Travelling from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA): what you need to know
Shantou's timezone is UTC+8, which makes Shantou three hours behind Melbourne.
To ensure you catch your MEL to SWA flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months like January, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between MEL and SWA include:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
Changi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA)
Right now, £177 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is £341. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
It's a good idea to book early if you want to get cheap tickets from MEL to SWA. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price in each month when looking for a flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from MEL to SWA by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport.
Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
67.71% of flights that take off from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is around 15 miles from central Melbourne. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 40 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to MEL? If you've booked an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA)
If you have a late Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these hotels near SWA:
Getting from Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA) to central Shantou
Jieyang Chaoshan Airport is approximately 10 miles from central Shantou. Driving there takes about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Shantou. If you want a quieter vibe, go in February.
Before locking in your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Shantou, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from MEL to SWA in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) on average.
Explore more of China
Shantou has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of China you'll want to see. Around 220 miles west of Shantou, a visit to Guangzhou will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like Canton Tower, Yuexiu Park and Chen Clan Ancestral Hall.
If there's time to check out another major stop in China, consider Shenzhen, roughly 180 miles west of Shantou. Window of the World, Dafen Oil Painting Village and Shenzhen Museum of Contemporary Art and Urban Planning are among its highlights.
