Travelling from Melbourne to Da Nang International Airport (DAD): What you need to know
Da Nang is four hours behind Melbourne. Da Nang International Airport is located in Da Nang, which follows the UTC+7 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your flight from Melbourne to DAD. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Popular months like July or other busy periods mean longer lines and potential delays. Stay ahead of the crowds by getting to the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your journey and maybe even tour another city. When browsing cheap flights from Melbourne to DAD departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Popular options include:
Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)
Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
Hanoi Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)
The journey from central Melbourne to MEL takes around 35 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a taxi, you'll cover the 24 kms (15 miles) in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Searching for a comfortable hotel close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Melbourne to Da Nang International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping conveniently close to check-in:
Of all flights departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 63% touch down on time at their destination.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
AVV is around 56 kms (35 miles) from central Melbourne. It'll take you 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
Getting everyone to the airport on time before your Melbourne to DAD flight is far easier when you stay near Avalon Airport. If you have an early departure, Corio Bay Motel will put you just a short drive away.
Avalon Airport has an on-time performance of 76%. This figure sheds light on how frequently flights that take off from this airport land on time.
About Da Nang International Airport (DAD)
Consider staying in a hotel close to DAD if you're catching a late flight from Melbourne to Da Nang International Airport. Check in to one of these options and be in bed sooner:
To get the best deal, book your ride around four weeks ahead of your Melbourne to Da Nang International Airport flight.
Getting from Da Nang International Airport (DAD) to central Da Nang
Da Nang International Airport is around 5 kms (3 miles) from the centre of Da Nang. It takes around 10 minutes or so to drive to the city.
Travelling by public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Da Nang International Airport (DAD)
Currently, £116 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Da Nang International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is £221. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Melbourne to DAD if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird rates.
Cheap Melbourne to Da Nang International Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across every 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 when a better deal is available on plane tickets from Melbourne to DAD.
Hunt down a great price on a flight from Melbourne to Da Nang International Airport with the help of the filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best.'
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Da Nang International Airport (DAD)
Think about the pace you're looking for when deciding when to fly. December is the quietest month to visit Da Nang. February is when most people book flights from Melbourne to Da Nang International Airport (DAD), which may be perfect if you're chasing more excitement.
Lock in a Melbourne to DAD plane ticket departing in June if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Da Nang to range from 24ºC to 33ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Melbourne to Da Nang International Airport in January when temperatures are between 17ºC and 25ºC.
More about Da Nang
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Da Nang right here. Check out these options once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Da Nang International Airport:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be difficult to know where to begin. My Khe Beach, Tan Tra Beach and Marble Mountains are top attractions which should be on every Da Nang itinerary.
Explore more of Vietnam
Da Nang has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Vietnam just waiting to be explored. Around 274 kms (170 miles) southeast of Da Nang, a visit to Qui Nhon will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like Coral island, Ky Co Beach and Quy Nhon Coast Road.
Quang Ngai is another sought-after destination in Vietnam and is around 121 kms (75 miles) southeast of Da Nang. No trip is complete without seeing My Lai Massacre Museum, My Lai Massacre - Son My Memorial and Tan My beach.