh is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Malaysia you should also see. About 130 miles north-east of Ipoh, a visit to Kota Bharu will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Pantai Cahaya Bulan, Siti Khadijah Market and Handicraft Village and Craft Museum, Kelantan.
If you're looking to explore another corner of Malaysia, head for Kuala Lumpur, roughly 110 miles south-east of Ipoh. Petronas Twin Towers, KL Tower Mini Zoo and KLCC Park are among its highlights.
