Flying from Melbourne to Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport (DMK): What you need to know
Bangkok is four hours behind Melbourne. Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport is located in Bangkok, which is in the UTC+7 timezone.
Your flight from Melbourne to DMK won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like December and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
We make it simple to find cheap flights from Melbourne to DMK that include a stopover. To explore all your options leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between MEL and DMK include:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)
Phuket International Airport (HKT)
MEL is about 24 kms (15 miles) from central Melbourne. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 35 minutes.
Searching for a comfortable hotel near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Melbourne to Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping just around the corner from the terminal:
68% of flights that leave from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport land at their destination on time.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
You can arrive at AVV from central Melbourne in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to cover the 56 kms (35 miles) or so.
Getting to the airport on time before your Melbourne to DMK flight is far easier when you stay near Avalon Airport. If you have an early departure, Corio Bay Motel will put you in easy range of the airport.
Most flights that leave Avalon Airport reach their destination within the expected time frame. It maintains a strong on-time performance rate of 80%.
About Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Melbourne to Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near DMK:
Travel at your own pace with a Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Chic Car Rent, asap car hire or Hertz and discover more of Bangkok and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride around three weeks in advance of your Melbourne to Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport flight.
Getting from Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to central Bangkok
Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport is about 21 kms (13 miles) from central Bangkok. How long it'll take to get to the centre by taxi or car hire depends on the time of day. Do some research before you go.
Travelling on public transport takes around 1 hour 5 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
£139 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport. Return flights start from £290. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Melbourne to DMK if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird rates.
Cheap Melbourne to Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares throughout the month and then pick the cheapest day.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know when a lower fare pops up on plane tickets from Melbourne to DMK.
Lock in a cheap flight from Melbourne to Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport by using the search filters. Select your preferred departure time, duration and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
February is the busiest month for flights from Melbourne to Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport (DMK). Plan your visit to Bangkok in October for a more laid-back experience.
The warmest month in Bangkok is April, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC and 37ºC. Lock in your Melbourne to DMK plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
Look for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport in December if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 19ºC and 33ºC.
More about Bangkok
Once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Bangkok:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be hard to work out where to begin. Grand Palace, Wat Phra Kaew and The Royal Place 2 are top attractions which should be on every Bangkok itinerary.
Explore more of Thailand
You've seen Bangkok, now it's time to discover other corners of Thailand. Travel around 193 kms (120 miles) northeast to Nakhon Ratchasima to check off its leading attractions. From Night Safari Korat to Saveone Night Market and Butterfly Park, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Rayong is another must-experience destination in Thailand and is around 153 kms (95 miles) southeast of Bangkok. No journey is complete without visiting Saeng Chan Beach, Mae Rumphueng Beach and Mae Ramphueng Beach.