Flying from Melbourne to Can Tho Airport (VCA): What you need to know
Melbourne's main base, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), is where great travel stories take off. Explore your departure options from here for your flight from Melbourne to Can Tho Airport (VCA).
The timezone in Can Tho is UTC+7, which is four hours behind Melbourne. Can Tho Airport is located in Can Tho.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your flight from Melbourne to VCA.
Delays at security and check-in are likely if you're travelling during high season, so allow some extra wiggle room. The recommendation for peak times? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Stopovers offer a great opportunity to explore a new place or just have a break during your trip. When searching for a cheap flight from Melbourne to VCA, deselect 'Direct flights only' to compare all potential stops. Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) is an option when departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL).
MEL is around 24 kms (15 miles) from central Melbourne. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 40 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Melbourne to Can Tho Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by staying at one of these hotels near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
Of all flights departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
AVV is around 56 kms (35 miles) from central Melbourne. It takes 50 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 2 hours 5 minutes.
Unwind before your Melbourne to VCA flight at a hotel near Avalon Airport. Corio Bay Motel is one option where you can roll out of bed and arrive at the airport with time to spare.
Most flights that leave Avalon Airport reach their destination right on cue. It maintains a high on-time performance rate of 80.09%.
About Can Tho Airport (VCA)
If you have a late flight from Melbourne to Can Tho Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near VCA:
Getting from Can Tho Airport (VCA) to central Can Tho
Central Can Tho is around 3 miles from Can Tho Airport. Travel times by car hire or cab will vary depending on time of day, so do some research before you go.
It takes around 45 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Can Tho Airport (VCA)
Currently, £220 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Can Tho Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is £337. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Melbourne to VCA if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest Melbourne to Can Tho Airport tickets throughout the month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
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 there's a better deal on plane tickets from Melbourne to VCA.
Filters make it easier to snap up a deal on your flight from Melbourne to Can Tho Airport. Pick the departure times, airlines and number of stops that look good to you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to bring up the lowest fares right away.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Can Tho Airport (VCA)
February is the quietest month for flights from Melbourne to Can Tho Airport (VCA), while August is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Can Tho based on whether you want a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
When booking your Melbourne to VCA plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. March is the warmest month in Can Tho, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Melbourne to Can Tho Airport in January when temperatures are between 20ºC (68ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
More about Can Tho
After booking your flight from Melbourne to Can Tho Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Can Tho:
All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. Cai Rang Floating Market, Chợ nổi and Floating market TAN DUONG boat tour are essential stops on your Can Tho itinerary.
Explore more of Vietnam
Can Tho has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Vietnam waiting to be discovered. Around 161 kms (100 miles) north-east of Can Tho, a trip to Biên Hòa will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Cat Tien National Park, Ecotourism Dream Garden and Lâm Viên Biên Hoà.
If you want to check out another side of Vietnam, consider La Gi, roughly 274 kms (170 miles) east of Can Tho. Wonderland Water Park Phan Thiet, Bikini Beach - Công viên Bãi biển and TP Homes Phan Thiết are the start of reasons to visit.
