Travelling from Melbourne to Daegu International Airport (TAE): What you need to know
The timezone in Daegu is UTC+9, which is two hours behind Melbourne. Daegu International Airport is located in Daegu.
To ensure you catch your flight from Melbourne to TAE, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a popular month such as December? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your journey and maybe even explore a different city. When browsing cheap flights from Melbourne to TAE leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find all potential stops. Popular options include:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK)
MEL is about 24 kms (15 miles) from central Melbourne. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 35 minutes.
Want an easy start to your trip? Stay near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Melbourne to Daegu International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels offer the perfect solution:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 68% of flights complete their journey on time.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
With public transport, you can travel from central Melbourne to AVV in around 1 hour 20 minutes. The terminal is roughly 56 kms (35 miles) away, and getting there by car will take approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
It's holiday time, so why not spend an extra night away at a hotel near Avalon Airport? Before your Melbourne to TAE flight, treat yourself to a stay at Corio Bay Motel.
The majority of flights that depart Avalon Airport land at their destination within the expected time frame. It maintains a strong on-time performance rate of 80%.
About Daegu International Airport (TAE)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Melbourne to Daegu International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near TAE:
Getting from Daegu International Airport (TAE) to central Daegu
Central Daegu is about 10 kms (6 miles) from Daegu International Airport. Travel times by taxi or car hire will vary depending on time of day and traffic conditions, so do a little research ahead of your trip.
It'll take around 25 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Daegu International Airport (TAE)
At the moment, £516 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Daegu International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is £876. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Melbourne to TAE. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across the month when searching for your Melbourne to Daegu International Airport ticket.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a lower fare pops up on plane tickets from Melbourne to TAE.
Filters make it easier to snap up a deal on your flight from Melbourne to Daegu International Airport. Choose the airlines, flight times and number of stops that match your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to bring up the lowest fares right away.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Daegu International Airport (TAE)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Melbourne to Daegu International Airport (TAE). October is the most popular month to visit Daegu. If crowds aren't your thing, go in November.
The warmest month in Daegu is August, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC and 32ºC. Book your Melbourne to TAE plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
January has temperatures of between -9ºC and 7ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Daegu International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Daegu
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Daegu right here. Check out these hotels once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Daegu International Airport:
You'll find plenty of exciting things to do in Daegu when you're ready to see the sights. Make your way to Modern Art Statue followed by Jung-gu District and Alive Aquarium Daegu.
Explore more of South Korea
Daegu has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of South Korea waiting to be discovered. Around 241 kms (150 miles) northwest of Daegu, a trip to Seoul will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon Hanok Village and N Seoul Tower.
Around 274 kms (170 miles) northwest of Daegu, Incheon is another essential stop in South Korea. No visit is complete without checking out INSPIRE Arena, Wangsan Beach and Haneul Cultural Centre.
